Macy Gray – Beauty in the World (full) – listen
Macy Gray is back with this lively, cheerful tune, the first single from her new album, The Sellout. Macy calls the album her best work to date, and this catchy track could do very well commercially. Can’t wait to hear that duet, though, with “legendary” Bobby Brown!
Ryan Leslie – When I Think about Love (I Do, I Do) (full) – listen
Ryan Leslie stays busy making music; the man released two albums last year and is expected to release another later this one. His debut was great, but Transition pretty much sucked and this new, unreleased track overshadows nearly everything from it.
Nappy Roots – In My Hometown (full) – listen
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Nappy Roots. But this track, which makes perfect use of Adele’s “Hometown Glory”, would make for a great lead single for their new album, Pursuit of Nappyness, which hits stores April 20.
Ne-Yo – Drinks Up (full) – listen
Music has been leaking from Ne-Yo for a while now, and here’s the latest dedication to all the independent misses. No word on whether this will be included on his currently untitled fourth album, which is slated for release some time in August, but it should.
Former Floetry bandmate Marsha Ambrosius releases her mixtape, Yours Sincerely, with features from Glenn Lewis and Angelique.
Many fans have been waiting the solo release of Marsha, and it’s said that her official first single will drop at the top of April, with the album to follow in June.
The dynamic duo of Lady Gaga and Beyonce team up for Gaga’s second single from The Fame Monster, “Telephone.”
The original track was produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, but the official remix was produced by State of Emergency, consisting of Donnie Scantz and Jahi Sundance.
And Concete Loop is giving you an exclusive first listen!
In addition to the release of the remix, Gaga and Beyonce shot a video for the single in Los Angeles last week. The high-concept video finds Beyonce breaking Lady Gaga out of jail. Famed film director Quentin Tarantino loaned the infamous “Pussy Wagon” from his cult classic, Kill Bill.
The video is rumored to be directed by Jonas Akerlund, who directed Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” short film, and will feature a cameo from singer/model, Tyrese. It is said to premiere on February 10th.
Ne-Yo has partnered with Macy’s to promote positive, healthy relationships benefiting the RESPECT! Campaign and premiered his new ballad, “Heroes”, Monday on Late Night with David Letterman.
The single is available for free download at macys.com/ne-yo. For every download $1 will be donated to the RESPECT! Campaign, up to $50,000 on behalf of Macy’s menswear brand Alfani.
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The original track was produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, but the official remix was produced by State of Emergency, consisting of Donnie Scantz and Jahi Sundance. 
