‘Count Contessa’ crafter Azealia Banks is following in the footsteps many an African-American by using her DNA to trace her ancestry beyond the shores of the United States.

After making headlines for slamming institutional racism and the “cultural smudging” of black culture in entertainment the rapper teamed up with ‘Ancestry’ to discover which parts of Africa her ancestors lived in before they were captured and forced into cattle slavery.

The results were astounding…

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Pop powerhouse Adele has assembled a super-charged line-up of producers and songwriters to craft her third album ’25.’

Credits have been revealed for the hotly anticipated set and feature many a notable name – and a few surprising ones too.

Indeed, while ’21’ staples Paul Epworth and Ryan Tedder return, they are this time joined by the likes of mainstream maestro Max Martin and Bruno Mars.

Find out who’s helped the the Brit sensation mould her new music below…

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Adele is back and, as anticipated, decimating the competition.

With new single ‘Hello’ flying up the charts just an hour after its release, the British belter hit the promotional trail to plug the track and its housing album ’25.’

One of her stops was London’s Heart Radio, where she spilled on the process of recording the ’21’ follow-up and why it’ll be her last numerically named LP.

She also gushed about label-mate Beyonce, who she says is her most desired collaboration, as well as why

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After much ado, Adele has unleashed haunting new single ‘Hello.’

The track is the first taste the masses will have of the Brit diva’s third album ’25’ (which arrives on November 20th via Columbia/XL). She’s described the body of work as a “make-up” record.

As the focus of a major marketing campaign, ‘Hello’ was first previewed in snippet form as a surprise on The X Factor UK last week. That ignited worldwide excitement on social media, which has intensified following the single and LP’s formal announcement.

Now, with the song finally here, buzz is expected to erupt – especially given that its accompanying video (starring Tristan Wilds) has been unveiled too

What are you waiting for? ‘Hello’ awaits  after the jump…

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‘High By the Beach’ beauty Lana Del Rey is still riding the wave of a social and professional high.

In addition to watching her latest singles ‘Music To Watch Boys To‘ and ‘Beach’ make notable splashes on the Billboard Hot 100, the trap-pop diva also saw their parent album – ‘Honeymoon’ – sail right to the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 (with very little promotional push to support them).

Now, as fans await news on how she’ll close out her 2015, the singer took to Billboard to discuss plans of acting and even shared her thoughts on motherhood and her ever-constant fear of death.

An interesting read indeed, read highlights from her time with our friends at Billboard and see the accompanying photo shoot below:

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Kelly Rowland has been whetting appetites left and right with tastes of what she’s serving up on her highly anticipated, yet titled 5th studio album.

Now, in satiating old fans with teases of new music and gaining new ones via her stint on season 2 of breakout TV hit ‘Empire,’ the Grammy-winning songstress is not only lending the series her acting chops but also a note or two via their soundtrack.

Ready for some new new from Miss Kelly?  We thought you’d be.  Tuck in below for her remake of the stirring ballad ‘Mona Lisa’:

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Justin Bieber blasted to the top of the charts with comeback track ‘What Do You Mean?’ and is wasting no time delivering its follow-up.

‘Sorry’ was unwrapped moments ago (in the form of a dance video) and is confirmed to be the second single from the 21-year-old’s new album ‘Purpose’ (due November 13th via Def Jam).

Check it out below…

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The Adele promotional train has pulled into Track List City!

Yes, after confirming that her new album ‘25′ will make its way to the world on November 20th the soulful Pop chanteuse has revealed the names of the songs set to appear on the project.

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Hurricane Adele is taking no prisoners…. absolutely no prisoners at all.

Find out why any artists planning to release albums in the month of November are set to be devoured by her album campaign below…

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The success of their collaborative album ‘Cheek to Cheek’ has inspired Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett to record its follow-up!

Details below…

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Sony Music Entertainment is undoubtedly still enjoying all Adele‘s ’21’ had to offer their profit margins.

So, keen to ensure its follow-up fares just as well for them (and the Sony acts whose budgets may depend on its success) the label has teamed up with NBC to promote the project, named ’25.’

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New video alert!

Keen to keep his fans in his creative loop the singer Elijah Blake has unleashed and unlocked his latest visual from his debut album ‘Shadows & Diamonds.’

Its name?

‘Fading.’

Its location?

After the jump!

Check it out…

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