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Miguel and Ludacris Hit the Studio Together - Miguel is proving this year that he is the feature king. He's already had a guest spot on Jessie Ware’s “Sometimes…Kinda…Maybe,” and now he’s back to team up with the Mouf of the South. Luda shared a quick snippet of the two in the studio working on the new track “Good Lovin',” which promises to be the cuffin’ song of the season. Watch the vid and see for yourself. — George Chapman, Jr.(Photo: Ludacris via Instagram)

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Oh Marsha! - If you think sultry and sweet are the only words synonymous with Marsha Ambrosius, you should think again. The singer, who is generally suggestive in her lyrics, turned things up a bit in her recent performance at the Howard Theater in D.C. Cursing and exposing her ratchet past was only the beginning of her set, and according to the U.K. songstress, “Whoever’s uncomfortable with this s**t, oh well, that says something about you.” (Photo:  Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post) 

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Macklemore Joins Runaway to Freedom - Macklemore may not be recording in the studio now, but he’s certainly still working. This year, he’s backing the Runway to Freedom Fashion show in Seattle, which benefits survivors of domestic violence. During its first year, Macklemore hosted the charity event and now he’s putting his money where his mouth is. Check out the video of the founder Lauren Grinnell speaking on Macklemore’s selfless involvement here.(Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for American Express)

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K.Michelle Holds Rick Ross Down onn 'If They Knew' - Ricky Rozay linked up with K. Michelle for a song about that good ol’ hood love. Appearing on the Boss’s forthcoming seventh album, Hood Billionaire, K. proves she can hold him down for the long run. Check out the track here.(Photo: MMG)

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TDE Rappers Reunite on New Single - Jay Rock may be playing low-key now, but don’t count him out just yet. Back with his TDE label mate Kendrick and powerhouse singer Chantal, the new song “Pay for It” may be just what the doctor ordered. Slightly different from his typical West Coast sounding tracks, Jay Rock is slightly subdued dropping thought-provoking bars matched with Kendrick’s complexity and Chantal's blaring vocals, making for an honest and telling track.(Photo: Top Dawg Entertainment)

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K. Michelle Bares All in New Trailer - Our favorite reality star turned R&B superstar K. Michelle is back with another show and she’s taking us along for the ride. K. is holding nothing back in the extended trailer for her show, introducing us to her as a mother with small cameos from her son, her new relationship, and of course more music. Watch the extended trailer on VH1 now.(Photo: VH1)

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Stalley Talks New Album - Recall Stalley gave listeners a chance to listen to his debut album, Ohio, at his West Coast-themed listening party a few weeks ago. Now, he’s dishing on the excitement of his album, what he wants listeners to get from it, and where he is going. “I want the audience to grasp the originality behind it, because that’s important to me. I titled the album Ohio not only because of where I’m from, but it’s also an acronym for "Over Here I’m Original." I was particular about this project. From the beat picking, the flow and the cadence I use in song.” Check out the rest of his interview with Vibe here.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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Calvin Harris Teams Up With Big Sean for New Song - DJ Calvin Harris has dropped the visuals for his new single, “Open Wide,” featuring Big Sean. The beat, which was originally lifted from an older track by Harris, has been rejuvenated with an energy that only Big Sean can bring. The video offers a interesting treatment to the song, putting Big Sean in the middle of the desert with what looks like a really bad drug war. You’ll just have to see for yourself. (Photo: Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited)

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Adrian Marcel Drops New Single - Adrian Marcel is singing a completely different tune on the follow up to his summer single “2AM.” The Oakland native, who has been enjoying the tour life with fellow Music Matters artist Elle Varner, dropped a ballad for the fellas with that special girl in mind. “Spending the Night Alone" is a mid-tempo track penned by Rico Love. Check out the song here. (Photo: Adrian Marcel via Instagram)

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Ab-Soul Releases New Vlog From These Days Tour - Ab Soul is still welcoming fans into his life via his About These Days tour vlog. Earlier this month, he released the first one which followed him West Coast to his roots. In this latest clip, it opens with snippets of fans declaring their love for Soulo followed by a backstage freestyle from a young rapper. Check out the video here.(Photo: Top Dawg Entertainment via YouTube)

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Big K.R.I.T. Tackles His Childhood in New Single 'Soul Food' - Big K.R.I.T. wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth as his new song “Soul Food” so vividly proclaims. With soul man Raphael Saadiq on the hook, the two paint an incredible picture for listeners. And as always, Krit has managed to include even more wisdom from his grandmother, whom he credits often for his success. (Photos from left: John Ricard/BET, Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for BET)

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Vic Mensa Opens Up About Race in America - Vic Mensa isn’t a stranger to addressing controversy, he’s openly expressed his views on the tragedy surrounding Mike Brown and the people of Ferguson, Mo. Now, in a recent interview with Montreality, the Chicago rapper reveals his thoughts on racism in America and what he considers the biggest lie ever told. “A very significant lie to my life and where I’m from is the lie of racial equality in America and integration. ... A lot of people want to look at it like it’s a post-racial society, just kind of ignoring the fact that the racism is ingrained in the legislation of the laws that we live by.” Watch the rest of the interview here.(Photo: MONTREALITY via YouTube)

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Joey Bada$ Gears Up in Skateboard Apparel - Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$ is heading to the major leagues as the new face of Adidas apparel. The Pro Era leading man was photographed in B.K. donning new Fall/Winter '14 skateboarding gear. The limited-edition pieces are currently available at PacSun. Other pieces from the collection will be available in November. Check out Joey in the new ads here.(Photo: PacSun via Twitter)

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Dom Kennedy Says He's Working Non-Stop on New Music - Dom Kennedy has been focusing strictly on the music for the better half of 2014 –– not releasing much, but rather performing and prepping new projects, he said recently during a stop at Howard University's homecoming, “I been working non-stop. I put out a little groundwork for my new project before I actually went on the road and then immediately after the Get Home Safely tour we was just kicking back and working.” Check out the rest of the West Coast rapper's interview here.(Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

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Jessie J. Performs for Gucci's 50th Anniversary - Jessie J pulled out all the big stops this weekend as she performed in Japan at an exclusive benefit event for Gucci. The U.K. songstress delivered powerhouse vocals but not before an emotional rehearsal. “I was in tears in the sound check listening to a choir of the children sing who were directly affected by the tsunami,” she wrote on her Instagram.(Photo: Toro Yamanaka/AFP/Getty Images)

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Happy Birthday SchoolBoy Q! - SchoolBoy Q had a pretty great weekend according to his Twitter timeline. The “Studio” rapper brought in the big 2-8 with lots of love from family and fans. “THanks for my H DAY WISHES!!! Me and da Homies goin paintball sHooting,” he wrote.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)