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

International superstar Wyclef Jean releases the rap music video for his new single "I Swear," feat Young Thug. Directed by Kid Art, the video reinforces the positive themes of the sunny, Caribbean-flavored love song.

Buzzing rap artist Prospectt taps MMG boss Rick Ross for the brand new single, "All You Got." Prospectt, a multi- talented haitian American recording artist , who was born in Brooklyn New York and raised in Miami Fl.

DMV rapper Wale hits the pavement in the black-and-white music video for his new song "Folarin Like." In the clip, he raps while walking in the rain, tackling?everything from industry phonies to his five-month-old daughter, whose photo appears on his iPhone.

Lil Yachty taps Harlem's A$AP Ferg for the braggadocios 'Terminator.' On the record, both rappers drop bars about being rich and flashy.

Dae Dae continues the flame under his breakout single, "Spend It." Back in May (2016), veteran rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz hopped on a remix of the record, and now newcomers Young Thug and Young M.A.

Long-time collaborators Ja Rule and Ashanti, who recently wrapped a sold-out co-headlining U.S. tour, delivered another memorable performance recently, this time at the famed Apollo Theater in New York City.

Rapper Nicki Minaj received some backlash after she posted a video on social media of an older woman acting crazy in Miami.

Drake continues to garner huge dividends from his fourth studio album, Views. According to the RIAA, the LP is certified 4x platinum.

DJ Mustard unleashes another music video from his Cold Summer album, this one for the song "Main Bitch," featuring RJ. In the Centrone-directed clip, RJ's chick counts money, smokes weed, while he holds the heat and polly with his homies.

Independent rapper Tamara Bubble drops some heat in the form of "Polly." Keeping true to her style and movement, the natural chick anthem will undoubtedly help her build on her niche fanbase.