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A superteam of Hip Hop acts joined forces to help rapper YG deliver the banging anthem, ‘Big Bank.’

Tapping the likes of Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, and 2 Chainz to assist, the DJ Mustard-produced cut comes as the latest single from YG’s forthcoming third LP, ‘Stay Dangerous.’

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Christina Aguilera‘s comeback campaign cruises in to full speed with the premiere of brand new song ‘Accelerate.’

The hard-hitting jam sees Xtina team with Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz; it’s being issued as the first taste of the diva’s eighth studio album ‘Liberation.’

Word is that the cut is receiving the instant-grat treatment for anyone who pre-orders its parent LP (due June 15th). Hence, jury’s out on whether it’s  Aguilera’s “lead single.”

What is for sure is that ‘Accelerate’ is here! So what are you waiting for? Fire up new Christina after the jump…

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Rita Ora is more than getting by with a little with a little help from her friends. She looks set to thrive with them too.

The British hitmaker is putting the finishing touches to her second album – which is her first globally – with intent to release this Fall.

Having given a masses a taste with UK top 10 ‘Your Song,’ which was penned by Ed Sheeran, Ora has revealed that more major names in the mix.

Speaking to Nylon, the 26-year-old confirmed that 2 Chainz joins her on the Atlantic Records set. Also on-board are Coldplay’s Chris Martin, MØ, and Charli XCX. 

Explaining her approach to collaboration on the LP, Ora said:

 “I’ve just got the record full of my friends. It explains my last three years of being stuck in limbo-land, coming back out with a fresh start, and making songs for people to just relax to.”

Of course by “limbo” the singer is referring to her legal wrangle with former label Roc Nation – a tussle that saw her unable to release music.

With that all in rearview, it seems Rita is speeding ahead with her comeback.

We’re buzzed to hear what she’s been baking; are you?

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2 Chainz’ latest album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music’ (released June 16), is off to a very solid start on album charts and, if the impressive streaming figure predicted to accompany his sales are any indication, pretty girls are not the only ones feeling what he’s delivering.

Set to hit Billboard charts next week with approximately 78,000 sold its first week, the project – which features the likes of Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz, Migos, Jhene Aiko, and more – is gunning for the top spot on Billboard’s Rap charts (#2 on the Billboard 200).

To ensure the placement, Chainz has unlocked yet another video.  This time, tapping Joe Moore to direct, the self-proclaimed “Drench God” heads to Dubai for ‘Sleep When U Die’ to boast about his wealth, wardrobe, and all the other things that really matter in life.

Curious to see how the video stacks up against his other cinematic classics?  Be the judge below:

From ‘Beez in the Trap’ to ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap,’ rappers 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj are showing off their chemistry again with their newest collaboration, ‘Realize.’

One of many big names to join Chainz on his new album (available now via Def Jam), ‘Realize’s reputation precedes it – to say the least – as it houses yet another collection of disses to Minaj’s newest nemesis, Remy Ma.

With stinging lyrics that hear the Harajuku Barbie allege Ma’s husband, rapper Papoose, wrote the bars on the now infamous ‘Shether,’ tuck in to hear this and everything else Minaj had to say in ‘Realize’:

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A month after introducing ‘It’s A Vibe,’ one of many releases from his forthcoming album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,’ rapper 2 Chainz‘ star-studded track – featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Jhene Aiko, and Trey Songz – has been given the video treatment.

A gift for his fans celebrating “4/20,” the chill visual sees its four stars living out their “fantasies” in everything from neon lit backdrops to swanky nightclubs.

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Just a day after releasing the star-studded, ‘It’s A Vibe,’ rapper 2 Chainz is blessing his fans with something else to vibe to.

Returning to his trap roots, the track – titled ‘SmartPhone’ – rings as yet another taste from the 39-year-old emcee’s forthcoming ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music.’  

Get into the braggadocious number inside and weigh in:

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Do pretty girls like trap music?  2 Chainz seems to think so.

So much so, in fact, the rapper/producer actually named his forthcoming album ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music.’

Ahead of its scheduled April 7th release, Chainz called on the help of friends Jhené Aiko, Trey Songz, and Ty Dolla $ign for the single ‘It’s a Vibe,’ one of many gems found aboard ‘Girls.’

Curious to hear what the star-studded combo sounds like?  It awaits inside:

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Looks like there’s no limit to the stops Grammy winning crooner Usher is willing to pull to make his latest tune, ‘No Limit,’ an even bigger hit.

Yep, after thrilling fans with news that he’s finalized the track list for his highly anticipated new album, reportedly titled ‘Flawed,’ now he’s inviting them to the remixed rendition of the project’s kick off release.

Featuring contributions from 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, A$AP Ferg, Gucci Mane, and even Master P (who inspired the tune), get into it below and tell us if it bests the Young Thug-assisted version:

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The ubiquitous Drake throws his creative juices in Hip Hop’s punch bowl once again this week.

This time, it’s to support 2 Chainz’ brand new song ‘Big Amount.’

I got a big amount. I  think I’m the biggest out / Got hits and I ain’t even put ’em out / Lit and you can’t even put it out / Got the Billboard melodies / Rap is somethin’ I do on the side / Crossed over to the other side / And I didn’t even have to die.

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Dynamite diva Jessie J lived up to her billing on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night.

The Brit-bred belter is currently in LA to perform at this Sunday’s American Music Awards with Ariana Grande. Yet, she wisely stopped by the ABC show to promote her own album ‘Sweet Talker’. 

Backed by a full band, the vocal powerhouse soared with performances of ‘Burnin’ Up’ alongside 2 Chainz and newest single ‘Masterpiece’.

All the action after the jump…

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