Five years after earning her first Billboard 200 top 10 placement with 2020’s ‘The Album,’ singer-actress Teyana Taylor is undoubtedly hoping to repeat the feat with its highly anticipated follow-up ‘Escape Room.’

Marking the end of her musical retirement, the theatrical, 22-track effort assembles some of Black Hollywood’s biggest names to provide narration and vocal contribution including Kerry Washington, Issa Rae, Taraji P. Henson, Niecy Nash, Jill Scott, Tyla, La La Anthony, and more.

Released August 22, the project is available for streaming inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify it.

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Five months after first teasing their collaboration, Ciara and Tyga have finally lifted the lid on their new song ‘Dance with Me.’

One of many gems found aboard the former’s August 22-released new album ‘CiCi,‘ the energetic tune comes as their first musical tag-team since hopping on the remix of R&B group Mindless Behavior‘s ‘My Girl’ in 2011.

“Come dance with me, love / Catch it when I throw it right back / Don’t be slow to react / Come dance with me, love / Stick to my body like a tat / Do it just like that,” Ciara wails over the song’s dancefloor-ready chorus.

Previewed live during the R&B diva’s time on the TODAY Show’s ‘Citi Concert Series‘ in July, fans can finally get their hands on the recorded version courtesy of its official Kat Webber-directed music video.

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As 2 Chainz continues to rake in critical acclaim for his Omar Epps-led short film ‘Red Clay,’ the GRAMMY-winning rapper is undoubtedly hoping for the same response for the flick’s accompanying soundtrack.

Released Friday (August 22), the nine-song set shines with tunes heard throughout the movie from the likes of superstars like The Isley Brothers, Youngboy Never Broke Again, Ne-Yo, Lil Yachty, and more.

Preceded to chart battle by previously released singles ‘The ATL Experience,’ ‘I Wanna Win,’ ‘Sista Wives,’ and ‘Not the Same,’ hop inside to stream the soundtrack in full courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Six years separate fans of Ciara (affectionately called the #CSquad) from her last studio album, 2019’s ‘Beauty Marks,‘ but now the R&B diva is back to make her mark on the Billboard 200 with new project ‘CiCi.’

Not to be confused with her 2023 EP of the same name, the 14-track LP – released Friday (August 22) – is a star-studded affair that features an assembly of big names like Chris Brown, Latto, Lil Baby, Busta Rhymes, Tyga, Latto, and a long-awaited reunion with producer Jazze Pha.

Preceded to Billboard 200 battle by singles ‘Ecstasy,’ ‘Run It Up,’ ‘Wassup,’ and ‘This Right Here,’ hop right inside to stream ‘CiCi’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Two years after watching his sophomore solo album ‘Set It Off‘ soar to #5 on the Billboard 200, Offset is undoubtedly looking to reach even higher Billboard heights with its highly anticipated follow-up ‘Kiari.’

The eponymous set (christened after the emcee’s birth name Kiari Cephus) arrived to digital shelves on Friday (August 22) on the wings of previously released tunes ‘Bodies’ and ‘Professional and boasts 18 tracks in total.

Offering a star-studded mix of guest appearances ranging form big names like John Legend and Gunna to YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Ty Dolla $ign, and more, the new album is available inside for your streaming pleasure.

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Doja Cat fans (affectionately called #Kittens) finally get their paws on ‘Jealous Type‘ – the first taste from the Rap diva’s forthcoming album ‘Vie.’

“Boy, let me know if this is careless, I Could be torn between two roads and I just can’t decide / Which one is leading me to hell or paradise? / Baby, I can’t hurt you, sure, but I’m the jealous type,” she raps over Jack Antonoff production.

Unexpectedly teased via preview on Wednesday (August 7), the GRAMMY winner also launched a ‘Vie Hotline‘ for fans to call and get relationship advice and more.

Now, the only advice #Kittens are getting is to pounce to streaming services at once to get a load of ‘Jealous’ – a tune that’s being branded a “return to form” for Doja after work from her last album ‘Scarlet‘ saw her depart from more Pop-driven sounds.

Hear the new tune in full inside courtesy of its official music video dropped on Thursday (August 21).

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Just days after announcing new music with Sexyy Red and Saucy Santana, rapper-singer Lil Nas X may soon be singing to a judge after he was reportedly booked by the Los Angeles Police Department for allegedly attacking a police officer.

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FKA Twigs has fans buzzing after sharing a stunning photo that ignited pregnancy rumors, sparking speculation that she might be expecting.

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Ice Spice is back to show what she has been cooking in the studio.

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Netflix has given folk us a first look at Season 2 of ‘The Vince Staples Show’, which is promising to be unpredictable and full of shenanigans.

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Lil Nas X is making headlines again, but this time, it’s not for a chart-topping anthem. The GRAMMY-winning star was reportedly hospitalized after a chaotic early morning scene on Los Angeles’ Ventura Blvd.

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Kamala Harris is hitting the road and crossing borders with her brand new memoir ‘107 Days.’

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