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Fireboy reveals the tracklist for his forthcoming studio album.

Afrobeats star, Fireboy DML has stirred excitement for his upcoming fourth studio album, Adedamola, by unveiling its full tracklist ahead of its August 29 release. The 14-track album will include collaborations with prominent Nigerian artists Lagbaja, Seun Kuti—who is Grammy-nominated—and Afrobeats star Lojay, as well as Grammy-winning American singer Jon Baptiste. The album will feature previously released singles like “Everyday,” “Oba Sima,” and “Yawa.” Fireboy’s choice to work with Jon Baptiste and Seun Kuti suggests he might be aiming for a Grammy nomination in the Global categories, given the album’s release just before the August 31 Grammy deadline. Anticipation among fans for the new project is high.

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Keanu Reeves confirmed to voice Shadow in “Sonic The Hedgehog 3”.

Popular Hollywood star, Keanu Reeves, who is most known for his role in “John Wick,” will voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” Variety has confirmed. This announcement follows Paramount’s recent CinemaCon presentation, where the studio unveiled the first footage for the film. The footage revealed that Dr. Robotnik, portrayed by Jim Carrey, is now depressed and out of shape following the events of “Sonic 2,” but revives his spirit by creating Shadow the Hedgehog. Shadow, introduced in the 2001 game “Sonic Adventure 2,” is a dark, edgy counterpart to Sonic, sharing similar powers. Jeff Fowler, who directed the first two Sonic movies, returns for the sequel, set to be released on December 20, 2024. The franchise has earned $725.2 million globally, with a “Knuckles” spin-off series also in development for Paramount+.

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Kid Cudi reiterates that his joint album with Travis Scott is not happening.

Despite Kid Cudi’s confirmation two years ago that his collaborative album with Travis Scott, The Scotts, would not be released, fans have continued to demand its release on social media. Recently, Cudi addressed the ongoing requests on X, reiterating that the album is not happening. He responded to a fan’s query by stating, “That ship came and went my friend. Let’s move on. So much more to see and hear.” The pair had previously collaborated on Travis Scott’s 2020 album “Astroworld,” which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although Travis Scott had hinted at the possibility of the joint album in interviews, it remains a non-existent project, leaving fans’ hopes unfulfilled.

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Post Malone’s new album, F-1 Trillion debuts at #1 on Billboard 200.

American singer and songwriter, Post Malone’s debut country album, F-1 Trillion, has topped this week’s Billboard 200 chart, selling over 250,000 copies, including 80,000 pure sales. This marks Posty’s third No. 1 album on the chart, following Hollywood’s Bleeding in 2019 and 2018 hit project, Beerbongs & Bentleys. Released on August 16, the standard edition of F-1 Trillion features 18 tracks, with 15 collaborations from country stars like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr., Brad Paisley, Morgan Wallen and Blake Shelton. The album also saw a deluxe reissue, called the “Long Bed” edition, which added nine solo Post Malone tracks. The project also leads the Top Country Albums, Top Streaming Albums, and Top Album Sales charts.

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Cordae announces a new single, “Summer Drop” with Anderson .Paak.

Following a standout collaboration with Lil Wayne on “Saturday Mornings,” Cordae has unveiled a preview of his upcoming track “Summer Drop,” featuring California singer and producer Anderson .Paak. The song, produced by J. Cole, is set to be part of Cordae’s upcoming album, Crossroads, and will be released later this week. Cordae shared a brief snippet of the track on Instagram, showcasing him and .Paak enjoying the music together. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release, particularly due to J. Cole’s involvement as the producer. The excitement surrounding the track reflects its high expectations.

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