It’s been over four months since H.E.R. unleashed her long-awaited debut album, ‘Back of My Mind,’ yet the project remains near the front of R&B charts – a positioning supported by ongoing streams and sales of its fan favorites ‘Damage,’ ‘Come Through’ (featuring Chris Brown), ‘Slide’ (featuring YG), and ‘For Anyone.’

The latter, which was recently granted single treatment, saw its official music video unveiled Tuesday (October 19).

Depicting a forlorn H.E.R. alone in a studio, the GRAMMY & Academy Award winner (born Gabriella Wilson) croons about missing Mr. Wrong.

“I wish I could tell you I don’t wanna be with somebody else new Honestly, I wish I never met you ‘Cause you left me broken Now my heart won’t open for anyone,” she sings on the DJ Camper-produced heartbreak anthem.

Hear it in full inside:

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Aaliyah has been quite the hot topic for the last week.

In addition to fan tributes from around the world pouring in to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her untimely passing, the late R&B singer’s penultimate studio album – ‘One in a Million’ – was finally released to streaming outlets by her record label, Blackground Records.

The imprint’s CEO Barry Hankerson – despite objection from Aaliyah’s estate – is not only moving forward with the release of her entire catalog to streaming platforms, but he is also working on her first posthumous LP (which will reportedly feature Chris Brown, Future, Drake, and many more of today’s hitmakers).

Those topics and many more were among the talking points Hankerson addressed when he visited ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’ earlier this week.

Hop inside to see what he had to say about the R. Kelly trial, why Aaliyah’s music has been held from digital outlets for so long, and so much more.

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While Aaliyah’s debut album, ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number,’ has always been available via streaming, its critically acclaimed follow-ups – ‘One in a Million’ and ‘Aaliyah: The Album’ – have been locked in a vault courtesy of the record label on which they were released, the Barry Hankerson-helmed Blackground Records.

Years of calls to add the LPs to digital streaming services was finally answered earlier this month, with the official report indicating a piecemealed rollout that would see ‘Million’ unveiled Friday (August 20), Aaliyah-led soundtracks on September 3, ‘Aaliyah: the Album’ on September 10, her compilation albums on October 8, and her first posthumous album on an undisclosed date.

And while the singer’s estate has made clear they are not in favor of the revamped label’s decision to move forward with putting her music on streaming outlets, Blackground 2.0 is moving forward with ‘Million’ first – just three months ahead of its 25th anniversary.

Stream it inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Pop Smoke‘s presence lives on in the video for the Dua Lipa assisted ‘Demeanor.’

The single is the first to be worked from the late rapper’s chart-topping star-studded sophomore album ‘Faith.’

And it’s received a fittingly grand roll-out.

The cinematic visual was directed by Nabil and sees Lipa light up the screen in the royalty-themed clip.

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Pop Smoke‘s second studio album ‘Faith‘ has prevailed on the Billboard 200.

Formally announced with a minimal lead-in, the 20-track set landed last week and was greeted by ample excitement from fans eager for more from the late MC.

‘Faith’ serves as the second posthumous project and succeeds 2020’s mega-selling ‘Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon’ – which was released months after his tragic death aged just 20.

Featuring an all-star list of appearances from the likes of Kanye West, Dua Lipa, Chris Brown, and Future, the set has premiered in pole position.

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Pop Smoke‘s ‘Faith’ album arrived last week and now it is getting the deluxe treatment.

The new version arrives on what would have been the rapper’s 22nd birthday and features four new tracks.

‘Questions,’ ‘Run Down’ with OnPointLikeOp and G Herbo, ‘Money Man’ with Killa, and ‘Defiant’ with Dread Woo and TRAVI.

However, this may not be the end, as more Pop Smoke tracks are set to arrive next week as well.

‘Faith’ is projected to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 and will be his second posthumous chart-topper (as we reported here).

Listen to the deluxe version of ‘Faith’ via Spotify and Apple Music below…

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Tyler, The Creator and Kanye West have joined forces.

A new, muted clip of both artists was shared by Consequence and it appears to tease the release of West’s ‘Donda’ album, which could feature Tyler.

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Pop Smoke‘s second studio album ‘Faith’ arrived this week amidst ample anticipation.

Comprised of 20-tracks, the set was formally announced with a little lead-in – which only elevated buzz around the project.

The LP serves as the late MC’s second posthumous effort and follows mega-selling ‘Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon’ – which was released months after his tragic death aged just 20.

Boasting an all-star list of guests such as Kanye West, Chris Brown, Dua Lipa, and Future in the mix, all eyes are peeled to see whether Pop’s new collection soars to similar heights.

The first-week sales forecast is here and brings with it the answer.

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Usher, Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and The Weeknd may have been among the megawatt music stars who shut down the stage at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards (as we reported here), but they still couldn’t eclipse the night’s biggest star – its trophies!

Look inside to see who walked away with the coveted awards from this year’s ceremony.

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Sevyn Streeter‘s long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Drunken Wordz, Sober Thoughtz,’ has been on the minds of fans since the GRAMMY winner first started teasing its content a few years ago. Now that she’s hot on the promo trail in support of the effort, we’re undoubtedly getting closer to its release.

Her latest appearance came courtesy of a stage-blazing visit to ‘The Real’ Tuesday (May 18).  While there, she gave the debut televised performance of the project’s latest single – the Chris Brown & A$AP Ferg-assisted ‘Guilty.’

Proving she could handle the Chizzy-produced bop all by her lonesome, look inside to see how she fared.

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As evidenced by its short stay on the Billboard 200, August Alsina fans weren’t all that crazy about his long-awaited third studio album, ‘State of Emergency’ (2020), or the Jada Pinkett-Smith “entanglement” drama that preceded its release.

Yet, a recent announcement from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) suggests they are still in love with offerings from his debut studio effort (2014’s ‘Testimony’) – namely the hits ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ and ‘No Love.’

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The 63rd annual Grammy Awards provided many notable moments courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, BTS, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full and historic list of 2021 GRAMMY winners awaits below…

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