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NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown “How I Feel”

The outspoken Chris Brown felt the need to let a few things off his chest, and what better way than through song?  Chris Brown just released an introspective track entitled “How I Feel”, giving listeners a look into the mind of the man past the tabloids.  It isn’t confirmed if “How I Feel” will appear on Brown’s upcoming Fortune release.  Check out the new music above!

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Monica and Brandy “It All Belongs to Me”

Fourteen years after setting the charts ablaze with their hit single “The Boy is Mine”, Monica and Brandy are back with the video for their latest single “It All Belongs to Me”.  Filmed just weeks ago, the Chris Robinson directed video has now been released for anxious fans all over.  ”It All Belongs to Me” will be featured on Monica’s New Life due in stores on April 10 and the alternate version will appear on Brandy’s Two Eleven in June.  With a single rising on the charts, new albums on the way and a possible joint summer tour in the works, 2012 is shaping up to be a good year for these two R&B divas.

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NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown ft. Rihanna “Turn Up the Music”

A day which many of us never saw coming has finally come, Chris Brown and Rihanna are teaming up to work together musically.  In light of Rihanna’s birthday, she has released a remix to her Talk That Talk record “Birthday Cake” featuring Brown.  If that wasn’t enough, we now have a remix to Chris Brown’s latest single “Turn Up the Music”.  Not that I support the relationship between the two, but the two new songs are definitely winners. The only thing we can ask now is what’s next.  Until then, enjoy the new music!

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Whitney Houston Dead at Age 48

It was just announced that R&B legend Whitney Houston has passed away at the age of 48.  Just hours before her performance at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy party, the news of the “I Have Nothing” singer’s death has been confirmed.  Sources report it was rapper Ray J who found Houston in her Beverley Hilton hotel room, where she was pronounced dead at 3:55 pm this afternoon.  Whitney has been recharging her career with starring in the remake of Sparkle due later this year and actively participating in Grammy weekend.  This is extremely saddening news to fans across the world, Whitney Houston was and always will be one of the best vocalists of our time.

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Tyga “Racks City”

YMCMB rapper Tyga has released the video for his new smash single “Racks City”.  The explosive video features Krazy Klinko, Wiz Khalifa and his love interest Chyna.  ”Racks City” comes from Tyga’s upcoming album Careless World: Rise of the Last King, which is scheduled to hit stores later this year.  Check out the banging video above!

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NEW MUSIC: Amber Rose ft. Wiz Khalifa “Fame”


In a world where anybody who is anybody can put out a song, Amber Rose joins that ever-growing list of music stardom hopefuls.  Following the trend of Kim Kardashian, Rose is using her celebrity status to dabble in the music pond.  Teaming up with her man Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose makes her official debut with the single “Fame”.  Take a listen to the song which Rose describes as “very personal” and for her fans.

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Beyonce & Jay-Z Release Blue Ivy Statement

After much speculation around the birth of Baby Blue Ivy Carter, her parents Beyonce and Jay-Z have finally released a statement to the public.  Take a look at the statement below:

Hello Hello Baby Blue!

We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven.

She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives.

We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.

Well there we have it, the official name is in fact Blue Ivy and Beyonce delivered her naturally.  Since her birth Saturday, Baby Blue has been the topic all over Twitter.  More recently, Jay-Z released a new song dedicated to his daughter Blue entitled “Glory”.  What a wonderful time for the Carter’s, I’m sure only great things are to come for the family!

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NEW MUSIC: Jay-Z ft. Blue Ivy Carter “Glory”


Proud new father Jay-Z has shared an intimate time with his fans with the release of new song “Glory”.  What makes the song that much more special is that it features his daughter Blue Ivy on the track.  Hailed as the “greatest feeling in the world”, Jay describes his love and joy for his first child, Blue Ivy.  Take a listen above & click the link to download “Glory”!

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