Authenticity.

It’s a trait rarely sewn into the fabric of todays new talent; many of whose success is the end product of a Fordist production line.

For trio Thirdstory though, being organic is ingrained in their artistic DNA and has consequently won them a mass following the globe over. And the support is growing.

Honing in on power of the internet, the group – comprised of Ben, Richard, and Elliott – uploaded cover after soulful cover; in the process creating the perfect storm of anticipation for their own material.

With their debut album due in 2017 and current single ‘G Train (ft. Pusha T)’ making all the right noise, we caught up with member Richard to discuss their rise, artistry, and takeover plans.

Our discussion came on the heels of two sold-out dates in London.

Get to know Thirdstory below…

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Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ may not have fared as well as she may have liked it to, but that’s done all of nothing to disturb sales of her fruitful relationship with PUMA.

How so?

Fantastic news below….

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 59th annual Grammy Awards, are set to air February 12th 2017 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The nominations for the 2017 Grammys await below…

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For many, the heights reached made by R&B icons Brandy and Monica in Pop culture makes them two of the world’s more endearing stars.

What isn’t so endearing however is the reheating of their two decade long beef.

Why fans of ‘Miss Thang’ have good reason to believe Brandy has a bone to pick with her?

Find out below…

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The American Music Award 2016 were held earlier tonight live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

The Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharaoh co-hosted ceremony had many-a-highlight thanks to jaw-dropping performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and many more, but the biggest star of the show – as expected – remained the awards themselves.

Curious to know who took home the coveted diamond trophies? Tuck in below as we update the list of winners:

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Together and apart, Drake and Rihanna have amassed a wealth of success.

Those achievements have been noted by the organizers of the 2016 American Music Awards; for the the dynamic duo (and rumored lovers) lead the list of nominations.

Announced moments ago, Drizzy tops the pack with a whopping 13 honors – besting a 32-year-record held by Michael Jackson, who scored 11 in 1984 during the ‘Thriller’ era.

To her credit, RiRi bagged the next highest amount of nominations – earning 7.

With the 2016 AMAs airing November 20th live from LA’s Microsoft Theater, find out who’s up for what awards below where the full list of nominees awaits…

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Soulful crooner Maxwell is renown for his cool, calm countenance.

It’s for this exact reason that his grilling at the hands of Wendy Williams today made for such a compelling watch.

The singer sat down with the former shock jock to dish on new single ‘Lake By The Ocean,’ album ‘blackSUMMERS’night,’ and his upcoming performance at the Essence Music Festival.

However, in true Wendy fashion, the conversion quickly veered into the “private” – specifically his love life.

Watch below to see how the interview went down…

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While music’s supreme diva Aretha Franklin will forever reign as the ‘Queen of Soul,’ her current reign as the queen of the Billboard Hot 100 is finding itself threatened by a school of relative newcomers – Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, and, now, Rihanna.

While Swift and Minaj are quickly on the trail of Franklin’s record for “most entries of any female artist” (Franklin leads with 73 total), the ‘Shake It Off’ country pop singer – by her lonesome – has surpassed Franklin’s historic top 40 record.  With 49 top 40 entries, Taylor is now tied for the “all-time” top spot (among female artists) with Queen of Pop Madonna.

But, before she gets too comfortable on the perch, she is soon to be joined by songbird Rihanna’s surpassing of the legendary ‘Respect’ singer. For, after besting some of the Hot 100 records set by Whitney Houston, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey, it appears Riri has Rere in her sights.  Courtesy of her latest hit, ‘Needed Me,’ the Bajan beauty is set to close the gap between herself and Swift.

Get the details inside:

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Versatility defines Fantasia‘s sound and its’s a trait she showcases in earnest on new song ‘Ugly.’

Lifted from her forthcoming new album, the anthemic ballad will receive the live treatment tomorrow night, when the American Idol champion returns to the show for its series finale.

Get all the way familiar with the Ms. Barrino’s latest number ahead of its Idol showcase below…

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 58th annual Grammy Awards, are set to air February 15th 2016 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The nominations for the 2016 Grammys await below…

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The Adele promotional train has pulled into Track List City!

Yes, after confirming that her new album ‘25′ will make its way to the world on November 20th the soulful Pop chanteuse has revealed the names of the songs set to appear on the project.

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It’s that time of year again!

November 22nd brings with it the 2015 American Music Awards – hosted by Jennifer Lopez.

As ever, all eyes are on the nominees for the latest instalment of the annual extravaganza, which this year airs from LA’s Microsoft Theater.

And folk need not wonder anymore, because the full list has just been unveiled.

Typically Taylor Swift leads with six honors, but find out who else scooped nods below…

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