2 Chainz’ latest album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music’ (released June 16), is off to a very solid start on album charts and, if the impressive streaming figure predicted to accompany his sales are any indication, pretty girls are not the only ones feeling what he’s delivering.

Set to hit Billboard charts next week with approximately 78,000 sold its first week, the project – which features the likes of Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz, Migos, Jhene Aiko, and more – is gunning for the top spot on Billboard’s Rap charts (#2 on the Billboard 200).

To ensure the placement, Chainz has unlocked yet another video.  This time, tapping Joe Moore to direct, the self-proclaimed “Drench God” heads to Dubai for ‘Sleep When U Die’ to boast about his wealth, wardrobe, and all the other things that really matter in life.

Curious to see how the video stacks up against his other cinematic classics?  Be the judge below:

Drake continues his flood of the charts.

Fresh from the success of last year’s ‘Views’ and this year’s ‘More Life’ “playlist,” Drizzy has lined up a brand new single named ‘Signs.’

Interestingly, the track is being billed as having a fashion tie-in with Louis Vuitton.

Peep the Hip-Hop star’s announcement below…

New song inspired by @louisvuitton @mrkimjones new collection ? Drake x LV premieres tmrw

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Exciting or overkill?

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Bored of Pop’s current batch of newbies?

In dire need of artists who offer the levels of creativity said newbies are missing?

If the answer to both questions was yes you’ll be pleased to meet Kali Uchis, the Colombian firework set to give a number of Pop staples are run for their money.

How?

Just press play below.

The answer lies there…

This is a song.

This is a video.

‘Tyrant‘ is the first single lifted from Kali’s creative war chest to support her debut album which will drop via Virgin.

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Xscape are back and in a big way!

As reported, the renown R&B group have dissolved differences and are making a beeline for a number of stages – including the BET Awards and Essence Music Festival.

The quad are also shooting a Bravo reality show produced by Mona Scott Young.

Folk will have to wait to until November for the series to hit screens, but in the interim Kandi Burruss and co are giving folk a preview of how they’re sounding.

And it’s superb!

Check out their rehearsal of ‘Who Can I Run To’ below…

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The world watched in shock last week when the Grenfell Tower in London burned down – leaving hundreds dead and hundreds homeless.

In a commendable bid to raise funds for all of those affected, Simon Cowell has assembled a who’s who of the UK music industry to record a cover of Simon & Garfunkel‘s classic ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’

Artists present include Rita Ora, Leona Lewis, Liam Payne, Emeli Sande, and Craig David.

Unwrapped moments ago, all proceeds from sales and streams of the song will go towards helping those impacted.

Take a listen below…

Full list of artists featured:

Angel
Anne-Marie
Bastille Brian May – Queen
Carl Barât – The Libertines
Craig David
Deno
Donae’o
Dua Lipa
Ella Eyre
Ella Henderson
Emeli Sandé
Fleur East
Gareth Malone & The Choir for Grenfell
Geri Halliwell
Gregory Porter
James Arthur
James Blunt
Jessie J
Jessie Ware
John Newman
Jon McClure – Reverend and the Makers
Jorja Smith
Kelly Jones – Stereophonics
Labrinth
Leona Lewis
Liam Payne
London Community Gospel Choir
Louis Tomlinson
Louisa Johnson
Matt Goss
Matt Terry
Mr Eazi
Nathan Sykes
Nile Rodgers
Omar
Paloma Faith
Pixie Lott
Ray BLK
RAYE
Rita Ora
Robbie Williams
Shakka
Shane Filan
Stormzy
The Who (Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend)
Tokio Myers
Tom Grennan
Tony Hadley
Tulisa
WSTRN
5 After Midnight

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TLC are finally set to release their long-awaited final album this Friday.

In giving one last push online, surviving members T-Boz and Chilli have premiered the video for their single ‘Haters.’

Billed (by the group) as a modern take on ‘Unpretty,’ the track sets out to uplift with a message of loving oneself regardless of what the “haters” say.

Interestingly, the visual endorses Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation – which promotes the same ethos.

Check it out below…

We admire the mindset the release promotes, but the song itself is a total no.

Thankfully preceding track ‘Way Back’ remains a bop and gives us a degree of hope that their self-titled LP will bring with it more gems.

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Versatility remains the name of LaTavia Roberson’s game this year!

Loved and lauded by Destiny’s Child loyalists, the entertainer continues to soar in her solo journey with the support of fans who eagerly await her next move.

Today, she played it.

How?

By revealing that she is explore her love of dance music and equality with a new single.

Who would have thought that I would record an EDM track! Lovers, @bipolarbeatz and I had a kick ass time in the studio, doing something amazing. Upcoming Promo track “Best Time of Your Life” will be released this Friday and available for streaming!!! ***LaTavia Roberson PROMO track to be released June 23rd, 2017. Produced by @bipolarbeatz. Will be for promotional use only and not sold or deemed a single. Please enjoy this glimpse of time with LaTavia*** – Management

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‘Best Time’ hits streaming retailers on the 23rd of this month and leads the way for the singer’s next full-length body of work.

Until then…

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After surprising fans with a full-fledged mixtape with Ray J, Chris Brown shows no sign of toning down his onslaught of collaborations. The latest– Gucci Mane’s ‘Tone It Down’ – sees the Virginian crooner play assistant on a flossy flute driven track.

The duo – who just recently tag teamed on Brown’s ‘Party’ (alongside Usher) – use ‘Tone’ as a reminder of their baller status…in case any of you forgot.

Ready to get down with Mane & Brown? We thought so. Hear it below:

This Sunday brings with it the 2017 BET Awards and producers are bringing out even more superstars to mark the occasion.

Mary J. Blige leads the latest wave of names on the performer bill.

The newest bill adds reunited R&B outfit Xscape, Maxwell, SZA, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Gucci Mane, Swae Lee, Khalid, El DeBarge and Kamasi Washington.

The group join previously announced performers Bruno Mars, Tamar Braxton, Trey Songz, Future, Migos.

Additional names recently confirmed to rock the house include Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Post Malone, Roman Gianarthur, and Lifetime Achievement recipients New Edition.

Comedienne Leslie Jones will host the BET Awards live from the Microsoft Theater on June 25th. Beyonce and Bruno Mars lead the nominations.

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Soulful songstress SZA took ‘CTRL’ of the upper echelon of the charts recently with the release of her long-awaited album debut.

Keeping her momentum going, the TDE star has unwrapped the video for fan favourite ‘Drew Barrymore.’

The vibey visual follows the clip for ‘Love Galore’ and sure enough features an actual cameo from actress Drew Barrymore herself.

Check it out below…

Good stuff.

SZA remains one of the most titillating “new” talents on the block.

Here’s hoping her ascend continues.

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In breaking news, it’s been confirmed that Prodigy – from iconic Rap outfit Mobb Deep – has passed away at age 42.

Per his publicist, his death occurred in Las Vegas and came days after he was hospitalized following a performance for complications relating to sickle cell anemia crisis. The rapper, real name Albert Johnson, had long suffered from the illness.

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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Signed to service the industry’s need for party-starting Urban starlets now over a decade ago, the brilliant Brooke Valentine is make a televised comeback via…’Love & Hip Hop.’

Similar in sound and style to Cherish and Ciara, Valentine’s run among Hip-Hop and R&B circles came to an end when she sped away from the industry to raise a family. This year, after rejecting the opportunity to join the series in its first season, she has decided to join Keyshia Cole on ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood.’

Catch her in comeback action when the show’s fourth waves hits VH1’s shores on July 24th!

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