Dej Loaf is back and she’s brought a new single with her!

Its name? ‘No Fear‘, produced by Christoph Andersson and released to appease fans still eager to see the rapper top the charts following the release of her breakout bop ‘Try Me‘.

How it fares?

How does it compare?

Listen below…

I know my life can get so crazy but as long as you’re right here
None of the gossip, nothing can stop us
I’m wanna love you with no fears
We can do this thing together
Close your eyes and take my hand
Cause what we have is something special
Baby let’s just take our chance
Baby let’s just take our chance

Your thoughts?

Katy Perry‘s Big Brother style ‘Witness‘ live stream was a roaring success.

For, though its campaigns singles failed to fly, the stream itself was viewed by 49 million people during its four-day run.

Fuelled by her tell-all therapy session, a conversation on race with Caitlyn Jenner and an analysis of her videography, the stream was launched to serve as an alternative (and perhaps safer) means of promotion following controversy she faced over her alleged use of the N-word.

Click here to learn more.

Your thoughts?

Jay Z has friends in high-places. A fact highlighted in earnest last night when he became the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

The mogul was given the most endorsing of introductions by former US President Barack Obama. 

Ever charismatic, he mused on his love for Jigga’s music, their similarities (including having wives more popular than them), and Jay’s immeasurable impact on the music and cultural landscape.

Check out the message below…

.@BarackObama‘s introduction to Jay Z being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. ? pic.twitter.com/P802COGkfj

— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) June 16, 2017

As reported, Jay was not present at the taping yesterday – although many of his team were in the building. This has fuelled growing speculation that wife Beyonce has indeed welcomed their twins – or is about to.

In any case, congratulations!

Your thoughts?

Trina teams with K. Michelle on sassy new collaboration ‘If It Ain’t Me.’

During a recent press run, the rapstress billed the track as a sister to much loved Kelly Rowland duet ‘Here We Go.’

And sonically it’s clear why.

The piano driven production sees the Queen of Miami trade verses with K on a cut that manages to be both warming and hard-hitting.

Take a listen to the song, which is lifted from the femcee’s long-awaited sixth album, below…

Easily the most radio ready of Trina’s recent efforts. This has Urban chart potential.

Your thoughts?

Rita Ora appears to have a hit on her hands with new single ‘Your Song.’

The Ed Sheeran production has proven a radio, streaming, and digital sales winner ahead of the arrival of its accompanying video.

It’s on-demand appeal looks set to boom too with the debut of a new acoustic version of the song.

Unwrapped moments ago, the stripped-down incarnation puts the 26-year-old’s vocals at the forefront.

Listen below…

Awesome.

Your thoughts?

It’s here!

DJ Khaled has hatched the video for ‘Wild Thoughts’ – his hotly anticipated collaboration with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.

The flavorsome offering is the latest taste of the hitmaker’s 10th studio album ‘Grateful’ – due via Epic Records / Roc Nation on June 23rd.

Khaled co-produced the cut, which samples Santana‘s smash ‘Maria,’ with PARTYNEXTDOOR.

Really though, what are you waiting for? Watch the video for ‘Wild Thoughts,’ directed by Colin Tilley, below…

We like.

With the the names involved, the natural expectation is for a club banger. But this bop bangs in its own way.

The production is lush and the sample was used to exquisite effect. Cute visual too.

It’s not as “instant” as fans of all involved likely anticipated and does sound distinctly “third / fourth single” (which it actually is). But, nonetheless, it’s still radio friendly and could make some noise on the charts.

Your thoughts?

Jay Z made history tonight when he became the first rapper ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

Interestingly, the media mogul was not in attendance at the taping of the event (fuelling rumors about the birth of he and Beyonce‘s twins), however he did take to social media to salute all who’ve inspired him.

Renown for shunning social media, Jigga definitely made his rare appearance resonate.

See who he tipped his hat to below…

Thank you to all the people that have inspired me . Rakim KANE KRS chuck cube Jaz Em Andre Nas big PAC cole kendrick chance jayE ..wait,

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Lauryn Nicki lite latifah common ye drake and meek . Run caz LL chainz cam tip (both of them) thought pharaoh , face . De la . Ice T. Wait

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

G Rap .Mel . Kurupt . Lox. X . Q. Ab lupe. Mos. Foxy. Boss . Ross. Quavo Future Travis too many fuck this. All you!T grizzley song best out

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Shit did I say redman ? Ghost and Rae . Wu tang I beat Genius in a rap battle I think ha . Busta (him too) Treach . Thug . B a rapper too!

