Any fan of Jhene Aiko‘s knows that it’s been a long road to fall 2014.

Missteps, mixtapes, hits, and heartbreaks have stood between her and the release of her debut album ‘Souled Out,‘ but now only a month separates her from seeing the forthcoming studio release on record shelves.  Led by tracks ‘The Pressure,’ ‘To Love & Die,’ and ‘Spotless Mind,’ the project features production from James Fauntleroy, Fisticuffs, Key Wayne, Dot Da Genius, and more. 

Fans anxious to find out when they can get their hands on the highly anticipated album should tuck in below for the official release date:

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If new reports are to be believed, Danity Kane may have another reason to sing about being ‘Damaged’.

Shockingly, TMZ claim that a brawl broke out among two of the group’s members during a studio session this week. The end result? A battery report being filed with the cops.

Details below…

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Winning.

Say what you may about Iggy Azalea, but that’s exactly what the femcee is doing. Winning.

After a steady grind, the Australian-bred rapper found global success with breakout smash ‘Fancy’ and looks set to replicate with follow-up ‘Black Widow (ft. Rita Ora)’.

Beyond the charts, the 23-year-old has also become a magnet for endorsement deals, festivals, and more recently touring agents; a fact which has evoked cheers from some corners and critique from others.

Whatever folk’s stance, it’s clear her star is on the rise – especially after an intriguing new article from Billboard on her meteoric ascent and plans for the future.

The piece potently sews together quotes from Azalea’s label, Def Jam, touring agents, and branding consultants about the roadmap for her career this year. A map, sources close to her camp say is set to lead the performer to a $5 Million pay day by the end of 2014.

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Record breaker.

After watching her debut LP ‘Pink Friday’ shift a sweet 1 million units in its first month of release, Nicki Minaj swings back onto iTunes with her third studio release,’The Pink Print’ ,this year,led by the so-so selling ‘Pills n Potions.’

However, this cut finds itself overshadowed by two new releases launched by the rapper. The first, being ‘Bang Bang‘ and the second being ‘Anaconda’, both of which helping her set a sizzling new chart record.

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Rihanna‘s vocals may be unholy, yet few have gone as far as to deem her devilish.

However, that’s exactly what the star’s former flame Drake appears to have implied during his set at OVO Fest last night in Toronto.

For, while performing ‘Days In The East’, the rapper stood in front of screen which beamed a fiery 6; this was followed by a flashing image of Rihanna, another 6, RiRi again and…you guessed it… a third 6. For the uninformed, the lining up of three 6’s has historically been attached to images of Satan. 

No word on why Drizzy would go as far as to brand his ex in such a way nor why the couple went their separate ways in the first place.

What is certain is that this should be filed under “Nothing Hurts Like Love”. 

Watch Drake’s RiRi roasting below…

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Seat-filling power couple Beyonce and Jay Z have good reason to celebrate today, now that their first join tour has grossed over $100 million!

Details on Bey‘s venue-slaying feat below…

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As smash hits go, few are bigger at present than Sam Smith‘s ‘Stay With Me’.

It’s fitting, then, that one of the industry’s most exciting new prospects Luke James has served up his own haunting rendition of the moving number.

The New Orleans native’s take on the track arrives ahead of his self-titled debut, which hits stores on September 23rd via Island/N.A.R.S. Several years in the making, the set is preceded by singles ‘I Want You’ and current effort ‘Options’.

In the here and now, though, listen to Luke soar after the jump…

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Azealia Backs attempts to bounce back with new single ‘Heavy Metal And Reflective’, the video for which premiered moments ago.

The high-octane cut is the latest to be lifted from the ‘212’ led album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’, which will now be released independently after Banks was granted a release from major label Interscope.

Can the busy track help aid Azealia’s comeback? Check out the video and let us know below…

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From its early 2000s beginnings, power couple Jay Z and Beyonce‘s relationship has been surrounded by rumors.  Over a decade later, despite no tangible signs of tear as they continue to conquer the road with the top-selling ‘On the Run’ tour, gossip has run amok about the ‘Drunk In Love’ duo’s marital state of affairs.

The most recent opinion lent comes from rapper/producer Akon who seemed ever ready to share his thoughts when approached by TMZ in Washington, DC.

Unaware or unconcerned about the potential backlash en route to his social media handles, the ‘Locked Up’ hitmaker was quite candid with his analysis of Carter relationship – even comparing it to a “business” or “corporate” arrangement.

Do you agree with his assessment?  Hear it all below and tell us what you think:

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Usher may still be searching for a hit to setup his next studio album, however the said LP isn’t without an All-Star cast.

For, having drafted in the likes of Nicki Minaj and Pharrell Williams to work on the set, it has now been confirmed that Drake will lend his talents to the project.

Details below…

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It’s Nicki Minaj season!

The fiery femcee has dyed the marketplace a fluorescent pink ahead of the release of new album ‘The Pink Print’. Indeed, as at writing, she occupies the iTunes #1 and #2 spot with singles ‘Anaconda’ and ‘Bang Bang’ – both of which follow a slew of guest verses and street tracks  released to signal her return.

Now, the print component of the star’s campaign has kicked off. Case in point, her new cover for The FADER magazine – which was unwrapped moments ago.

Whether a fan, critic, or indifferent, one would be well-advised to get used to seeing a lot of Onika in the weeks and months ahead.

Peep more pics below…

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