new music releases

Rapper Big Boi recently unveiled his new single ‘Mama Told Me’ from his upcoming album ‘Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors.’ Produced by the Flush Music, the sunshine-y funk-synth track hints at the OutKast rapper’s ’80s musical inspiration of Prince.

In the days of yore — as in, before “Kardashian” became a household name — Paris Hilton was the celebutante of note. But lately, it seems her brassy star has been further tarnished. Even her most recent reality show tanked (and was subsequently canceled). So what’s an heiress to do? Recruit a few top DJs and producers and assault the eardrums of the public that shunned you, that’s what.

Attention, Walmart shoppers: You can now relive your favorite musical moments from the most recent season of ‘American Idol’ with a series of exclusive EPs from the top four contestants. Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart, and James Durbin have all released ‘American Idol Season 10 Highlights’ EPs, offering five tracks apiece for the low, low price of $5.