Music Matters Daily: Luke James, BJ The Chicago Kid Head on Tour

Plus, Adrian Marcel drops new video, "Liar."

Luke James, BJ The Chicago Kid Head on Tour - If you missed Luke James as the opener for the European leg of Jessie J's tour, American fans, here's your shot! The "Bad News" singer is doing a few shows during the next upcoming weeks and he's teaming up with fellow Music Matters artists BJ The Chicago Kid and Ro James plus George Tandy Jr. Kicking it off in NYC, Luke and the guys will hit the Hammerstein Ballroom Feb. 25.— George Chapman, Jr.(Photo: Luke James via Instagram)

1 / 14

Luke James, BJ The Chicago Kid Head on Tour - If you missed Luke James as the opener for the European leg of Jessie J's tour, American fans, here's your shot! The "Bad News" singer is doing a few shows during the next upcoming weeks and he's teaming up with fellow Music Matters artists BJ The Chicago Kid and Ro James plus George Tandy Jr. Kicking it off in NYC, Luke and the guys will hit the Hammerstein Ballroom Feb. 25.— George Chapman, Jr.(Photo: Luke James via Instagram)

Mack Wilds Is 'Wild'n Out' - Mack Wilds is prepared to stretch his improv skills. He took to Instagram to hint of an upcoming guest spot on MTV's Wild 'N Out with Nick Cannon. The multi-talented artist who's known for both his acting and rapping chops will be competing for the championship belt on a TV near you, soon.(Photo: Mack Wilds via Instagram)

2 / 14

Mack Wilds Is 'Wild'n Out' - Mack Wilds is prepared to stretch his improv skills. He took to Instagram to hint of an upcoming guest spot on MTV's Wild 'N Out with Nick Cannon. The multi-talented artist who's known for both his acting and rapping chops will be competing for the championship belt on a TV near you, soon.(Photo: Mack Wilds via Instagram)

Adrian Marcel Releases 'Liar' Video - Although Adrian Marcel just dropped 50 Shades of Adrian, the Cali singer isn't done just yet. Gearing up for his next and final mixtape in a series, Week After Next: Reloaded, the singer dropped visuals for the first single, "Liar." The video paints Marcel as a hero to a classic story of a woman messing with the wrong guy. Check it out here.(Photo: El Seven, Universal Repulic)

3 / 14

Adrian Marcel Releases 'Liar' Video - Although Adrian Marcel just dropped 50 Shades of Adrian, the Cali singer isn't done just yet. Gearing up for his next and final mixtape in a series, Week After Next: Reloaded, the singer dropped visuals for the first single, "Liar." The video paints Marcel as a hero to a classic story of a woman messing with the wrong guy. Check it out here.(Photo: El Seven, Universal Repulic)

Big Sean, Ariana Grande Drop 'Research' - Is Big Sean still taking shots at ex Naya Rivera? You decide. The "IDFWU" singer released his new track, "Research," from his upcoming album, Dark Sky Paradise, with the help of his new chick, Ariana Grande. The song is full of Big Sean quotables, quirky puns, and possible shots fired. Listen here.–– George Chapman Jr. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

4 / 14

Big Sean, Ariana Grande Drop 'Research' - Is Big Sean still taking shots at ex Naya Rivera? You decide. The "IDFWU" singer released his new track, "Research," from his upcoming album, Dark Sky Paradise, with the help of his new chick, Ariana Grande. The song is full of Big Sean quotables, quirky puns, and possible shots fired. Listen here.–– George Chapman Jr. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

Angel Haze Gets 'NSFW' - We've all been there, that midday text from bae comes through during the team meeting, and it wakes you up better than any double-shot latte could. The struggle. Cool duo Flytime covers this all-too-familiar topic with the help of Angel Haze on the hook for "NSFW." Listen to the head-bopping, infectious single here. (Photos from left: D Dipasupil/Getty Images, John Lamparski/WireImage)

5 / 14

Angel Haze Gets 'NSFW' - We've all been there, that midday text from bae comes through during the team meeting, and it wakes you up better than any double-shot latte could. The struggle. Cool duo Flytime covers this all-too-familiar topic with the help of Angel Haze on the hook for "NSFW." Listen to the head-bopping, infectious single here. (Photos from left: D Dipasupil/Getty Images, John Lamparski/WireImage)

ADVERTISEMENT
Tiara Thomas Talks New Album - Tiara Thomas says her upcoming LP is "sexy, smoky, vibey." The "Bad" singer has been teasing her first full-length since her debut with Wale, and now she's ready to deliver. In a sit-down with The Urban Daily, Tiara drops the deets, including all about the new producers Swagg and Ryan Tedder, with whom she worked. Watch the clip here.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

6 / 14

Tiara Thomas Talks New Album - Tiara Thomas says her upcoming LP is "sexy, smoky, vibey." The "Bad" singer has been teasing her first full-length since her debut with Wale, and now she's ready to deliver. In a sit-down with The Urban Daily, Tiara drops the deets, including all about the new producers Swagg and Ryan Tedder, with whom she worked. Watch the clip here.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Mr. Marcel Will See You Now... - If you thought you knew Adrian Marcel pretty well you haven't heard nothing yet. His new mixtape, 50 Shades of Adrian, released in close conjunction to the seductive movie blockbuster, gives us the vocals we love from Adrian with even sexier content. The six-track mixtape might certainly make you blush, so listen if you dare. (Photo: Universal Republic)

