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Jay-Z named among 30 greatest American living songwriters, says ‘4:44’ was hardest album to write

Tuesday, April 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Jay-Z has been writing raps for over a decade, starting with documenting them in a green notebook before eventually abandoning writing them down altogether. His hardest album to create, he told The New York Times Magazine, was 4:44."'4:44' was the... Read More.

Man pleads guilty to 2002 death of Jam Master Jay

Tuesday, April 28 by Lakes Media Music News

A man has pleaded guilty to the 2002 shooting death of Run D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay.Jay Bryant, 52, who was one of three men charged in Jam Master Jay's death, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court.He faces between 15 and 20 years in prison.According... Read More.

Music Notes: Chris Brown, ‘Billboard”s Women in Music presenters and more

Monday, April 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Chris Brown has welcomed his fourth child, and first with model Jada Wallace, into the world. He commented under Jada's post of the baby with the words "Taurus GANG." Chris shares daughter Royalty Brown with Nia Guzman, Aeko Catori Brown... Read More.

Where Michael B. Jordan keeps his Oscar …

Monday, April 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Michael B. Jordan has not yet found a place to keep his first Oscar, so it's been hanging out in his closet."Right now, it's in my closet," he told E! News Sunday at the premiere of his new film Swapped.... Read More.

Lizzo announces new album out June 5

Monday, April 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Lizzo is 100% that Bitch.The singer has announced her provocatively titled new album, along with the title track that interpolates the 1997 Meredith Brooks song of the same name."Reclaiming the word Bitch is power - it's taking a label once... Read More.

Coco Jones talks ‘LUVAGIRL,’ being chosen for the ‘TIME’100 list

Monday, April 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Coco Jones is loving life.The "LUVAGIRL" singer says her latest single is representative not just of her status as a soon-to-be-married woman, but about her feelings on all aspects of her life."I am engaged, I'm in love. And I'm in love with myself, you... Read More.

How Prince Jackson tried to honor his father’s legacy through biopic ‘Michael’

Friday, April 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Prince Jackson, son of the late pop music superstar Michael Jackson, spoke with ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview discussing the new biopic about his father, Michael.The 29-year-old was an executive producer on the film, which was directed by... Read More.

New Music Friday: Kehlani, Latto and GloRilla, and more

Friday, April 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Kehlani's self-titled album has arrived just in time for the singer's 31st birthday. "i am honored to present you with the album," she writes on Instagram. "enjoy it. live in it. love through it. i love you l, thank you... Read More.

Ne-Yo releasing ‘In My Own Words (20th Anniversary)’ with remixes of debut album tracks

Friday, April 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Ne-Yo is revisiting his debut album in honor of its milestone anniversary.In My Own Words (20th Anniversary), featuring new remixes of the original album's 13 tracks, is coming out June 19. In addition to the remixes, the album will include acoustic versions of "So... Read More.

It’s a ‘Beautiful Day’ for Akon, who has just dropped his brand-new album

Friday, April 24 by Lakes Media Music News

It's a Beautiful Day, as Akon has just released his new studio album. It marks his first full-length project since 2008, though he's continued to drop music over the years."Before I was just doing it to feed the passion," he tells ABC Audio. "I... Read More.

Anderson .Paak’s ‘K-Pops!’ coming to Netflix

Thursday, April 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Anderson .Paak's film K-Pops! is making its way to Netflix. The movie will begin streaming on May 30.K. Pops! marks Anderson's feature directorial debut. He directed, wrote and starred in the film, which is based on an idea that came to mind during the... Read More.

Final season of ‘The Chi’ to premiere in May

Thursday, April 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Lena Waithe has announced the release date for the eighth and final season of The Chi. She shared the news with a video teasing what's to come.The clip features flashback moments of characters like Tiffany, Victor and Jake, blending scenes... Read More.

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