With a new album reportedly on the way and the general public still head over heels in love with her smash hit single ‘Body Party’, Ciara has taken the time to pen an open letter to her fans today.

Yes, in an unlocking the oft guarded book that is her life, the mild-mannered maestra held nothing back when thanking her ‘Squad’ for their support and the friends that are helping her to find inner peace and joy amidst the insanity that is the music industry.

Warm words from the bold beauty below…

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The genius that is Elijah Blake unleashes a fresh hit into the atmosphere today, responsible for penning Flo Rida‘s brand new jam ‘Rear View.’

Featuring Hip Hop heartthrob August Alsina, the number sees Rida hop into bed with ‘Urban’ and deliver a jam that’s infectious enough to be authentically ‘Flo’ while marking a bold and exciting move towards more ‘flavoursome’ territory.

Enjoy below…

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Yonce, King B, Sasha Fierce. Over the years, Beyonce has assumed many monikers. However, as of today, “Billboard Blazer” appears to be the most fitting.

Weeks removed from the surprise release of her fifth studio album, ‘Beyonce’, it has been revealed that the chart-topping set is on-course to become her longest reigning number one LP in the US.

Details after the jump…

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With the New Year nigh, it appears Nicole Scherzinger is looking to finally break out as a solo force.

Recent years have seen the former Pussycat Doll star cool her musical efforts in favour of helping others realize their dreams on The X Factor UK. However, if new reports are to be believed, the 34-year-old will be flaunting her own x factor on the charts next Summer with a new album – which will serve as the first release from a major new recording deal.

Details after the jump…

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Guess which singe/actress shared the snap above with all 2,265,072 of her Instagram followers five minutes ago?

Hint: Despite starting her career as a member of an all-female singing group, she has gone on to enjoy a long and fruitful career as a solo act!

Not sure who our mystery lady is?

Her identity below!

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In an industry where money’s voice bellows the loudest, creatives are oft tasked with ensuring their work is handed to acts with enough pulling power to generate a praise-worthy return.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, simply because of power her name holds at her record label, radio and over the general public at large , it’d make more sense for Writer A to hand Rihanna a song than it would be to give that same song to an act without the pulling power to make doing so worth ‘Writer’s while.

With this in mind, one can imagine how frustrating ‘Writer A’ may become if material they work tirelessly to perfect is picked up by an entertainer who does all of nothing to promote it…wasting the writer’s time and ultimately ‘robbing’ them of royalties they would have heard had the number been given to act who would have promoted it.

Still following?

Great, for it’s this problem Soundz The Producer has found himself faced with this year, taking aim at those of his collaborators guilty of the crimes laid out above.

More below…

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August Alsina details his long and winding road to the top today, doing so via the visual for his latest release ‘Don’t Forget About Me.’

Holding nothing back, the rising Hip Hop sensation discusses his past dealings with ‘crack rock’, the loss of many a loved one and his desire to achieve what those he lost were never able to.

Honesty below…

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Better late than never, right?

It’s a mantra Lady GaGa seems to be embracing regarding the newly confirmed ‘Do What U Want’ remix featuring Christina Aguilera.

Mother Monster and the ‘Dirrty’ diva sent shockwaves across the music world when they teamed up to perform the dance-floor jam at the finale of The Voice this month.

Now, it appears  Team GaGa are (rightfully) pandering to the demands of the people and readying a studio version of the track for release…tomorrow (January 1st 2014).

Details after the jump…

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As she watches it become her fastest selling album from Carter manor, the R&B heroine that is Beyonce continues to breathe new life into the genre with her self-titled new album and its lead single ‘Drunk in Love.’

Exciting news below…

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Are Turkeys to blame for T-Pain‘s alleged feud with Rap superstar Future?

Yes…and no. Confused? Well join the club, for in a new interview given to DJ Vlad by the ‘Go Girl’ Rapper, Pain has explained how the root of the pair’s alleged feud lies in events that took place at a Turkey drive he launched in Atlanta, Georgia.

Indeed, after many critics pointed out similarities in the pair’s vocal stylings, a series of tweets and alleged award show/collaboration snubs have seen a auto-tuned wedge driven between the pair.

Press play for T’s side of the story below…

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Is it harder to pen songs for men than it is for women?

According to Grammy winning genius The Dream…it is. Dishing on his gift for writing numbers for a number of Pop & R&B’s leading ladies, the lyricist weighed in on the matter during his time with DJ Vlad‘s ‘Vlad TV’ recently.

Press play for his opinion below…

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After watching the arguably empowering  jam storm the net last year, Rap trio PTAF have seen their digital smash ‘Boss Ass B*tch‘ find a brand new friend in their idol...Nicki Minaj.

Yes, in supporting the ladies’ quest for Urban domination, the ‘Catch Me’ performer takes the cut under her wing and hand the world her very own version of it.

An enjoyable listen below…

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