Ahead of his September-due new book and album, ‘Precious Stones,’ rapper-singer-producer T-Pain dusts off one of his most precious hits – 2007’s ‘Buy U A Drank’ – to serve as the sample for his new single, ‘I Like Dat.’

A female empowerment anthem, the tune taps R&B siren Kehlani to serve as assistant.

“She don’t want drinks no more if you ain’t bringin’ no dough to the tablе / Ooh, ooh, you know that your bank account big, come back on a weekend, you ain’t able / Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, she gon’ be like, “I got it,” pull a thousand dollars out her side pocket / Ooh that lil’ bit of drank you tried to buy, stop it / Bottles on me, the cork look like a skyrocket, pop it,” Pain croons on the club-ready, DJ Montay-produced bop.

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Katy Perry is no stranger to delivering her share of electrifying hits and stage performances over her 20-year career, but the GRAMMY nominee is taking the literal approach to the concept with her new song ‘Electric.’

An inspirational tune akin to her previous chart-topper ‘Firework,’ ‘Electric’ comes as the latest release from the star-studded ‘Pokémon’ 25th anniversary album that also includes guest appearances from Post Malone, J. Balvin, and more (as we reported here).

With its May 14 arrival teased in earnest over the past few weeks (and trumpeted by a Good Morning America feature earlier this week), Perry is sure to send her faithful fans – called #KatyCats – and the franchise’s enduring fandom into a frenzy with the song’s accompanying music video.

Directed by Carlos López Estrada, look inside for the fun-filled clip that shocks with cameos from none other than animated characters Pikachu, Pichu, and more.

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After ample speculation, Migos took to social media earlier this year to confirm their next studio album – the follow-up to 2018’s chart-topping ‘Culture II’ – would come as the third installment in the ‘Culture’ series.

Now, after taking time off to pursue solo ventures, the Atlantan trio have reassembled to delivered ‘Straightenin,’ the first single from ‘Culture III.’

“You don’t get shit str aight if you don’t straighten it (no) /  I’m the type to sit back and watch patient (watch) / Do a trick with the stick it’s amazing (stick) / In the bando trappin out vacants (bando) / Locs on like I’m starring in the Matrix (Matrix) /  I keep the cookie like my grandma made it (cookie) /  I keep the keys and the pounds and the babies,” Takeoff spits over the DJ Durel-produced bop.

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Over 12 years after it first catapulted Nicki Minaj into Hip Hop stardom, ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ has been refurbished, refreshed, and revamped for an introduction to streaming services for the first time.

Now shining with a 23-song tracklist of cuts, ‘Beam’ welcomes new tunes “Seeing Green” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne, Minaj’s remix of Skillibeng’s “Crocodile Teeth,” and the amply-teased “Fractions.”

According to Nicki, the set’s official release to streaming not only comes as the answer to years of requests from her beloved fans, affectionately called #Barbz, but is also designed to tide them over until she drops her long-awaited fifth studio album which is “coming soon.”

Until we get more news on the yet-titled LP, revisit the classic ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ mixtape inside:

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A testament to his enduring popularity, J. Cole sits in history books as the only Rap artist to own three Platinum projects that list no features.  Now, it looks like the 36-year-old is wanting to do it again with his new album ‘Off-Season.’

Surprise announced just last week (as we reported here), the 12-track effort’s release was preceded by the single ‘Interlude’ and an ‘Off-Season’ documentary.

Helmed with production from the likes of Boi-1da, Timbaland, T-Minus, and many more, look inside for your first listen to Cole’s newest LP – his first solo outing since ‘KOD’ topped the charts in 2018.

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Lil Nas X is wasting no time building on the buzz of his chart-topping single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

For, he’s announced its follow-up.

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Teyana Taylor may have put music on pause, but she’s pressing ahead full steam with other ventures – one of which is a brand new reality series on E!

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Kandi Burruss is all about her business. So, it’s only apt that the star’s newly announced ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ spin-off focuses on exactly that.

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Check out Normani!

The stage blazer makes for an arresting sight in a brand new campaign for Brandon Blackwood bags.

Scorching in the stunning snaps, the endorsement deal comes ahead of Normani’s hotly-anticipated debut solo album.

Since unleashing Billboard hit ‘Motivation,’ she’s been hard at work in the studio with a number of heavy-hitters – including The-Dream, Scott Storch, and Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins. The 24-year-old also teased fresh material recently too.

Pending its arrival, peep more from Ms. Kordei below…

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This week brought with it the news that ‘Cinderella’ would forgo a cinema release after being acquired by Amazon Studios.

Like a number of high-profile films over the last year, the flick will instead premiere on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service.

Originally set for a summer release (after a number of prior scheduling shifts), its sale means viewers will have to wait a while longer.

To tide folk over, the studio has unleashed a first look snaps.

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H.E.R. and Chris Brown heat up screens in the video for their new single ‘Come Through.’

The scintillating jam has been unwrapped as the latest taste of the GRAMMY-winner’s incoming debut album ‘Back Of My Mind.’

With the track garnering ample traction on radio, its accompanying visual arrives right on time.

It sees the pair navigate romantic pursuits and occasionally crossing paths.

What are you waiting for? Watch H.E.R. and Chris Brown in action below…

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‘The Game’ is officially set to play on at Paramount+.

Early buzz about a possible revival generated ample excitement. And now the hype has cranked into overdrive because it’s been confirmed that not only is the hit series on its way back, it’ll be bringing a number of familiar faces with it.

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