Luke James has a way with the ladies it seems.

After thrilling audiences across North America as the opening act for Beyonce‘s ‘Mrs. Carter Show’ world tour, much to fan delight, this week brought with it the close of the first North American leg of the show prompting James returned to the promo trail for his soon due debut album.

Dropping by CBS’ ‘The Couch’ to lend an electric performance of his latest single ‘I.O.U.’, the Grammy-nominated crooner chatted about his inaugural project, touring with Beyonce, and so much more!

But, before you see that, check out James tributing another of today’s top Urban divas with his cover of Ciara‘s latest hit ‘Body Party’…

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Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that very few can command a stage quite like Drake.

Packing a passion that so many contemporary male acts are afraid to embrace, the performer showcased the best of his live muscle during last night’s  annual ‘OVO Fest‘, birthed this time to support his brand new album ‘Nothing Was The Same.’

While there, he served a moving rendition of TLC‘s Dallas Austin penned ‘FanMail‘, going onto surprise his audience with an appearance from the ladies themselves!

Were they any good?

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Miley Cyrus has spoken.

That’s right, now faced with the potent threat that is Ariana Grande, the former Disney belle kick starts the campaign for her brand new album…announcing its unique title minutes ago.

Details below…

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Jason Derulo.

The above is the name set to find its place on many lip tonight, following the release of his steamiest effort to date, ‘Talk Dirty’.

Marking a clean- but oh so dirty- departure from its once PG persona, the video for the single sees him turn up the heat to dangerous levels, joined by strip club anthem purveyor 2 Chainz.

Think you know Jason?

Think again below…

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While some Female MCs will avoid live performances at any cost, Azealia Banks has made live gigs the bread and butter of her artistry, headlining many a summer Festival in preparation for her ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘ debut.

Sure, while these performances do nothing to explain the confusion that surrounds the album’s roll out, they do give the world no choice but to accept that she stands as one of the best performers to grace her scene, putting even her most celebrated of rivals to shame.

Now watch her prove that point below, via footage lifted from her recent set at ‘Rock Werchter’!

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Fall in love with ‘All of Me‘, the cut sent to the world straight from John Legend‘s heart.

Featured on his upcoming LP ‘Love in the Future’, the song marks one of the album’s more Top 40 efforts, sure to secure many a sale once the album drops on September 3rd.

Not sure it’s worth the listen? Believe us when we say it is, and find out why below!

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‘The Great Gatsby‘ showcases even more of its soundtrack today, releasing the video for the Fergie fuelled ‘A Little Party Never Killed Nobody’, featuring Q-Tip and Goonrock!

Set in the 1920s, the fun filled visual sees the Contralto pull on her inner flapper and swing right into vintage action!

Party with Fergie Ferg below!

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For Eminem, the pressure’s undoubtedly on for his new album (due out this year) to match or better the seven that came before it.

Before that though, he may be pleased to learn that it’ll be received by an audience still very much in support of his cause…a cause, that’s now seen ‘Curtain’ certified 5x Platinum in the UK.

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For Chris Brown supporters, the release of his new album ‘X’ will mark one of the year’s more exciting events, set to see the star reach new creative territory and growth as an artist. Unfortunately, despite the love afforded to its lead single ‘Fine China‘, the Spinto Tenor has taken to Twitter- announcing that the album may very be hist last. Bad news below…

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It’s here!!!

Minutes ago, Drake dropped the first single to be pulled from his forthcoming album ‘Nothing Was The Same‘, a smooth jam named ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home‘.

The follow up to the buzz single ‘Started From The Bottom’, ‘Hold On’ features vocals from Canadian vocalist Majid and is already dominating Urban radio as you read this!

Press play below!

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The MOBO Awards want you!

Indeed, after spending the last eighteen years nurturing acts who’ve now gone onto enjoy international acclaim, the MOBO Awards have launched an initiative which sees them search for Pop’s next brightest star!

Details below!

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Having thrilled thousands during the US leg of her ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’, chart titan Beyonce ended the trek’s first American run in spectacular fashion last night.

Armed with her catalogue of hits, King B rocked the house at the last of her three-show run at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center.

The New York audience were awarded extra perks in the form ‘Bow Down’ (which, until now, had only been performed once in Houston), as well as a surprise performance from Mr Carter, Jay-Z, who upped the ante with ‘Tom Ford’ from his ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ LP.

Peep music’s first couple in action after the jump…

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