Podcast: "I Don't" (The BackBeat)

Beyonce’s PREGNANT with twins!!!! We discuss how she kicked off Black History Month with her announcement and whether or not she will perform at the Grammys and Coachella. Next, we discuss Mariah Carey’s new single “I Don’t” featuring YG and the iconic scene of her burning her 250 thousand dollar wedding dress. Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony gets political while disagreeing with Trump’s “Muslim Ban.” Also, Nicki Minaj accuses Giuseppe Zanotti of racism with the “Nicki” shoe. Finally, Faith Hill does not have a duet album with Biggie but Faith Evans does! It’s called the King and I and it will drop on May 19th.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode where we choose our songs of the moment. Marcus picks tracks from Kehlani, Lennon and Maisy, and Donnell Jones. Kyera is bumping new songs from Big Sean, The Migos, and Syd.

Podcast: "Back To SUMMERS'night" (The BackBeat)

On this week’s episode, we welcome back Maxwell to the musical scene with his new single "Lake by the Ocean" and his tour kicking off this summer. We review Big Sean and Jhene Aiko’s new album Twenty88. Next, we discuss rumors of André 3000's new album as well as Beyonce’s Elle Magazine cover in which she discusses Formation and police brutality. We then update everyone on the latest developments in Kesha’s sexual assault case against Dr. Luke and Sony Music. Finally, we wonder if we will ever hear Tinashe’s Joyride album since she has postponed the tour to work on new music!

During our songs of the week segment, Marcus chooses cuts from Rihanna, Maxwell, and Jill Scott. While Kyera encourages us to listen to some Kaytranada, Drake, and Schoolboy Q.

Live Clip: "Selfish" (Jhené Aiko & Big Sean)

Big Sean and Jhené Aiko released their secret collaborative project TWENTY88 last night and the duo offered up their first performance together on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live of their joint "Selfish."

Streaming exclusively on Tidal at the moment, TWENTY88 is currently #1 on iTunes at the moment and is a solid effort between these two stars. Jhené and Sean's musical chemistry is undeniable and "Selfish" is just one of the solid joints from their 8 track project.

Watch their performance below and go out and support them by streaming and/or buying yourself a copy of TWENTY88.

Podcast: "No Tears" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode, Iggy Azalea is back on twitter and this time she is taking shots at her record label for holding her back by not funding her music video for "Azillion". Meanwhile, Macklemore calls out Iggy Azalea, Elvis, and Miley Cyrus for appropriating black culture in his new song "White Privilege II." Speaking of white privilege, Sam Smith is shocked by racism in London *side eye alert* after witnessing his friend get racially and verbally harassed. In terms of political wokeness and activism, rappers such as Big Sean, Meek Mill, and Diddy are donating money and water to help the City of Flint during their water crisis. They are also calling out racism and the lack of governmental concern for the city’s 60 percent black population. We also call out R. Kelly for his utter lack of remorse for his long history of alleged sexual assaults against young women during his recent Billboard interview. Finally, we fan out to Beyonce’s Bday...the album is almost 10 years old!

During the songs of the week segment, Kyera shows love to Anderson.Paak’s new album Malibu. And Marcus chooses some cuts from Toni Braxton, Laura Mvula, and Rihanna.

Award Nominations: 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

The nominees have been announced for the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards and Taylor Swift leads the pack with nine nominations followed by Ed Sheeran with six, Beyoncé and Mark Ronson with five apiece, and Kendrick with four.

For Video of the Year,  Beyoncé and Taylor Swift will face off against one another again this time with Swift's "Bad Blood," featuring Kendrick and Beyoncé’s "7/11. Joining these two pop divas are " Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud," Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars, and Kendrick's "Alright."

With that said, Miley Cyrus will host the  2015 MTV VMAs which will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 9 p.m. See a full list of nominees below.

Podcast: "The BackBeat Ep 2: I Don't Understand The Question"

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat, Marcus and Kyera discuss the foolishness that is Rachel Dolezal, Ariana Grande’s feminist letter, Kendrick Lamar and Big Sean’s high school visits, Tamia’s Love Life, Katy Perry’s fictional “Trap House,” Brandy’s desire to join NBC’s remake of The Wiz, and Iggy Azalea’s cancelled Pittsburgh Pride performance.

In addition during Blast from the Past, “Woman to Woman” by Shirley Brown is unearthed, Mariah and Young Jezzy celebrate different milestones, and Erykah gives us a lesson on bullying in a somewhat comical manner.

With that said, take a listen below to the latest episode of The BackBeat and if you like what you hear, subscribe!

Song of the Day: "Right There" (Ariana Grande ft. Big Sean)

"Right There" - Ariana Grande featuring Big Sean

• Writers: Ariana Grande, Harmony Samuels, Carmen Reece, J. "Lonny" Bereal, James J-Doe Smith, Al Sherrod Lambert, Sean Anderson, Jeff Lorber
• Producer: Harmony Samuels
• Record Label: Republic
• Released in 2013 from Yours Truly
• Peaked at #84 on the Billboard Hot 100

New Joint: "Best Mistake" (Ariana Grande ft. Big Sean)

While rumors swirl about Ariana Grande and Big Sean, a new joint from the duo has hit the net in the form of "Best Mistake," a promotional single that was released at midnight EST from her forthcoming sophomore album My Everything.

