The release of Azealia Banks‘ hotly anticipated set ‘Fantasea II: The Second Wave’ is imminent and the rapper is determined to ensure that it passes Pop’s test with flying colours.

How she’s generating attention for the mermaid-honouring project?

By revealing that she is no longer known as Azealia Banks.

Her brand new title below…

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Kehlani‘s ascend continues with gritty single ‘Gangsta’

The song is lifted from the soundtrack of summer blockbuster ‘Suicide Squad.’

With said LP on-course to top the Billboard 200 this week with projected a SPS of 135k) the video for the cut arrives right on time.

Drawing on moody mise-en-scène, the visual juxtaposes the 21-year-old’s edgy aesthetic with clips from the movie.

Check it out after the jump…

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After seasons of speculation, it’s been confirmed that Mariah Carey is heading to ‘Empire.’

Full story on her role below…

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Arguably the “Beyonce” of Hip Hop & R&B’s male division, Drake continues to cast a shadow over his rivals as he hovers over Pop seas with his new album ‘VIEWS.’

How he continues to spell trouble for Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Bruno Mars and company?

‘Summer Sixteen.’

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Sevyn Streeter is back and, like the runners in Rio, is ready to sprint with new single ‘Prolly.’

The newly announced cut arrives a year after the singer released EP ‘Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1’ – which spurned fan favorite ‘Don’t Kill The Fun.’

It’s been an interesting ride for Streeter, whose debut album ‘On The Verge’ has been “coming soon” ever since breakout hit ‘It Won’t Stop (ft. Chris Brown)’ was unleashed back in 2013.

Could the long-awaited project finally be near? We sure hope so.

Pending a definitive answer, listen to a preview of ‘Prolly’ below…

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With Tinashe‘s new single ‘SuperLove’ slowly making waves, the rising R&B star is upping her visibility.

The latest slot snagged saw her perform the US National Anthem at the Dodger’ Stadium last night.

It’s not the first time the stage scorcher has tackled the song, having previously offered a rendition at the same venue last year.

How did she fare this go round, though? Watch below and let us know…

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An esteemed lawyer finds herself swimming in dark and dangerous waters when a group of students she takes under her wing murder her husband.

Sound intriguing? If so, you’ll love ‘How To Get Away with Murder’, the ABC drama starring Viola Davis.

Next month will see its third season delivered to ABC after its first and second seasons were placed on Netflix.

Why its set to be its biggest and boldest?

Ominous information below…

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Drake finds himself slighted by the influential Funkmaster Flex this month…and he isn’t happy about it.

Full story below…

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Fans of The Weeknd will know that the Canadian performer is of Ethiopian descent.

Today, those fans will also learn just how determined the entertainer is to share his culture with them and students at the University of Toronto.

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Grammy winning crooner Miguel has turned on the time machine for his latest retro-inspired tune ‘Cadillac.’

Featured on the upcoming soundtrack to Netflix’s highly anticipated original series ‘The Get Down,’ a series chronicling the lives of a group of young African American men in the late ’70s (starring Jaden Smith, Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, and more), the funky horn-filled ‘Cadillac’ thematically mirrors the musical drama.

Curious to hear the tune ahead of the show’s August 12th premiere?  Tuck in below for your first listen:

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DJ Khaled‘s newest album, ‘Major Key,‘ is apparently just what he needed to unlock his first #1 on Billboard 200.

Much to the delight of his fans, the DJ/rapper’s first release on his new label home – Epic Records – has not only helped him dethrone his ‘For Free’ co-star Drake after the Canadian emcee’s set, ‘Views,’ nabbed 12 nonconsecutive weeks at #1, it’s also given Khaled his inaugural run atop the albums chart.

As if that’s not enough, ‘Key’s collected Khaled’s largest sales week in the last 10 years!  Find out his stats below:

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Fantasia has been earning rave reviews for her fifth studio album ‘The Definition Of…’

Executive produced by the great Ron Fair, the LP strut into stores last week preceded by singles ‘No Time For It’ and ‘Sleeping With The One I Love.’

Critical acclaim, of course, is only one piece of the puzzle – and attention has turned to the project’s first week performance.

With an early estimate revealed at the top of the week, the final numbers have been tallied.

Find out what they are below…

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