Beyonce and Jay-Z welcomed their long awaited baby girl into the world over the weekend, on January 7th. Read their official statement on the birth inside.

Blue Ivy Carter was born at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on Saturday. Here’s the joint statement from both Bey & Jay below:

Hello Hello Baby Blue!

We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven.

She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.

- Beyoncé & JAY Z

Daddy Jay-Z also dedicated a special song to baby Blue Ivy, and it also includes audio of lil miss Blue herself. In the song, Jay reveals that they suffered a miscarriage. Listen to Glory (feat. Blue Ivy Carter):

Download audio file (Glory.mp3)

New artist alert!…Ashley Nicole (age 20) is an aspiring artist, hailing from Atlanta, GA, who ready to Pull the Plug on love. Check her out.

Ashley Nicole has been mentored by Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and was featured on Tiny & Toya’s reality show as a member of one of Tiny’s singing groups. Since then, Ashley Nicole has also been mentored by both Usher and Ne-Yo, and is now perusing her career in the music industry as an independent artist. See what Ashley Nicole has to offer.

Be sure to post your thoughts and/or encouragement for Ms. Ashley Nicole. Oh and be sure to follow her on Twitter!

Check out the video for You Da One from Rihanna. The single is from her latest album “Talk That Talk”….

You Da One is probably my most favorite song from Talk That Talk. What are your thoughts on the video?

After a long hiatus, these lovely Sisters With Voices (better known as SWV) are back… Take a listen to their new single, Co-Sign!

Download audio file (SWV-Co-Sign.mp3)

It’s good to see the ladies back on their grind. Can’t wait to hear their upcoming album. What are your thoughts on the track, folks?

This new track from T.I. called Pyro is ridin’. Take a listen!

Download audio file (Pyro.mp3)

Don’t forget T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle airs December 5th at 9PM on VH1.

You Da One is the second single by Rihanna from her upcoming album “Talk That Talk”. Take a listen!

Download audio file (UDa1.mp3)

Opp! Got a new ringtone for the Mr. *smiles*. You Da One will be available on iTunes this weekend. What are your thoughts on the track?

Did you miss it?: Check out the music video for We Found Love

Here’s another promo video for the fans from T-Pain. Check out Never Leave Her, featuring Tay Dizm.

T-Pain included the Fam in this project (shout out to Amber, A’Pril, and Ms. Aliyah). I likes!…. Unfortunately, Never Leave Her will not be on his upcoming album RevolveR, and is for promotional purposes. RevolveR will be available Dec. 5th.

If you missed it: Watch Chicken now!

Check out the latest track from the legendary Betty Wright & The Roots, featuring Lil Wayne called Grapes On A Vine.