DID YOU KNOW? Alicia Keys almost joined 3LW before launching her legendary solo career, she was once considered for a girl group that would later become 3LW. The singer revealed that early in her career she was part of a group project that was being put together by industry executives. “My second band that I was in was kind of one of those projects that gets put together by people,” Keys explained. “They heard that I could sing and thought maybe I could be part of it. It didn’t work out with...

Here are Friday’s releases in hip hop and R&B to add to your playlist. Veteran rapper Juvenile connects with Megan Thee Stallion on the “B.B.B” remix, bringing together Southern rap roots and current chart power. The collaboration pairs Juvenile’s seasoned presence with Megan’s confident, high-energy delivery, creating a track that bridges eras while keeping the bounce intact. Mýa also steps back into the spotlight with her latest single “ASAP” and its new remix featuring 21 Savage. The song...

On January 7, 2003, 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” burst onto the scene and redefined party anthems forever. Produced by Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, the track’s pounding beat and iconic hook, “Go shawty, it’s your birthday,” made it an instant classic. It wasn’t just a song—it was a cultural phenomenon. Topping the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination, “In Da Club” catapulted 50 Cent into stardom. Its success also solidified Get Rich or Die Tryin’  as one of hip-hop’s most legendary...