7 / 14

Mr. Marcel Will See You Now... - If you thought you knew Adrian Marcel pretty well you haven't heard nothing yet. His new mixtape, 50 Shades of Adrian, released in close conjunction to the seductive movie blockbuster, gives us the vocals we love from Adrian with even sexier content. The six-track mixtape might certainly make you blush, so listen if you dare. (Photo: Universal Republic)

Luke James Has a Problem - Fresh off his tour with girlfriend Jessie J, Luke James hit the studio to share some "Bad News," depending on who you ask. The Louisiana-bred singer suffers from his own demons, explaining how his need to have fun usually leads him to doing bad things. However it's not what you think. Luke tells Fader mag, "It's a song about 'erotic tension.' With living, creating and performing, I've become more comfortable with relieving my sensuality through my artistry." Decide for yourself here.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

8 / 14

Luke James Has a Problem - Fresh off his tour with girlfriend Jessie J, Luke James hit the studio to share some "Bad News," depending on who you ask. The Louisiana-bred singer suffers from his own demons, explaining how his need to have fun usually leads him to doing bad things. However it's not what you think. Luke tells Fader mag, "It's a song about 'erotic tension.' With living, creating and performing, I've become more comfortable with relieving my sensuality through my artistry." Decide for yourself here. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Love and Hip Hop - Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q and Joey Bada$ may look tough on the outside, but it's all a front. The rappers sat down with Montreality to talk their most romantic moments with the women in their lives. Watch it all here.(Photo: MONTREALITY via YouTube.com)

9 / 14

Love and Hip Hop - Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q and Joey Bada$ may look tough on the outside, but it's all a front. The rappers sat down with Montreality to talk their most romantic moments with the women in their lives. Watch it all here.(Photo: MONTREALITY via YouTube.com)

Jhené Aiko @jheneaiko - "Thank you for being such a great person @bigsean ! Love you always. Perfect suprise for William Patterson Univ."Jhené brought special guest Big Sean to perform their song "Beware" during her show at William Paterson University for the college’s second annual Spring Jam Saturday night.(Photo: Jhene Aiko via Instagram)

10 / 14

Big Sean Drops 'Win Some, Lose Some' With Jhené Aiko - Big Sean is doing some heavy reflecting on his new single, "Win Some, Lose Some," with close friend Jhené Aiko. The Boi-1da and T-Minus-produced track sheds light on a lot of the deeper feelings Sean has for family, life and love as he navigates through the industry. Aiko adds her vocals on the chorus to tie all the parts of the song together, plus Big Sean's dad gives him solid advice as the song fades. Listen to it here.(Photo: Jhene Aiko via Instagram)

Photo By Photo: Jhene Aiko via Instagram

ADVERTISEMENT
Janelle Monáe Announces Wondaland Records - Already conquering the world of pop/funk/soul, Janelle Monáe is ready to reach back and grab the next wave of artists like herself. Monáe, in partnership with Epic Records, is now founder of her own label, Wondaland Records. "I'm so thrilled to share Wondaland Records with the world. Each artist under Wondaland Records has unparalleled talent, incredible vision, and brings something unique to the music industry," she said.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for PUMA)

11 / 14

Janelle Monáe Announces Wondaland Records - Already conquering the world of pop/funk/soul, Janelle Monáe is ready to reach back and grab the next wave of artists like herself. Monáe, in partnership with Epic Records, is now founder of her own label, Wondaland Records. "I'm so thrilled to share Wondaland Records with the world. Each artist under Wondaland Records has unparalleled talent, incredible vision, and brings something unique to the music industry," she said.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for PUMA)

Sebastian Mikael Claims What's His in New Song - Cupid's arrow has been shooting a lot of his favorite artists this year causing them to release projects left and right. Sebastian Mikael is no different with the release of his new single, "Mine." Produced by Grammy-nominated producers KJ & JOAKIM, Sebastian sings of his love for the lady in his life. Take a listen here.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

12 / 14

Sebastian Mikael Claims What's His in New Song - Cupid's arrow has been shooting a lot of his favorite artists this year causing them to release projects left and right. Sebastian Mikael is no different with the release of his new single, "Mine." Produced by Grammy-nominated producers KJ & JOAKIM, Sebastian sings of his love for the lady in his life. Take a listen here.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

Mack Wilds Is Over 'Girls Playing Tricks' - Mack Wilds has been pretty low-key about new music following his Grammy-nominated project, but now he's ready to share a little something just in time for V-Day. The NY actor and rapper dropped his vocals for the song "Girls Play Tricks." The rapper sings on the track flexing his vocal range for the fans. Listen to Mack croon here.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for Essence)

13 / 14

Mack Wilds Is Over 'Girls Playing Tricks' - Mack Wilds has been pretty low-key about new music following his Grammy-nominated project, but now he's ready to share a little something just in time for V-Day. The NY actor and rapper dropped his vocals for the song "Girls Play Tricks." The rapper sings on the track flexing his vocal range for the fans. Listen to Mack croon here.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for Essence)

Vic Mensa Teams Up With Kanye West for NYFW - Vic Mensa teamed up with Ye for the highly anticipated release of his new Adidas line during New York Fashion Week. The Cali singer performed during Kanye's star-studded presentation.(Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

14 / 14

Vic Mensa Teams Up With Kanye West for NYFW - Vic Mensa teamed up with Ye for the highly anticipated release of his new Adidas line during New York Fashion Week. The Cali singer performed during Kanye's star-studded presentation.(Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)