With Aaliyah‘s iconic catalog finally on streaming services, attention is turning to new material from the late, great performer.

As reported, the freshly relaunched Blackground Records 2.0 set out its plans to release an album of unheard songs from the star. Its title was touted as ‘Unstoppable’

Now, the label’s head (and Aaliyah’s uncle) Barry Hankerson is opening up about the project and revealed that it’s coming sooner than folk may think.

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With the relaunch of Blackground Records came the long-awaited arrival of Aaliyah‘s catalog on streaming services.

Also promised was new material featuring some of today’s most notable names.

And it looks like the latter is indeed coming to fruition.

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A week after what would’ve been Juice WRLD‘s 23rd birthday, fans of the late Rap superstar are being gifted yet another collection of previously unreleased music to commemorate his legacy.

Titled ‘Fighting Demons,’ the 18-track project – which features the already-released ‘Wandered to LA’ (featuring Justin Bieber) and ‘Already Dead’ –  comes less than 2 years after his first posthumous drop, ‘Legends Never Die’ (which boasted guest appearances from The Weeknd, Kid LAROI, Halsey, Trippie Redd, and more).

Like ‘Legends,’ ‘Demons’ is chockfull of guest appearances from some of today’s biggest Urban music stars including Polo G, Suga of BTS, and more.

Making its way to digital shelves December 10, hop inside to stream ‘Fighting Demons’ in full courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Drake dropped jaws this week when he announced intent to withdraw entries for his blockbuster last album, ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ from GRAMMY consideration despite being nominated for Best Rap Album (‘Certified Lover Boy’) and Best Rap Performance (‘Way 2 Sexy’ featuring Future & Young Thug’) at next year’s ceremony.

While shocking to some, the move is in line with his previously revealed stance about the Academy – one voiced in earnest during last year’s headline-grabbing fiasco with his fellow Canadian hitmaker, The Weeknd, when the latter was snubbed and didn’t see any of his ‘After Hours’ songs recognized by the GRAMMYs (despite being one of the year’s biggest albums).

With more eyes on the Academy’s voting committee than ever with regards to improved transparency, diversity, and inclusion, its CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., sat down with Billboard recently to discuss these subjects and more.

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Doja Cat sent her fans into a frenzy with the announcement she was set to reunite with her ‘In Your Eyes (Remix)’ co-star The Weeknd for new music to line her tertiary album, ‘Planet Her.’

Later revealed to be titled ‘You Right,’ the tune and its official music video not only shared a release date with its parent project but also helped said LP soar straight to the top of the Billboard 200 (peaking at #2).

Nabbing Cat her sixth top 20 hit in the process (peaking at #11 as of time reported), the GRAMMY nominee’s latest bid to push it to top 10 glory on the Hot 100 comes courtesy of a peek behind the scenes of its music video’s creation.

Curious to see how all the Quentin Deronzier-directed action came to life? Look inside:

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Doja Cat has gifted fans an extended stay on ‘Planet Her.’

Because just days after dropping her latest studio album, the multi-talented star has unwrapped a deluxe edition featuring five new songs.

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Only two days separate fans of Doja Cat from her third studio album, ‘Planet Her,’ but buzz over the June 25th project is set to boil over.

Sending fans into a frenzy two weeks ago with the unveiling of the effort’s 14-song tracklist (which features appearances from GRAMMY winners Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and more), Doja’s now got tongues wagging with the recently revealed promotional shots designed to support the era.

Under the creative direction of Brett Alan Nelson and lens of iconic photographer David LaChapelle, the 25-year-old drop jaws with the out-of-this-world snaps – many of which are available inside for your vieweing pleasure.

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Only two weeks separate fans of Doja Cat from the release of her long-awaited junior album, ‘Planet Her.’

The follow-up to her breakthrough sophomore effort, the Billboard 200 top 10 hit ‘Hot Pink,’ ‘Planet Her’ – if buzz is anything to judge by – may see Cat climb to her highest rung yet on the tally.  Hitting shelves on the wings of the Hot 100 top 5 hit single, ‘Kiss Me More’ (featuring SZA), the project has been getting ample shine thanks to a slew of promotional appearances on award show stages in the last month alone.

Now, to ramp up excitement, Doja’s unveiled the LP’s official tracklist and artwork.  See it all inside:

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Thanks to a number of female contributors (i.e. Doja Cat on ‘In Your Eyes,’ Rosalia on ‘Blinding Lights,’ etc.), The Weeknd has given hits from his blockbuster fourth studio album, ‘After Hours,’ extended lifelines on the Hot 100 with remixes.

Giving his latest single, ‘Save Your Tears,’ the same treatment courtesy of a revamp featuring Ariana Grande, the GRAMMY winners’ reunion – nearly 7 years after their first duet ‘Love Me Harder’ –  has proven to be just what the doctor ordered as it’s secured their latest chart-topper.

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Juice WRLD and Young Thug‘s long-awaited collaboration has finally arrived.

Fans first got a taste of the song in 2020, a month after Juice’s untimely death. Throughout the remainder of the year, there were a few more leaks. However, the official song and video have now arrived.

Directed by Cole Bennett, the visual is seemingly inspired by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence‘s characters in the ‘Bad Boys’ franchise.

Complete with trippy scenes and a fiery finale, the video is complete 90s nostalgia.

The song follows the other posthumous releases from the late rapper such as: ‘Real Shit’ with Benny Blanco and ‘Smile’ with The Weeknd.

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Nearly six months after first confirming her collaboration with ‘Say So’ rapper Doja Cat was coming (as we reported here), Ariana Grande‘s lifted the lid on the duet.

Titled ‘Motive,’ the funky track – which houses elements of 90’s House & Disco – is one of many highly anticipated gems that lines Ari’s sixth studio album, ‘Positions’ (click here to stream it).

“I can call bulls–t out from a mile away (Don’t say) / You want me if you can’t keep coming back for me / Right out to carve you if you just can’t talk straight (Just say) / Say what you mean ’cause you may get it,” Grande coos on the sizzling cut.

Filling out a guest list that features the likes of Ty Dolla $ign, The Weeknd, and more, look inside to hear Cat’s contribution to Ariana’s latest LP:

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August 28 will be the most jam-packed date for new music 2020 has seen yet.

In addition to names like BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and more dropping singles or albums, English EDM duo Disclosure will be unveiling their third studio album, ‘Energy.’

Having already lifted tunes ‘Know Your Worth’ (featuring Khalid), ‘Ecstasy,’ ‘Energy,’ ‘My High’ (featuring Aminé and Slowthai), and ‘Douha’ (featuring Fatourmata Diawara) from the highly anticipated LP, they’re giving fans yet another taste of what the project is set to serve via the new song ‘Birthday’ featuring Kehlani and Syd.

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