Fall’s kicked off in a major way thanks to three of Urban music’s most highly anticipated releases – Ledisi‘s ‘Let Love Rule,’ Fergie‘s ‘Double Dutchess,’ and Jhene‘s ‘Trip’ – all dropping on the same day (September 22).

For fans of soulstresses Ledisi and Jhene, who both released their last opuses in 2014, the wait was certainly nowhere near as long as that for fans of Fergie who waited over a decade since her 2006 since debut solo offering, ‘The Dutchess.’ 

Despite the differences in wait time, the fever for new music from the ladies respectively seemed to be on par:

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Xscape‘s comeback train pulled into the Wendy Williams Show today.

Kandi, Tiny, Tamika, and LaTocha are riding the wave of excitement surrounding their reunion following this week’s tour announcement and reality show trailer reveal.

Their visit to the former shock-jock saw them perform a medley of hits – including ‘Understanding’ and ‘You’re My Little Secret’ – and discuss their split and eventual re-grouping.

 Watch the interview and performance after the jump…

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At long last.

Today brings with it the release of Fergie‘s sophomore album ‘Double Dutchess.’

Billed as a “visual experience,” the set sees the Black Eyed Peas singer pair every track with an accompanying video.

In the weeks and months preceding its arrival, Fergie-Ferg offered previews with the clips for ‘You Already Know (ft. Nicki Minaj),’ ‘Hungry (ft. Rick Ross),’ and ‘Like It Ain’t Nuttin”.

To mark the unleashing of the LP in full form, she’s made even more available online. Namely ‘Save It Till Morning,’ ‘Just Like You,’ and ‘Enchante’ which features a special appearance from Kendall Jenner.

Watch all three below…

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Jason Derulo‘s latest jam ‘If I’m Lucky’ now has an official video.

The cinematic clip tells the tale of a dangerous romance on the run.

It follows, and directly plugs into, the earlier issued lyrical dance visual that arrived earlier this month.

The successor of summer smash ‘Swalla,’ ‘If I’m Lucky’ serves as the second single to be lifted from Derulo’s upcoming album ‘777.’

Check out the action-packed clip after the jump…

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JAY-Z has already achieved a wealth of success with new album ‘4:44,’ but he’s not resting on his laurels.

The Hip-Hop icon jetted in to London to perform on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and showed up n’ showed out.

Jigga rocked the house with ‘Family Feud’ and ‘Encore’; he also sat down for an insightful interview with renown presenter Clara Amfo.

During the sit-down, Jay waxed honest about many corners of his life – including his motivations for still pushing his artistry and home life with Blue Ivy. 

He also opened up about raising a Black family in the US during current racial tensions, his next project, and a whole lot more.

All the action after the jump…

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Selena Gomez is reportedly in talks to join ABC’s ‘American Idol‘ reboot.

How the social media community and the show’s audience has responded?

Poorly.

Details and their responses below…

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Melanie Fiona has returned.

Following the 2016 birth of son Cameron, the two-time Grammy winner is back with new single ‘Remember U.’

A smokey mid-tempo reminiscent of Fiona’s previous offerings, the track finds her fine form and does a solid job of whetting appetites for new album ‘Awake.’

Take a listen below…

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Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage serves up a taste of ‘Sugarcane’ on her brand new EP.

A huge star on the African continent with hits such as ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Love Me,’ the Mavin Music wonder also attracted global attention after crafting tracks for the likes of Monica and Fantasia.

That multi-faceted appeal attracted JAY-Z’s Roc Nation, who signed a management deal with Nigeria’s “Doro Diva” last year.

Steadily building a name for herself on a global scale, Savage will be releasing a new album next year.

To whet appetites though, she’s released this project. Speaking on it, she said:

“I actually never planned to release anything before my official album drops next year so this is a surprise for my fans. I have been in such a great space in the studio and I’ve been creating so much music so it felt right to put out this project. The title is Sugar cane because the music sounded different and sweet to me. With Afrobeats music, I can’t explain it in words you just have to listen and experience the magic.”

Take a listen to the set, which also features Wiz Kid, below…

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Tamar Braxton delivers yet another gem from her September 29th due album, ‘Bluebird of Happiness.’

Tuck in to hear the songstress soar on the heart-wrenching track, ‘Blind,’ below:

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It’s here!

Just a day after dropping the semi-autobiographical short-film, ‘Trip,’ songstress Jhene Aiko delivers her long-awaited sophomore LP of the same name.

A 22-song project – featuring contributions and appearances from boyfriend Big Sean, Brandy, Swae Lee (of Rae Sremmurd), and more – the set follows 2014’s top 5 album, ‘Souled Out.’

Tuck in below to hear the latest she’s offering:
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It’s finally here!

Who knew after Fergie blasted to #2 on the Billboard 200 with her 2006 debut solo LP, ‘The Dutchess,’ it would be over a decade before fans could get their hands on its follow-up?

Thanks to a number of false starts, pushbacks, and even a full-on leak, the serially delayed set – repeatedly promised at various points over the last few years – has finally made its way to digital outlets in full.  Christened ‘Double Dutchess,’ the 13-track set sonically picks up right where its predecessor left off by boasting a modern, yet eclectic mix of funk, hip-hop, and pop.

Tapping rappers Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, YG, and more for the ride, tuck inside for your first listen and let us know if it was worth the wait:

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The accusers in the Usher herpes scandal are spilling their ‘Confessions’ in new legal documents.

Indeed, if folk thought the drama was subsiding anytime soon they’re mistaken.

Details below…

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