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Doja Cat drops fifth album Vie G RAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat has released her fifth studio album Vie and unveiled the music video for her new track Gorgeous . o Unveils music video of new track Gorgeous project, I give my interpretation on love, sex, romance, pain and wonder within a relationship.

“These songs can be pertained to the relationship with yourself or others. I feel strongly about the meaning of the word ‘vie’ because without life, there is no love and without love, there is no adventure. “This is an adventurous album and with homages and nods to the 80s, 70s, and 90s, I wanted to give my own personal modern twist.” Earlier this week, Doja Cat was profiled on CBS Sunday Morning . On Oct 1, she will co-host NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon . Just days later, she will make her musical debut on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for the Season 51 premiere, airing on Oct 4. Earlier this month, Doja Cat performed Jealous Type at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, featuring saxophonist Kenny G. Last month, she released her single and music video for Jealous Type . Doja Cat first teased Jealous Type in her summer ‘25 campaign with Marc Jacobs. unmistakable fire, built around a fresh take on his unforgettable 2004 hit Dude . Rooted in Morgan’s half Jamaican heritage – a driving force throughout her artistry – the track exemplifies her fearless approach to pushing boundaries, seamlessly, blending her cultural influences with pop and R&B elements. Accompanied by an official music video shot in Jamaica with Beenie Man, the release is a bold statement of identity and evolution.

The music video was directed and shot in New York City by Bardia Zeinali (Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter) and included appearances by Yseult, Paloma Elsesser, Alex Consani, Irina Shayk, Amelia Gray, Ugbad, Ida Heiner, Mona Tougaard, Alek Wek, Karen Elson, Sora Choi and Imaan Hammam, among others. On the release, Doja Cat stated: “The French word ‘vie’ (translated in English as ‘life’) was a choice of wordplay by me starting with the simple fact that this is my (fifth) album. I wanted to stretch this from the roman numeral ‘five’ tattoo on my collarbone. Five in numerology represents curiosity, adventure and change. “I chose Vie as a nod to La Vie en Rose and tied it together with the theme of romance. Throughout this

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Morgan turns up heat in new release POP/R&B powerhouse Morgan is turning up the heat with a fiery double release. The two singles mark a powerful new chapter for the rising star, led by the hard-hitting focus track One Man , featuring the

On the making of One Man , Morgan shared: “ One Man is one of those songs that just makes me feel free. It’s inspired by my Jamaican heritage, but it doesn’t tie itself to one lane or genre. It just feels like a pure Morgan song – what I create doesn’t have to fit into any boxes – it represents me and my culture. “We had so much fun making this one in the studio, sampling one of the most iconic reggae songs, to then have the artist of that iconic song wanting to jump on my take on it. You can’t get more legendary than Beenie Man. It’s a pinch-me moment and I’m gassed for you all to hear it. Summer might be coming to an end now, but let’s keep the vibe going for as long as we can.” Also included in the release is Bad Gyal Energy , an empowering record that brings a dynamic balance of heat and attitude with fierce dancefloor energy.

Grammy-award winning dancehall icon Beenie Man and paired with the unapologetic anthem Bad Gyal Energy . A sizzling first-ever collaboration with one of dancehall’s most iconic figures, One Man fuses Morgan’s magnetic delivery with Beenie Man’s

Sirup delivers music rooted in neo-soul and R&B.

Sirup ignites neo-noir nightscapes R&B standout Sirup returns with his third album Owari Diary , a bold solo statement exploring the tensions between chaos and hope in modern life. The album showcases Sirup’s genre-defying artistry, blending neo-soul, R&B, gospel and hip-hop influences into a sound that is polished and emotionally raw.

Leading the album is the single Kira Kira , produced by Australia’s Taka Perry, who also handled over half the album’s tracks. A driving, neon-lit anthem, the song pairs racing beats with shimmering melodies to capture the thrill and confusion of urban nights. In the music video, Sirup transforms into three compelling personas – a rebellious biker tearing through neon-lit streets, a charismatic politician delivering a powerful speech, and a surreal futuristic icon – blurring the line

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between reality and imagination. The visuals explode with cyberpunk energy, merging dazzling cityscapes, kinetic storytelling and bold symbolism to capture the emotional pulse of Owari Diary . Each frame reflects the album’s central theme: navigating chaos, embracing uncertainty and finding your own light and voice amid the noise of modern life.

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