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Missy Elliott Unleashes New "ICONOLOGY" EP Alongside "Throw It Back" Video

As Missy Elliott gets ready to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV VMAs on Monday night (August 26), the Grammy Award-winning artist has unleashed her new "ICONOLOGY" EP. 

The project boasts five new cuts (four if you don't count the acapella version of "Why I Still Love You"), including "Throw It Back," which also got the video treatment last week. 

The visual is a classic Missy affair and features a crew of dancers, vibrant colors and Misdemeanor's effortless swagger. 

Check it out below. 


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Rapsody Enlists Mary J. Blige, GZA and Roxanne Shanté For "Ibtihaj" Video

Rapsody has officially unveiled the first video from her upcoming "EVE" album, which is expected to arrive on August 23. 

Titled "Ibtihaj," the visual pays tribute to Ibtihaj Muhammad who became the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.

GZA — who contributes to the track alongside the elusive D'Angelo — stars in the video with Roxanne Shanté, Mary J. Blige and several women rocking vibrant hijabs. 

"Ibtihaj" features production from 9th Wonder and reimagines GZA's "Liquid Swords" classic. 

Watch the video below.


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