Wale drops his new album, “The Gifted” on June 25th but finally gives us the visual to the album, featuring a bust of himself among other things. Hopefully this isn’t a foreshadowing of what the album is.

There’s no place like home as, French Montana has been across the country and back in his new visual off Mac & Cheese 3 . Excuse My French in stores May 21st.

With Frank Ocean and James Blake penciled in as the known acts from Drizzy’s 4th annual OVO Fest in his hometown Toronto at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre August 4-5. With the event now hosted in a concert venue and extended to include an extra day, one could only imagine who Drake will bring out this time around with past special guests including the likes of Jay-Z, Eminem, 2 Chainz, Stevie Wonder and Snoop Dogg. Girls love Beyonce? hmm

Kelly Rowland airs out all her dirty laundry on her new track, “Dirty Laundry” where she discusses everything from Destiny Child”s break-ups to her past abusive relationships from her upcoming album, “Talk A Good Game”. Produced and written by The-Dream

Solange makes trouble look good with Kendrick Lamar in her new recording featuring a verse from the West Coast rapper. The original appeared on her ‘True’ EP which dropped last year, get the single on iTunes here

After previously serving 3 years at the label in a Senior VP role at Def Jam, Shawn Pecas receives his promotion to Executive Vice President of the label that is home to Kanye West, 2 Chainz among others. We’re happy for him!
Says Pecas:

“Def Jam is the greatest hip-hop label in the world and it is an honor and a privilege to work with such incredible artists every day. I am appreciative of Steve Bartels for his leadership and his continued faith in me as we move the Def Jam brand into the future. With our talented staff, an unprecedented roster of superstars and an exciting crop of newcomers, we are poised to win big in 2013″

Island Def Jam’s President/COO, Steve Bartels adds:

“I am thrilled to announce this well deserved promotion. I have worked with Pecas for many years and have watched him grow significantly over that time. I look to Pecas for applying his energy and deep artist relationships towards helping us drive Def Jam on the path to continued greatness.”