With the arrival of the Drake/Noah Shebib Aaliyah cut ‘Enough Said’ came reports that the Rapper was to executive produce the late singer’s new LP, upon request of her record label Blackground Records.

However, in what marks another twist in the increasingly uncomfortable story, the label has denied giving Drake permission to oversee the project in an interview with the folk over at Billboard Biz.

Their comments below…

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In a sect where even the strongest of competitors are fueled by a ‘male presence’, it’s no wonder Azealia Banks has struggled to find secure footing in Female Rap.

Lacking a Lil Wayne or Biggie Smalls to fight her corner when the need arises, it seems taking aim at the 21 year old Femcee has become all too easy for Rap regulars in need of publicity without the repercussions.

So now, in response to the barrage of attacks she has faced from the aforementioned has beens, Ms. Banks has taken to VIBE to air out her grievances, taking aim at burger flipping chart evader Lil Kim.

Her scorching remarks below…

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Real life basketball wife Monica and hubby Shannon Brown took to VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz’ on their continued promo tour for the forthcoming ‘Woodstar Music Festival‘ – set to feature the ‘Angel of Mine’ maestra herself.

Also sharing on how they keep their marriage hot (as well as their undying competitions with each other), this stop by VH1 made for an awesome watch!

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Much ado has been made about Drake‘s new “collaboration” with the late, great Aaliyah, ‘Enough Said’, as well as the news that the cut is set to feature on a Drizzy produced posthumous LP.

And while debate will no doubt rage on, the Young Money staple has broken his silence on the matter, talking to MuchMusic about the track and the now-confirmed – album.

See what the rapper, real name Aubrey Graham, had to say after the jump…

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Luke James has built quite the buzz on the underground circuit and now- in a bid to take his star to all new heights- the entertainer made a guest appearance on BET’s ‘106 & Park‘.

Dishing on his debut LP ‘Made To Love’, the performer spoke openly on the album’s Blues influence and how his New Orleans upbringing has helped craft its sound.

Watch below…

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Sheeee’s baack!

After an 8 year hiatus, Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker storms radio with the first single from her forthcoming, 7th studio LP ‘Only Forever’.  A remake of longtime friend Tyrese‘s ‘Lately’, the Grammy-winning alto has been getting nothing but sweet love from critics who’ve deemed the song a well-worth-waiting for return.

Sure to join the singer’s long list of favorites including ‘Sweet Love’, ‘Giving You the Best That I Got’, ‘I Apologize’, and more, get into ‘Lately’ – the latest from Miss Anita below:

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Believe it or not, it has been six years since the release of Justin Timberlake‘s last album ‘Future Love Sex Sounds‘.

Enjoying a musical hiatus which saw him pursue some of his more dramatic passions instead, the consummate performer  has rather unfortunately had to watch his one time rival Beyonce go onto enjoy ‘budding icon’ status , and his Pop Prince crown strategically snatched by a certain Justin Bieber.

Now, the ‘Black Snake Moan’ star is readying his return to his music with a ‘crazy’ new album.

Details below…

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We can’t but raise our glasses to Pop titan Pink.

The ‘Blow Me’ singer, whose new album ‘The Truth About Love’ hits stores on September 18th, saw the LP’s campaign given a major boost today when it was announced that she is the new face of CoverGirl cosmetics.

Ellen Degeneres and Queen Latifah are some of the major names who’ve fronted the campaign previously, a fact which couldn’t make the 32 year old (real name Alecia Moore) any happier:

“Joining a group of women who have always inspired me — to laugh out loud, let my guard down, or play around with my beauty look — is such an honor. I have a lot to celebrate. I called my new album The Truth About Love, and the truth is that I have my beautiful family and baby girl, my new music and now my partnership with CoverGirl to love.”

All together now: easy, breezy, baaaad chick!

We love us some Pink.

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After burning bridges with almost every artist she has ever  engaged with, today saw Azealia Banks showcase some humility and apologize to ‘Gucci Gucci’ belle Kreayshawn.

This, some months after the latter was attacked by Ms. ‘212’ for tweeting a link to the song’s video posted on an adult website, prompting Banks to label the Rapper a ‘stupid b*tch’.

Now peep her apology and Kreayshawn’s response below…

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This week’s From The Vault pick comes courtesy of defunct R&B duo, Zhané and their timeless smash ‘Hey Mr. DJ’.

R&B at its finest, ‘DJ’ was the first single from their 1993 debut, the aptly titled ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’ (in case you were wondering). It was a Billboard Hot 100 smash, charting at #6 and managed to crack the Top 40 of various other countries like the U.K and Australia where it peaked at #26 and #9 respectively.

The funky cut was accompanied by a fitting “bloc-party” video, which – like much of the 90’s Urban output – evoked a real “feel good” aura. An aura referenced by some today’s artists, ala Beyonce on ‘Party’, yet one generally overlooked in an era which sees most trying to embrace the “dark” and “edgy”.

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Zhané scored themselves a few hits after ‘DJ’, such as ‘Groove Thang’ and ‘Sending My Love’, but ultimately called it quits as golden-decade of the 90’s drew to a close.

Though the journey ended rather abruptly for the talented pair, solace can be sourced in that they cooked up a hit which remains ever-fresh.

Zhané, we salute you.

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Mariah Carey is not playing.

The premium diva continues to show her contemporaries how to launch a single. For, after premièring her latest gem ‘Triumphant’ amidst a blaze of hype last night, the cut’s official Dance (Vintage Throwback) Mix received its premiere moments ago.

Boasting all-new vocals, the solely Mariah affair is a must-hear. Check it out after the jump….

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Before she unleashes the cut tonight, fans of Mariah Carey will be pleased to know that the lyrics of ‘Triumphant (Get Em)’ have surfaced online- well.

Without further delay, get into the alleged preview- by way of ShowBiz 411 below…

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