Mindless Behavior is searching for a “Valentine’s Girl!”

After spending Christmas with their girls, the teenage heartthrobs — Prodigy, Ray Ray, Princeton and Roc Royal — are now on the look-out for some girls they can shower with flowers, chocolates and love letters for Valentine’s Day. “Will you be my Valentine’s Girl?” the guys ask on the down-tempo R&B track.

Take a listen below:

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In late 2010, a cover of Tweet’s “Oops” hit the web, yet it was not the reinvention of the 2002 track that had people buzzing. It was the video, which featured a chain smoking Lindsay Lohan getting close to a tattooed hipster in an unkempt hotel.

It turns out, the video was a collection of footage from a Muse Magazine photoshoot that the starlet had done. But who was the artist behind it all?

The raunchy montage was just the beginning of the public’s introduction to one of the most exciting newcomers in rap music.

At just 24-years old, Trinidadian born rapper Theophilus London has released some incredible tracks. One could argue that the world of Hip-Hop is in dire need of a socially conscious artist.

London’s lyrics evoke the cultural awareness of Tupac, while the danceable beats that accompany his words recall the initial releases of Kanye West.

London’s style is the product of a great many influences at work such as soul-pop and electro R&B.

London cites such influences as Michael Jackson and even “The Smiths,” the British indie rock group that rose to fame in the 80’s, but never actually reached superstardom, though they maintained a cult following for most of their career.

But unlike The Smiths, London seems destined for commercial success. After years of releasing mixtapes, it seems he has emerged from the pool of underground talent that New York has to offer.

His album, “Timez Are Weird These Days,” released last summer, boasts a diverse array of songs that range from danceable to poignant.

It also features notable collaborations. TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek, Teegan and Sarah’s Sarah Queen, Solange Knowles, and Glasser all make appearances on the Timez.

London’s Caribbean background, Brooklyn upbringing, and brief residency in the Poconos are likely the reason for his uniquely crafted sound and style.

A perfect example of this may be found in his “I Stand Alone” video, in which he manages to pull off western and urban look simultaneously. The soundtrack ready song is one catchy personal anthem.

The album also features an 80’s inspired love song, “Why Even Try.” He masters a similar flare on “Love is Real,” which manages to be nightclub jam with haunting undertones.

After a standout performance at the Montreal International Jazz Festival last summer, a local reporter revealed “Theophilus London is going to be big. Very big. The buzz has been building for some time.” And I couldn’t agree more!

Watch Theophilus London’s video for “I Stand Alone” below:

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After topping the charts 14 years ago, R&B singers Brandy and Monica have teamed up once again for the highly anticipated follow-up single “It All Belongs to Me,” produced by Rico Love, who describes the song as a “very soulful R&B song with pop sensibilities.”

“It is not anything like ‘The Boy Is Mine,’” explains Monica. “At this point, this is where you’re taking your power back and we gon’ come together. This is totally different than that era and I hope it speaks to all the people who are making diss tracks and going hard on each other. Come together and watch the numbers move.”

Brandy adds, “This business is all about competition. They forgot about what is the most important, which is two talents coming together. It’s just great to come back and do something with [Monica]. This is definitely a blessing.”

According to Rap-Up, two different versions of the song will appear on Monica’s new album “New Life” (due in stores Apr 10) and Brandy’s next album, also due sometime in the spring, while a video for the single will be shot by director Chris Robinson on February 13th.

Listen to “It All Belongs to Me” below:

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While Nicki Minaj was living it up on-stage with Madonna last night during the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show, a new track by the Young Money star took a leak.

No word yet on where the song will appear, but fans are already taking a liking to it. Check out “Marilyn Monroe” below:

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What do you think about the song? Is it a hit or miss?

Amber Rose is “Loaded” and says she doesn’t need a man for anything in her newest music release.

The track is Amber’s first official single and has a techno-dance vibe to it. Take a quick listen below:

What do you think? Could you see yourself cutting a rug to this?

Chris Brown is ready to blow the speakers out in his new single “Turn Up The Music!”

The track is from Breezy’s upcoming album “Fortune” due in stores in March.

Take a listen below:

Maino hasn’t gotten over his relationship with Lil Kim.

The Brooklyn rapper dropped a new track yesterday morning titled “I Still Love You” in dedication to his old flame.

Check it out below:

The track actually wasn’t bad. Besides … thugs have feelings too!

Amber Rose wasn’t joking around when she said she would be a launching a music career!

The model turned aspiring singer released her new single called “Fame” this morning, and of course her hubby Wiz Khalifa had to lay a couple bars down on the track.

Take a listen below:

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Are you a fan?

Rick Ross has teamed up with an all-star ensemble of collaborators, like Drake, Nas, Kelly Rowland, Diddy, Pharrell, Wale, John Legend and more for his newly released “Rich Forever” mixtape.

Hosted by DJ Scream and Shaeem Reid, the 19-track compilation features all new material from Ross, and was released to tide fans over until the Maybach Music Group CEO drops his fifth studio album “God Forgives, I Don’t” some time in the early part of this year.

Take a listen to Rick Ross’ new “Rich Forever” Mixtape below:

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

The Radio Killa is back and he’s brought along some new music with him!

“The Roc” serves as the lead single from The Dream‘s upcoming fourth studio album “The Love IV: Diary of a Madman,” due in stores sometime this year.

Take a listen below:

T.I. kicked off the year 2012 by releasing a new mixtape titled “F**k Da City Up.”

Featuring notable guest appearances from rappers Young Jeezy, Nelly, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, B.o.B and even an appearance from R&B singer Trey Songz, Tip’s highly anticipated 19-track mixtape is definitely a must-listen!

Check it out below:

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Tyga is starting the New Year off just right!

The Young Money rapper has teamed up with his boss Lil Wayne for his newest single “Faded.” Check it out:

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Not a bad song … especially if you like the whole jerking thing.

B.o.B recently teamed up with Andre 3000 (the most sought after “feature” in Hip-Hop) for “Play the Guitar,” the second single from the Grand Hustle rapper’s upcoming sophomore album “Strange Clouds,” due in stores in March 2012.

Produced by Salaam Remi, the track, the follow-up to the album’s lead single “Strange Clouds” featuring Lil Wayne, also features a sample from Bobby Ray’s rap mentor T.I.

Take a listen below:

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Frank Ocean isn’t afraid to get emotional in his new music release “4 tears.” (Don’t worry though fellas…..he still keeps it masculine!)

Take a quick listen below:

Lady Gaga treated her little monsters with a special Christmas gift yesterday!

The pop star released a new song titled “Stuck on F*ckin You.”

For those who haven’t heard it yet….check it out below:

Your thoughts on the song?

It’s no secret that Sheree Whitfield and NeNe Leakes from the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” have some serious beef with each other….especially if you’ve been keeping up with the latest season of the hit Bravo reality series.

Now Sheree has taken that beef to the next level with a new diss track entitled “Who Gon Beck Me Boo?,” based entirely from a phrase Whitfield made famous on the second season of RHOA, in which the reality TV star goes after her “frenemy” NeNe Leakes with various jabs.

Following in the footsteps of her castmate Kim Zolciak (“Tardy for the Party”), Sheree also released the song to iTunes, in hopes that maybe she can score herself a hit single. Kim didn’t with “Tardy for the Party” … but maybe Sheree can with “Who Gon Check Me Boo?”

Take a listen below:

Your thoughts on Sheree’s new song?

Nicki Minaj takes more jabs at her arch-nemesis Lil Kim in her new track “Stupid Hoe.”

The track is an offering from Minaj’s upcoming sophomore album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” due in stores on Valentine’s Day.

Listen to it below:

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Thoughts?

SWV fans will be glad to know that after 15 years, the R&B group is back with a brand new single called “Co-Sign!”

