Having drummed up ample buzz with digital EP ‘True’ last November, Solange is gearing up to release the critically acclaimed set in physical form.

In a carefully carved homage to her “boutique artist” status, the youngest of the Knowles clan has paired up with clothes store Opening Ceremony – who will exclusively sell the project in CD form in their stores from March 11th; the mini-album will also be available to buy online from their website.

Check out the newly revealed artwork for the ‘Losing You’ led set above. The eclectic shot was snapped by New York artist Mickalene Thomas. Fierce.

Check out our favourite ‘True’ cuts after the jump…

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She’s the Rap icon with a legacy with rooted in the core of Hip Hop itself. However, despite her long list of successes scored between ’96 and the early noughties,

Lil Kim has seen her brand overshadowed by reports surrounding her aesthetic. More specifically, reports that suggest she has dabbled in cosmetic surgery.

Now, after the above picture of her leaving a promotional appearance two days ago was sent to media outlets across the globe, she has hit out at them with claims that the image has been ‘photo shopped’ to damage her brand.

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Tina Turner shines bright on the April edition of German ‘Vogue‘, unveiled online today.

Gracing the magazine at 73 years young, the ‘Private Dancer‘ singer hit the publication with a spread shot by Claudia Knoepfel and Stefan Indlekofer and styled by Nicola Knels.

Her appearance in the high end magazine comes four years after the end of her ‘Tina:50th Anniversary’ Tour which played 47 arena dates across the globe and generated a cool $80 million for the icon. This, a testament to her longevity as an artist and the world’s continued admiration of her timeless material and performance style.

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Despite readying the launch of her ‘Diamonds World Tour’  this week, Rihanna still found time to spew a little ugliness days ago when she launched a subtle dig at SONY Princess Ciara.

Indeed, by way of her unemployed puppet Melissa Forde, the part time entertainer mocked the singer’s a capella rendition of her new single ‘Body Party’, released in full hours later.

Today, Ciara addressed the matter in depth during an appearance on Chicago’s 107.5FM, explaining that she knew Rihanna and her perpetual pet ‘weren’t coming from a positive place’.

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Let’s be honest.

While his public persona may be a little one dimensional (R&B Sex Machine 101), Trey Songz rarely disappoints when it boils down to what really matters, the music.

It’s for this reason that we can’t but look forward to the release of his new music video ‘Fumble‘. However, we’ll have to be patient. For, before its release on Monday, fans will just have to make do with a teaser released in its aid.

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 Mariah Carey puts her best look forward in the video for ‘Almost Home‘, unveiled online today.

Released in aid of magical movie ‘Oz: The Great & Powerful’, the music video stands as the perfect commercial for the icon’s forthcoming album, which will feature production from her ‘American Idol’ partner/manager Randy Jackson.

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Her vicious attack on Brit Femcee Shystie may have left some Pop spectators disgusted by her, but we doubt that’ll stop Azealia Banks‘ on her quest for world domination.

For, four days before she blasted the ‘Murderation’ starlet, she took to the GeorgeFM Breakfast Show for an interview pertaining her debut album.

However, towards the end of her conversation with its hosts, she revealed that she had collaborated with ‘Schoolin’ Life’  vocalist Beyonce and ‘Monster’ singer Lady GaGa, following months of speculation surrounding a cut featuring all three entertainers.

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It’s that time of year again!

Our friends over at MTV have announced this year’s Hottest MC’s In The Game.

Now in its eighth year, the tally true to form is  certain to spark debate. So what are you waiting for? Check out who in Hip-Hop has been ordained as the hottest after the jump…

{The list below was compiled by the MTV Hip-Hop Brain Trust; an elite body of tastemakers whose picks were centered on the following metrics: rhyme skill, flow, buzz, commercial success, cultural impact, online presence, and business expansion}

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After the release of her single ‘Triumphant’ last year, anticipation for a new studio album reached fever pitch-despite the song’s failure to reach the Billboard Hot 100.

Fortunately for her, her current gig on ‘American Idol’ is working wonders for her ‘Social’ reach, marking a positive step towards her forthcoming era.

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Check out these shots of ‘Fortune’  Prince Chris Brown, caught leaving an LA recording studio yesterday.

Continuing work on the follow up to the aforementioned ‘Fortune’, the ‘Deuces’ performer arrived at the studio hours after returning country, following a brief trip to Ghana and weeks after he spent Grammy night at the ‘Supper Club’ alongside ‘XOX‘ singer Elijah Blake and Pop Princess, Rihanna.

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With new single ‘Body Party’ blazing Urban radio, Ciara is making her presence felt on the small screen too.

The singer has nabbed a role on hit BET sitcom The Game and moments ago teased a snap of herself in action.

As reported by That Grape Juice TV, season six of The Game kicks off on March 26th. Fellow R&B diva Brandy also stars.

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Kudos to Team Ciara for securing opportunities such as this that will inevitably assist the rebuilding of her brand. Viewers of the show easily fit the demographic of her target audience, hence the value pay-off could be sweet depending on her role on the show. A good look.

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They’re both MAC girls, both from the Islands and both have an empire kept afloat by undying support from their respective fan bases.

It only makes sense then, that ‘Autobiography’ Rapper Nicki Minaj and occasional vocalist Rihanna have dominated a list tallying the ‘Most Streamed Female Artists’ in the last six months.

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