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DJ Khaled announces 14th studio album ‘Aalam of God’
“This is not my last album, it’s my Black album.”
[/media-credit] This image is no longer available Today, DJ Khaled announced his fourteenth full-length studio album, ‘Aalam of God’. Without giving away too many details, we think the biggest lesson is put God first and always prepare yourself for the worst. The person closest to you may be the one to take you down or take you out. Pairing with the album release news, the celebrated creative has garnered seventeen new RIAA certifications, amplifying his recent diamond certification for ‘I’m the One’ featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne. Watch the short film below starring Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Ramos, until we receive more information about the highly-anticipated LP boasting two Drake tracks and a potential Rihanna record.
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Heinz announces limited-edition collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Mustard, out this Summer
Mustard, formerly DJ Mustard and now the Chief Mustard Officer, debuted his national campaign with one of America’s well-known brands, Heinz, on Sunday night during the 2025 GRAMMY Awards ceremony. The GRAMMY Award-winning record producer’s hands appeared in the commercial alongside the limited product. As pictured, the golden yellow bottle seems to have matching rhinestones. It is the first time the company has ever co-created a new sauce in the United States and is also the first new edition in nearly ten years.
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[/media-credit]About the major collaboration, the esteemed producer shared, “This collab coming to life is a big deal and something that has been decades in the making for me. Everyone knows me for my beats and sound, but what they don’t know is that cooking and grilling [is] a huge part of my life. I’m on the grill every chance I get. I’ve been using Heinz since I was a kid, so partnering with them is something I’ve always wanted to do.”
According to multiple reports, as the Chief Mustard Officer, Mustard will play an “integral role in every part” of his collaboration with the company including exclusive recipes, hosting events this year, and more.
“Much like Heinz, Mustard is someone who goes all in when he creates something to put out into the world. He has been a fan of the brand for years, so it was only a matter of time before Mustard met his perfect match with Heinz. It’s been great to collaborate with him on so many levels, as this partnership will manifest in an amazing new sauce remix that we know our collective fans will love. He has brought the same energy and commitment he pours into all of his music to this partnership, and we can’t wait for all the surprises in store for the year ahead!,” expressed Todd Kaplan, North American Chief Marketing Officer for Kraft Heinz.
Based on the Heinz website, the collaboration will become available this Summer.
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Kanye West launches new collection in support of forthcoming ‘Bully’ album
According to the comms, Ye’s fans could also pre-order his upcoming album, ‘Bully’.
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[/media-credit]If you haven’t seen Ye and his wife, Bianca Censori, on the 2025 GRAMMY red carpet, you’re sleeping. Amidst several exciting moments of the day, the Chicago-bred global superstar walked the glorified red carpet with his significant other. After possibly receiving a cue from her man, Bianca dropped her large fur coat to the ground for a photo opportunity that would forever stay in the minds of people with eyes and good vision. Later that evening during the awards ceremony, the musical genius and legend released a commercial for his new YZY collection designed Gosh Rubchinksiy. The minimalist clip featured sweatshirts, t-shirts, and shoes, all for $20, feeling like an early Christmas gift for die-hard Ye fans.
Take a look at the commercial that aired during Music’s Biggest Night.
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Watch Travis Scott’s latest music video ‘4X4’
For the Gabriel Moses treatment, Travis Scott gets creative from its beginning by recreating the classic Columbia studio logo — replacing the “Columbia Lady” with a Black woman (Alek Wek, 47, South Sudanese-British) and using his logo instead of theirs (“Columbia”).
Eight days ago, American superstar rapper and rager Travis Scott released a celebratory music video for his latest track, ‘4X4’. The video presents a surreal and chaotic vision of Houston, Texas, featuring intense scenes such as oversised car chases on highways, an electrifying rodeo, and the American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer dominating a WWE ring. The city itself becomes a character, reflecting the energy of the track. The music video has been praised for its cinematic quality and dynamic visuals, which complement the high-energy performance by the globally recognised artist. Check out the video below to see the global superstar in his element as he performs the song with an entire band. Tay Keith produced the track and supermodel Alek Wek appears in the picture twice, showcasing her sun-kissed skin.
