After ample teasing, Grammy-winning R&B diva Fantasia has unleashed her long-awaited new album, ‘Sketchbook.’

Her first studio effort since 2016’s ‘The Definition Of…,’ the project serves as a turning point on several fronts in the singer’s narrative.  Released independently, ‘Sketchbook’ comes as her first album without the backing of a major label – a feat some point to as the reason for the commercial nonperformance of the set’s trio of lead singles ‘Enough,’ ‘PTSD (featuring T-Pain),’ and ‘Holy Ghost.’

And, while the tunes and their album co-tenants have racked up critical acclaim aplenty, will it be enough to help the LP pencil itself on the Billboard 200’s upper rankings (like that of its predecessors)?

Listen after the jump and weigh in:

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JoJo is back!

Nearly 3 years after bursting back on to the scene with ‘Mad Love’ – her first studio effort after a nearly decade long battle to be released from her former contract – the 28-year-old’s unleashed new single, ‘Joanna.’

An emotionally raw introduction to her first project on new label home Warner Bros Records. the track sees Jo reflect on her career to date by tackling her critics.  Brazenly addressing her career missteps and more, listen inside for the first taste of her new chapter:

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Although she’s still riding high on the Billboard Hot 100 as assistant on the Shawn Mendes #1 hit, ‘Senorita,’ Pop singer Camila Cabello can’t exactly boast a similar response to her recent solo efforts.

Unveiling ‘Liar,’ ‘Shameless,’ and ‘Cry For Me’ – the first tastes from her sophomore album, ‘Romance’ – the tunes may be garnering critical acclaim aplenty but that acclaim hasn’t been mirrored commercially (to date) as none have cracked the Hot 100’s Top 40.

In an effort to turn that tide and amp up buzz, Cabello is continuing to invite fans to listen to content from the project.  The latest comes in the form of the dramatic mid-tempo, ‘Easy.’

Hear it inside:

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14 years may have separated fans of Lil Kim from a new album, but now the wait has come to a close thanks to the arrival of her studio effort, ‘9.’

Coming as the first installment of a two part project (as we reported here), the set was kicked off by the warmly received ‘Go Awff,’ ‘Pray For Me,’ and ‘Found You.’

Blazing the promo trail this week to build awareness for the project’s October 11th arrival (as we reported here), look inside to hear just what Kimmy Blanco’s serving up.

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‘The Gemini Man’ may be readying a return to his ‘Fresh Prince’ days.

A cool Will Smith report awaits below…

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As we reported here, Queen of Pop Madonna was royally ousted from the #2 spot of “most RIAA certified female artists in history [albums]” thanks to the updated certification of Mariah Carey‘s Christmas album, ‘Merry Christmas.’

Now 6X Platinum, which denotes sales equivalence of 6 million units in the United States, the holiday effort’s new status gave Mimi just the slight push needed to place her in history books only behind Barbra Streisand.  Fast forward to this week, the ‘Vision of Love’ beauty apparently has Babs’ position in her sights as a slew of her hit singles and albums – including ‘Fantasy,’ ‘Hero,’ ‘One Sweet Day,’ and more – saw their respective sales tallies verified and reported to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for update.

With the new numbers Carey comes that much closer to being crowned the best-selling female artist in U.S. history.  Details inside:
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‘Law & Order: SVU‘ is ready to take on Jussie Smollett’s racism hoax with an episode set to air…tonight.

Full story below…

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Only a week separates Gucci Mane fans from his highly anticipated LP, ‘Woptober II.’

His third LP in less than a year, last week’s announcement about the project and its official release date was accompanied with a taste of what music lovers can expect from the October 17-due set.  Coming courtesy of the Megan Thee Stallion-assisted ‘Big Booty’ (as we first reported here), the duo tapped Eif Rivera to direct its official music video (chock full of high fashion, fly cars, and – of course – big booties).

Curious to hear their ode to rotund buns?  It awaits inside:

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After being branded “Mammy Tammy” by angry social media users, embattled Dallas judge Tammy Kemp continues to speak out against the ongoing backlash she’s enduring after exhibiting what many are deeming “inappropriate” and “unethical” behavior during the infamous Amber Guyger trial.

As we reported here, Kemp went on a media blitz earlier this week that saw her sit down with CNN, CBS, and a number of local news outlets to plead her case against critics who slammed her for hugging Guyger after the former policewoman was convicted of killing an innocent Black man.

Breaking down, the judge tearfully commented:

“Frankly, I don’t think I would getting this criticism if Miss Guyger were a Black woman. I hate that we limit our compassion to one race.”

Taking to today’s ‘Tamron Hall Show’ (October 10), Kemp not only broke down again while addressing the controversy and fears for her safety, but also echoed the sentiment of earlier interviews – even saying that ‘no one would refuse giving [Guyger] a hug’ under the circumstance.

See it all inside:

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Tinashe is taking matters into her own hands.

Now removed from her contract with Sony Music, the entertainer has her eye on independent glory with a new project named ‘Songs For You.’

Today she kicks off its campaign by releasing a personal trailer designed to generate excitement for the release. A release, she launched in the city of London on October 8th.

It’s an exciting time for a promising Pop princess.

Watch below…

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Tekashi69 has picked up a lucrative deal set to elevate his financial status to new levels.

Full story below…

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Just a day after sending their respective fan bases into a frenzy with news of the video for their duet, ‘All Dat,’ real life Rap couple Moneybagg Yo and Megan Thee Stallion unveil the Munachi Osegbu-directed video.

Trading verses about their sexual prowess, Yo and Stallion ride hard over a bass buoyed beat that prominently samples Project Pat‘s 2001 ‘Mista Don’t Play’ hit ‘Ooh Nuthin.’

Look inside to see Money and his Hot Girl bring the heat to Fall:

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