Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature forged to honour some of the brightest moments in TV and Film.

Today, we take a pleasant journey to the past to celebrate the release of Mariah Carey‘s ‘Butterfly’ album and supporting era and the interviews she gave to promote the set.

Powered by poignant storytelling and charged by feelings of love, loneliness, loss, growth and change, the album was launched on September 16th 1997 and saw her step away from her sounds of yesteryear and glide further towards R&B with help from Missy Elliott, Diddy, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Cory Rooney and Walter Afanasieff.

It wasn’t raining yet
But it was definitely
A little misty on
That warm November night

It has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Find out how below…

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Megan Thee Stallion is burning up the charts with new single ‘Hot Girl Summer’ and now it looks like the track’s eagerly anticipated video is on the way too!

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Jidenna is keeping the jams a’coming in the run up to the release of new album ’85 To Africa.’

Due August 23rd via Wondaland/Epic Records, the set serves as the follow-up to his  2017 debut ‘The Chief’ and sees the rising star shine a more intense light on his Afro heritage. He does so while unpacking a compelling narrative centered on his return to his father’s land after a rocky incident in the ATL.

Ahead of the project’s release, the Classic Man has been serving up songs from the LP – the latest of which are ‘Sou Sou’ and the Mr Eazi assisted ‘Zodi.’

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When Ashanti‘s Pretty Little Thing clothing collaboration was unveiled, it was paired with a commercial that featured an infectious jingle.

After ample exposure on UK show ‘Love Island,’ anticipation grew on a global scale for the track.

And now it’s here!

Aptly christened ‘Pretty Little Thing,’ the flavorsome bop features Afro B (notable for hit ‘Drogba’).

Take a listen after the jump…

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Mark those calendars, because Normani is coming! Officially.

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Megan Thee Stallion declared a ‘Hot Girl Summer’ over the pop cultural landscape and is now following through on the charts.

The femcee’s like-titled track – featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign – is proving a hot commodity out of the gate.

Dive below for details…

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ASAP Ferg’s new body of work ‘Floor Seats‘ is expected to swim to retail shores later on this year much to the delight of those of his fans who eagerly await new music from the rapper.

Only fair then that he whet their appetites with a performance of its title track during his time with VEVO‘s ‘CTRL’ series!

Enjoy below…

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Katy Perry has been cooking up new music and is once again ready to serve.

Today brings with it the release of ‘Small Talk,’ the latest taste of freshness from the Pop force.

Co-produced by Charlie Puth, the track finds the singer in quintessential “Katy Perry” territory.

The quirky cut sees the star lyrically unpack the awkwardness of an evaporated romance.

Take a listen below…

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Caleb McLaughlin and Idris Elba are to lead a brand new movie named ‘Concrete Cowboys’!

Positive movie news below…

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Khalid’s heart is with the kind people of El Paso, Texas as they say goodbye to those slain by a poltroon gunman last week.

How he hopes to help the healing process? By throwing a peaceful concert he hopes will unify and fortify the grieving community.

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The tornado of fun, laughter and joy that is Megan Thee Stallion sat down with the good folks over at E! this week to celebrate her rising star and the success she is enjoying with the ‘Hot Girl Summer‘ movement.

There, she celebrated her new friend Nicki Minaj, revealed why she is bored of Cardi B comparisons, revealed why she would like to drop a tune with Rihanna and explained why Beyonce is one of her favourite rappers.

An upbeat conversation awaits below…

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It’s finally here!

‘Hot Girl Summer’ – one of the most highly anticipated tracks of the season – was packaged and ready to go when word has it Nicki Minaj offered to put her stamp on the tune last minute.  The result? Pure fire.

The highly anticipated musical union of Meg & Nick (with a little help from Ty Dolla $ign) awaits inside:

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