You loved the original, now peep the alternative version to Azealia Banks’ ‘Liquorice‘ video released online today.

Featuring the foul mouthed sensation in a number of new scenarios, we’d say that this version- though just as stunning- lacks the wow factor that the original served up.

Watch below and let us know if you agree…

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Pop force Pink may be putting the final touches to her 6th studio album ‘The Truth About Love’ (due September 18th), however that hasn’t stopped the star from plugging the set’s lead single ‘Blow Me (One Last Kiss)’. 

The cut, which is taking all the way off at radio, is also shaping up to be an iTunes hit – after being released digitally this week. Hence, so as to give the anthemic cut a push, the the 32 year old paid a visit to Z100 to talk music, motherhood, and more.

And while a live showing of ‘Blow’ may not be quite ready to unwrap, she also performed fan-favourites ‘Who Knew’ and ‘Perfect’. Peep the interview and performances after the jump…

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“I love it, I love it, I love it when you…”

Hit the right note?

Well if you were expecting the above from ‘Styled To Rock’ star Rihanna you’ll be waiting a long time.

For, on Sunday night the Pop sensation did what she did best at the 2012 Wireless Fest by way of under performing her  ever celebrated material.

Material, despite being Pop of the highest quality, is oft unbearable when burdened with Fenty‘s pancake flat singing voice.

Not sure what we mean?

Peep her performance of ‘Birthday Cake’ at the event and let us know what you think of it below…

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“I be in and out of love…”

X Factor USA’s Marcus Canty launches his career with the dance number ‘In & Out‘ featuring Wale today, months after gracing the televised contest.

Already garnering a few spins here at TGJ HQ, the cut sees Marcus come down with a severe case of the ‘Casanova’, spawning lyrics and a theme akin to Lady GaGa‘s ‘Pokerface‘.

Believe us when we say this is one is a must listen.

Get into it below…

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Day 26‘s Willie teams up fellow crooner Jeremih for the racy cut ‘Instagram Ya Body’, released online today.

Curious to know what it sounds like? Tuck in below…

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You’ve seen her perform ‘Only Girl In The World’ and ‘Where Have You Been’, but now peep Rihanna‘s serving of ‘Man Down’ at last weekend’s ‘Wireless Festival‘.

Undeniably better than her attempt at Hackney’s Radio 1 Weekend, peep her in action below…

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Two nights ago, following a performance in Shanghai, B2K sensation Raz B was hospitalized in the city following a horrific accident in his hotel room.

Details below…

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Frank Ocean‘s show-stopping performance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon moments ago lived up to its must-see billing. For, while his talent – as expected – showed up and showed out, the performance was garnished with an added coat of brilliance in that it was chosen as “the” one to launch its housing album ‘Channel Orange’.

The rare and surprising move, actioned by label Def Jam, saw the release of the eagerly anticipated set  brought forward by seven days (hitting iTunes at the strike of 12.00am) to coincide with the performance. It’s a move no doubt set in motion to capitalize on Ocean’s sexuality-bearing  letter – which remains a headline grabber a week after it rocked the industry.

Hence, in staying true to his reclusive “music does the talking” M-O, Ocean didn’t sit down with Fallon, instead he made folk sit up with a haunting showcase of ‘Bad Religion’.

Check it after the jump…

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Tonight, the latest episode of ‘Love & Hip Hop: ATL‘ airs on VH1, picking up from last week’s explosive episode.

However, before you get into its new installment peep our friends over at ‘Kempire Radio’ interviewing one of the show’s cast members, K. Michelle.

Spilling on the growing tension within the series and her thoughts on a number of is participants, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.

Enjoy above…

Your thoughts?

A staple in the minds of many a music critic, Frank Ocean‘s name has been etched (seemingly with ink) in headlines the globe over ever since his truth-baring letter was made public last week.

And with a high-profile performance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon slated for this evening, multiple sources are confirming that -in light of recent events- the release of his hotly anticipated album ‘Channel Orange’ has been pushed up. All the way up.

Details after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj continued in her bid to dominate the UK yesterday, working the crowd at  the T In The Park‘ event.

Rousing her audience with a set list that included ‘Moment 4 Life’ , the 5x Platinum ‘Starships’ and the budding hit ‘Pound The Alarm’, the Pop star’s performance was ‘colorful’ to say the least.

All the fun below…

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While her vocals and choreography are a little too rough and stiff for our liking, there’s no denying Rihanna‘s ‘presence’ on stage.

Presence, she served up during her set at last night’s Wireless Fest aided by a carefully designed stage, which you’d agree might be her grandest yet.

Whipped up to distract her audience from her inevitable missteps, peep the hit or miss star and snippets from her elaborate set below…

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