The midtempo track, produced by Cainon Lamb, serves as the first single from the Sister With Voices‘ upcoming untitled fourth studio album, due in stores sometime in 2012.

Take a listen below:

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Ashanti is back!

The R&B singer has returned to the music scene with her new single “The Woman You Love,” featuring Busta Rhymes. The song, released via Ashanti’s brand new Written Entertainment record label, is expected to show up on her upcoming (currently untitled) fifth studio album, due in stores sometime next year.

“I’m so excited to have my own record label, Written Entertainment. With eOne as my distributor, I feel that their innovative and ambitious approach to the music industry, really gives my label a worldwide presence,” Ashanti said in a statement. “They have the top radio people in the business and are hungry to win! The more I learned the business the more I knew this is what I wanted. Ownership is so important. As a business woman this was a great move for me!”

Take a listen to Ashanti’s new song below:

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Young Jeezy teams up with Jill Scott in a new music release off his upcoming album “TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition.”

Take a listen to “Trapped” below:

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TM 103 due out in stores on December 20th. Make sure to get your copy!

Since announcing their newest signee … Birdman and Lil Wayne have teamed up with Mystikal for his first single “Original!”

Check it out below:

Do you think Mystikal has what it takes to make a solid comeback???

Ke$ha is getting sleazier than ever!

The pop star teams up with rappers Lil Wayne, T.I., Andre 3000 and Wiz Khalifa for the remix to her “Sleazy” single.

Check it out below:

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Nicki Minaj transforms into her alter ego Roman Zolanski in her new teaser single “Roman Moscow,” assumed to be from her upcoming sophomore album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” due on Valentine’s Day 2012.

The song, which has no third verse, no hook and no bridge, as pointed out by Nicki in her lyrics, was produced by SAROM and Street Runner.

Take a listen to “Roman in Moscow” below:

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As promised, The King released his banging hot new single “Pyro” yesterday!

The track comes from the T.I.‘s upcoming album “Trouble Man,” due in stores sometime early next year.

Take a listen to the song below:

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Big Sean has responded to Ludacris‘ “Badaboom” diss track, in which the Atlanta rapper goes in on Drake and Big Sean for taking subliminal shots at his lyrics and his use of a particular flow style in various interviews.

In an interview with All Hip Hop this past summer, when Drake was asked about the “Supa Dupa” rhyming style that rappers (and even R&B singers now) use in their lyrics, he used lines from a Ludacris song to illustrate what he considered bad usage of the popular style of flow:

“Well, that flow has been killed by so many rappers. And, I never want to use that flow again in life. [Laughs] To be honest, that flow, you can trace it back to like…I trace it back to Big Sean. That’s the first guy I heard utilize that flow throughout the duration of a verse. I’ll give him that credit. I think Kanye got it from him.

“Me and Wayne found a dope way to do it. I don’t want to sound cocky, but the best way its been used was on ‘Forever.’ Those lines just all individually make so much sense. They’re all punchlines. Then a bunch of rappers started doing it and using the most terrible references in the world. I don’t want to offend somebody…I hate that rappers picked that flow up. I wish they had left that for people that know how to use it. [They go like] ‘It’s a parade! MACY’S!’”

Big Sean even gave his two cents on the subject in another interview with MTV:

Don’t get it wrong I’m not trying to dis Ludacris or nothing, He’s a great MC. But even though that style got so overused, there was a lot of people who did it great and there was a lot of people who didn’t do it so great. People always ask me was you mad that people took that style from you. I’m like, ‘Nah, that went and shows me how far I can go as an artist.’ I feel like I changed hip-hop. I haven’t even dropped an album yet. So that goes to show me how powerful my mind is.

Luda obviously didn’t take Drake and Big Sean’s comments too kindly, so in response, he released a diss track called “Badaboom!” and took several shots at both rappers:

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I’m the truth in this booth and you n**gas all hoes, Counterfeit rappers say I’m stealing they flows

But I can’t steal what you never made up bitch, Y’all some duplicate rap cloning n**gas, I manufacture you h*es, put on your makeup bitch

Let me explain, nothing’s been new since Big Daddy Kane, Flows’ll get recycled, passed around to different names

11 years and still counting, Y’all get a couple hit records, make some noise and have the nerve to start shouting? Who’s gassing ‘em?

