Maroon 5's "Sugar" is just starting to impact radio, and already has a remix. YMCMB-rapper Nicki Minaj lends her voice to the band for a super-sexy verse. Listen to the iHeartRadio premiere above.
Nicki Minaj also made an appearance as a special guest at Chris Brown and Trey Songz' "Between The Sheets" tour in LA last night. Check out the Roman's Rap-Up Exclusive footage below:
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"2 On" singer Tinashe just dropped off the epic visuals for "Bated Breath" off of her debut album "Aquarius." The video, funded independently of RCA Records, features the R&B star singing alone in the Mohave Desert.
See the full 8 minute clip below:
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Chris Brown and Tyga joined forces on Breezy's Between The Sheets tour and now they're joining forces again on their joint album "Fan Of A Fan." The album is appealing to fans of both artists with Brown's smooth vocals sustaining the album throughout. Tracks like "Nothin Like Me" and "Ayo" are tracks that could easily get mainstream airplay (with "Ayo" currently on radio-repeat). It's not surprising that the album features guest spots from artists such as Fifty Cent on "I Bet," where he drops a few verses to up the ante. Most of the tracks are higher energy but there are a couple slower ones. "Better," which is a Tyga led track, and "Lights Out" are two of those. Despite being a little slower, the beat is still catchy, making them worth a listen. The album transitions smoothly from track to track, making it an easy listening experience. There's no need to skip tracks because they're awful or boring. "Fan Of A Fan" is one of those albums that is definitely worth adding to your library. It's a collaboration between two hard-hitting artists that shows off both of their talents equally and proves that whether you love or hate Chris Brown, there's no denying he's one of the best in the industry.
"Fan Of A Fan" is out February 24th on iTunes and retailers worldwide.
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With Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise" slated to be released on February 24th, his new single "One Man Can Change the World" featuring Kanye West and John Legend (who each take a turn singing the chorus) is destined to be a chart topper. It's an emotional single that is reflective of Big Sean's relationship with his deceased grandmother. The song features a smooth piano beat that is both relaxing and yet holds your attention throughout thanks to Sean's vocal abilities. Big Sean reflects on his grandmother, life and the lessons and advice he has received along the way on each verse, making clear the impact the woman had on his life. One specific piece that sticks out from the rest of the track is the fact Sean uses real recordings of his grandmother saying goodbye. It's rare to find such an emotionally charged song especially nowadays when many of them similar the same or focuses on the same subjects. "One Man Can Change The World " is definitely worth a listen whether you're a hip hop fan or not.
Listen and purchase "One Man Can Change The World" on iTunes by clicking here.
Straying away from the classic singing and dancing found in most music videos, singer Ariana Grande runs to watch an impending meteor-apocalypse in her new video for "One last Time." After leaving her car in traffic, Grande runs to the top of a building to meet the love of her life (no, not Big Sean here) to watch the end of the world. Sweet, huh?
See the clip below:
