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.

Tuck in below to reflect on the year we’re sure rapper Azealia Banks wants to forget soon:

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Solange, Mary J. Blige and John Legend are to rock their fans’ worlds at next year’s Essence Festival.

Awesome news below…

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Taraji P. Henson continues to drive fresh and original content towards her fans this year.

Seemingly gearing up for the end of the Fox series ‘Empire‘, the last year has seen the actress step into several roles designed to showcase the skill her role as Cookie may not necessarily demand.

One of these roles can be found in the movie ‘Hidden Figures’ which will impact movie-goers on Christmas day.

Another?

The Simpsons.

Good news below…

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Bryson Tiller has found place on Drake’s ‘More Life.’

Good news below…

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Lady Gaga fans are all sorts of split over the singer’s latest video ‘Million Reasons.’

Unveiled yesterday, some saluted the clip was saluted for its simplicity, while most slammed it for being disappointing. Especially given the star’s history as a visual artist.

Whatever side of the fence one sits on, it appears ‘Reasons’ and predecessor ‘Perfect Illusion’ are puzzle pieces of a bigger picture.

Full story below…

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Grammy-winning crooner John Legend may be on a high celebrating news of his headlining gig at next year’s NBA All-Star game halftime show (as well as his most recent top 10 R&B album, ‘Darkness & Light’),  but -as a recent interview reveals – the singer isn’t exactly celebrating the headline grabbing antics of longtime friend Kanye West.

Legend, a noted community activist and commentator on political affairs, has long used his platform to express his disdain for the soon-to-be-inaugurated Trump administration.  So, to the surprise of few, he minced no words when quizzed on his thoughts about West’s recent visit to Trump Tower:

“I’m pretty disappointed with Kanye that he says he would have voted for Trump. I think Trump has been corrosive, his message has been corrosive to the country. I think the things he’s promised to do have been very concerning for a lot of people, and for Kanye to support that message is very disappointing.” – John Legend

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It’s here!

Lady Gaga has unveiled the long-awaited video for ‘Million Reasons’ – the second single from her chart-topping new album ‘Joanne.’

The visual picks right up after the end of the clip for ‘Perfect Illusion,’ which itself debuted in September.

Its worldwide premiere on MTV comes after a slew of promotional performances globally.

With the track in an odd predicament (see: a fixture on the iTunes top 10, but in need of radio and streams), has its video arrived right on time?

Watch below and let us know…

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It’s been a rocky few years for Keyshia Cole. Indeed recent times have been characterized by problems in her personal and professional life.

However with a New Year on the horizon, so too is new opportunity for the R&B belter.

Redemption, it seems, has manifested for her in the form of a brand new record deal with LA Reid‘s Epic Records.

Details below…

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While the entertainment world mourns the sudden death of actor Alan Thicke last night, his singing son Robin Thicke has released a statement.

The ‘Blurred Lines’ crooner is the middle of the late star’s three children.

His words below…

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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, we reflect on how the year’s most anticipated film – Nate Parker’s ‘Birth of a Nation’ – became one of the year’s biggest flops:

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Authenticity.

It’s a trait rarely sewn into the fabric of todays new talent; many of whose success is the end product of a Fordist production line.

For trio Thirdstory though, being organic is ingrained in their artistic DNA and has consequently won them a mass following the globe over. And the support is growing.

Honing in on power of the internet, the group – comprised of Ben, Richard, and Elliott – uploaded cover after soulful cover; in the process creating the perfect storm of anticipation for their own material.

With their debut album due in 2017 and current single ‘G Train (ft. Pusha T)’ making all the right noise, we caught up with member Richard to discuss their rise, artistry, and takeover plans.

Our discussion came on the heels of two sold-out dates in London.

Get to know Thirdstory below…

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Fifth Harmony have been riding high on the charts this year with hits such as ‘Work From Home.‘ However, it appears one member has been getting lifted in a whole other way.

Find out who was nabbed for weed possession below…

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