Fantasia embraces the ‘Superpower’ embedded within self on her stirring new release.

The uplifting anthem, which was written by The-Dream, serves as the end-credits song on the soundtrack for ‘The Color Purple’ – which the American Idol alum leads in the role of Celie.

Shortlisted for Oscar consideration, Fantasia said of the track:

“Not only is this a song that is so meaningful to the story of The Color Purple, it’s also a song that speaks to my personal life experience. Celie is a character I hold close to my heart as I understand her profoundly. What an honor to have The-Dream write her song – our song – and I hope it moves you in the way it immensely moved me.”

Powered by cutting-edge technology, the unique visual came to fruition by way of Metaphysic, the industry-leading generative AI company.

In the clip, Fantasia is captured singing to and with her 19-year-old self, who rocks the red dress she wore during the finale of Idol.

Watch the visual for ‘Superpower (I),’ directed by Taylor Fauntleroy, below…

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20 years after the Lindsay Lohan-led ‘Mean Girls’ stormed theaters and history books to become the cinematic cult classic it is today, its Broadway musical adaptation is looking for a similar response at the box office of the classic with its January 12 opening.

To accompany its wide release, the movie’s official soundtrack has landed on major digital streaming platforms.

Led by the Renee Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion tag team ‘Not My Fault‘ (which serves as one of two brand new original tracks featured), many of the rest of the songs – performed by the new film’s cast Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auliʻi Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, and others – are updated takes on favorites from the Broadway adaptation.

Stream the 13-track set inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Dua Lipa is lighting up the promotional trail in support of her latest single, ‘Houdini.’

The track, which was unlocked last November, has been heating up the scene and looks set to be a focus for the Pop starlet as the journey to album #3 cranks up a notch.

Igniting a match anew under the release, Lipa has unveiled a live London Sessions rendition of the catchy cut.

To date, ‘Houdini’ has peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Watch the performance after the jump…

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Two years after soaring to the Billboard 200’s top 20 with his last studio album, ‘Entergalactic,’ rapper-actor Kid Cudi is aiming for even higher heights on the hitlist with its follow-up ‘Insano.’

Originally due on digital shelves in September 2023, the January 12-released project – which has been teased as far back as 2021 – comes as a 21-song affair that boasts a who’s who of Hip-Hop guests across its tracklist including Young Thug, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott DJ Drama, ASAP Rocky, Lil Yachty, Pharrell Williams, XXXTentacion, and more.

Ahead of the Friday arrival of the standard version, Cudi had already teased there would be a deluxe edition with nearly double the tracks.

Until we get updates on the LP’s revamped version, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Insano’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Ouch! Though wholly expecting to brave critical backlash for its Biblical references (deemed by many as sacrilegious), Lil Nas X may not have been prepared for the mixed review his latest tune ‘J Christ’ itself would get upon its debut Friday morning (January 12).

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Ariana Grande is back!

The superstar songbird has hatched the video for her brand new single ‘yes, and?’

Arriving a mere matter of hours after the Max Martin and Ilya-produced jam was released, the clip skews cinematic and sees Ari clap back at the critics who’ve had her name in the headlines non-stop.

‘yes, and?’ serves as the lead offering from the 30-year-old’s forthcoming alum, her first in three years.

Watch the Christian Breslauer-directed visual after the jump…

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Over time, many a hit made the rounds amongst a multitude of artists before its eventual release and resonance.

And it’s emerged that such was the case with Kylie Minogue‘s viral smash, ‘Padam Padam.’

Housed on the legend’s latest album ‘Tension,’ the track was launched as its lead offering and took all the way off – peaking within the top 10 of charts worldwide.

It even earned Minogue a nomination at the forthcoming GRAMMY Awards 2024.

However, its producer Lostboy has revealed that the track was almost Rita Ora‘s.

Full story below…

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For Usher, all roads lead to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime 2024.

And it’s been a long road; one the performer has been dancing down for 30 years.

In a new commercial promoting the eagerly anticipated spectacle, the hitmaker leans into the three-decade journey to this monumental moment – which takes place on February 11 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The performance will be preceded by the release of Usher’s 9th studio album ‘Coming Home,’ which will arrive on February 9.

Watch the superstar’s Super Bowl tease below…

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Almost 6 years after releasing his last solo studio album, 2018’s chart-topping ‘I Am > I Was,‘ rapper 21 Savage has returned with that LP’s star-studded follow-up ‘American Dream.’

Serving as the accompanying soundtrack to his debut film of the same name, ‘Dream’ features big names like Doja Cat, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Lil Durk, Mariah the Scientist, Brent Faiyaz, and more across its 15 tracks.

Delivered courtesy of Epic Records, hop inside to hear the 50-minute project in full courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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The same day the Jeymes Samuel-directed Biblical comedy ‘The Book of Clarence’ opened in theaters nationwide (January 12) so did its star-studded soundtrack on major digital streaming platforms everywhere.

While the movie boasts big names like LaKeith Stanfield, Teyana Taylor, Caleb McLaughlin, Alfre Woodard, and others, its companion album bagged contributions from the likes of Lil Wayne, D’Angelo, Doja Cat, Kodak Black, Jorja Smith, and JAY-Z (who also serves as the musical project’s executive director).

Delivered courtesy of the latter’s Roc Nation Records, hop inside to stream the soundtrack courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Doja Cat started the week with news she made Billboard history thanks to ‘Scarlet‘ hits ‘Agora Hills’ and ‘Paint the Town Red,’ but – if the reaction to her two newest songs are any indication – she may be well on her way to repeating the record-setting feat.

Tapped for ‘The Book of Clarence’ soundtrack, Cat contributed the Jeymes Samuel, Kodak Black and Adekunle Gold-assisted ‘JEEZU‘ to the star-studded album that also features names like JAY-Z, D’Angelo, and Lil Wayne on its roster. The musical project hit digital shelves on Friday (January 12) – the same day as its parent film.

Elsewhere, Doja joined forces with fellow GRAMMY-winning rapper 21 Savage as the guest on his song ‘n.h.i.e.’  

Found aboard his latest effort, ‘American Dream,’ the opus (like ‘Clarence’) is also attached to a movie – a biographical venture of the same name that chronicles Savage’s rise to fame.

Hear both tunes inside.

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At long last, the #AG7 era is finally upon us.

Just days after sending her beloved fan base (affectionately called #Arianators) into a frenzy with news she’s ready to unlock new music, Ariana Grande has lifted the lid on the tune ‘Yes, And?’

Tapping producer extraordinaire Max Martin to helm production, ‘Yes’ comes as the first single from the GRAMMY winner’s new album reportedly titled ‘Eternal Sunshine‘ – the long-awaited follow-up to 2020’s chart-topping ‘Positions.’

Ahead of the arrival of its accompanying music video at 7a PST on Friday morning (January 12), get acquainted with ‘Yes, And?’ inside.

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