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Gucci Mane released his latest DJ Holiday hosted mixtape Trap Back Super Bowl Sunday . The mixtape features Waka Flocka Flame, 2 Chainz, Future, Yo Gotti, Jadakiss, and more on the 19 tracks, with production by Zaytoven, Lex Luger, Drumma Boy, Mike Will, and more. It’s Gucci time. Download: Gucci Mane – Trap Back

19-year-old U.S. “X Factor” champ Melanie Amaro samples the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin’s 1965 classic,“Respect” as her debut single. The cut will be featured in Pepsi’s Super Bowl commercial, airing during Sunday’s big game.    

Nina Sky bounce back with “Day Dreaming,” the new single from their sophomore album Nicole & Natalie, due in July.  

Esperanza Spalding released the first single “Black Gold,” from her upcoming album, Radio Music Society. Best New Artist Grammy winner empowers men on the triumphant tune, which includes vocals from neo-soul singer Algebra. Black Gold by Esperanza Spalding by concordmusicgroup

R. Kelly is back with the first single“Share My Love,” from his 12th studio album Write Me Back, due in May on RCA Records. Kellz is also planning the sequel to his 1993 debut 12 Play entitled Black Panties.. AHHHHHH.. I can’t wait… 

Virginia native Kay.Tunes has officially released her Rio Bridges produced track,”MOVE ON.” The first single off her EP “STORY OF EMOTIONS.”