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Estelle Sings Missy Elliot Praises for Women's History Month - This month it's all about honoring the women knocking down barriers and opening doors. In a recent interview with the Boombox the always stylish Estelle talked all things Missy Elliot and the bond of sisterhood in the music industry. "People forget that if it wasn’t for Missy there wouldn’t be a lot of funky, I-am-out-there-and-different, loud artists." Read more here.(Photos from left: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for H&M)
Adrian Marcel Debuts New Mixtape - The wait is over. After weeks of hinting and releasing singles, Adrian Marcel has released the final installment of his mixtapes, Weak After Next Reloaded. The 19-track installment showcases Adrian's stellar vocal ability but also his growth as a songwriter and an artist. Listen to it all here. (Photo: Universal Republic Records)
Nothing But Respect - And who says rappers don't support each other? Roc Nation Protege J. Cole sat with Solange's site Saint Heron to talk the powerful visuals behind his new video, "G.O.M.D.," and while there, gave his rap friend Kendrick Lamar the ultimate props. "I’m just explaining to him, like, 'Yo, I feel like you can do it. You have the respect of that neighborhood and L.A. on another level. If anybody can come through and put an end to this [gang] s**t, it gotta be you." Read the rest here.(Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Kendrick Lamar Joins Sam Smith, Elton John - Kendrick Lamar will join Sam Smith and Elton John as headliners for the Outside Lands food enthusiast music festival. Yes, I said food. The festival, which is known for coupling gourmet food with even better music, is back for its eighth year with bigger musicians than ever before. Joining the headlining trio will be D'Angelo, Black Keys and more. The festival is going down in San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge Aug. 7-9.(Photos from left: Chris Weeks/Getty Images for Reebok, Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS, Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)Big Sean Talks Higher Power - Big Sean has a lot on the brain these days, so before hitting the studio, he says he meditates. "I close my eyes, I concentrate on my breathing. I visualize myself getting to feel the light and connecting to a higher power. I take 10-15 minutes, then I go down there and start vibing out." Learn more about Sean's upcoming projects, his favorite possessions and more here.(Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Samsung)

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Adrian Marcel Debuts New Mixtape - The wait is over. After weeks of hinting and releasing singles, Adrian Marcel has released the final installment of his mixtapes, Weak After Next Reloaded. The 19-track installment showcases Adrian's stellar vocal ability but also his growth as a songwriter and an artist. Listen to it all here. (Photo: Universal Republic Records)

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