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Watch Tyler, the Creator’s sepia-tone teaser for ‘Sticky’
According to the description on Tyler, the Creator’s YouTube account boasting over six million subscribers, the video will come. Fellow rapping superstars GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne are featured on the album version.
Leave it to Tyler, the Creator to release a short creative music video for his latest single ‘Sticky’ for it to end up as #6 on YouTube’s Trending chart. It’s one minute and four seconds in length but judging by the 2.5 million views and counting, the ‘Chromakopia’ album cut will make you want to keep it on a loop or watch it more than once. Add your views, too.
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Lamu’s ‘Original’ lyrics
Read the lyrics to Ugandan singer-songwriter Lamu’s latest track ‘Original’ in Swahili and English. It’s about acts of service.
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Tuta teremsha chini
Paka chini paka chini
Come on come on
Make I give you love that you know
Love that you know
Lamu sing song in a vibe that you know
Do you wanna see me more[Verse 1]
Nakunywera mu kachai ondi mu mubiri
Mu musaayi muli mwenakukyaza
Slow slowly you are killing me
Leero kyenjagala kukubaaza
(Ye mama)
See I could give you belly wine in a sari
And I could give it to you right now
(Ye mama)
I do for Jerry Jerry what’s necessary
I’m an Afrobic performer
(Ye mama)[Pre Hook]
Where’s my Jeremy?
Fine boy already
Yani ninampenda halali
Where’s my Jeremy?
Fine boy already
Yani ninampenda halali[Chorus]
My love ain’t got no template
It comes original
Original
My love ain’t got no template
It comes original
Original[Verse 2]
Anajua nampenda
Halisi nanikweli
Haturudi nyuma
Sasa nitampa tender
Kuondoka siwezi
Ma hater wata shindwa
Anajua nampenda
Halisi nanikweli
Haturudi nyuma
Sasa nitampa tender
Kuondoka siwezi
Ma hater wata shindwa[Pre Hook]
Where’s my Jeremy?
Fine boy already
Yani ninampenda halali
Tuta teremsha chini Paka chini paka chini
Where’s my Jeremy?
Fine boy already
Yani ninampenda halali
Tuta teremsha chini Paka chini paka chini[Chorus]
My love ain’t got no template
It comes original
Original
My love ain’t got no template
It comes original
Original
Tuta teremsha chini paka chini paka chini[Pre Hook]
Where’s my Jeremy?
Tuta teremsha chini paka chini paka chini
Fine boy already
Tuta teremsha chini paka chini paka chini
Where’s my Jeremy?
Fine boy already
Yani ninampenda halali
Tuta teremsha chini paka chini paka chini[Chorus]
My love ain’t got no template
It comes original
Original
My love ain’t got no template
It comes original
Original
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Watch Ugandan singer Lamu’s video for ‘Original’
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[/media-credit]A month ago, Ugandan singer Lamu shared the official music video for ‘Original’. The young women sing and dance, wearing dresses, beads, Bantu knots, and braids to fetch water. Next, she goes to make a meal for her man, and something odd happens at the end. Watch the visual for the Melanin Boy and Artin Pro-produced track below to see what happens. Larry Hector directed the fun, light-hearted video about lovers in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Also, the African artist Lamu released an official performance video for ‘Mpola’ four months ago.
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Vybz Kartel to release tenth-anniversary album ‘Viking (Vybz Is King)’, tomorrow ahead of the 2025 GRAMMYs
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[/media-credit]Possibly to commemorate his first GRAMMY nomination, Jamaican Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, who recently came out of prison (July 2024) after serving thirteen years out of a lifetime sentence, plans to release his tenth-year-anniversary album, ‘Viking (Vybz Is King)’, tomorrow (January 31, 2025). The seminal album promises seven new tracks, including ‘Unstoppable’, ‘Enchanting’, ‘Gon Get Better’ (sampled by Fifth Harmony and ‘Dancehall’ (retitled, ‘Dancehall Cyah Stall’). Some weeks ago, the legendary Jamaican Portmore-born artist also had a historical homecoming concert in Kingston, Jamaica.
