Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

As the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Now, after reflecting on the many L’s of her nemesis, Azealia Banks, we’ll revisit the L’s 2016 dished out to Grammy-nominated rapstress Iggy Azalea:

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R&B crooner Trey Songz has unwrapped the video for festive new song ‘Comin’ Home.’

The track isn’t attached to a project per se, but appears to be more so a present for his patient fans.

Songz, who hasn’t released an album since 2014’s ‘Trigga,’ is believed to be working on new material.

Pending its arrival, watch the clip for ‘Comin’ Home’ – which takes a literal approach to its title – below…

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Fergie has lifted the lid on the video for new single ‘Life Goes On.’

The breezy mid-tempo is the latest taste of the Black Eyed Peas belle’s long-awaited sophomore album ‘Double Duchess.’

Set for release next year, the LP comes after a somewhat staccato campaign that dates back to 2014’s ‘L.A. Love (La La).’

With this year’s ‘M.I.L.F Money’ creating a respectable buzz, can Fergie-Ferg fly to higher heights?

Watch the visual below and let us know…

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Music lovers apparently have had Rihanna‘s latest release, ‘Love on the Brain,’ on their brains in a major way.

For, with little traditional promotional tied to the effort (the latest launched from her 2016 chart-topping album ‘Anti’), the scorching ballad has blasted to #20 on the wings of strong radio airplay and digital sales.

Extending her overall lead amongst her contemporary competitors, Brain’s boost gives the singer her 40th top 20 entry into the Billboard Hot 100 – a historic accomplishment only 5 other acts can boast.  Tuck in below to see the company Rih’s keeping on the legendary list and this week’s refreshed Hot 100:

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With the festive season well and truly underway, Beyonce flung open the doors of her Parkwood empire for a Christmas turn-up.

The mega-star hosted an elaborate event, which dubbed as a screening of her  ‘Lemonade’ visual album and a showcase of clothing items from the Grammy nominated production.

Mrs Carter also took to the stage herself to perform ‘All Night’ from the set and even added a sprinkle of ‘Drunk In Love.’

What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Forget Santa, because Mariah Carey is fast becoming most synonymous with mainstream Christmas.

Building on the annual revival of her classic smash ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You,’ Mimi has parlayed her affiliation with the holiday into big business.
Indeed in recent years she’s established a yearly festive concert series, released a Christmas movie, and issued a sequel to her mega-selling Xmas LP.

Now, she’s made a triumphant return to James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke for a sing-a-long like no other. All in the name of…you guess it…Christmas.

Over the course of 2016, Corden taped a host of notable names singing Carey’s hit; names such as Adele, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, and more.

Watch all the fun after the jump…

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Omarion is back!

Tasked with finding an album-buying fanbase in a Bryson Tiller world, the R&B crooner steps back into the genre’s ring with the new single ‘Okay Ok.’

I’ve grown in so many ways and this is reflected in my music. There are so many Reasons why I’m excited about this particular project and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

‘Reasons’ is the body of work ‘Okay’ is prised and will touch hit shelves and streaming platforms in 2017.

Is the song and visual below enough to support the singer as he prepares to go head to head with the likes of Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber and The Weekend?

Find out below…

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More determined than ever to combat the misrepresentation/erasure of people of colour in film is the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

How they plan to achieve what many believed was the impossible?

Penalising movie projects which make a concerted effort to exclude ethnic minorities in front of and behind the camera.

Major news below…

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Normani Kordei stormed the net yesterday when she stepped away from Fifth Harmony to release solo material before the release of the group’s next album.

Today, the parents of her group member Ally Brooke have hinted that it won’t be long before she does the same.

Read below…

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As we reported here, this weekend would be blessed with the latest offering from Chris Brown‘s forthcoming album, ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon,’ and as promised the tune was delivered in full.

To our surprise, shortly after the song made its iTunes premiere, its high octane video – directed by Brown himself and featuring Grammy-winning R&B vet Usher and rapper Gucci Mane – made its way to VEVO.

Keen to see what the trio cooked up?  Tuck inSee the trio get the party started inside:

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Solange‘s latest album, the chart-topping ‘Seat at the Table,’ may have been released in September, but the singer/songwriter is still pressing forward on the promo trail in support of its offerings.

Her latest stop? A red hot performance on  ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon.

Tuck inside to see Solo soar with a medley of ‘Weary’ and ‘Rise’ – two fan favorite cuts from ‘Table’:

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Justin Timberlake has a new reason to “dance dance dance,” a new year-end report reveals.

The singer’s summer 2016 hit, ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling,’ may have been snubbed for major recognition at the 2017 Grammys, but it appears Timberlake will have the last laugh as the ‘Trolls’ tune has beat out The Chainsmoker‘s ‘Closer,’ Drake‘s ‘One Dance,’ and even Rihanna‘s massive hit ‘Work’ to lay claim to the title of 2016’s best selling single.

Details inside:

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