TIDAL isn’t tapping out of the streaming rat race any time soon.

Indeed, despite rumors of cash-flow issues, JAY-Z‘s much talked about platform just took a major stride in the right direction.

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In the midst of the hype surrounding Eminem‘s new album ‘Revival,’ it’s been easy to neglect the fact that the rapper has yet to serve up any visuals.

That all looks set to change, though. Because Slim Shady has teased a cinematic video for Beyonce collaboration ‘Walk On Water.’

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Katy Perry gifted fans an early Christmas present – the video for new single ‘Hey Hey Hey.’

The track serves as the fourth release from the Pop siren’s struggling of an album ‘Witness.’

It’s the fourth cut to be pushed from the set, which has yield just one moderate hit and delivered shocking total sales.

Can the highly stylized clip – which boasts a ballroom theme – reverse Perry’s fortunes? Watch below and let us know…

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2017 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.  Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we reflect on the celebrities who were canceled by the Black community for supporting President Trump:

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Trina is strutting the promotional trail in support of her stint on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Miami.’

Set to kick off on January 1st, the latest instalment of the VH1 franchise features Rap’s self-proclaimed Baddest B*tch, as well as Trick Daddy and Pretty Ricky (among others).

The femcee stopped by The Breakfast Club to dish on what folk can expect from the show, her new music, and much more.

She also briefly addressed rival Khia – who she branded a “cockroach” when DJ Envy brought up a rumor the ‘My Neck, My Back’ rapper spouted about her.

Check out the sit-down after the jump…

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Singing sensation Jessie J set off vocal fireworks last night on The Voice finale.

Teaming with finalist (and eventual runner up) Davon Fleming, the Brit-bred belter performed  duet version of ‘Not My Ex.’

Jessie’s jam is lifted from her upcoming fourth album ‘R.O.S.E’ – which is due early next year.

How did they do? Watch below and let us know…

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Fact: Nicki Minaj is coasting.

A pill that many of her die-hard fans are unwilling to swallow, Minaj’s habit of neglecting international markets in recent years has seen her brand jog in the same enviable spot.

Fortunately, that’s done little to stop her from continuing to outperform her predecessors Missy Elliott and Lil Kim globally with pure sales.

Why Minaj will be forced to spend more time outside of the U.S. if she doesn’t want her next album to fail?

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Jennifer Williams, the star of VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives’ has slammed her ex-boyfriend after he accused her of slashing his car’s tyres!

Imagine that! I have no desire, I wish people would move on. I was sleeping with the enemy unbeknownst to me https://t.co/wiT4N198wz

— Jennifer Williams (@iamjennifer) 20 December 2017

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Cardi B is not her foot off the pedal nor the necks of her competition.

The rapstress has delivered back-to-back hits on the Billboard charts and will be aiming to do so with her official second single.

Christened ‘Bartier Cardi’ (a slight tweak from previous reports), the track will serve as the follow-up to #1 smash ‘Bodak Yellow.’ 21 Savage will feature.

Find out when it’ll be arriving below…

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Eminem fans disappointed at the initial first week sales prediction of his latest album, ‘Revival’ (as revealed here), certainly won’t be happy with the latest dose of bad news for the project.

As we previously indicated, ‘Revival’ not only comes as Em’s first major label release to lack a major Hot 100 hit to precede it, but it is also on track to be his first since his 1999 to sell less than 300k after a full premiere tracking week.

Refreshed reports from industry analysts are suggesting they may have been a bit too generous with their initial projection.  Originally believed to be shifting 280-300,000 SPS in the week after its December 15 debut, look inside to see just how many units the set’s expected to move by the end of its first full tracking week on December 22:

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Lady Gaga is raking in big bucks for her mammoth ‘Joanne World Tour’ and her newly confirmed Las Vegas residency looks set to net her even more.

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Cardi B fans received a double dose of newness today.

Indeed, fresh from her appearance in the visual for ‘No Limit,’ the fiery femcee stuns in the video for Ozuna collaboration ‘La Modelo.’

Filmed in Jamaica, the clip depicts the pair trading verses in Spanish against a colorful backdrop.

Having achieved ample success this year on the domestic and global Hip-Hop scene, this collab sees Cardi celebrate her roots and broaden her audience even further; as Ozuna is easily one of the most notable new names on the reggaeton circuit.

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