Dawn Richard premiered the explosive video for new single ‘Bombs’ moments ago.

What are you waiting for? Set it off after the jump!

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In 2011, three years after the release of ‘I Am..’, Beyonce delivered ‘4′- her first predominately R&B piece since 2003’s ‘Dangerously In Love‘.

Laced with Summer soaked medleys, stripped back ballads and Afro centric power jams, the project’s campaign was essentially cut short to make way for the star’s first child, Blue Ivy. This, despite marking the happiest time in Knowles’ life, also left many questions unanswered:

Would the album’s era continue well into 2012?

Would Blue’s arrival put B’s career on hiatus?

However, much to the relief of her fans, Knowles confirmed her return to the stage this month, readying a three day concert at New Jersey’s Revel Resorts in May.

As was to be expected, with this announcement came reports that a ‘re-boot’ of ‘4’ was also on its way- with the promise of singles that would soar to heights their predecessors didn’t. Indeed, despite reaching #1, the album is yet to spawn a Billboard #1 Hot 100 single- meaning 2008’s ‘Single Ladies’ was single by Mrs. C to sit atop the coveted tally.

A fact, much of her ‘Beyhive’ resents.

So, with Rihanna turning up  the heat on a singles front and GaGa reportedly releasing  her fourth studio LP this year, we ask:

What should Beyonce do next?

Weigh in below…

Following a three year crawl back to the top, Chris Brown is seeing the title of latest LP, ‘Fortune’, ring true months ahead of its release.

Indeed, the set’s preceding singles ‘Strip’ and ‘Turn Up The Music’ have soared on charts Stateside, with the latter now on course to achieve a career first for the 22 year old in the UK.

Full story after the jump…

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While 2012 promises new releases from the Chris Brown‘s and Beyonce‘s of the world, a certain newcomer is quietly brewing up a storm. A potent one at that.

Brace yourselves for vocal hurricane Luke James.

Already featured on That Grape Juice’s ‘The Splash’ last December, the New Orleans native is currently putting the finishing touches to his Def Jam debut (due later this year).

Hence, so as to whet your appetite, we revisit his stunning take on friend Kelly Rowland‘s ‘All of the Night’ (which features the Destiny’s Child star…via the power of technology).

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The latest to drop from independent artist Dawn Richard goes by the name of ‘Bombs’–lifted from the former Danity Kane front-woman’s 10-track EP, ‘Armor On’.

Listen to the single after the jump and sound-off below.

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Chart-topper Chris Brown goes future-fierce in this edgy new promo for new album ‘Fortune’.

Set to arrive on May 7th, the LP is preceded by hit singles ‘Strip’ and ‘Turn Up The Music’. Another single from the hotly anticipated set is expected prior to it hitting stores.

Are you ready for a Chris Brown take-over?

Your thoughts?

Whether you like it or not, Iggy Azalea is slowly becoming the breakout act of 2012.

For, with material almost as attention grabbing as her signature look and the backing of Interscope chief Jimmy Iovine, Azalea’s career is looking all kinds of promising.

Now peep her recent shoot with ‘Complex‘ magazine, and find out why she has to say about her ascent below…

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Dawn Richard is striking out solo.

A former staple of Diddy groups, Danity Kane and Dirty Money, the talented songbird today releases her debut EP ‘Amour On’.

And in continuing her promo push for the project, the former reality star strikes a fierce pose for the latest issue of Heed magazine.

Having listened to the set over at AOL, it’s fair to say the material is equally as great. Kudos to Dawn. Now she’s out the clutches of the career gobbler, here’s hoping she finds a label that “gets” and pushes her. She’s too gifted to fall into Pop oblivion.

Your thoughts? 

Hip-Hop newcomer Azealia Banks has seen her “buzz” land her many things, namely a record contract with Interscope, support from the likes of Kanye West and now a feature in GQ.

The femcee, who has seen her song ‘212’ go viral, strikes many a playful pose in the latest issue of the mens mag, and also talked to the publication about her rise and inspirations.

Check out her “interesting” soundbites below…

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It seems femcee Trina is pairing her new style with a new sound.

Following the Nicki Minaj “pop for play” trend, the self-styled Baddest B*tch leaves her trademark “risque” at the door, swapping it for something more universal on new cut ‘Outer Space’.

Listen to Ms. Taylor venture outside of the box below…

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Risque Miami rapper Trina plans to take the Nicki Minaj-route with her next album by ditching Hip-Hop and going straight Pop!

In an effort to crossover, the ‘Always’ MC plans to tone down her bootylicious image and embrace the current dance/pop trend thats taking over music.

Making an appearance on ‘Style By June’ Trina says of her new revamp, “I completely want to transform my everything. I just want a new look from the inside out. I’m doing a new album; the sound is different. The sound is more poppy, it’s crossover. Hip-Hop is where it started, and I love Hip Hop, but I’m totally at a different phase. I’m surpass the raunchiness. I was very raw and provocative.”

Peep clips below…

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Say hey to Rihanna, partying it up in Santa Monica nights ago.

Well dressed and channeling fellow ROC star Rita Ora, she was later spotted at LA’s LAX on her way out of town, readying the launch of her new movie ‘Battleship’.

More below….

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