It’s been over 22 years since Brandy and Monica ruled the charts with one of the biggest duets of all-time, ‘The Boy is Mine.’  

But, while its effect on music history books cannot be understated Mo believes too much of the focus on the tune’s impact is on the rumored-turned-real life rivalry between the two (which eventually spilled over to their respective fan bases).

Though initially suggesting they were on the fence about participating in a #VERZUZ battle against each other (as we reported here), August 22 brought with it news the hitmaking duo had finally agreed to participate in the phenomenon – making it one of the most highly anticipated duels to date.

Ahead of the showdown, Monica dished on what viewers can expect and what she hopes the true result of her forthcoming time with Brandy brings.

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After thrilling fans with her appearance in JoJo‘s ‘Man’ video (click here to watch), Urban Pop stageblazer Tinashe‘s reuniting with the powerhouse for a sexy duet: ‘Love Reggae.’

The bedroom-ready bop sees the two trade verses telling their respective lovers just what to expect when the lights go down.

“Put it on him twice / Two times in a night (Yeah) / Let that natural light glow / P*ssy always sweet / Face look like a seat / Bet you never leave,” coos ‘Nashe on the sensual track.

Found aboard the deluxe edition of Jo’s 2020-released fourth studio album, ‘Good to Know’ (click here to stream), look inside to get acquainted with the island-tinged ‘Love Reggae.’

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Tiwa Savage has unleashed brand new album ‘Celia.’

Serving as the Afrobeats queen’s third full-length effort, it’s notably her first release since inking a lucrative deal with Universal Music / Motown. 

An established superstar in the Afro diaspora (thanks to hits such as ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Ma Lo’), the flavoursome set aims to broaden the singer’s reach on a global scale.

A concept project of sorts, the LP is named after Savage’s mother. Explaining the move and the album more broadly, she recently told Apple Music:

“She embodies everything that this album is. It speaks to a strong, modern African woman. This album is Afrobeats from a very female perspective. It’s an extension of the African woman: she still values her culture and her upbringing, but she’s also well-travelled, so it’s blending those two worlds. I want every woman that listens to this to feel attached and connect to it.” 

Featuring collaborations with the likes of Sam Smith, Stefflon Don, and Davido, the LP awaits your listening below…

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Slow and steady wins the race.

Chloe x Halle have been heating the airwaves with breakout hit ‘Do It’ and it’s continuing to make strides commercially.

Produced by Scott Storch and penned by the sisters alongside Victoria Monét, Anton Kuhl, and Vincent van den Ende, the track is performing especially well on Urban radio.

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Versatility has long defined what Alexandra Burke brings to the table and she showcases this in earnest on brand new single ‘Naturally.’

Tapping into her Caribbean roots, the flavoursome track teams the singer with Jamaican Dancehall King Beenie Man.

Speaking on the release, Burke said:

“I’m so excited for you all to hear this vibe. It’s the first of a collection of carnival-inspired tracks (coming later this year).

A full album will follow soon… but my new single features THE ONE & ONLY Beenie Man.

It’s been a crazy, weird and mad kind of a year so I wanted to create something we could all vibe too!”

Take a listen below…

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Amber Riley is honoring her former ‘Glee’ cast-mate Naya Rivera.

The singer stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Thursday night, where she performed a touching tribute to the late actress with her new song ‘A Moment.’

Singing under the name Riley, the performance featured pictures of the 33-year-old that were projected behind her as she sang:

“Now I need a moment alone with my soul /  I can’t stop these thoughts /  I need these /  I’m ready to fight /  I’m ready to see what’s on the other side / I’m ready to cry and just let it be.”

Jimmy Kimmel Live guest host Lil Rel Howery introduced the performance with a tribute of her own, saying:

“Not too long ago, we both lost a really good friend in a tragic accident and we both will miss her forever.”

Rivera tragically passed away in July.

Watch the stunning tribute below:

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BTS could be making an explosive entrance on the Billboard Hot 100.

The K-Pop group’s latest track, ‘Dynamite,’ is expected to debut at #1 on next week’s chart based on current projections.

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Little Mix have unleashed the colorful video for new single ‘Holiday.’

Produced by Kamille and Goldfingers, the melodic number is the second offering from the Pop quad’s incoming sixth studio album.

Following top 10 hit ‘Break Up Song,’ the track is blazing its own trail – having already amassed over 60 million streams.

As the ladies aim to establish their latest smash, check out its summer-flavoured visual after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera returns to the Disney scape for the live-action remake of ‘Mulan.’

Set to debut September 4 on Disney+, the hotly anticipated movie is benefitting from multiple musical contributions courtesy of Xtina.

The first came in the form of the stirring ballad ‘Loyal Brave True,’ and the latest is a 2020 version of ‘Reflection.’

As widely known, the songbird first burst onto the scene in 1998 with the soaring original incarnation of the track from the animated film.

Check out the video for Aguilera’s fresh take on ‘Reflection’ below…

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By her lonesome, Dua Lipa carried ‘Physical,’ a single found aboard her latest album, ‘Future Nostalgia,’ all the way to #60 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Granted not exactly the Hot 100 top 20 wins its fellow housed cuts ‘Don’t Start Now’ and ‘Break My Heart’ boasted, ‘Physical’ fared much better in Lipa’s native U.K. where it not only peaked at #3 but also helped her make history for becoming the first British female artist in over 65 years to chart three songs inside the top 10 concurrently.

To help her replicate that success Stateside, the 25-year-old called on fellow GRAMMY winner Gwen Stefani to revamp the Jason Evigan-produced bop.

With Mark Ronson at the helm of the remix’s production, look inside to hear it:

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After thrilling fans with the colorful, psychedelic video for his latest single, ‘Cabin Fever,’ singer-rapper-actor Jaden Smith opened the door on news surrounding his new LP, ‘Cool Tape Volume 3.’

Released courtesy of MSFTS MUSIC/Roc Nation, the 17 track-collection sees Smith take center stage and skews minimally on the feature side (boasting appearances only from GRAMMY winner Justin Bieber and singer-songwriter Raury).

His third studio album in as many years, look inside to hear the latest from Jaden:

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Despite opening to rave reviews from industry critics, ‘Good to Know’ – JoJo‘s May 2020-released fourth studio album (and inaugural offering on her own imprint) – did not see that acclaim mirrored commercially as the set is her first to premiere outside of the top 10 on the Billboard 200 (as we reported here).

Undeterred, the GRAMMY winner breathed new life into the LP by unveiling an entire acoustic version of it in July.

Now, just a month later, she’s extending it another lifeline by repackaging its content for a deluxe edition.

Expanding the 11-song project to a 15-song effort, the deluxe edition also calls on help from her celebrity friends as Demi Lovato, Tinashe, and Tory Lanez (although later removed due to his Megan Thee Stallion controversy as we reported here) are among the set’s high profile features.

Is the reissue just what’s needed to send ‘Good’ to the Billboard heights known by its predecessor?  Listen inside and tell us:

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