Music Matters Daily: Miguel Previews Possible New Song

Plus Dondria joins stage play Got It Like That.

Singer Posts Clip of an Upcoming Release - Miguel has been keeping a low profile for most of 2014 except for a few features here and there, including his latest with the U.K.’s Jessie Ware. However, he may be ready to come out from hiding soon. The “Adorn” singer took to his Instagram to give us some melodies he’s been working on, which may be a sign that he’s ready to come back. The snippet he previewed is titled “Coffee,” and we’re definitely ready for a cup. Check out the video here.(Photo: RCA Records)

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Singer Posts Clip of an Upcoming Release - Miguel has been keeping a low profile for most of 2014 except for a few features here and there, including his latest with the U.K.’s Jessie Ware. However, he may be ready to come out from hiding soon. The “Adorn” singer took to his Instagram to give us some melodies he’s been working on, which may be a sign that he’s ready to come back. The snippet he previewed is titled “Coffee,” and we’re definitely ready for a cup. Check out the video here.(Photo: RCA Records)

Dondria Hits the Stage in a New Way - Dondria may not be dropping new music now, but she’s definitely still grinding hard. The So-So Def recording artist has just signed on to be a part of the new stage production Got It Like That at the Lamar County Fine Arts Theatre in Atlanta. She will be playing the main character, Sheila, who falls in love with her first love but soon finds out he’s been having multiple affairs. Catch the former YouTube star in her on-stage debut on Nov. 22.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Dondria Hits the Stage in a New Way - Dondria may not be dropping new music now, but she’s definitely still grinding hard. The So-So Def recording artist has just signed on to be a part of the new stage production Got It Like That at the Lamar County Fine Arts Theatre in Atlanta. She will be playing the main character, Sheila, who falls in love with her first love but soon finds out he’s been having multiple affairs. Catch the former YouTube star in her on-stage debut on Nov. 22.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Emeli Sandé Is Giving Away Clavinovas - Emeli Sandé is keeping busy these days campaigning with major brands. Recall her work with Jaguar for the release of their new sports car, and now she's back lending her talents to 'Community Clavinova,’ a program in conjunction with Yamaha UK. The British singer is helping the brand to select lucky winners to win a Clavinova to help make their lives better. (Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

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Emeli Sandé Is Giving Away Clavinovas - Emeli Sandé is keeping busy these days campaigning with major brands. Recall her work with Jaguar for the release of their new sports car, and now she's back lending her talents to 'Community Clavinova,’ a program in conjunction with Yamaha UK. The British singer is helping the brand to select lucky winners to win a Clavinova to help make their lives better. (Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Big Sean @bigsean - Big Sean achieved a career milestone this week after recording with hip hop heavyweight and hometown hero Eminem.(Photo: Big Sean via Instagram)

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Rock City, Stand Up! - A Big Sean and Eminem collaboration is happening. In his interview with Detroit’s 97.1 The Ticket, Big Sean confirmed saying, “You can expect a little somethin’ somethin’ sooner or later” with fellow his Detroit native. For months rumors of a collab were floating around since a photo of the two Detroit rappers appeared on Instagram, and now it’s just a waiting game of when we'll get to hear the track. (Photo: Big Sean via Instagram)

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Elle Varner and B.J. the Chicago Kid Set to Perform at NPR Showcase - Elle Varner and BJ the Chicago Kid are bringing their soulful sounds to the NPR Music Presents showcase. The performances will go down during the CMJ Music Marathon on Oct. 22. If you can’t wait to hear what Varner’s got lined up for her sophomore album, 4 Letter Word, you’ll get to hear some of the tracks during her performance. (Photos from left: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for HBO, Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for BET)

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Elle Varner and B.J. the Chicago Kid Set to Perform at NPR Showcase - Elle Varner and BJ the Chicago Kid are bringing their soulful sounds to the NPR Music Presents showcase. The performances will go down during the CMJ Music Marathon on Oct. 22. If you can’t wait to hear what Varner’s got lined up for her sophomore album, 4 Letter Word, you’ll get to hear some of the tracks during her performance. (Photos from left: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for HBO, Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for BET)

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Angel Haze Performing at Keep a Child Alive Ball - Host and co-founder of Keep a Child Alive Alicia Keys isn’t the only one confirmed to grace the stage at the organization’s Black Ball. Angel Haze is set to perform at the event, taking place later on this month at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Besides the big announcement, the rapper also dropped some lines on the Nick Jonas track "Numb," which dropped earlier this week. (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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Angel Haze Performing at Keep a Child Alive Ball - Host and co-founder of Keep a Child Alive Alicia Keys isn’t the only one confirmed to grace the stage at the organization’s Black Ball. Angel Haze is set to perform at the event, taking place later on this month at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Besides the big announcement, the rapper also dropped some lines on the Nick Jonas track "Numb," which dropped earlier this week. (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Big K.R.I.T. Releases Title Track From His Next LP - Big K.R.I.T. isn’t holding anything back in anticipation of his new album. Recall his Week of K.R.I.T. back in March and his single “Mt. Olympus,” which has made noise for the Mississippi rapper. Now he’s giving us "Cadillacta," the title track from his sophomore album dropping in November. Rapping viciously over a dope DJ Dahi beat, K.R.I.T. is going all the way in. Listen to it here.(Photo: Def Jam Recordings)

