Podcast: "Girl Down" (The BackBeat)

This week, we briefly get into the VMAs and discuss Lady Gaga’s latest career and new song Perfect Illusion, which is an interesting fusion of pop, rock, and disco. We also get into Kanye West’s Yeezy 4 Fashion Show, which has been getting more criticism than praise. Next, we discuss Tyga signing to Good Music and Ariana Grande’s upcoming tour and her new skills as a rapper. We end our hot topics with a discussion of Sean Paul’s critiques of Drake and Justin Bieber in regards to the appropriation of dancehall in mainstream music.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode where we break down our favorite songs of the moment. Marcus chooses hits from Laura Mvula, 99 Souls, and Tinashe. Kyera’s favorite songs right now come from K. Michelle, Travis Scott ft. Andre 3000, and D.R.A.M ft. Lil Yachty. Enjoy the show!

Podcast: "I Got Enemies" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat, Marcus and Kyera talk about 2 Chainz being sued for $5 million dollars, Jill Scott retracting her support for Bill Cosby, Shia LeBeouf plagiarizing Rap Crew ANOMOLIES, Ariana Grande’s donut moment, Kendick Lamar challenging Fox News, Tyga’s rumored transgender mistress, Kylie Jenner’s record career, Miguel shading Frank Ocean, and the Amy Winehouse documentary AMY.

We also highlight new music from Lauryn Hill, Vince Staples, Meek Mill, and Jill Scott. In our Blast From the Past segment, we honor Diddy’s Bad Boy the Saga Continues, give a shout out to Angel Haze, and reminisce about the demise of 3LW. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our favorite songs of the moment.

New Video: "Lemonade (Lyric Video)" (Danity Kane ft. Tyga)

With the loss of Aundrea, Danity Kane is now a trio and Dawn, Aubrey and Shannon are holding nothing back on their Tyga-assied single "Lemonade," which they released earlier this month, much to the adoration of their fans.

Now, an official lyric video has been released to accompany their the Stereotypes produced single, which I am sure will aid in boosting it up the charts as Danity Kane are currently on their "comeback" tour before I am sure they officially start pushing their new project.

With that said, peep Danity Kane's new lyric video for their joint "Lemonade" below and Enjoy!

New Joint: "I Don't Normally Do This" (Jesse McCartney featuring Tyga)

Jesse McCartney's delayed fourth studio album "Have It All," seems to finally be getting the green light after it's delayed release in 2010. After releasing the lead single "Shake," the more urban and R&B flavored disc seemed to be placed on a rather long hiatus, but a new single featuring Tyga entitled "I Don't Normally Do This" has hit the net and it sounds like a winner. Though it's sonically different then what casual listeners are used to hearing from McCartney, it's a solid urban joint and you can listen to it below.