MUSIC

New Music: Prince feat. 3rd Eye Girl – FixUrLifeUp

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Prince tore down the stage at the MGM Grand Arena, closing the show of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. The musical genius was presented with the coveted “Icon” Award, and performed two records including the debut of “FixUrLifeUp.”

Following his rockin performance, Prince finally releases new music in a “traditional” digital manner. The song which features his all-girl group 3rd Eye Girl is currently available on iTunes now.

Take a listen to the official version of the new record below:

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New Music: Beyoncé – Grown Woman (Full Version)

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After teasing fans worldwide with a snippet and live performances, Beyoncé’s much anticipated new single, “Grown Woman,” has surfaced in full. The empowering female anthem, produced by Timbaland and co-written by The-Dream, was premiered in Bey’s Pepsi commercial, and is expected to appear on her upcoming album.

In related news, Jay-Z cleared up any pregnancy rumors to Hot 97′s program director Ebro, saying “‘It’s not true, the news is worse than blogs,’ so no baby yet.” There you have that.

Beyoncé looks to take it back to the dance floor with the uptempo, tribal production based joint. Take a listen to the full version below:

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New Music: The-Dream feat. Kelly Rowland – Where Have You Been

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The-Dream and Kelly Rowland have forged a nice working relationship lately. Following the release of Kelly’s very personal new song, “Dirty Laundry,” which Dream had a large part in writing, the platinum hitmaker unveils his own collabo with the Destiny’s Child diva, on “Where Have You Been.”

On the latest leak off his forthcoming album IV Play, Mr. Nash finds the true love he has always been looking for. The two are scheduled to perform the tender ballad on this evenings “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

“Just a signature R&B duet record, no games, no nothing, straight down the middle,” The-Dream told Rap-Up of the record, which he co-produced with Da Internz. “It was a chance for me to bond with another friend now that I have, which is Kelly.”

Following their late night television performance tonight, the duo with kick off their joint trek, “The Lights Out” Tour this Thursday in Minneapolis. In the meantime, get into their new record below:

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New Music: August Alsina feat. Birdman – I Luv This Sh*t (Remix)

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Summer is just around the corner and things are seriously starting to heat up for August Alsina. In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend the 20-year old singer blesses his fans with the G-mix to his buzzing single “I Luv This Shit”, produced by Knucklehead. Alsina gets a verse from the #1 Stunna, Birdman, and adds a new verse singing, “Vibe wit a real nigga, that’s me/ Lookin for a bad bitch, is that you? Money ain’t a thang cuz Stunna with me/ Stacks on deck, so what you gon’ do?”.

Stream and download the new G-Mix below:

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New Music: Usher – U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)

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Yikes, this is a nice surprise. It’s already a big music day, so why not some new Usher! The R&B superstar gets back to the streets with his own remix to Rocko’s hit single “U.O.E.N.O.” aka You Aint Even Know It.

Check out his remix below:

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New Music: Mario feat. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else (CDQ)

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A day earlier than expected, Mario releases his brand-new comeback single! It’s been four years since his last official album (D.N.A.) hit stores, and with many promises of new music falling short, fans of the R&B crooner have been more than patiently waiting for his return.  The Baltimore based singer/songwriter has released “Somebody Else,” which features an impressive verse from Nicki Minaj, and an infectious, hard hitting track produced by Polow Da Don.

“I hope this new song breathes new life into R&B and where I’m gonna take it!” Mario shared about the song. He is currently prepping for the release of his fifth studio album, tentatively titled Restoration.

This joint goes! Get into the full CDQ version below:

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New Music: K. Michelle – V.S.O.P.

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K. Michelle is finally here for everyone. The R&B songstress has released her anticipated new song, “V.S.O.P.,” which is the official first single off her long delayed debut album Rebellious Soul.  The Pop & Oak produced joint is a feel-good uptempo with a celebratory theme of a good night filled with good lovin.

The Memphis singer/songwriter has more to celebrate about as well, as her debut album on Atlantic Records, has been given a release date of July 30.

In the meantime, get into the hot new single below. It’s going to be a very special night for K…

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New Music: Eric Bellinger feat. Hit-Boy & King Chip – ASAP (Remix)

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Eric Bellinger is buzzing all around the industry following the release of his new mixtape “Born II Sing Vol. III.” The hitmaking singer/songwriter continues to bless his growing fan base with new music, as he premieres the official remix to the lead single, “ASAP.” Eric adds his own new lyrics and recruits fellow hitmaker Hit-Boy to drop a slick verse, along with up and coming MC, King Chip.

Get into that asap. Stream and download below:

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