Reteaming the "Right There" collaborates from Ariana's debut album Yours Truly, "Best Mistake" is a solid mid-tempo from Ariana and really highlights her middle register on top of the Key Wane-produced joint.

With that said, take a listen below to "Best Mistake" below and lookout for My Everything when it's released August 25th.

Live Video of the Day: "Right There" (Ariana Grande ft. Big Sean)

Early this morning after the ball dropped in New York City, Ariana Grande helped usher in 2014 with a pre-recorded performance of her current single "Right There," which is lifted from her debut album Yours Truly.

While Ariana is already working on her sophomore album, which is tentatively slated for release this spring, it's nice to see her still supporting her sublime debut album, which was one of my favorite new releases of 2013.

With that said, watch Ariana's sublime performance of "Right There" from ABC's Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest below and Enjoy!

New Video: "Right There" (Ariana Grande ft. Big Sean)

Ariana Grande has selected previously released buzz single "Right There" as the official third single to be lifted from her #1 debut Yours Truly and has just released the official music video to accompany her Big Sean assisted joint.

Featuring a Romeo & Juliet influenced video, which co-stars Patrick Schwarzenegger as Romeo, Ariana's perfectly planned video lands the day before Halloween and with her different guest dressed up in in a variety of costumes, I am sure it will inspire a few last minute partygoers.

With that said, watch Ariana Grande's new video for her Big Sean assisted joint "Right There" below and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Right There" (Ariana Grande ft. Big Sean)

Ariana Grande brought her The Listening Sessions promo tour to Los Angeles last night to Club Nokia at L.A. Live and during her set, Ariana brought out a special guest, Big Sean, just for her fans.

Opting to perform their collaboration on "Right There," Ariana and Big Sean rocked the intimate venue that was full to capacity with all of Ariana's fans who helped rocket her debut album Yours Truly to the top of the Billboard Top 200 Album charts. With that said, peep their performance after the jump of "Right There" and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Sorry" (Naya Rivera)

Yesterday, Naya Rivera was in Los Angeles and stopped by Power 106.1 to offer the world premiere of her debut solo single "Sorry," which features her boyfriend Big Sean. Featuring a solid uptempo beat and a catchy chorus from Naya, "Sorry: seems like a solid joint to roll into the end of summer with. Take a listen after the jump to "Sorry" and you be the judge if you can rock with it or not!

New Joint: "Right There" (Ariana Grande ft. Big Sean)

Another day, another banger from Ariana Grande and this "artist-on-the-rise," though she already has two top 10 hits under her belt, seems to be taking 2013 by storm with her 90s throwback musical vibe. With that said, Ariana released a Big Sean assisted joint "Right There" earlier today and you can take a listen to it after the jump!

New Video: "Wild" (Jessie J feat. Big Sean & Dizzee Rascal)

Earlier today, the official video for Jessie J's lead single "Wild," from her forthcoming sophomore LP hit the net. While the video leaked in its entirety over the weekend, Jessie J and her team decided to release the official visual with the single's digital release here in the States.  Featuring Jessie in a black-and-white visual with the assistance of Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal, you can watch her thumping video for "Wild" after the jump!

New Video: "Wild" (Jessie J feat. Big Sean & Dizzee Rascal)

While Jessie J released the official audio to her lead single "Wild," the official video has been floating around the net for a few days now and luckily for fans of Jessie J, a solid visual rendition of her Dizzee Rascal and Big Sean assisted single has hit the net. Shot in black-and-white and directed by Emil Nava, the official video for "Wild" watches the high-octane energy of song and you can watch it after the jump!

New Joint: "Wild" (Jessie J feat. Big Sean & Dizzee Rascal)

Earlier today, Jessie J released the official tagged audio of her highly anticipated lead single "Wild," which is lifted from her forthcoming sophomore LP. Featuring Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal, "Wild" is a solid uptempo that features some big vocals from Jessie J and you can take a listen to it after the jump!

Amazing Cover: "Marvin & Chardonnay" (Brother Spanky)

A few months ago talented composer Brother Spanky just dropped his take on Big Sean's "Marvin & Chardonnay," which is lifted from the Sean's debut album "Finally Famous." While I am not too familiar with the Big Sean joint, I am really feeling Brother Spanky's sublime take on the joint. Take a listen below to his version of "Marvin & Chardonnay," and Enjoy!

New Video: "Already There" (John West featuring Big Sean)

I've brought you some of artist on the rise's John West's music and it appears as if the crooner has another new joint entitled "Already There," which features Big Sean. Lifted from his forthcoming debut album from Mercury/ Island Def. Jam, "Already There" is a solid mid-tempo from West and so far we've heard an array of different sonic approaches from West and I'm looking forward to hearing how his debut album ends up. Peep the latest video below and Enjoy!

Remix: "Quickie" (Miguel featuring Big Sean)

While the official remix for "Quickie" features a verse from Twista, Big Sean has added his name to the long list of MCs and crooners who've gotten on Miguel's "Quickie." With that said, you can take a listen to Sean's verse on Miguel's current single and hit "Quickie" below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "Marvin & Chardonnay" (Brother Spanky)

Brother Spanky has been busy at work on some new material and the talented composer has just dropped his take on Big Sean's "Marvin & Chardonnay," which is lifted from the Sean's debut album "Finally Famous." While I am not too familiar with the Big Sean joint, I am really feeling Brother Spanky's sublime take on the joint. Take a listen below to his version of "Marvin & Chardonnay," and Enjoy!