J. Cole may have been crowned with the #1 spot after his latest album ‘The Off-Season’ topped the charts and made history, but he is very much keeping the pedal to the metal.

Proving that it’s still game on when it comes to promotion for the set, the revered MC has unleashed the video for ‘Punchin’ The Clock.’

Like much of the visual output from the project, the cinematic clip was directed Scott Lazer.

Watch Cole continue to bring ‘The Off-Season’ to life after the jump…

(more…)

Mariah Carey is once more joining forces with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

For, the three music icons have announced that they will be teaming up for a new song called ‘Somewhat Loved.’

More details below…

(more…)

DMX‘s final album ‘Exodus’ has been unleashed to rapturous applause.

The rapper completed much of his lyrical contribution to the LP prior to his death on April 9 and, after the tragedy, the baton was taken on by his longtime friend and collaborator Swizz Beatz.

Serving as the late, great lyricist’s first LP since 2012’s ‘Undisputed’, the set benefits from elite guest features – including JAY-Z, Usher, Alicia Keys, Nas, The Lox, and U2’s Bono.

Critics have christened the set one of the best of X’s career, which naturally presents the question of what the numbers saying.

The first-week tallies are in and bring forth the answer.

Full story below…

(more…)

Ed Sheeran is back!

Fresh from inking a colossal deal with TikTok and teasing fresh material, the Pop titan has officially announced the release of his new single.

Full story below…

(more…)

Jesy Nelson is embarking on her next musical chapter.

The former Little Mix member is now teasing the release of her first solo song and shared a snippet of the track.

Full story below…

(more…)

New music could be on the way from DMX.

For, Swizz Beatz revealed that there is more unreleased music from the rap icon apart from what was shared on his ‘Exodus’ album.

His words below…

(more…)

Cop a gander of Pharrell Williams. 

The music maestro covers the latest issue of Town & Country Magazine.

And while renowned for his catalogue of hits, the feature spotlights his philanthropic efforts and the drive behind them.

The feature comes as Williams continues to expand his reach beyond music, having recently launched his own skincare and wellness brand – Humanrace.

Check out more snaps from the 48-year-old’s new feature below…

(more…)

Rihanna makes for an arresting sight on the cover of Vogue Italia. 

Full story below…

(more…)

Billie Eilish is blazing her way to the release of her sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever’ on July 30.

Moments ago, she poured out the latest of the LP in the form of ‘Lost Cause.’

And the track arrived alongside its girls night themed video.

Directed by Eilish herself, the clip follows the visual for ‘Your Power’ and adds fresh excitement for the release of its parent project.

Watch the seven-time GRAMMY winner in action below…

(more…)

Rina Sawayama is ready for her close-up and she receives exactly that on the cover of Billboard‘s Pride Issue. 

The eclectic Pop force has been on an epic ascend; one that’s taking place on a global scale and one that is being fueled by an authenticity that is magnetizing the masses.

As Pop stars go, Sawayama doesn’t fit the cookie-cutter mold (not does she aim to).

The 30-year-old queer Japanese-British belle glides between unlikely sounds and glues them together with finesse and infectiousness that cannot be denied. Many an example are housed on her debut album ‘Sawayama’ – which topped a lengthy assembly of Best of 2020 lists.

Now, as she commences work on a follow-up, the Cambridge University graduate is opening up about her journey, her ethnicity, featuring on Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’ remix album, being the change she wants to see, and much more.

Head below for pics and quotes…

(more…)

Fans hoping to see Lady Gaga at ‘The Chromatica Ball’ tour will have to wait a while longer.

Full story below…

(more…)

Barely a week after rocking the 2021 Billboard Music Awards with a tribute medley to her game-changing debut album, ‘Songs in A Minor’ (as we reported here), R&B diva Alicia Keys is set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the project with a special deluxe edition.

Details inside:

(more…)