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Rising singer and multi-instrumentalist Christian Lalama has unveiled his new song “FrFr” (Atlantic Records) – available today via all digital music retailers and streaming services. Along with the new release which stands for “For Real For Real,” comes an official companion visual which sweetly captures a blossoming young love. Watch HERE.

As he celebrates his birthday, Grammy-nominated artist, actor and entrepreneur Trey Songz returns to introduce his latest project, 11.28. The double mixtape sees appearances from Chris Brown, Swae Lee, Fabolous, Jeremih, Dave East and more. It also includes the recently released tracks “How Dat Sound” (feat. 2 Chainz & Yo Gotti) and “Shootin Shots” (feat Ty Dolla $ign & Tory Lanez).

West One Music Group, a global music agency that provides music for leading brands and media companies, is expanding its senior management team in the U.S. and opening a new custom music division based in Los Angeles, announced today by Edwin Cox, Global CEO of West One Music Group. As a major production music market, the U.S. is a central focus of West One Music Group's growth strategy. Putting more management boots on the ground and investing in a U.S.-based production center positions the company to better support and respond to its clients' needs.

Consisting of four brothers - Reece, Carl, Aaron and Eden Sakyi - Sakyi 4 are back with their fourth official release 'I Need You', out today.

With the power of social media behind them, things just heated up for the multitalented R&B vocal group Next Town Down.

Singer and actor Asher Monroe has released the first look from his upcoming short film “Book of Love” with the premiere of “Chapter 1: Inner Warrior” with Hollywood Life (11/16). “Book of Love,” which was written, directed and starred in by Monroe, features songs from his last album INNER WARRIOR. The short film will be released in 2019, more details to come.

Just in time for Halloween, singer Asher Monroe releases the chilling new video for his song “Forever,” following the exclusive premiere with PerezHilton. “Forever” captures the picture of a lonely man longing to find a woman to call his forever.

BET Networks today announces the nominees for the 2018 Soul Train Awards across 12 different categories. The annual celebration will recognize the best in Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop from legends to the next generation. Filming on November 17th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, BET presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards will air on BET and BET HER on November 25th, 2018 at 8PM ET.

Rapidly rising R&B starlet Ella Mai announces The Debut Tour in support of her self-titled debut album, which dropped last Friday to critical acclaim.  The outing is set to launch in the UK in January 2019, and then travel to Paris, Amsterdam and other European cities.  In February, the artist will land stateside and zigzag across the country through the month of May. Tickets go on sale on 26 October 2018 at LiveNation.co.uk.

The multitalented R&B vocal group Next Town Down will be joining the line up for 2nd Annual #YouTubeBlack FanFest this Tuesday, October 23.

On the heels of his recent collaboration with GRAMMY-winning icon Eminem (“Lucky You”), rap heavyweight Joyner Lucas has returned with “I Love.” The standout track is also the follow up to Joyner's explosive viral hit “I'm Not Racist.” Known for his incredibly creative and unique visuals (check out “I'm Sorry” and “I Don't Die”) Joyner has also released the self-directed (alongside Ben Proulx) official music video for “I Love,” which was shot in his hometown of Worcester, MA.

ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, is convening a roster of top female songwriters, producers, artists and engineers for its first “She Is The Music” Song Camp, including the Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated Mary J. Blige. Hit producer and music executive Ron Fair is donating his Faircraft Studio in Nashville for the event, which will take place October 17 - 19.

Today, buzzing Toronto artist, singer, and songwriter Savannah Ré shares her new single “Best Is Yet To Come.” 

Los Angeles-based producer and DJ FALCONS has made a name for himself with his blend of hip-hop, R&B and electronic dance music, and his previous collaborations with Young Thug, Goldlink, BlocBoy JB, Rich Brian, A-Trak, Ekali & more. He has now teamed up with Bay Area producer and singer B. LEWIS for DAYDRIFT, a 5-track EP out later this month. Falcon's versatility and ability to work with different artists while maintaining his own upbeat flavor is what caught the attention of EMPIRE, who will release the project on their label. Today, Falcons and B. Lewis released the first taste from the EP, 'Fantasy' featuring Bay Area rapper P-Lo. Hear the track here and see the 'Fantasy ft/ P-Lo' visualizer here: https://youtu.be/nHC-rc94EPc

The 2018 MTV EMA nominees have been revealed. Camila Cabello is the most nominated artist with nods in six categories including 'Best Artist' and 'Best Video' for 'Havana' featuring Young Thug. Ariana Grande and Post Malone are very close behind with five nominations each. Drake, Shawn Mendes and Dua Lipa also snagged an impressive number of nods with nominations in four categories each.

Great Picture Show, founded by actor and producer Columbus Short, today announced a long-term production and promotional partnership with Dame Dash Studios (DDS33), a multimedia studio and production house founded by producer and entrepreneur, Dame Dash.

Actor, producer and director Robert De Niro will headline the Opening Keynote event on Wednesday, October 17 at NAB Show New York. In a Q&A with “Deadline Hollywood” Contributing Editor Dade Hayes, De Niro will discuss the future of film and entertainment, drawing on his four decades in the entertainment business.

dick clark productions and ABC today announced country superstar Carrie Underwood and multi-platinum selling band Imagine Dragons as part of the first round of performers at the “2018 American Music Awards.” Additionally, multi-platinum selling artists Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign will team up for their first-ever AMA performance. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the “2018 American Music Awards,” the world's largest fan-voted awards show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

Grammy award winning strategic music management and production company, THE CODE along with CAD MANAGEMENT and GOLDEN COMMUNITY, are producing The Afterglow Concert Series, a series of intimate musical performances at Equity Residential Apartment Communities in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Jersey City.

More than 60 companies will exhibit for the first time at the 2018 NAB Show New York, held October 17-18 at the Javits Convention Center. These companies will offer a first look at new products and technologies through hands-on exhibits and demonstrations.