As slow burners go, few this year can rival the steady ascend of Khalid and Normani‘s scintillating hit ‘Love Lies.’

Released in the Spring, the track was ignited with a blazing performance at the Billboard Music Awards last month and has been scorching radio and streaming platforms ever since.

With the song popping most on Pop and Urban formats, the latter was gifted a boost today with the arrival of a Rick Ross remix.

Take a listen below…

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After swapping verses on the likes of ‘All the Way Up,’ singer Keyshia Cole‘s ‘You,’ and more, Remy Ma & French Montana have returned with a ‘New Thang.’

One of many gems found aboard the original motion picture soundtrack to ‘Uncle Drew,’ the cut – produced by Harry Fraud – sees the duo buoy their braggadocious bars over a slick, horn-filled beat.

Give the tune a listen ahead of the soundtrack’s June 15th premiere:

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BET hit quite the home-run with their mega-successful New Edition biopic and the network is re-upping with ‘The Bobby Brown Story.’

The two-night TV event will dial into the controversial narrative of the group’s headline-grabbing member Bobby Brown.

Woody McClain reprises the role of Brown from the New Edition telepic; he’ll appear alongside the likes of Gabrielle Dennis (who’ll play Whitney Houston), Mekhi Phifer, Laz Alonso, and Lance Gross.

The biopic promises an unfiltered insight into the highs, lows, and redemption of R&B’s most-notorious bad boy.

All corners of his story will be explored. Hence, viewers will bear witness to his solo run, rollercoaster relationship with Whitney, and his battles with substances.

Want to know when it’ll be hitting screens? Head below to find out…

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Maxwell is back.

The Neo-Soul pioneer has unlocked new single ‘We Never Saw It Coming.’

Aptly titled, the track launch comes as somewhat of a surprise, although the crooner had been cryptically teasing the title ‘The Glass House’ on social media.

As it turns out, ‘The Glass House’ is a dramatic short film designed as a vehicle for ‘We Never Saw It Coming’.

We wish we could tell you more about the Bush + Renz helmed visual, but it premiered on TIDAL and is currently sitting on the platform as an exclusive. So there goes that.

Thankfully though, the song has been made available more widely. Take a listen below…

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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson‘s romance is moving at the speed of light.

The pair’s engagement hit the headlines yesterday and shocked many for a multitude of reasons. Top of the list being the reality that they only started dating last month and also the fact that Grande freshly announced her split from longterm boyfriend Mac Miller just weeks ago.

Now, new reports are shedding further light on how quickly the songbird and SNL comedian are penning their love story.

Details below…

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Teyana Taylor is dancing her way to the release of her long-awaited sophomore album ‘KTSE,’ which drops June 22nd. 

And while secrecy shrouds the set (which, in long-form means ‘Keep The Same Energy’), the 27-year-old is wasting no time mapping out a tour.

Details below…

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A Swizz Beatz & Timbaland tour?!

It’s happening!

Meet us below for details on the producer’s plan to take their culture-shifting beats on the road!

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Meet XXL‘s Class of 2018!

Hailed as one of the most definitive “who’s next” lists in music, the tally is one of the industry’s most coveted and this year welcomes the following;

Stefflon Don, Lil Pump, Trippie Red, Ski Mask The Slump God, Smokepurpp, J.I.D, YBN Nahmir, WIFISFUNERAL, and Blocboy JB. 

While no doubt a huge honor for all, it’s especially noteworthy for Brit-Jamaican Steff, who serves as the issue’s only female and the first in three years to impact the list.

It comes on the heels of breakout success with global smash ‘Hurtin Me’ featuring French Montana and a slew of high profile collaborations with the likes of Ne-Yo and Demi Lovato.

Wonder what the buzz is about? More about the Don after the jump…

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August 10th 2018.

The date above is marked in the calendar’s of the millions who call themselves Nicki Minaj fans as it will deliver her next album ‘Queen.’

Unfortunately, it now seems that the handling of the album’s campaign is causing some division and disension in the ranks.

Complaints and compliments below…

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Pusha T doesn’t know if he believes Drake when he says he could have ruined his life with a career-ending diss track.

Why?

Find out below…

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Mya may be an R&B veteran at this point, but there’s no slow-go in her game.

April saw her unleash her eighth studio album ‘TKO (The Knock Out)’ and she makes another swing with latest visual ‘You Got Me.’

A sensual affair, the clip sees the sultry siren seduce her love interest with the help of dynamite dancers.

Watch the action play out after the jump…

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Ready for a new season of ‘Raven’s Home’?!

You’re in luck.

June 25th 2018 will bring with it the second season of the ‘That’s So Raven‘ spin-off show and with it, thanks to a talented team of actors, writers, producers and Disney staffers, storylines designed to impress Raven’s original fans and the new generation of TV lovers the series she is reaching.

The trailer?

Waiting for you below.

Check it out…

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