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Big K.R.I.T. Releases Title Track From His Next LP - Big K.R.I.T. isn’t holding anything back in anticipation of his new album. Recall his Week of K.R.I.T. back in March and his single “Mt. Olympus,” which has made noise for the Mississippi rapper. Now he’s giving us "Cadillacta," the title track from his sophomore album dropping in November. Rapping viciously over a dope DJ Dahi beat, K.R.I.T. is going all the way in. Listen to it here.(Photo: Def Jam Recordings)

K. Michelle Heads Back to Reality TV - If you can’t get enough of K. Michelle, you’re in luck, because she’s back. The former reality TV show star known for “classic” moments on shows like Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop NY has finally gotten her own show on VH1. The network backing many of our favorite shows unveiled the trailer for a new show, K. Michelle: My Life, a series following the singer's life in New York. Be sure to catch the show on its Nov. 3 premiere.(Photo: VH1)

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K. Michelle Heads Back to Reality TV - If you can’t get enough of K. Michelle, you’re in luck, because she’s back. The former reality TV show star known for “classic” moments on shows like Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop NY has finally gotten her own show on VH1. The network backing many of our favorite shows unveiled the trailer for a new show, K. Michelle: My Life, a series following the singer's life in New York. Be sure to catch the show on its Nov. 3 premiere.(Photo: VH1)

BJ the Chicago Kid Believes in 'Good Karma' - BJ the Chicago Kid has been pumping out new music every week as of late, and this week he’s taking us on a travel through time with his 1920s-esque “Good Karma” single. The Chi-Town singer croons over a futuristic beat that you simply have to bob your head to. Check it out here.  (Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for BET)

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BJ the Chicago Kid Believes in 'Good Karma' - BJ the Chicago Kid has been pumping out new music every week as of late, and this week he’s taking us on a travel through time with his 1920s-esque “Good Karma” single. The Chi-Town singer croons over a futuristic beat that you simply have to bob your head to. Check it out here.  (Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for BET)

'Burnin' Up Singer Releases New LP - The U.K. singer’s third studio album dropped today. If you were feeling the vibes of “Bang Bang” and “Burnin’ Up” then take a listen to the rest of Jessie J's strong vocals on her album Sweet Talker, also featuring a surprising collaboration with none other than De La Soul. Click here for The Rundown.(Photo: Republic Records)

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'Burnin' Up Singer Releases New LP - The U.K. singer’s third studio album dropped today. If you were feeling the vibes of “Bang Bang” and “Burnin’ Up” then take a listen to the rest of Jessie J's strong vocals on her album Sweet Talker, also featuring a surprising collaboration with none other than De La Soul. Click here for The Rundown.(Photo: Republic Records)

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Longterm 3 Set to Be Ab-Soul’s Debut Album - Ab-Soul revealed his plans of making the third in his Longterm series his debut album. When asked in a video interview with Montreality what’s next for him, the rapper said, “Longterm 3 has to be my first debut album, like in stores.” The only possible hold up, it all depends on how ready his TDE team feels to drop it. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Electus Digital)

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Longterm 3 Set to Be Ab-Soul’s Debut Album - Ab-Soul revealed his plans of making the third in his Longterm series his debut album. When asked in a video interview with Montreality what’s next for him, the rapper said, “Longterm 3 has to be my first debut album, like in stores.” The only possible hold up, it all depends on how ready his TDE team feels to drop it. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Electus Digital)

"i" Cover Art - Before the video dropped, K Dot gave credit to the heart of his inspiration: the unification of red and blue personified by a "gang sign" for love.(Photo: Top Dawg Entertainment/Interscope Records)

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Kendrick Lamar Drops “i” Lyric Video - In case you missed a line on Kendrick Lamar’s “i,” he gave fans a lyric video featuring people of all walks of life throwing up the heart symbol that accompanies the track’s artwork. His lyrics — plastered in white font over the clips as they flash by — attract the most attention. Check out the video here.(Photo: Interscope Records)

ScHoolBoy Q, @ScHoolBoyQ - Tweet: "I lokey wanna drop anutHa album dis year but I kno ‪@dangerookipawaa gon b bool on me...I'm ready to rap again Open da budget back up CuHz!"He's fresh off the success of the February release of his Oxymoron debut, but obviously one major project a year is not enough for ScHoolBoy Q because he's already plotting on another 2014 album drop. #HeMustReallyLoveTheStudio(Photo: 247PapsTV / Splash News)

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ScHoolboy Q’s Mom Recites 'Collard Greens' - ScHoolboy Q’s mom stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a “Words From Your Mother” segment where rappers' moms recite their offspring's lyrics. After her reading from ScHoolboy Q’s “Collard Greens” — ending with the line “Weed steady blowing, pass the blunt to my mama” — Q’s mom says, “I never smoked weed with that boy, that’s my baby.” He later performed with Tinashe on the show.(Photo: 247PapsTV / Splash News)