Music Matters Daily: Elle Varner's Album Takes a New Direction

Plus Lecrae to open for Kevin Hart at the Essence Fest.

Elle Varner Talks New Album - Sometimes we all need to be "delivert" and Elle Varner says her time has come. The R&B songstress says she's no longer sad, which has caused her long-awaited forthcoming project Four Letter Word to be delayed. "I'm happy, expressive, colorful and creative. The dark cloud has passed," she told Global Grind. No longer focusing on heartbreak the singer adds that the new album will tell a great story with sexy moments, as she's now in a "flirty" mood. Check the full chat here.-George Chapman, Jr.(Photo: GlobalGrindTV via YouTube)
Lecrae to Open for Kevin Hart at Essence Fest - Grammy-winning rapper Lecrae is heading to Essence Fest 2015 to open up for comedian Kevin Hart. In a recent interview with Essence, the Anomaly MC said, "I'm someone who appreciates the culture — someone who has grown up loving black music and appreciative of everything from Frankie Beverly and Maze to Kendrick Lamar, and then having those firm faith foundations. I'm somebody who cares about you, who wants you to enjoy yourself."(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Big Sean and Drake Head to Nation's Capital - If you're looking for a festival to attend this fourth of July, we've got just perfect lineup for your Independence Day. The Wireless Festival's 10th anniversary is coming back to the nation's capital and Big Sean and Drake area the top of the bill. Additional performers for the three-day festival include A$AP Rocky, Jessie J, Nicki Minaj and more. For ticket info and a full list of performers click here. (Photos from left: Merrick Ales/FilmMagic, Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)K. Michelle's Meet and Greet Contest - Want to hang with K. Michelle and get a chance to go to this year's BET Awards? Well look no further. K. Michelle has teamed up with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and BET to bring you Honey Jam. For the official rules and how to enter, click here. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Elle Varner Talks New Album - Sometimes we all need to be "delivert" and Elle Varner says her time has come. The R&B songstress says she's no longer sad, which has caused her long-awaited forthcoming project Four Letter Word to be delayed. "I'm happy, expressive, colorful and creative. The dark cloud has passed," she told Global Grind. No longer focusing on heartbreak the singer adds that the new album will tell a great story with sexy moments, as she's now in a "flirty" mood. Check the full chat here.-George Chapman, Jr.(Photo: GlobalGrindTV via YouTube)

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