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Beyonce‘s ‘Formation’ clip is scorching the net…for all the right reasons.

The visual marks the first to be released to support her sixth studio album (reportedly her last under her current contract with Columbia Music) and honours her ancestral ties to New Orleans (see Joseph Broussard.)

Now pop open the lid below to find out why the cut’s writers (Beyonce & Rae Sremmurd‘s Swae Lee) are being celebrated for its pro-Black and bold lyrics.

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Soundz is back with new material!

Unfamiliar with the artist and his art? Impossible, as he is the brains behind music released by the likes of Rihanna, Ciara, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and Rae Sremmurd to name just a few.

Today, before his latest work with Bieber hits retailers he has unveiled his latest body of work for his swelling fan base.

It’s aptly named ‘October‘ and awaits your first listen below…

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This year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards have already given Nicki Minaj good reason to celebrate.

Why?

She’s only gone and dominated its nominations list!

News that’ll make her rap rivals sick with envy below…

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Tinashe‘s time on Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pinkprint Tour’ continues to work wonders for he career this week.

Enlisted to support the show as an opening act, the star’s electric performances have seen her become one of the show’s main attractions and generate buzz for her sophomore album which may feature production from Rihanna‘s ‘Skin’ producer Soundz.

The producer is also responsible for Rae Sremmurd‘s Urban cut ‘Throw Some Mo’ and the Trey Songz jam ‘Foreign.

Why we can’t wait to see what he cooks up for Hurricane Tinashe?

Hit the play button below to catch her in brilliant live action below…

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BET Awards 2015 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Tamar Braxton & K. Michelle, Jason Derulo, Tinashe, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below:

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Tomorrow night’s BET Awards will kick off in the city of Los Angeles, pulling many an Urban star to the city before the event delivers performances from the likes of Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd and Lil Kim.

Now peep snaps taken from the events leading up the ceremony!

Who you can expect to find below?

You know what to do…

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The music streaming giant Spotify has announced the names of the artists they believe will pick up awards at Sunday’s BET Awards ceremony.

Yes, 48 hours before the event kicks off in Los Angeles the company have thrown their two cents into the prediction pot with a “winners list” that reveals which of this year’s nominees have received the most streams on the platform.

Will there be any surprises in store?

Find out below…

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It’s that time of year again!

The BET Awards 2015 are set to air live from the Nokia Theater at L.A Live on Sunday June 28th.

Naturally, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Urban music’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed. Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj lead the pack with a a whopping six nominations. Beyonce and Lil Wayne follow with four.

The full list awaits below…

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The Billboard Music Awards 2015 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, following show-stopping performances from the likes Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below…

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The Billboard Music Awards 2015 will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, from 8-11 p.m. ET on ABC, set to celebrate the best of what Pop music had to offer in the last year.

Today brings with it the ceremony’s nominations list.

Who was celebrated and who was snubbed?

Find out below…

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Hip-Pop princess Iggy Azalea has found a place on Forbes’ Hip-Hop Cash Prince tally this year, standing tall in a small group of Rap-related acts making major moves on a financial tip.

Good news below…

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After seeing singles from her first two albums secure a whole lotta love from Top 40 radio, Nicki Minaj has looked on as her latest offering, ‘The Pinkprint’, struggles to see similar success on the format.

We doubt she cares though.

For, the Hip-Hop flavoured set has seen its singles catch and collect numerous Gold and Platinum certifications without it and has now seen her surpass Urban heavy weights Beyonce & Rihanna on Urban radio.

Full story below…

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