May not like the way I used it, but you know you ain’t invent it, boy, Do your research before you make a claim so bogus that’s disrespecting pioneers in the game

After listening to the track, Big Sean clarified his statements on Luda’s use of the “Supa Dupa” rhyming flow in an interview with Seattle’s KUBE 93FM, and said that he has no problems with the veteran rapper.

“I ain’t got no problems with Luda, I never did,” he said. “I think he’s referring to an interview I did over a year ago. Literally over a year ago,. But in the interview I said he’s a legend. I respect people who is ahead of me. I respect OG’s and the G’s in general. The only thing I said, [the interviewers] was telling me about the “Supa Dupa’ flow. They call it the ‘Supa Dupa’ flow because on ‘Big Sean’ my second mixtape I had a flow on there where I was using one word to describe another word in a punchline form.”

He continued, “I feel like Drake made it more popular on that song ‘Forever.’ A lot of people thought Drake made this up and it was new and Drake said ‘I can trace that back to Big Sean on his mixtape.’ That’s where I first heard it and I think that’s where a lot of Mcee’s got it from,” that’s what Drake said. So people were saying ‘Yo, this is your flow that you came up with’ and I was like okay.”

“I don’t have any issue with Luda,” Big Sean said. “I didn’t even know he cared that much for a year to be still thinking about what I said in an interview. It’s not like I was like, “Luda is weak.” I think Luda is a legend and one of the best. I’m not going to front.”

When asked if he thought Ludacris released the song as a means to maintain his ow relevancy, Big Sean responded, “Yo, I couldn’t even tell you why another man would do that. I think people just want to see some beef … Luda is Luda. I don’t really know Luda like that so I can’t say anything but I don’t have anything against him. I’m surprised he cared so much. Somebody that’s been in the game that long, I didn’t think that they would be hanging on to what people say so much.”

Listen to the entire interview below:

Mary J. Blige and Beyonce provide a musical tutorial on how to keep a woman happy in their collaboration song “Love a Woman,” from MJB’s upcoming album “My Life II … The Journey Continues, Act I.”

According to MTV, Beyonce originally recorded the song for her own album “4,” but thought it would be a better fit as a duet with Mary J.

“It was a song she recorded for her album that didn’t fit her album and she sent it through her A&R people to give to me,” Mary revealed. “When the song came, her voice was on it completely and it was just amazing and I wasn’t sure that they wanted to give me this record because it was so amazing.”

In regards to the song possibly being a single, Mary J said, I’m sure ‘Love a Woman’ would be a single but I can’t really trouble Beyoncé right now; she’s pregnant and I’m sure she’s doing her stuff. So whenever she’s ready, if she’s ever ready, I’m ready and it’ll be great.”

Listen to the song below:

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In addition to not being the biggest fan of Twitter and Tumblr … Drake absolutely hates sleeping alone!

Check out his new track below:

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Rihanna‘s new album “Talk That Talk” recently leaked (like every other major album before it hits retail) … which means that we can finally hear some new songs, most notably the title track (feat. Jay-Z) … the only feature, besides “We Found Love” (feat. Calvin Harris), on the album!

We also got our hands on Rihanna’s new promotional shots for her new album. Check ‘em out (and take a listen to “Talk That Talk”) below !!

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[Promo Shots: Rihanna Daily]

Rihanna takes a puff on a cigarette on the cover of her latest single "You Da One"

Rihanna released a sneak preview of her new album “Talk That Talk” yesterday, and today, the singer fulfilled the appetite of her hungry fans once again with the release of her new single “You Da One!”

Listen to the track below:

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Rihanna is giving her fans an exclusive preview of her highly anticipated upcoming album “Talk That Talk,” due to drop November 21st.

