Leigh-Anne Pinnock has unwrapped ‘Forbidden Fruit’ – the second chapter of her incoming EP ‘No Hard Feelings.’

Following on from ‘Stealin’ Love,’ the melodic track sees Pinnock lyrically unpack the complicated layers of lust and temptation.

Lighting a match under the release, the Little Mix star has unleashed its simple yet effective video.

Both ‘Forbidden Fruit’ and ”Stealin’ Love’ follow Pinnock’s previous taster efforts ‘Don’t Say Love’ and ‘My Love’ featuring Ayra Starr.

Watch the performance-led visual after the jump…

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Chris Brown may have heat up headlines this time last year for an alleged beef with his ‘New Flame’ co-star Usher, but he had nothing but praise for the 8x GRAMMY winner during a recent appearance on the popular podcast ‘R&B Money’ hosted by fellow R&B singer-songwriters Tank and J. Valentine.

Hot on the promo trail in support of the summer kickoff of his forthcoming ’11:11 Tour,’ Brown visited the platform to discuss his musical endeavors, business ventures, and more.

When not charming viewers with his humor and industry stories, Chris wowed with his musical taste by saluting some of his musical idols including Usher.

Hop inside to see what he said.

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With the new song ‘Unlonely,’ singer-songwriters J. Valentine and Chris Brown add yet another gem to their list of collaborations (boasting joint efforts dating back as early as 2010).

“Bad b-tchеs be lonely / They be so lonely / She’d rather be horny in bed all alone / A hunnid f-ck n-ggas on read in her phone,” they croon on the Tank-produced chorus.

Unveiled just days after Brown guested on Valentine and Tank’s popular ‘R&B Money’ podcast, the song comes as the fourth lift from J.’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Conversations with Women,’ and follows tunes ‘Me on Me,’ ‘Before the Streets,’ and ‘The Day After.’

Until we get more details about ‘Conversations,’ get acquainted with ‘UnLonely’ inside.

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Lil Nas X may be busy putting the finishing touches on his highly anticipated mixtape, the forthcoming ‘Nasarati 2,’ but that hasn’t stopped him from finding time to crank out a banger with friend and former Brockhampton star Kevin Abstract.

After putting their new song ‘Tennessee‘ on the map via a surprise live performance at this year’s Coachella, the rapper-singers lifted the lid on the tune’s official recorded version.

“I know I’m bad, I’ve been told / I know I’m pretty and rich, yuh / He gon’ shake it like a vixen / He gon’ shake it like a picture,” raps LNX in the Romil Hemnani-produced jam.

Ahead of the arrival of its official music video at 12p EST, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Tennessee.’

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Nigerian singer-songwriter Qing Madi, one of Apple Music’s “Rising Class of 2024,” is not only readying her global takeover but continues to demonstrate why she was most deserving of inclusion in the coveted class.

As a growing legion of fans around the world continue to fall in love with her 2023-released self-titled album, the 18-year-old is giving its viral single – ‘Vision‘ – a new look by tapping GRAMMY-nominated songstress Chloe Bailey to assist on its remix.

“But when you come, you / Got my vision in a blur, no no / Be like I forget wetin I go do / Got me feeling lost, got me feeling lost,” they sing on thePrecious Divine-produced chorus.

Lifted to the Web alongside a stunning, pink-directed music video, hop inside to get reacquainted with ‘Vision.’

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Still riding the wave of momentum brought by 2022’s ‘What I Didn’t Tell You’ EP and its GRAMMY-winning single ‘ICU,’ rising R&B diva Coco Jones is setting her next era up to receive even greater critical acclaim with the unveiling of the new single ‘Here We Go.’

“I know when said, “Goodbye,” you ain’t mean no goodbye / Hеre we go, uh-oh, ah / I know when you gеt to likin’ my pictures it’s time / Here we go, uh-oh, ah / Over and over, and over we go / Older and older,” she croons on the Cardiak-produced tune.

Believed to be the first taste of music set to line her long-awaited debut studio album, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Go’ ahead of the 12p EST premiere of its accompanying music video.

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The stakes are undoubtedly high following Dua Lipa‘s most successful era to date – the timeframe that bolstered her sophomore album, ‘Future Nostalgia,’ and its history-making singles ‘Don’t Start Now,’ ‘Levitating,’ and more.

Rising to the challenge, Lipa lifted the lid on a trio of critically acclaimed singles, ‘Houdini,’ ‘Training Season,’ and ‘Illusion,‘ to build anticipation for her May 3-released third studio effort – ‘Radical Optimism.’

And while the tunes have landed Dua a triple play of top 10s in her native United Kingdom, they’ve not fared as well in the United States with the latter missing the top 40 upon its Hot 100 debut last week.

Undeterred, the GRAMMY winner is forging ahead with the 11-song set which features production and songwriting contributions from big names like Julia Michaels, Emily Warren, Danny L. Harle, Andrew Wyatt, and others

Stream the new project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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SZA has sounded off on the categorization of her music.

And, per the GRAMMY winner, it’s all related to race.

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Beyonce is not done sharing snaps from visit to Japan.

The megastar blended promotion for her blockbuster new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ with a fun-filled vacation alongside her mogul husband JAY-Z.

Queen Bey’s latest slay comes on the heels of Miley Cyrus collaboration ‘II Most Wanted’ being named the latest single from the chart-topping LP.

Already a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the power anthem has been officially sent to US radio.

Check out more from the diva’s Japan jaunt after the jump…

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The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is back and set to blaze in a major way for its 30th anniversary edition.

For, the first reveal of the performer lineup has been unlocked and gives a seismic nod to the extravaganza’s New Orleans roots.

Because a Birdman & Friends-fronted Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary celebration has been announced.

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Tiwa Savage is set to flex her creative gravitas like never before in her hotly anticipated Amazon Prime Video movie, ‘Water & Garri.’

Set for global release on May 10, the film is being supported by an original soundtrack – which lands on the same day.

Savage, a trailblazer in the Afrobeats sphere, will be joined on the flavorsome project by an eclectic collection of collaborators such as Ayra Starr, Olamide, Reekado Banks, and more.

Ahead of its release, check out the cover above and tracklist below…

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Alicia Keys has a reason to be thankful, because her musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ has reached a major milestone.

More details below…

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