Rita Ora Covers OutKast's "Hey Ya!" [VIDEO]

Rita Ora let's us know that she's just not another pretty face in the industry as she performs an acoustic cover of Andre 3000's "Hey Ya!" I was a little skeptical of her at first because there wasn't anything on the Internet showcasing her music talent, but she's definitely got a nice voice.

Check out the full video diary below, and let me know what you think of Roc Nation's newest diva!



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Previously: Rita Ora Video Diary #1

New Music: Tinie Tempah - Like It Or Love It ft. J. Cole & Wretch 32

Tinie Tempah's been making quite the commotion in the U.K., but now he has plans of world domination as he sets his sights on American fame.  Look below to check out his latest leak, "Like It Or Love It," from his upcoming EP Happy Birthday and let me know what your thoughts!  I think that it's a dope track and it definitely is a plus that J. Cole contributes a verse.

Tinie Tempah - Like It Or Love It ft. J. Cole & Wretch 32

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Hit the jump for a mobile friendly stream of the track!

Florence + The Machine Cover Drake & Rihanna's "Take Care" [VIDEO]

During BBC Radio One's Maida Valda session with Florence + The Machine, the group performed Drake & Rihanna's crossover hit "Take Care." Watch the performance below as Florence announces that Drake, Rihanna, and the track's producer Jamie xx are three of her favorite artists.



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Previously: Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out (The Weeknd Remix)

New Music: Amy Winehouse ft. Nas - Like Smoke [Prod. by Salaam Remi]

A collaboration between Amy Winehouse & Nas was rumored shortly after the unfortunate July passing of the troubled British songstress.  Now the track "Like Smoke" has surfaced and is revealed to be a single from her upcoming posthumous album Lioness: Hidden Treasures. Check out the 2008 recorded, Salaam Remi-produced track below, and hit the jump to listen to "Our Day Will Come," a hidden cover recorded in 2002.


Amy Winehouse - Like Smoke ft. Nas

The Big Pink - Stay Gold (AraabMuzik Remix) ft. Danny Brown

British electronic pop duo The Big Pink enlisted young phenom producer AraabMuzik to remix their track "Stay Gold."  Danny Brown, who is releasing a joint album with Black Milk on Tuesday, also contributes by providing some nice verses.

The Big Pink - Stay Gold (AraabMuzik Remix) ft. Danny Brown


This would've been perfect for STS!

Hit the jump for a mobile friendly stream/download of the track and to view a list of AraabMuzik's upcoming promotional tour dates for his upcoming instrumental project, The Electronic Dream!

New Music: Estelle & Don Cannon - Remember Me

In less than 24 hours, Estelle will drop her Don Cannon assisted mixtape AOM: The Prequel, which will incorporate her talent as both rapper and singer.  Check out the standout track "Remember Me" below, and get ready for her upcoming album, All of Me, set to drop soon!

Estelle & Don Cannon - Remember Me



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Previously: Estelle Freestyling in the BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

New Music: Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out (The Weeknd Remix)

UK sensation Florence + The Machine are the latest to recruit the Weeknd and apply his signature sound to their music.  Check out the remix "Shake It Out" below and let me know what you think about it by commenting below or on the Gs Use Emoticons Facebook page!

Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out (The Weeknd Remix)

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Previously: New Music: The Weeknd x Jesse Boykins III - B4 The Weeknd Is Thru

New Music Video: Jessie J - Who You Are

Jessie J is one of the many amazing female artists out of the UK, and she's one of the best vocalists that I've heard in a VERY, VERY long time.  Watch the music video to the title track from her debut album, Who You Are below and make sure you go cop it if you haven't already!

Music with a message. I love it.

Previously: Next Up - Jessie J

New Music Video: Adele - Someone Like You

Time to switch it up a bit today with some Adele.  Watch the now 23 year old songstress in her music video for "Someone Like You" off of her ridiculously successful album, 21.



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Roc Nation Artist Rita Ora Is Finishing Up Her Debut!

I've been trying to research Rita Ora and her music ever since my sister and I checked out Roc Nation's roster and realized we'd never heard an ounce of her work.  Unfortunately, the mystery behind the Kosovo born, London bred continues, but it seems that the world is one step closer to hearing her actually sing.  Watch below as she explains her background, her almost finished debut album, and her recent collaborations.



Hopefully, in the next edition of her vlog, we get to hear her chops!

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New Music: VV Brown f/ Chiddy - Children

UK singer/songwriter VV Brown is gearing up to release her sophomore LP following the success of her debut album Traveling Like The Light.  Her next album is going to drop sometime next year, but she's already got her first single.  "Children" features Chiddy of the duo Chiddy Bang and samples the well known children song, "Do Your Ears Hang Low."  Listen to "Children" below and buy the song on iTunes if you're feeling it!

VV Brown: Children (Keep On Singing) f/ Chiddy of Chiddy Bang



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