Even though his album won’t hit US “shelves” until February of next year, Daniel Merriweather’s Love and War has been out overseas for months. He’s signed to Mark Ronson’s Allido label and managed by Roc Nation - pow, pow - so maybe taking three minutes to watch the clip below isn’t a bad idea? If you have A.D.D., start two minutes in…

We’ve missed her, but thankfully, the queen is finally coming back. Sade’s first album in almost eight years, Solider of Love, will be released on February 8th. And the album cover?!?!?!… sick.

Can we just quickly discuss how incredible it is? The exposed back, the ruins in the background, and the visual juxtaposition of strength and femininity… salute this woman! And while you’re “at attention,” also enjoy this vintage Lady Gaga clip from before she was Lady Gaga. Not bad timing for this nostalgic footage to be released considering The Fame Monster drops next week. Thanks to the homie Dizzle over at theFABlife for the tip.

Besides Australian hunks and myth-like songstresses, something else I’m looking forward to seeing develop is the BlakRoc project:

The Black Keys + Dame Dash + a hodge podge of MCs= Blakroc — album out November 27th. The clip above is called “Ain’t Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo),“ featuring Capo Jim Jones and Mos Def.

Do we think they’ll make another?