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Nick Hakim Sings for the Lonely on “Pour Another”

Listen to a new song by singer-songwriter Nick Hakim called “Pour Another.”

JoJo Releases an EP’s Worth of Valentine’s Day Covers

JoJo celebrates the one-month anniversary of her new relationship—with Atlantic Records—with three covers of love songs.

Stream a Chop-and-Screw-y New R&B Song by Chay$e

Lean is the primary inspiration for Chay$e’s single “Purple Love.”

GEN F: Sampha

From the magazine: Sing softly and craft some big hits. Sampha talks Drake collabs and his solo career as it takes off.

Watch August Alsina and Young Jeezy’s “Make It Home” Video

Premiere: Classically street R&B from the New Orleans singer and Def Jam signees debut album, Testimony.

Hear a New Collaboration Between Blood Orange, Theophilus London and Soul Legend Leon Ware

Blood Orange, Theophilus London and soul legend Leon Ware team up for a jam.

Hear Omarion’s “You Like It,” the First Song from His New Album, Sex Playlist

Premiere: Hear “You Like It,” the first track from Sex Playlist, Omarion’s first album for Rick Ross’ MMG.

Hear a New Shlohmo and Jeremih Collaboration, “No More”

Jeremih and Shlohmo team up once again for a new track, “No More.”

Video: Mariah Carey, “You’re Mine (Eternal)”

Mariah Carey’s Back with a Slow-Burning Song Just for Valentine’s Day

Mariah’s got a great new Rodney Jerkins-penned song.

Video: Ashanti f. Rick Ross, “I Got It”

Ashanti takes us to a Miami club where she’s not shy about showing off exactly what it is that she’s got in this flashy new video for “I Got It,” the lead single off the former-Murder Inc. first lady’s comeback album.

Kid Stuff: Can Justin Bieber Have Fun and Be Successful at the Same Time?

Rich Juzwiak on the trials and tribulations of the 21st century’s most important teen pop star.