New Music: The-Dream f/ Beyoncé & 2 Chainz – ‘Turnt’

In addition to Kelly Rowland, The-Dream calls on another one of Destiny’s children for his album IV Play. On “Turnt,” Beyoncé taps into her ratchet side as she trades provocative lines with the “Single Ladies” hitmaker.

“People think I’m crazy, but I love you cuz you crazy too,” sings B, while proclaiming, “Turn up!”
And what would a ratchet record be without 2 Chainz? Tity Boi adds a verse about drinking his lady’s bathwater and umm, satisfying her (“I kill that thang, whoa manslaughter”).

The-Dream’s entire album, featuring Jay-Z, Big Sean, Pusha T, Gary Clark Jr., and more, is now available to stream on YouTube ahead of its May 28 release.

Candice Glover Wins ‘American Idol,’ Readies Debut Album for July

Candice Glover joined Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, and Jordin Sparks by becoming the newest “American Idol.” Only hours after the confetti fell from the “Idol” stage, the South Carolina singer had already announced her debut album.


The 23-year-old excursions coordinator from St. Helena Island beat out country singer Kree Harrison in Thursday’s finale and performed a duet with her idol Jennifer Hudson.

Glover, who cites Jazmine Sullivan and Christina Aguilera as inspirations, auditioned three times before winning. She was still soaking in the surreal moment.

“I don’t remember [Ryan Seacrest] saying my name,” Glover told The AP. “I do remember confetti getting in my mouth.”

The vocal powerhouse has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/Interscope Records and will release her full-length debut Music Speaks on July 16. The album is available for pre-order on iTunes featuring her coronation song “I Am Beautiful.”

Glover will hit the road with her fellow “Idol” contestants on the “American Idol” summer tour, kicking off June 29 in St. Louis. She is also set to visit “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and “Live! With Kelly & Michael” during her press tour.

Rick Ross and Birdman to Release Joint Album ‘The H’

Five years after announcing their joint album, Rick Ross and Birdman’s collaborations will finally see the light of day. The MMG and Cash Money rappers will release The H: The Lost Album, Volume 1 for free later this month.


The DJ Khaled-hosted project will drop on Thursday, May 23, consisting of their recordings from 2008.
They made the announcement in an online video (via Derick G.).
“We did so much music and we’ve just been sitting on it,” said Ross. “Stunna just hit me like, ‘Man, let’s go and feed the streets with that.’”

Birdman reminisced on their lost sessions. “We were speaking from the heart, trying to come up on the shit we speaking about now.”

New Music: Juicy J – ‘Boss Ni**a’

Juicy J calls the shots on “Boss Ni**a,” a free track he produced with Crazy Mike. Over gun shots and a symphonic beat, the codeine-sipping MC launches missiles at his haters and keeps his mind on his money.
His “Stay Trippy” tour wraps June 8, while his debut album Stay Trippy is due this summer.

New Music: The Weeknd – ‘Kiss Land’

The Weeknd takes us to “Kiss Land” on the title track off his upcoming album. The Canadian singer whispers his sexual desires over the steamy eight-minute record, which contains part of “John Carpenter,” another song he teased earlier in the week. Fall under his seductive spell.

‘Beat It’ Video ON THE COOLS TOO HOMIES...

On Set of Sean Kingston’s  with Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa

Sean Kingston brought the party to Malibu while shooting the Colin Tilley-directed video for his summer smash “Beat It” on Saturday. The 23-year-old singer was joined by his friends Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa, who are featured on his Back 2 Life single.

The fellas filmed scenes at a mansion overlooking the coastline. Breezy and Sean chilled poolside while taking in the sunset. In another scene, a leather-clad Kington posed in front a million-dollar Lamborghini Reventón.

“‘Beat It’ Video is A Wrapp!!!! Thanks to all the beautiful ladies that was on set and shout out to my dude Colin Tiley For Making It A Movie,” tweeted Kingston.
Check out some pics from the set below.

COOL New Music: Tyga f/ Chris Brown – ‘F**k for the Road’

Life on the road can be hard on a relationship. Tyga apologizes to his girl for his absence on “Fuck for the Road,” his latest collaboration with Chris Brown.

The Young Money MC tries to make it up to her by buying her Rolexes and Louis Vuitton bags, but realizes it may not be enough to keep her happy. Before saying goodbye, there’s one last thing he must do.

“It’s no way I could pay you back, but my plan is to make you understand,” raps Tyga, while Breezy sings the hook on the slow jam. “But if you leave, there’s something I can’t control, so let’s do it one last time and fuck for the road.”

Due April 9, Tyga’s album Hotel California also features Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Future, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Jadakiss, and Tupac.