As the man cited for introducing the world to a then 19 year old Ciara, Jazze Pha‘s work prior to their quiet split remains just as celebrated today as it was then.

Unable to recreate the star’s success with any of the other performers he subsequently nurtured, Pha- despite his synonymy with her more successful eras – has become public enemy #1 to much of her fan base who question his motives trying to sue her in 2008.

Now, he has weighed in on her career by way of HipHollywood.

His comments below…

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For fans of Mary J. Blige & D’Angelo, this Summer is set to be nothing short of epic.

Yes, while that word is a used a little too much, it’s the only one fit to describe the union of Mary J.Blige and D’Angelo for the ‘Liberation Tour’.

Set to kick off this August, the venture is also set to welcome ‘4am’ gem Melanie Fiona who will join the pair for select dates.

So, is the show coming to your city?

Find out below…

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After weeks of anticipation, today saw No Doubt release a snippet of their forthcoming single ‘Settle Down‘.

Upbeat and featuring Gwen Stefani‘s oh so missed vocals, this preview definitely falls into the category of ‘Must Hear‘.

Enjoy below…

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While there’s been an effort by some Pop sects to downplay her commercial success, there’s no denying Nicki Minaj‘s pull on charts the world over.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, watching her latest single ‘Pound The Alarm’ rise 118 UK spots in the space of two weeks in the UK, its predecessor  ‘Starships’ break the US chart record for spending the most consecutive weeks in the Top Ten, the Rapper welcomed more good news hours ago.

For, in what extends her lead as Pop’s highest selling debutante, the MC’s first album ‘Pink Friday’ has been certified Gold in the Philippines for shipments of 10,000 copies.

Awarded with a Gold plaque during her visit to the nation, her latest feat arrives before the launch of her UK arena tour this winter.

A tour, which will make her one of the only Rappers of any genre to headline at London’s 02 Arena.

Your thoughts?

In case you hadn’t noticed, No Doubt are back!

Yes, following a lengthy hiatus which spawned the gem that is Gwen Stefani the soloist, September 24th marks the release of their new LP ‘Push & Shove’.

Now watch the band explain the premise of their new video ‘Settle Down‘ ,before it launches July 16th, below…

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Yesterday afternoon, the retail company Target found itself in hot water when news of their refusal to stock Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel Orange’ LP emerged on LP.

Citing his decision to release the project to iTunes one week before initially scheduled as their cause for doing so, their rumored affiliations with anti- LGBTQ organisations led many to believe this was not the case.

This, because Ocean had revealed he had  been romantically involved with another man aged 19.

Now, the company has hit back at these claims by way of Billboard Biz.

Read below…

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It’s finally here!

Azealia Banks has today drawn the curtains back on her hotly anticipated mixtape ‘Fantasea’.

Without further adieu…

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It seems not even minor controversies are enough to hold ‘Voodoo’ maestro Frank Ocean from the US Top Ten this week.

Indeed, in what can only come as good news to both he and his team over at Def Jam, his debut album ‘Channel Orange‘ is set to debut on the Billboard 2000with record breaking sales- following its impromptu release earlier this week.

Details below…

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Last month marked the end of Lil Kim‘s well received ‘Return Of The Queen‘ Tour, which saw her grace many a North American city.

Now peep episode 2 of her ‘Return Of The Queen’ Vlog series, which follows her as she wows fans in LA– accepting a plaque awarded to her by its mayor.

Watch above…

Your thoughts?

Lil Kim may have turned ‘insert flattering age here’ today, but it seems she isn’t the only Rap diva with cause to celebrate.

Indeed, in what might put a dampener on her celebrations, today saw her brief acquaintance / long time wig snatcher Nicki Minaj extend her lead as Rap’s reigning chart Queen- landing herself  in  US Chart history books.

Want to know what she’s done now?

Find out below…

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As was to be expected, Frank Ocean‘s sexuality-baring letter has in many ways served as both a gift and a curse to the artist.

For while the ‘revelation’ has seen his art garner attention like never before, he has also found himself at the receiving end of what some might call ‘homophobic propaganda’.

Propaganda, which if a member of his team is to be believed, has led to his debut album being blacklisted by the retail company ‘Target‘.

Unsettling story below…

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She’s Pop favorite rookie, rising to fame earlier this year with the radio launch of her first single ‘How We Do (Party)‘.

Now, three years after signing to Roc Nation, Rita Ora readies the release of her debut album next month following the success of her Drake penned cut ‘RIP‘ and a Jay Z headed machine responsible for her gig on Coldplay‘s latest tour.

However, for all her popularity and commercial pull in the UK, there are those who question just how Ora will fare in the US market upon her LP’s States side launch.

A launch, many are hoping will see the starlet enjoy just as much notoriety as label mate J.Cole but more importantly Rihanna, her direct competition.

So now we ask?

Considering her promotional campaign up until this point, do you think Rita has what it takes to ‘break’ the US?

Weigh in below…

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