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Off 2 Chainz mixtape T.R.U. REALigion

YMCMB presents the next buzz single “Ms. Patterson” by up and coming multi-talent, Torion Sellers. The second leak from his forthcoming mixtape “The Initiation Vol 2: The Dream Sequence.” Check out the young man’s new video, get the song below, and stay tuned for the mixtape.

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Last night Nas and The Roots perform “Nasty” on Jimmy Fallon.

Day26 formerly of Bad Boy records is gearing up to release their first album since the departure from the label. The album is appropriately titled A New Day. They recently visited 106 and Park to discuss the now four man group (Que is no longer a member) and to drop off the visual for the albums lead single “Made Love Lately”. Although Day26 has had a few changes recently the music is still the same. Will you be copping A New Day when it drops?

off her album MDNA dropping March 26th.

Here’s the visual for “Practice” which features Kyra Chaos dancing to it. Drizzy makes an appearance at the end of the video.

Eric Benet is back and has just released the official video for his new single “Real Love.” The heartfelt ballad, which first surfaced back in September, is the lead single from Benet’s forthcoming sixth album The One, due this Spring. Benet has delivered an ever-lasting love anthem, anniversary music. While Director Michael Rainin brings it to life, filmed at a utterly insane mansion, featuring elderly couples who’s commitment to each other have stood the test of time, but make sure you watch till the end…

Tune into the GRAMMY Awards Sunday, February 12th to see if Eric will take home the Best Traditional R&B Performance Award for “Sometimes I Cry.”

With a new team and focus K. Michelle has released a webisode of her own behind the scenes series “Life Is What You Make It” as a way to reach out to her fans and keep them informed throughout her journey. Still with a buzz and anticipation of her debut album it is great to see K. Michelle in a different light and staying true to herself. Check out episode 1 of “Life Is What You Make It.”

John Legend kicked off the launch of www.whatsgoingonnow.org surprising dozens of Duke Ellington High School of the Arts students rehearsing Marvin Gaye’s song at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday, January 31st.

The Kennedy Center is launching “What’s Going On…Now,” a national youth campaign to inspire young people to share their art and expression by telling us “How have things changed?” since Marvin Gaye’s album “What’s Going On” was released.

At www.whatsgoingonnow.org, young people can use art as their voice, upload and share their creative expressions. On May 3-4, John Legend, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings and the National Symphony Orchestra will reinterpret and perform an updated version of the album at the Kennedy Center, commemorating the 1972 performance that Marvin Gaye held in the inaugural season of the Kennedy Center.

After the jump, see another clip of John and the kids performing “What’s Going On” at The Kennedy Center kickoff launch.

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