Successes of yesteryear were celebrated in NYC hours ago, revisited to honour the ‘Def Jam’ as it celebrated its 30th birthday!

Of course, no ‘Def Jam‘ party would be complete without an appearance from one of its brightest stars Ashanti, who enjoyed a hit-kissed run at the label before parting ways with them following the release of 2004’s ‘Concrete Rose.’

Now, as she continues to embark on an independent journey, the ‘Only U’ chanteuse took to Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre to party with the label and perform the hit single ‘Always on Time’ besides her long time friend and collaborator Ja Rule.

Check ’em out below…

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Rihanna may have decided not to show up, but Foxy Brown was on hand to celebrate Def Jam’s 30th anniversary at ‘Def Jam 30‘, featuring performances from the R&B and Hip Hop forces that are Ashanti, Ja Rule and Big Sean.

How Foxy fared?

Watch her work below!

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When they aren’t building bops for ‘Keep On’ Lookin’ singer Ciara and the ‘Fergalicious‘ Fergie, production duo Rock City can be found hard at work on their own artistry, stepping out to release the single ‘I’m That’ this year.

Doing so with the full backing of hit making producer/collaborator Dr. Luke, the pair enlisted 2 Chainz to join them on the single, now available to spin after the jump!

Could the single be indicative of the direction they’re set to take Ciara in for her new studio album?

Find out below…

Your thoughts?

It’s fair to say Mariah Carey‘s vocals have been majorly elusive on her new tour ‘The Elusive Chanteuse Show’.

Yet, as the diva has shown time in and out, she’s not one to be counted out. For, she’s often just one move away from redemption or emancipation, if you will.

Such was the case during the trek’s stop in Tiajin, China yesterday. Because, when tasked with belting hits such as ‘Always Be My Baby’, the songbird sounded…better. Much…better.

See what we mean below…

Granted the video quality was jarring, the performance itself was respectable. It goes to show that with a measured effort to maintain her “new voice”, Mimi can sound solid.

More of this, please.

Your thoughts?

New artist alert!

Touching down on R&B’s scene with a little help from producer Pharrell Williams is Maxine Ashley, the Bronx-born performer behind the EP ‘Moodswings.‘

This week, after enlisting Williams and Kendrick Lamar to help complete her debut album, the newbie releases the visual for her latest single ‘Between You and I.’

Does she have what its takes to take on the likes of Jhene Aiko and Rochelle Jordan?

Find out below…

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For, with almost a month to go before the release of her third studio album ‘The Pinkprint’, the star has reportedly signed up to join the cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ for a TV special in December.

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Iggy Azalea is gearing up to beast the Billboard charts and beyond with her new single ‘Beg For It’.

As reported, the MO assisted track serves as the lead release from the re-release of the femcee’s debut album ‘The New Classic’, which has been christened ‘Reclassified’. The set is believed to be hitting retail next month.

Prior to its arrival will be the debut of ‘Beg’, which Azalea will be performing on Saturday Night Live on October 25th.

Your thoughts?

Pop force Fergie is currently rocking radio with comeback single ‘L.A Love (La La)’, which is no doubt setting a sound foundation for the track’s upcoming visuals.

So as to continue warming the masses up with the blazing DJ Mustard jam, the Black Eyed Peas front-woman has unzipped its official lyric video.

Check out the creative clip below…

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As earlier reported, Fantasia was one of the many powerhouses tapped to electrify the Circle of Sisters 2014 extravaganza in Madison Square Garden earlier this month.

Since then, the star’s rousing rendition of ‘Lose To Win’ – from last year’s ‘Side Effects Of You’ album – has surfaced.

An established stage blazer, the singer’s latest showcase of the emotion-soaked single is all sorts of a must-see.

Check it out below…

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Is ‘Swine’ singer Lady GaGa planning to help ‘Backstabber’ star Kesha prove that she was sexually assaulted by producer Dr. Luke? Well, if an email sent by Kesha’s mother to Luke is anything to go by, it would appear that she is…and isn’t the only one.

Details below…

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The year’s fourth quarter is being greeted with dismal news:  not one single album released this year has been certified platinum.

Indeed, despite at least 60 songs shifting over 1 million copies, their parent albums cannot proclaim such.  We thought things were bad last year when only five albums went platinum, led by Justin Timberlake‘s ’20/20 Experience’ (which had sold over 2 million copies by last year’s closing).  But, this year’s looking to be much worse.

To add insult to injury, 2014’s best selling album by a solo act is Beyonce‘s self titled fifth album…which was released in December 2013.

We’re waiting on Rihanna, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift to save the day.

Full report below:

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Is there any stopping the force that is Sam Smith? Guess no? Well done, because that’d be right.

For, after wooing US audiences with his debut album ‘In the Lonely Hour’, Smith has announced the launch of a supporting tour of the same, set to kick off in Atlanta, Georgia and end in the city of Vancouver.

Dates below…

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