Frank Ocean is full of surprises and moments ago he let loose the latest.

After much ado, the reclusive singer-songwriter released his official sophomore album ‘Blond’ on iTunes.

The premiere of the project takes place less than 48-hours after the crooner unwrapped a visual pre-cursor offering called ‘Endless.’

And while many scratched their heads at time, there is no confusion anymore. Because ‘Blond’ is here – to both buy and stream.

Joining Ocean on his new effort are the likes of Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West.

What are you waiting for? Dive in below…

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R&B siren Ciara looks all sort of lush in the newest issue of ‘L’Officiel.’

As reported, the ‘I Bet’ belter covered the September issue of the French publication alongside iconic fashionista Iman.

Fresh from the issue’s unveiling, the singer’s full spread has since surfaced. And oh does it deliver.

Proving she can hang with the most renown of models,  Super Ci strike many a potent pose.

Head below to see the newly-marred maven in action…

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Cover Star is back!

This week we shine light on Asia Major, who mesmerizes with Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ hit  ‘Hold Up.’

Watch the US native put her own spin on the melodic number below…

https://youtu.be/VWzN_HuocQg?t=31

Yes, yes, and yes!

Asia not only held her own, but made it her own with her compelling tone and flavoursome runs. She also demonstrated exceptional vocal control, much like the artist she covered

We approve…do you?

For more on Asia, check out her YouTube channel here.

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Maxwell’s  ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ unearths a brand new music video this week.

The song it was born to support? ‘1990x‘, now available to spin below via Jay-Z’s TIDAL streaming service.

‘X’ occupies the seventh spot on his new album’s track list and follows the release of ‘Lake By the Ocean’ and the project peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200.

Enjoy below…

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DJ Mustard shows his colorful side for the accompanying video for his latest tune ‘Don’t Hurt Me.’

Taking an animated approach for the long-awaited Felix Colgrave-directed visual (as the song was released in June), the chart-topping producer gets a little help from friends Nicki Minaj and Jeremih for the bass-buoyed bop.

Coming ahead of his ‘400 Summers’ joint mixtape with ‘Why You Always Hatin’ hitmaker YG, get into the ‘Don’t Hurt Me’ video below (courtesy of TIDAL) and weigh in:

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With one week remaining until the release of Britney Spears‘ 9th studio album ‘Glory,’ the tracklist for the ‘Make Me’ led LP has surfaced.

Coming in at a generous 12-songs, the deluxe version is meatier with 17 all-new jams.

To mould the set, Spears teamed with producers such as Oak, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and Carla Marie Williams.

Find out which songs join ‘Make Me’ and ‘Clumsy’ below…

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Frank Ocean continues to the mysterious roll-out of his new album.

Less than 24 hours after debuting precursor project ‘Endless,’ the reclusive crooner has premiered the video for ‘Nikes.’

Believed to be the lead single from the true follow-up to ‘Channel Orange,’ the visual awaits below…

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Looks like there’s no limit to the stops Grammy winning crooner Usher is willing to pull to make his latest tune, ‘No Limit,’ an even bigger hit.

Yep, after thrilling fans with news that he’s finalized the track list for his highly anticipated new album, reportedly titled ‘Flawed,’ now he’s inviting them to the remixed rendition of the project’s kick off release.

Featuring contributions from 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, A$AP Ferg, Gucci Mane, and even Master P (who inspired the tune), get into it below and tell us if it bests the Young Thug-assisted version:

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Fans of Frank Ocean are still catching their breath following the surprise debut of his new album ‘Endless.’ And, according to reports, there’s more titillating twists in store.

Full story below…

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Tinashe turned all the way up in her video for her new single ‘Superlove.’

Unleashed last week, the clip brought all sorts of heat and has been deemed by many as the rising star’s brightest shining effort yet.

Now, the songbird is taking folk behind the scenes to see how the beach based visual was pieced together.

Juxtaposed with the sassy performance scenes are insights from the singer, choreographer Jaquel Knight, director Hannah Lux Davis, and more.

Check it out after the jump…

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Katy Perry stands just weeks away from the unveiling of her brand new music.

Set to share the fourth quarter’s media circuit with Lady GaGa, Perry has unlocked her promotional treasure chest to release new information about her brand new studio set.

Good news below…

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