The US campaign for Rita Ora‘s new album kicked off in stellar style tonight.

For, the British-bred star brought her unique brand to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’.

There, the Roc Nation priori performed new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ – which received its Stateside release today.

Vocals, paint, and a whole lot of energy await after the jump…

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Before being submitted to and subsequently rewritten by Beyonce and Chad Hugo, the former’s ‘I Care’ was introduced to ‘Who Cares‘, a solo release launched by singer/songwriter Jeff Bhasker.

Released via Bhasker‘s alter-ego Billy Kraven, ‘Cares’ found its way to Carter’s fourth studio album ‘4′, reproduced and recorded as it is today at Times Square‘s ‘MRS Studios‘, packing a vocal punch oft hailed as one of the vocalist’s best.

Love the song and want to hear the original?

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And the sales are in!

Yes, one week after unlocking the studio effort, the opening week number for August Alsina‘s debut LP ‘Testimony‘ have been released!

This, days after industry outlet ‘Hits Daily Double‘ predicted the star would shift between 50 to 60,000 units following an intense promo run that saw him tackle the press head on with interviews given to outlets from all walks of media life.

Unfortunately, those who placed bets on the sales using ‘Double’s prediction can now consider themselves losers, as he did not move numbers between 50 and 60k mark.

What he did sell?

Find out below…

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Hitmaker BOOTS helped Beyonce piece together her recent blockbuster album – creating cuts such as ‘Haunted’ and ‘Heaven’. Hence it’s little surprise that the superstar singer was willing to return the favour.

King B re-teams with the singer/songwriter/producer on his new track, christened ‘Dreams’.

The song and its backstory await below…

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Jennifer Lopez‘s latest jam ‘I Luh Ya Papi’ continues to heat up the airwaves. So, with Summer looming, what better way to crank up the temperature with a blazing new remix.

Produced by DJ Khaled, the latest incarnation of the cut sees rappers Big Sean and Tyga join original guest French Montana. 

Take a listen after the jump…

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X Factor UK stars Rough Copy rocked the ITV show with their unique brand of Urban-Pop last year. Now, the trio will be hoping to make a similar impact on the charts; for, it has been announced that the group have inked a lucrative deal with Epic Records.

What’s more, a stream of their first single ‘Street Love’ accompanied London-bred group’s good news.

Details and the song await below…

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Planning to hit the movies this week? If so, why not check out Nick Cassavetes ‘The Other Woman‘, starring ‘Vanilla Sky’ actress Cameron Diaz and Hip Hip heroin Nicki Minaj!

Boasting cinematography from ‘The Notebook’s Robert Fraisse and original material from ‘Rick James’ singer Keyshia Cole, the movie welcomed a fresh week of promo yesterday when Minaj touched down at ‘Good Morning America‘ to discuss her role in the project.

Peep the “most influential female rapper of all time” in action below!

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As Azealia Banks continues to plot the release of her debut album, Iggy Azalea swims towards record-setting glory today, after her debut LP topped iTunes USA‘s album tally!

Why the rapper now finds herself on her way to making chart history with the album?

Find out below…

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She’s back at it.

Since springing a surprise album on the masses last December, Beyonce has developed quite the knack for shock and awe.

Indeed, in the months that followed the release of the mega-selling set, King B has made it routine to pop up at award shows unannounced, release unanticipated commercials, and be an all-round enigma.

It’s a trend that looks set to continue, if the shot above is anything to by.

Posted on Twitter by Beyonce Legion – one of the superstar’s most popular (and reliable) fan accounts, the collage shows the singer on set of an “unknown” project.

Could it be a new commercial? Music video? Or perhaps a visual for her all-but-confirmed tour with Jay-Z?

Your thoughts?

Urban-Pop powerhouse Ariana Grande is gearing up to unleash her new single ‘Problem’ (ft. Iggy Azalea) this week.

The cut, which is lifted from the 20-year-old’s as-yet-untitled sophomore album, easily serves as one of the most anticipated new releases in recent times. And, if this fresh preview is anything to go by, it’s with good reason.

So what are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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With Katy Perry‘s video for new single ‘Birthday’ due imminently, the Pop force has unveiled a titillating teaser.

Ever keen to go all out, the singer gives a sneak peek at the various characters she’ll be playing in the clip – which serves as the fourth to be lifted from her blockbuster ‘Prism’ LP.

Check it out below…

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