Following Rihanna’s departure from the label, Def Jam undoubtedly turned to Frank Ocean to lead the way for its promising yet commercially unfulfilled roster.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before he followed in the ‘ANTI’ purveyor’s footsteps and kicked the company to the curb.

Why?

A report on his feud with the label and its staff members below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take our readers on a fun and informative journey to the past.

Today, ten years after its release, we celebrate the groundbreaking project that is Rosie Perez‘ ‘Yo soy Boricua, pa’que tu lo sepas!’

In it, the former ‘FlyGirl’ travels far and wide to learn the truth about her Puerto Rican history and ancestry.

What she discovers takes viewers on a riveting journey into Puerto Rico’s rich and glorious culture, its peoples ties to Africa and the government-backed sterilisation of its women in a cruel and racist bid to reduce its population size.

Take that journey to the past with us below….

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‘In Common’ crooner Alicia Keys proved she has more in common with country star Cam than fans may have originally thought.  A longtime self-professed country fan, Keys showed off her versatility at the 2016 ACM Honors when she teamed up with the country songstress to perform Little Big Town‘s ‘Girl Crush.’

Taped live at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium, tuck in below to see the 15-time Grammy winner’s stirring performance that ended with a thunderous standing ovation from the audience…

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Fergie’s comeback single, ‘M.I.L.F. $,’ may have topped iTunes, nabbed over 100 million views on Youtube, and given her the highest Hot 100 debut of her career (#34 debut and peak), but since its poor reception at radio and mixed critical review the tune has since plummeted out of sight.

Its star-studded video may have helped keep it in mention for awhile, but the buzz certainly was not enough to launch her long awaited ‘Double Dutchess’ era.  Keen to turn things around, Fergie Ferg has unveiled a brand spankin’ new remix EP featuring 6 revamps of the tune.

With additions form the likes of Polow Da Don (the producer of the original), Dave Aude, Slushii, and more, tuck in below to get your groove on:
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Emeli Sande is back and wasting no time hitting the promotional trail for new album album ‘Long Live The Angels.’

Fresh from launching its lead single ‘Hurts’ on BBC Radio 1 this morning, the multi-platinum chanteuse stopped by the station’s Live Lounge for a show-stopping set.

Backed by a full band, she performed an array of songs – including a cover of Rihanna‘s ‘FourFiveSeconds.’

How did she do with her Roc Nation sister’s track? Venture below to find out. A rendition of D’Angelo‘s ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ also awaits…

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Lady Gaga is gearing up for the release of her ‘Perfect Illusion’ video – which now has official premiere date.

The Ruth Hogben production is the first visual offering from the singer’s fifth studio album ‘Joanne’ – due October 21st.

Want to know when the clip will be uncaged?

Find out below…

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TIDAL may not have the most vast audience, but there’s no rivalling their roster of major names.

And next month many of them – including ‘Feeling Myself’ collaborators Beyonce and Nicki Minaj – will take to the stage for a special charity concert.

Full story below…

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Terrence Howard has signed up to star in ‘Rogue‘, a movie that tells the tale of the biggest manhunt the Los Angeles Police Department‘s history.

Full story below…

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Mac Miller‘s relationship with Ariana Grande may have ignited a feud between she and Ryan Seacrest but that’s done little to stop interest in the performer’s new album ‘The Divine Feminine.’

This one is a lot more vulnerable. And a lot less focused on trying to do everything. It’s less about trying to make every kind of song and fitting it on an album. It’s 10 songs about love.

The ten-track set is now available to stream below and features appearance from Kendrick Lamar, Ty Dolla $ign, Bilal and CeeLo Green.

Listen below…

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Mario is back.

The 30-year-old R&B star has unleashed the video for new single ‘I Need More’ – the lead release from his long-awaited fifth studio album.

It’s been a roller-coaster ride for the singer, who has been actively trying to release a body of work for almost five years.

Now independent and signed to his own New Citizen imprint, riding solo seems to suit him well.

Because, as you’ll see after the jump, the visual scintillatingly cinematic effort.

Watch the Ruby directed clip, which Mario conceptualised himself, after the jump…

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Fresh from setting off her comeback campaign with ‘Prolly,’ Sevyn Streeter marches on with sensual new song ‘My Love For You.’

The cut is lifted from her long-awaited debut album ‘Girl Disrupted’ – the name of which was changed from ‘Girl Interrupted’ for legal reasons.

Sonically, the track finds Sevyn in familiar territory.

As such, an engaging bedroom rocker awaits after the jump. Take a listen…

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Emeli Sande is back!

After a three year hiatus, the multi-Platinum singer returns with ‘Hurts’ – the lead single from her sophomore album ‘Long Live The Angels.’

One of the last songs written for the LP, Sande explained her decision to introduce the project with the song saying…

“I wanted to release ‘Hurts’ first because it felt like everything I’d avoided saying for so long. It’s a real explosion. It’s everything I wish I’d said years and years ago. I didn’t want to hold anything back anymore.”

Take a listen below…

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