Rick Ross has been recognized as GQ’s “Bawse of the Year” in their “Men of the Year” issue. With the success of his unstoppable Maybach Music Group, this is a deserving title. In the interview, he spoke on power moves this year and advice to readers and women. Read More »

Alicia Keys has left no stone unturned while promoting her fifth studio album, Girl On Fire. Despite the relentlessly vigorous promotion, according to sales forecasters, the album will debut with underwhelming first week numbers. Hits Daily Double reports, Girl On Fire will likely debut at number one with sales ranging from 150K to 175K–her lowest first-week numbers to date.

Is the decline due to the release date–the week following Black Friday? Is there a place for a thirty-plus-year-old married mothers in pop music? Was the break between albums too long? It’s too early to accurately explain why a thoroughly promoted album by an acclaimed superstar boasting a loyal fan base is underperforming, but I will make an effort to assess the oft-detrimental connectedness of Keys’ first singles and albums.

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Alicia Keys’ life has changed significantly since the release of her fourth album, The Element of Freedom. She is new mother to her 2-year-old son Egypt and wife to her husband Swizz Beatz. An imprudent scandal cast a dark shadow over her last LP, so the Grammy-winner was sure to spread as much light as possible to make sure her latest effort wouldn’t go unnoticed.

The “Girl On Fire” has been in promotional overdrive for months in support of the album. So much so, it was difficult to keep up with everything she was doing. Being the trusty blogger that I am, I’ve recapped some of her most significant performances, interviews, etc. Brace yourselves–it’s extensive. Read More »

Call her what you want, but you can’t call her lazy. Dawn Richard, one of the industry’s best kept secrets, is ready for mass recognition; always punctual with new music to satisfy the appetite of fans who long her long-awaited effort, Goldenheart.

“Miles” is a new cut from Richard, taken from Whiteout, the newly announced Holiday EP preceding her forthcoming album. Read More »

It’s still very fresh since the announcement that sweet songstress Tiffany Evans was indeed married to longtime partner, Lorenzo Henderson, and now, the mother of a two-month old little lady, Adalia Sarai Henderson.

Seemingly full of bliss and purpose, the 20-year old shared a few intimate photos of her and the baby, while also revealing that a six-piece body of work would be coming our way before the year’s end. Read More »

Future and Kelly Rowland continue your their collaborating streak, coming together for a live performance of their jam, “Neva End“, on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Say no more. Check out the live rendition and official video now. Read More »