The theme song for the HBO series “Succession” won an Emmy for outstanding main title music last month and has most likely stuck in viewers heads since its debut last year. Ahead of the season finale Sunday, viewers have a new version of the track to tide them over until the show returns for season three. Rapper Pusha T and composer Nicholas Britell have remixed the song for Pusha T’s hip hop heavy version, “Puppets.” The rapper revealed that he found out about “Succession” from his manager, who told him that the rapper reminded him of patriarch Logan Roy. The rapper redid the lyrics after someone at HBO felt that his first pass inadvertently predicted too many season 2 plot details. Listen to “Puppets” below.

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Jacques Berman Webster, known professionally as Travis Scott, is an American rapper/singer/songwriter/producer. He began his career as a member of the hip hop duo The Graduates, which included longtime friend Chris Holloway. In 2008, the group released its untitled debut EP via the social networking website MySpace. The following year, Scott and schoolmate OG Chess formed the duo The Classmates. The Classmates released the albums “Buddy Rich” and “Cruis’n USA”. Scott handled the production on both projects. Scott’s first full length solo project was “Owl Pharaoh”, which was set for release as a free digital download in 2012. However, the project was delayed, and announced for a later release. The project was later re-created by Kanye West and Mike Dean, and delayed again for sample clearance issues. In the meantime, Scott released the promotional track, “Blocka La Flame.” On September 4, 2015, Scott released his debut album, “Days Before Rodeo.” He has also released the albums “Birds In The Trap Sing Midnight” (2016) and “Astroworld” (2018).

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Stokely Williams is an American singer/songwriter/producer/musician from Minneapolis, MN. He released his debut solo album, “Introducing Stokely”, in 2017. In addition to his solo work, he is the lead singer and drummer for the R&B band Mint Condition.

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Singer/songwriter/producer/dancer Usher Raymond 41

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Following the release of the singles “Japan” and “Sunbeams”, Jamla Records signee Heather Victoria has just released her highly anticipated album “Boutique Hotel.” The project features special guest appearances by rapper Big K.R.I.T and singer Raheem DeVaughn. The album gives listeners a deeper look at the songstress’ harmonically-rich sound and creative perspective. On her musical journey, the singer showcases her vocal prowess with a laid-back, vintage sound. “Boutique Hotel” was executive produced by Grammy winner 9th Wonder. Heather has sited Mary J. Blige, Anita Baker, Monica, Toni Braxton, and Beyonce as influences. Since bursting on to the scene, she’s collaborated with David Banner, Big K.R.I.T., Mac Miller and Jadakiss among others. She’s one to watch. Having delivered remixes to the well-received singles “Chopstix” and “My Side”, newcomer Prospect Mundo returns with his debut album “Day & Night.” The project is an appetizing sampler for fans who aren’t familiar with his 2018 releases. Prospect broke through with the single “Backing.” Along with the lead, the two-track sampler is sexy and powerful with future pop production, pushing the well-known Toronto sound to a whole new dimension. Prospect Mundo’s “Day & Night” is available via HNTS Club imprint. Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer/musician Stokely Williams taps into his sex appeal in the music video for his new single, “She.” The clip opens with a naked Stokely in a dark background, drawing inspiration from De’Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”, before two women join the singer. Without giving viewers too much, the clip transitions to a clothed Stokely as he pours his heart out to surrounding women. Stokely is known to most as the lead singer and drummer for the R&B band Mint Condition. He released his debut album, “Introducing Stokely”, in 2017. No release date has been announced for his forthcoming album. Following the release of his debut album, “Easy”, Detroit-via-Chicago singer Rob Moss prepares for fall with the visual for his  new single, “Playing Games.” Directed by Lion-Heart Creative and Moss himself, the simplistic setting tells a revealing story by the rising star as he comforts his leading lady, speaking through body language. A therapy session among lovers, without saying a word, Moss delivers a deeply metaphoric and understanding conversation that many new-age lovers can relate to in today’s digital dating era. “Playing Games” is now available via all streaming platforms.

Billboard magazine confirmed yesterday that rapper 6ix9ine has inked a new recording contract with former label 10K Projects. No word on when an album will be released. The rapper has been in the news a great deal recently, and not in a positive way. Let’s hope he gets back on track soon.

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Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, known professionally as Wale, is Nigerian-American rapper. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his single “Dig Dug (Shake It)” helped him gain local recognition. A short time later, he continued recording music for the local audience. In 2006, producer Mark Ronson discovered Wale and signed him to Allido Records in 2007. While signed to the label, Wale released several mixtapes and appeared in national media, including MTV and various Black-American focused magazines. In 2008, Wale signed with Interscope Records. He has released the albums “Attention Deficit” (2009), “Ambition” (2011), “The Gifted” (2013), “The Album About Nothing” (2015), “Shine” (2017) and “Wow… That’s Crazy” (2019).

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Daron Jones is an American singer/songwriter/producer from Atlanta, GA. Jones released his debut solo album “Uncensored” in December 2010. He released the mixtape series “The Official Diary Of Daron Jones Vol. 1” and “The Unofficial Diary Of Daron Jones Vol. 2” shortly thereafter.  He released the album “Human” in 2019. In addition, he’s produced songs for Pink, Usher, The Notorious B.I.G and The Isley Brothers among others.

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Rapper/DJ/songwriter Lana “MC Lyte” Moorer 49

Saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk (Earth, Wind & Fire) 69

Singer Tramine Hawkins 68

Singer/songwriter JoJo returns with the blistering new single, “Joanna”, her first official release since her 2016 album, “Mad Love.” Now with Warner Brothers Records, JoJo is ready to put her best foot forward as she highlights her past struggles. “Joanna”, the first single from a forthcoming EP, finds the songstress delivering soul-stirring, thought provoking vocals about situations she’s faced in the past. Prior to the new release, JoJo rerecorded and released her first two albums. In addition, “Say So”, her collaboration with PJ Morton, has garnered success on the Urban AC. Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Fantasia returns with her new album, “Sketchbook”, her first release on her Rock Soul label. The 12-track project features the single “Enough”, which is currently top 5 on Urban AC, “PTSD”, a duet with T-Pain, and “Holy Ghost.” “Sketchbook” sketches and weaves together varying topics native to who Fantasia is; the story that has solidified the powerhouse artistry she holds today, and enriching enlightenment to the life she envisions for the future. The project is a genre-less body of work that draws on all of Fantasia’s influences, which range from the rock band Queen to the late Aretha Franklin. It offers a bit of nostalgia from her days on “American Idol”; performing, rock, soul and everything in between.