The Ghost in the Machine: The Evolution of Songwriting in Modern R&B

Love and Hip Hop (L and HH) has truly entertained us for these past 2 years. New York and Atlanta has taken us on a roller coaster and this new season is no exception.

Lil Kim has reshaped Rihanna's hit "Pour It Up", adding some braggadocios lyrics about how she's living. On the stripclub anthem, the Queen B raps about her Ciroc deal with Diddy, her $100,000 piano, and other luxurious items without having a record deal.

Lord Jamar uses Kanye Wesy as the scapegoat, as his reason for not liking gays in Hip Hop.

Brianna Perry follows " Take My Breath Away " with Teyana Taylor and " Mascara Tears " with "Red Cup," a getting faded anthem featuring Pusha T.

The ladies may love Cool James, but he has his eye on just one. For the March Issue of Essence Magazine , LL Cool James talks to the magazine about standing by his woman.

French Montana keeps his buzz on a hundred with a music video for his latest offering "Sanctuary," a track lifted from his 2012 mixtape Mac and Cheese 3 .

The net is in a frenzy about a picture of what looks to be a title and track listing for Kanye West's next project, an album called Rich Black American .

Ca$h Out teams with Grand Hustle rapper B.o.B for the vibing, ride out new track "Exclusive." In the Mr.

Sampling Florence and The Machine's "Cosmic Love," Sikai stays in theme with "Falling Star," an ironic twist to the fact that Sikai seems to be a star emcee on the rise.

Drake decided to reveal his brand new single a week early, instead of waiting to premiere it at the upcoming Grammy awards.