Keen to replicate profit-swelling success stories of yesteryear record labels often use model their new artists on the artists who came before them.

Janet-Britney

Madonna- Lady Gaga

Anita Baker – Toni Braxton

Mary J. Blige – Keyshia Cole- K. Michelle

Beyonce- Rihanna

Gwen Stefani- Charli XCX.

For one reason or another, this practice isn’t always as obvious when the artists are men, perhaps because said labels rarely require male artists to look like the artists they are pulling from.

Unfortunately for Future, he has learned just how problematic this trend can be when a new musician succeeds in “borrowing” their sound.

For, after he was accused of “borrowing” his style from T-Pain, he has been forced to watch the rise of the charismatic and eerily identical Desiigner and his smash hit single ‘Panda.’

Why his thunder-stealing ascent is set to rub the Southern star the wrong way once more?

Desiigner’s decision to cover his latest single…

(more…)

Rihanna‘s ‘Needed Me’ has locked in some positive news for the gifted entertainer.

Radio news below…

(more…)

[Images Removed As Requested]

The Voice season 11 kicks off in September and will welcome two new additions to its famed red chairs.

Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus will join originals Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as coaches on the NBC hit.

True to the show’s rotating roster of talent, they replace Christina Aguilera and Pharrell Williams – who are sitting the season out.

It’ll mark the first time two females have occupied spots on the US series, which up until now has always favored a three guys/one girl format.

Both ladies have new music on the horizon and will more than likely use the platform to push material.

Jury’s out on how they’ll will fare. But, for now, peep another promo snap after the jump…

(more…)

It was a streaming-based reign not even Beyonce could end.

Now, much to the dismay of his fans and the delight of his detractors, Drake is set to lose his hold over the Billboard 200’s top spot thanks to a new release by Blink-182.

Full story below…

(more…)

Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI World Tour’ has swept up over $21 million since its unveiling.

Good news below…

(more…)

1)  Beyonce – Daddy Lessons

2) June’s Diary – All of Us

3) Drake – Controlla

4) Fifth Harmony – Big Bad Wolf

5) Brandy – Afrodisiac

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Lil Kim left fans reeling in New Orleans over the weekend when she cancelled her performance at the 2016 Essence Music Festival at the last minute.

The excuse provided?

According to a rep, the rapper could not take to the stage with Puff Daddy and the Bad Boy family as planned due to “unfulfilled business obligations.”

Folk scratched their heads as to what that was supposed to mean. Yet, now, it seems the answer may have manifested.

The pint-sized femcee was snapped looking all sorts of glam at the Ralph & Russo fashion show today in Paris. Only 24 hours after the axed performance.

As well as posing it up with the designers, she also pow-wowed with supermodel Jourdan Dunn.

Peep more pics below…

(more…)

Drake, by all counts, is a charting rarity.

The Hip-Hop titan has towered above the competition for much of the year with releases from his mega-selling ‘VIEWS’ album. Especially the cuts ‘Controlla’ and ‘One Dance’ – the latter of which has topped tallies globally.

Interestingly, despite being a streaming force, he’s yet to release any visuals thus far this era.

That all looks set to change…it seems.

See what we mean below…

(more…)

Lion Babe‘s discography welcomes the EP ‘Sun Joint’ to its world this year.

Fronted and supported by their ‘Endless Summer’, the project offers several original numbers to their growing fan base and is now available to spin via SoundCloud.

Press play to enjoy what dynamic duo have carved out this time around below…

(more…)

R&B newcomer Alv3ster aims to please in the steamy video for single ‘Overdose.’

The pin-up, who has performed with the likes of Beyonce and Tamar Braxton, has sights on success of his own – and could be on the cusp with this hard-hitting number.

Released following a slew of warm-up cuts, ‘Overdose’ finds the crooner in sensual territory. And while the lyrics make that statement, the visual serves as quite the exclamation mark.

Watch after the jump…

(more…)

75,000 people are said to have attended the latest showing of Beyonce‘s ‘Formation World Tour’ last night.

Held at London’s Wembley Stadium yesterday’s event stood as the last night of a two-night affair at the venue and brought with it minor changes to its setlist.

One of the highlight’s of the deified diva’s run in the city?

Her rousing performance of the Carla Marie-Williams penned cut ‘Freedom.’

(more…)

Tinie Tempah has cemented himself as one of the UK’s most dependable hitmakers – having notched up six #1 singles.

With new album ‘Youth’ due in September, the rapper is making another beeline for the top with latest effort ‘Mamacita.’

Joining him on the flavoursome jam is Nigerian superstar Wiz Kid, who recently scored a smash as a guest on Drake‘s ‘One Dance.’

Are the dynamic duo onto a winner? Watch the video for ‘Mamacita’ below and let us know!

(more…)