With Aaliyah‘s iconic catalog finally on streaming services, attention is turning to new material from the late, great performer.

As reported, the freshly relaunched Blackground Records 2.0 set out its plans to release an album of unheard songs from the star. Its title was touted as ‘Unstoppable’

Now, the label’s head (and Aaliyah’s uncle) Barry Hankerson is opening up about the project and revealed that it’s coming sooner than folk may think.

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After joining forces to top music charts with hits like ‘Knock You Down,’ singers Keri Hilson and NE-YO reunited in an attempt to reign over TV ratings charts with their VH1 Christmas film, ‘Hip-Hop Family Christmas.’

Toplining a star-studded affair that featured MC Lyte, Terrence J, Serayah, Red Man, and more, Hilson and NE-YO (born Shaffer Smith) portrayed a newly-engaged couple who are looking to help soften the image of their fictional Rap royal family as the dysfunctional group prepares for a live Christmas television special.

Though a knockout on the critical front, look inside to see how ‘Family Christmas’ fared with its ratings.

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‘Breaking Point’ beauty Keri Hilson is asking fans at their breaking point of waiting for new music to hold out just a little longer.

The GRAMMY-nominated songstress, who recently celebrated her 39th birthday (December 5), has been hot on the promo trail in support of her fifth film of 2021 – VH1’s ‘Hip Hop Family Christmas’ (also starring NE-YO, Terrence J, Redman, and many more).

When quizzed about her musical endeavors, Hilson confirmed she’s in the studio working on the follow-up to 2010’s ‘No Boys Allowed,’  but hesitated to reveal a tentative release date.

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Leona Lewis has unwrapped the new edition of her revered holiday album, ‘Christmas, With Love.

Re-released as ‘Christmas, With Love Always,’ the set features all of the tracks on the 2013 incarnation of the project – alongside two new songs.

The first, a collaboration with Ne-Yo named ‘Kiss Me It’s Christmas’ arrived earlier this month and is now joined by ‘If I Can’t Have You.’

Lewis’s take on the Bee Gees classic fuses the familiar with the songbird’s trademark vocal acrobatics.

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Leona Lewis has unwrapped a festive surprise today in the form of a special announcement.

Because the vocal supernova has revealed that she will be re-releasing her 2013 holiday album ‘Christmas, With Love’ with a number of brand new tracks – the first of which has been shared.

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Amid excitement about Aaliyah‘s long-vaulted music catalog finally coming to streaming services later this month (as we reported here), Blackground Records CEO Barry Hankerson has put the cherry on top by revealing longtime fans of the late diva can also expect “new” music to be added to her prized discography.

What’s more, some of Urban music’s biggest names have reportedly signed on to the project.

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A star-studded tribute to those who have served the stars & stripes, ‘Side By Side: A Celebration of Service’ brought celebrities together with military and health care heroes for Memorial Day they’d always remember (May 31).

Hosted by veteran TV actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro, the benefit concert and television event – which shined with performances from Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, and Gavin DeGraw – also raised money for Northwell Health’s Military Liaison Services Program.

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Jhene Aiko keeps the ‘Chilombo’ party blazing with the release of the video for ‘Tryna Smoke.’

The harmony-heavy jam has long been a favorite from the Platinum-certified LP and has officially received the visual treatment after calls from fans.

Like much of Aiko’s output, the clip makes no apologies for its simplicity – which compliments the song in earnest.

Its arrival follows the videos for ‘P*ssy Fairy (OTW)’, ‘None of Your Concern (ft. Big Sean),’ and ‘A&B.’

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Congratulations are in order for Ne-Yo and his wife Crystal Smith.

For, the couple have announced they are expecting a new baby together.

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Christina Milian has found her next gig.

The GRAMMY-nominated singer has been tapped to play the lead role in Starz‘s ‘Step Up’ series after the role was originated by the late Naya Rivera.

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With production credits attached to work from Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Keyshia Cole, NIcki Minaj, Ne-Yo, H.E.R., and many more, Darhyl Camper – known by his stage name DJ Camper – is no stranger to working with some of Urban music’s big names.

As his fans ready themselves or his elusive debut album, they continue to get acquainted with his critically acclaimed work on Brandy‘s latest effort, ‘B7’ (on which he served as executive producer).

Now, the GRAMMY winning diva is returning the favor by being featured on his song – ‘Sleep.’

“Press lovely memories / Summer Breeze, Barbados, Tequila / We made love so gently / Hazy moons and starlit scenes, miss you girl,” he sings on the romantic track.

Accented by Bran’s signature layered harmonic stacks in the background, look inside to be fall in love with ‘Sleep.’

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Ne-Yo and wife Crystal Smith announced their intent to divorce back in February, but it looks like love prevailed.

Because, the R&B crooner makes a public declaration of affection to his Mrs in the video for new single ‘U 2 Luv’ featuring Jeremih.

Featuring a cameo by Jess Hilarious, the clip sees Ne-Yo serenade his woman and make oh so clear that “I don’t want nobody else.”

The track, which melts elements of two classic 80s jams– Mtume’s ‘Juicy Fruit’ and Zapp’s ‘Computer Love,’ has been met with a favorable response from fans.

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