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Shit …Wayne , Juve BG Nipsey . Kim . Slaughterhouse (yes mouse too ha) Folarin MC eiht . Short . 40 . Mac dre this shit hard .Never mind

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Somebody find that reply I just hit please . I’m new on this . Anyway salute to anybody who made a song to feed their family or just vent .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Thank you, this way

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Fuck ..50 cent big L sho ag nice and smooth Joe and pun . diggable butterfly esp…beanie young chris freeway SP okay for real this time .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Fuck haa. Naw for real .Pastor Jeezy my partner . Okay I’m done . I’m deleting this app in the morning . Shit is impossible to get right.

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

I promise I’m not drunk . Lord Pusha . Carti (Magnolia incredible)ASAP Sean P , Mobb , cudi . Tyler , earl, Snoop!!( almost played myself)

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

And the greatest rapper of all time OBAMA . Thank you 44 https://t.co/CueS0BynCj

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Wait . Slick fucking Rick . Pimp C and bun . Wow . I just realized how many fresh people the culture has . Big Sean . Sauce money .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Too many ..Fab , black people really magic . Mac Miller nice too though .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

***************

Your thoughts?

Barring a few charity and soundtrack efforts, fans of Queen of Country Pop Shania Twain haven’t heard official new music from the diva in over a decade.

Well, that wait came to a much-appreciated end this morning when the Grammy winner dropped ‘Life is About To Get Good’ – the first single from her forthcoming effort, ‘Now.’

Already thrilling fans with news the project – in stores September 29 – will see her partner with the Winter Olympics to give it a huge push, now they can finally hear what the diva’s been cooking up for the last 15 years in ‘Good.’

Tuck in below:

Your thoughts?

From ‘Beez in the Trap’ to ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap,’ rappers 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj are showing off their chemistry again with their newest collaboration, ‘Realize.’

One of many big names to join Chainz on his new album (available now via Def Jam), ‘Realize’s reputation precedes it – to say the least – as it houses yet another collection of disses to Minaj’s newest nemesis, Remy Ma.

With stinging lyrics that hear the Harajuku Barbie allege Ma’s husband, rapper Papoose, wrote the bars on the now infamous ‘Shether,’ tuck in to hear this and everything else Minaj had to say in ‘Realize’:

Click here to buy ‘Realize’

Your thoughts?

DJ/producer Calvin Harris has assembled an all-star team of bonafide hitmakers to ensure his newest single, ‘Feels,’ has no trouble feeling its way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

Featuring Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, and Big Sean, the new single – the latest cut from Harris’s forthcoming fifth studio album, ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1’ (June 30) – is a guitar driven, disco-tinged affair that sees its trio of talents show off their stuff in ways we’ve never heard from any of their respective solo efforts.

Keen to see if ‘Feels’ was worth the wait?  Hear it inside and tell us:

(more…)

After touching down in Toronto, Houston, Detroit, Atlanta, New York, and many other places during “Phase One’ of his extensive ‘Starboy:  Legend of the Fall’ World Tour, June 9th saw The Weeknd wrap up the first leg of the trek in Cincinnati, Ohio’s US Bank Center.

But, before fans in other parts of the globe fret, the crooner has announced a short summer break before hitting the road again for a reboot of his critically acclaimed tour.  Bringing along rapper Gucci Mane for the ride, the superstar’s second leg will touch down in major North American cities like Chicago, Nashville, Las Vegas, Boston, and more before heading over to locations in New Zealand and Australia.

Curious to know if the self-proclaimed “Starboy” will be lighting up a stage near you?  See the dates below to find out:

Your thoughts?

As if reaching 4x platinum status in the United States and topping the singles charts of over 30 countries at its height wasn’t enough, Ed Sheeran‘s comeback hit – ‘Shape of You’ – is still helping the singer reshape Spotify and Hot 100 history books months after its debut.

That’s right, after smashing 1 day streaming records for Spotify, the tune has become the third song ever to reach the “1 billion streams” mark on the platform (first ever by a solo male vocalist).  Add to this, ‘Shape’ – which spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 – is still in the top 5 this week.  Actually moving back up charts, Billboard reports:

Ed Sheeran‘s former 12-week Hot 100 No. 1 “Shape of You” rebounds 5-4, and extends its record for the most weeks spent in the top five from a song’s debut, having now collected its first 22 weeks on the Hot 100 in the top five, dating to its arrival at No. 1 (Jan. 28).

Congratz are in order for Sheeran.  Now, tuck in below to see who joins the redhead hitmaker in this week’s refreshed ‘TGJ Chart Check.’

Billboard Hot 100 This Week

Your thoughts?