Afro-Pop queen Tiwa Savage is finally set to release her debut album, ‘Once Upon A Time’.

Literally years in the making, the hotly anticipated set will finally arrive on iTunes on June 14th.

Preceded by wildly popular singles ‘Kele Kele’, ‘Love Me, Love Me’, and ‘Without My Heart’, the LP’s cover and tracklisting were unwrapped this week.

As an act whose success narrative spans continents countless stars can only dream of, Savage blends on the LP the best of Afro-Beats (Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, and more) with efforts from Western hitmakers such as Warren “Oak” Felder (Rihanna, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys) and Harmony (Fantasia, Destiny’s Child).

It’s a practice which speaks to Tiwa’s International appeal; indeed, the diva was bred in the UK, where she appeared on The X Factor, relocated to America where she signed with Sony Music as a songwriter — penning hits for the likes of Monica and Fantasia, going on to become a star in her own right back in her motherland thereafter. Quite the story, and so it seems, quite the album.

Peep the tracklist and some of our favourite Tiwa moments after the jump…

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 It’s a “vocals” lover’s dream. Jessie J and Brandy are in talks to team up for a new song on the British singer’s sophomore album.

Details after the jump…

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K. Michelle may have quite the slick mouth, however it’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s a method in the madness.

For, since the return of her hit show ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’, the soulful songstress has served up something new musically each week. Her latest offering? ‘Half Of It’.

The buzz cut, a Rihanna cover which is being rolled out in support of Michelle’s new album ‘Rebellious Soul’, plays more like a confessional than a traditional “single”. Yet, in true “K” form, it’s a must-hear from the very first line.

See what we mean below…

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Kelly Rowland is a busy diva these days.

The ‘Dirty Laundry’ singer, who is on tour, shooting the X Factor, and hot on the promo trail for new album ‘Talk A Good Game’ album, keeps her International flame burning with a  guest spot on ‘One Life’ by Norwegian Hip-Hop stars Madcon.

Ms. Kelly coos the chorus on the inspirational cut that has been burning up the airwaves in the group’s country.

Peep the track’s accompanying video below…

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Before putting one disrespectful fan in check during the Copenhagen leg of the tour, the ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘s German leg saw Beyonce wow fans with a performance of 2006’s ‘Freakum Dress‘.

Watch the Box Office Queen in action below…

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Peep this pic of Real Madrid soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, posing it up with ‘Battleship’ star Rihanna, back stage as last night’s Portuguese leg of the star’s ‘Diamonds World Tour’.

Snapped at Lisbon’s MEO Arena, the pair’s shot was taken weeks after the KFC Arabia spokesman scored his 200th girl for Madrid during their May 8th match against Al Thani’s Malaga CF.

It also comes after Rihanna‘s chart topping rival Beyonce saw her latest Box Office hit ‘Epic‘ gross  85 million dollars worldwide in its opening week.

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After spending the last few years being overlooked by the casual listener, it seems Contemporary R&B is finally reaping the fruits of its Frank Ocean fueled labor.

For, thanks to the public’s renewed interest in the genre and a well executed push by her label ‘EPIC‘, Ciara‘s ‘Body Party‘ has found itself on its way to the chart heavens…selling 20,000 units in the last week.

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Jennifer Lopez has a Summer smash on her hands with new single ‘Live It Up’. And with the RedOne cut receiving its UK release this week, the stage blazer brought her unique brand of performing to the Britain’s Got Talent stage tonight.

The high-profile slot is the latest in a long line of promo stops for the 43-year-old, who is gearing up for the release of her tenth studio album later this year.

Watch below as the dynamo diva rocks the house!

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After achieving ample success in the Pop arena, Jessie J takes it back to basics with hard-hitting new single ‘Wild’.

The gritty cut, which features Big Sean and UK chart phenom Dizzee Rascal, is the first to be lifted from the 24-year-old’s hotly anticipated sophomore album.

With its predecessor, ‘Who You Are’, being a multi-Platinum success on home soil and critically acclaimed in the US, does ‘Wild’ pack a powerful enough punch to keep Jessie’s stock rising? You be the judge after the jump!

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Consider yourself a fan of Sammie?

If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that this month will mark the release of his video for the single ‘Put It In’.

Lifted from his R&B fuelled mix tape  ‘Insomnia‘, the video received somewhat of a promotional boost today when the star dropped a teaser for the clip.

As ever, TGJ has your first look at this teaser below…

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Earlier today, Rap’s reigning Queen Nicki Minaj extended an olive branch to ailing MC Lil Kim during her interview with Emmis’ ‘Hot 97‘.

Putting their layered past behind them to hail the chart evader as one of her favorite MCs, the last few hours has seen Minaj’s attempt to show love to the former pin-up met with negativity.

Negativity, that came via tweets penned by Kim’s fans and retweeted by the ghostwriter driven lyricist herself.

Full story below…

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12 years have passed since John Schulian‘s ‘Xena Warrior Princess‘ came to an end after a lengthy six seasons.

Now, after its star Lucy Lawless took DeKnight’s ‘Spartacus‘ to ratings heaven, she has hinted at a possible revival of the hit show.

She shared:

Had an interesting call from a chap who wants to re-invigorate the #Xena brand. You guys may have started something.

— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) May 23, 2013

But there’s a lot of red tape around #XWP so don’t get your knickers in a twist. It may come back in a different form.

— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) May 23, 2013

 

As long time fans of the show, here’s hoping serious plans are in place to resurrect the series with well executed new seasons…strong enough to pull back its old audience while winning over those glued  to the likes of ‘Game Of Thrones‘.

If not, it’d be better if the whole thing was left to rest.

Your thoughts?