Frank Ocean is embracing a blue hue.

The soulful chanteur unveiled a new look, which sees him sport electric blue hair.

Renown for his “simple” image, the change has some speculating as to whether he’s teasing the follow-up to his 2012 debut ‘Channel Orange’. ‘Channel Blue’, perhaps? Who knows.

What is certain, though, is that Ocean is working on the set. Hopefully it swims into stores sooner rather than later.

Your thoughts?

With Jermaine Durpi officially out as Mariah Carey‘s manager, it’s back to the day job of hitmaking for the still-in-demand producer.

On Instagram today, JD shared a shot of him working with R&B songbird Monica on the follow-up to her 2012 album ‘New Life’.

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While some may scoff, we’re actually very excited. Because JD routinely does well by Ms. Brown. For example, remember this gem…

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As a musical wordsmith, Drake is no stranger to clever metaphors. Yet, the rapper is taking a literal approach to defending himself against claims that he depicted ex Rihanna as a devil.

The Canadian MC sent the net into a frenzy during his OVO Fest in Toronto. For, while performing the song ‘Days In The East’, the screen behind him juxtaposed images of the Bajan beauty and a multitude of 6’s – prompting many to speculate whether he was branding Rih in a satanic context (see: historical use of three 6’s).

Hoping to clear the air (and rumors), Drizzy took to Twitter to offer his two cents. See what he had to say below…

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For Chris Brown, ‘X’ finally marks the spot.

Following a series delays, the singer’s sixth studio album arrives on September 16th.

Preceded by singles such as ‘Fine China’, ‘Loyal’, and ‘Don’t Think They Know (ft. Aaliyah)’ – all of which span a release period of more than a year, today saw the set’s official cover unveiled.

Previously a promotional shot, C. Breezy confirmed the snap above to be the definitive artwork for the LP.

The visuals are a win, as have been the singles (thus far). Therefore,  we hope the album as a body of work is too.

Your thoughts?

Budding divas Fifth Harmony are currently rocking audiences Stateside as the supporting act on Austin Mahone‘s national tour.

And while tasked with warming up the crowd, the ladies have made it routine to blaze with main event ferocity.

Case in point, their showing on the Redmond, Washington stop of the trek.

Watch below as Normani, Dinah, Camila and the rest of the ladies show and prove with cuts such as ‘Reflection’, ‘Going Nowhere’, and current single ‘Bo$$’ – the video for which was recently playlisted by MTV.

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Elijah Blake is in a giving mood.

As to thank his fans for their support of his debut EP ‘Bijoux 22‘ and the hype they continue to build for its follow-up album, the up and comer surprises them with the release of ‘Free’ today.

Fortunately for said fans, the release will serve as the gift that keeps on giving, with the singer releasing it as a part of a ‘Free‘ music series set to span for a number of weeks, and used to build momentum for his very first LP.

Below, you’ll find the first portion of ‘Free’ waiting for you, armed with three original songs by the singer/songwriter.

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Oh no!

While a number of her male contemporaries sit atop Hip Hop’s food chain as kings, the court jester that is Lil Kim finds herself at the bottom of the barrel once again today, reaching a brand new low with her latest release.

That’s right, under the control of her latest puppet master Big Fendi, the rapper has blasted her rival Nicki Minaj with a brand new diss track named ‘Identity Theft’, taking aim at Minaj’s alleged borrowing of her style.

In need of a laugh?

Listen to Kim serve up many a “ha ha” below…

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Many would agree that Ariana Grande is easily one of the most exciting talents to emerge in recent years.

Whether it’s her powerhouse vocals or skilfully sewn together Urban-Pop songs, the 21-year-old starlet has captured the ears, eyes, and wallets of the masses.

It’s a trajectory that looks set to continue with her sophomore album ‘My Everything’, which struts into stores on August 25th.

Preceded by singles ‘Problem’ and ‘Break Free’, the set is already wildly anticipated. Yet, buzz was bumped into overdrive this week when The Weeknd assisted ‘Love Me Harder’ was teased in preview form.

Take a listen to the snippet below…

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They may have struggled to soar in a Nicki Minaj-dominated world, but the cast of  ‘The Sisterhood of Hip Hop’ now find themselves on course to TV glory with a little help from Oxygen, home to hit series the ‘Bad Girls Club.‘

Produced by Iggy Azalea mentor T.I. and starring Crime Mob’s Diamond, ‘Sisterhood’ follows the lives of fives female rappers as they strive to turn their underground notoriety into mainstream success, stepping out of the shadows and into the limelight lit by the NBC-owned channel.

Sound interesting?

Tune into a twenty minute trailer pulled from the show below, going a long way to tease what may become TV’s latest smash hit!

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Weeks after they reportedly booted Danity Kane‘s Dawn Richard from its cast, VH1’s forthcoming series ‘Love & Hip Hop LA’ has allegedly enlisted rapper Soulja Boy and Urban radio power player Yesi Ortiz to save what some sources are billing “a production nightmare.”

Details below…

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November 24th 2014.

Should a report published today be anything to go by, ‘Cold Shoulder’ singer Adele has tapped the date above for the release of her third studio album, set for release via Sony Music!

Full story below…

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Nine years after it stormed through Pop culture’s door in controversial style, the Urban shock video sharing site WorldStarHipHop is to be made into a feature film!

Details below…

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