Andre 3000 sprung quite the surprise on fans today with the release of not one but two new songs.

The Outkast star has largely been absent from the music scene, sans select collaborations with the likes of Kanye West, Beyonce, and Frank Ocean.

He seizes the occasion of Mother’s Day in the US to salute his mom and dad – both of whom are deceased.

‘Me&My (To Bury Your Parents)’ sees the eclectic talent replay his relationship with his parents over sparse piano production, while ‘Look Ma No Hands’ is a 17-minute (!) Jazz inspired piece.

Take a listen to both below…

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Although his ‘Die Lit’ debut album boasts stellar features from the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Bryson Tiller,Travis Scott, Chief Keef, and more, Playboi Carti‘s seeing the most buzz from the surprise drop generated by ‘Queen’ creator Nicki Minaj as she beams as co-star on the 21-year-old’s standout cut, ‘Poke It Out.’  

Sending her fans into a frenzy over the Pi’erre Bourne-produced beat, tuck in below to hear just what’s got the #Barbz fired up:

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Veteran R&B group Xscape – now functioning as the trio Xscap3 – continue to serve their loyal fans visual accompaniments for the tunes found aboard their first ever EP, ‘Here For It’ (available now).

The latest gem from the set to receive the video treatment is ‘Memory Lane.’  Speaking on the slow-burning, sensual cut, the group members stated:

“We wanted this record to take listeners on a ride through the past when passion and love was real, back down ‘Memory Lane,'” the group says. “The lyrics — ‘The temperature was chilly we were wrapped up, in each other / Boy I really miss those days and I haven’t been feeling that way lately’ — are inviting.”

Now, That Grape Juice invites you inside for your first peek at the futuristic ‘Memory’ video:

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DJ Mustard may be most famous for cranking out some of Urban music’s biggest hits over the last five years, but the hitmaker is no stranger to flexing his “Pop” muscle – a feat he makes quite clear with the Nick Jonas-led ‘Anywhere.’

Unveiled on May 11th after much teasing, the EDM-flavored jam – which was co-written by Anderson.Paak – is seriously summertime ready and just the sound we’ve been missing from the 25-year-old heartthrob.

Listen inside and let us know if you agree:

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Fresh from polarizing the masses with comments in defence of Kanye West, MC Chance The Rapper is stepping into the role of provocateur once again.

For while delivering the commencement speech at the Dillard University graduation, the Chi-town native made some choice words about Beyonce and Michael Jackson.

Full story below…

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R. Kelly‘s efforts to combat claims that he is filthy pervert have come to no avail today after Apple Music followed in the footsteps of Spotify by pulling its support for the ageing singer’s music.

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Cardi B has pulled her Instagram account down following a social media clash with Azealia Banks who criticised the rapper’s supposed illiteracy and cheap vulgarity in an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club.’

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A movie set to see Lupita Nyong’o portray a world class spy has just been purchased for $20 million.

Good news below…

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Ne-Yo is charging ahead full steam with new album ‘Good Man.’

Serving as the star’s seventh studio effort, the LP now has a confirmed tracklist, cover, and release date of June 8th. 

Having whet appetites with the set’s title track and summer jam ‘Push Back,’ the crooner issues an ‘Apology’ on the latest taste of the project.

Produced by DJ Camper, the song finds Mr. Smith in reflective mode mulling over those he’s hurt along the way to becoming a… good man.

Explaining the concept of the track, he said:

“A lot of women had to suffer heartache they didn’t deserve in order for me to become the man I am. I can never undo my wrongs but at the very least I can say I’m sorry. Check out my new joint “Apology.”

So, without further ado…

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Rihanna is renown for saying it like she means it and one reporter learned the hard way.

The Bajan belle chatted it up with press as she arrived at the launch party for her new lingerie line, ‘Savage.’

Perhaps in a bid to be topical, the interviewer quizzed her on the upcoming Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Specifically asking whether she had been invited.

Her response was quintessential RiRi. Watch below to see what we mean…

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Rita Ora is off to a roaring start with new single ‘Girls.’

Released as the latest single from the star’s long awaited sophomore album, the track sees the British singer team with Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, and Charli XCX for a celebration of female loving.

And it seems the masses are loving it too!

Details below…

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With its top 10 position on real time iTunes digital sales chart (as of time reported) it’s pretty safe to say America is jamming to the diva collective cut, ‘Girls,’ delivered today by Rita Ora, Cardi B, Charli XCX, and Bebe Rexha.

And, while the tune is well on its way to heating up the Billboard charts ahead of the premiere of its accompanying music video, it’s been drawing a different kind of heat from members of the LGBT community (and its supporters).  Garnering quite the chatter for the encouragement of girl-on-girl action housed in its direct lyrics, detractors argue its message is  ‘marginalizing’ and ‘culturally tone deaf.’

Two major names who support said stance?  Singers Kehlani and Hayley Kiyoko.  See their damning statements inside:

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