About the album, Vybz Kartel says, “This album is special because we are celebrating many milestones. We are recognising the impact of the Viking album 10 years later, and then, my ability to create new music for the first time since I have been out. Plus it’s with my day one producer, TJ Records, and engineers Ricard “RedBoom” Reid and Dominic “Troublemekka” McDonald. It’s a full circle moment, and like I said on the first track ‘God is the Greatest”.
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[/media-credit]His album, ‘Party With Me’, earned Vybz Kartel his first GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album. The winner will be announced at the 67th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles at the crypto.com Arena. Listen to one of the singles ‘Amout’ from the album below.
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Rihanna makes first court appearance at A$AP Rocky trial, accuser testifies
On January 29, 2025, Rihanna made her first appearance at the Los Angeles trial of her partner, A$AP Rocky (legal name Rakim Mayers), who faces two felony assault charges for allegedly firing a handgun at former friend Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. If convicted, Mayers could face up to 24 years in prison. During the proceedings, Ephron testified about the 2021 incident in Hollywood. He recounted confronting Mayers, who, after an initial scuffle, allegedly drew a firearm from his waistband. Ephron described the moment, stating, “He turned around and then it was like BOOM!” He added that he felt his hand become hot and realized he had been grased by a bullet.
Mayers’ defense attorney contends that the shots were not from a real gun but from a prop starter pistol, asserting that Ephron was aware of this and is attempting to extort Mayers. The trial, which began on January 21, has delved into the strained relationship between the two, who were once close friends and collaborators within the A$AP collective. Rihanna, who shares two young sons with Mayers, attended the trial discreetly, sitting between Mayers’ mother and sister. Her presence underscores the high-profile nature of the case. The trial is ongoing, with the defense scheduled to cross-examine Ephron in the coming days.
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DJ Khaled celebrates 17 new RIAA certifications; sold over 75 million records
[/media-credit] This image is no longer available GRAMMY Award-winning global music mogul DJ Khaled has garnered a staggering seventeen new certifications from the RIAA for a bevy of culture-defining hits, amplifying his recent Diamond certification for ‘I’m The One’ featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne. This avalanche of achievements speaks to his continued influence on Hip-Hop as one of its most reliable and consistent hitmakers.
Among these awards, he scored an 8x platinum certification for ‘Wild Thoughts’ featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, 5x platinum certifications for ‘I’m On One’ featuring Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne and ‘Every I Chance I Get’ featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk as well as 4x Platinum certifications for ‘Do You Mind’ featuring Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Future, and Rick Ross, ‘For Free’ featuring Drake, and ‘Popstar’ featuring Drake, a 3x platinum certification for ‘No Brainer’ featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, and Chance the Rapper, a 2x Platinum certification for ‘Wish Wish’ featuring Cardi B and 21 Savage], and Platinum certifications for ‘Take It to the Head’ featuring Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne and ‘No New Friends’ featuring Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne.
He gathered Gold certifications for the singles ‘Beautiful’ featuring Future & SZA, ‘Let It Go’ featuring Justin Bieber & 21 Savage, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ featuring Nas, JAY Z, and James Fauntleroy, ‘Welcome to My Hood’ featuring Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne, and T Pain, ‘I Wish You Would’ featuring Kanye West and Rick Ross, and ‘I Wanna Be With You’ featuring Nicki Minaj, Future, and Rick Ross in addition to a Gold plaque for his ‘We The Best Forever’ album.
As much as this victory lap deserves celebration, Khaled remains as focused on the future as ever. Be on the lookout for more music, news, and surprises soon.