The most eminent rap singer of this decade (no, not Cardi B) did not release albums for 4 years, which is long enough by the standards of the mainstream. During this time, Nicki Minaj managed to lose a bit of its former status, as many events took place in the industry. Now the artist returns with her new record with a loud title - "Queen". It will surprise her with a completely diverse sound, and guests. If there are no questions from the presence of Eminem and Lil Wayne (with whom she has been cooperating for a long time), the participation of the legend of female rap, Foxy Brown, is of great interest. It is worth mentioning that Foxy (along with Lil Kim) is just the same performer, which enabled girls in hip-hop not only to make rap, but also to flaunt their sexuality. Because of her presence on the new album Minaj is quite natural.

"Back in the '50s "background" or "mood music" was the rage. Today, background music has moved to the foreground thanks to the popularity of talented arranger-conductor-composers like Hugo Montenegro. The Montenegro musical credits are most impressive: staff arranger for Andre Kostelanetz, conductor-arranger for Harry Belafonte, important film-scoring assignments ("Hurry Sundown") and extensive TV work ("I Dream of Jeannie," "The Outcasts" and "Here Come the Brides"). With selections like Theme from "Valley of the Dolls," In The Heat of the Night, Theme from "The Fox" and the new hit Hang 'Em High, this Montenegro album runs the gamut from romantic rock through raunchy blues, brassy mariachi and the bright, lyrical western orchestral settings that made THE MUSIC FROM THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY such a smash. Here, then, is more of the Montenegro magicimaginative, modern, entertaining and distinctive."

Attitudes, one of the most feel-good rock bands growing out of Los Angeles in the 1970s, will make waves yet again, this time in the world of streaming with a Best of album to be released as a digital reissue out on August 10 from Dark Horse Records. Attitudes, composed of keyboardist David Foster, drummer Jim Keltner, bass guitarist Paul Stallworth, and guitarist/lead singer Danny Kortchmar, met as session musicians while jamming at the hip Studio B at the famed Record Plant in Los Angeles.

"The Symphonic Sound of Fury" showcases Billy Fury’s unparalleled original vocals from the legendary album ‘The Sound of Fury’ backed by newly recorded arrangements from the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by James Morgan. This title captures Billy’s timeless singing and marries it with a deeply compelling backdrop sure to breathe new life into these legendary recordings.