Besides Calvin Harris, who penned lead single “We Found Love” and guests on the track, the album, now available for pre-order on iTunes, features only one major appearance, and that’s from her mentor, rapper Jay-Z.

Just before releasing the album snippets, Rihanna tweeted:

“Aaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!! I just want you to HAVE this already!!!!!”

Take a listen below:

“Talk That Talk” Track List (Deluxe Edition):

1. You Da One
2. Where Have You Been
3. We Found Love feat. Calvin Harris
4. Talk That Talk feat. Jay-Z
5. Cockiness (Love It)
6. Birthday Cake
7. We All Want Love
8. Drunk On Love
9. Roc Me Out
10. Watch N Learn
11. Farewell
12. Red Lipstick
13. Do Ya Thang
14. Fool In Love
15. We Found Love feat. Calvin Harris (Extended Mix)

Drake‘s sophomore album “Take Care” prematurely leaked last night, which is not in the least bit surprising.

And one of the most anticipated tracks titled “Take Care” featuring Rihanna was included in that spill.

Take a listen below:

Do you think it’s a banger???

Trey Songz is on “Top of the World” in his newest music video release!

The track serves as the lead single from the singer/rapper’s “Anticipation II” and “LemmeHoldDatBeat2″ mixtapes, both released earlier this week.

Watch Songz’ new video above … and look below for download link for his 2 new mixtapes:

Trey Songz – “Anticipation II” Mixtape

[DOWNLOAD HERE]

Trey Songz – “#Lemmeholdatbeat2″

[DOWNLOAD HERE]

Shanell teams up with her Young Money boss Lil Wayne and label-mate Drizzy Drake for a new track titled “So Good.”

Take a listen below:

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Robin Thicke joins forces with  Lil Wayne for his new single “Pretty Lil’ Heart.”

The track is from Thicke’s upcoming album Love After War, due in stores December 6th.

Check it out below:

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T.I. adds fuel to Tyrese‘s “Fireworkz”.

The track is a bonus song off the R&B crooner’s new album “Open Invitation.”

Take a listen below:

Trey Songz teams up with Fabolous for his new single “What I Be On.”

The track is from Trigga’s upcoming album fifth studio album “Chapter 5.”

Check it out below:

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T.I. adds a few bars to Drake’s “Headlines” single.

Take a listen to the King below:

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Wonder whose song he’s gonna kill next?

Drizzy and Weezy are back with another collaboration!

“The Motto” will be a bonus cut on Drake’s sophomore album “Take Care,” due in stores November 15th.

Check it out below:

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Is this track a banger?

In addition to Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber also linked up with Chris Brown and Busta Rhymes for his upcoming Christmas album “Under the Mistletoe.”

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“Christmas Eve,” written by Chris Brown, is a festive R&B slow jam where Bieber shows off his soulful side with lyrics like, “I don’t need no presents, girl, you’re everything I need / Let me give you all of me / Together on this Christmas Eve.”

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Meanwhile, Justin shows off his rap skills alongside Busta Rhymes in a reworked version of the Bing Crosby Christmas classic “Drummer Boy.” Lyrics include: “I’m playing for the king, I’m playing for the title/ I’m surprised you didn’t hear this in the Bible.”

“Under the Mistletoe” is due in stores on November 1st!

The holidays are almost here, and Justin Bieber‘s highly anticipated duet with Mariah Carey has leaked prematurely.

Check out “All I Want For Christmas Is You” below:

Do  you like this version or the original better??

Let us know in the comments below!

Nelly teams up with Atlanta rappers T.I. and 2 Chainz for his new single “Country Azz N**ga” (produced by Drumma Boy).

Take a listen below:

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Mary J Blige teams up with Drizzy Drake for her new single “Mr. Wrong.”

The track is from the R&B diva’s 10th studio album “My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1).”

Check it out below:

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Mary J’s next album is due in stores November 21st.

What do you think about the song?

Justin Bieber is still in the Holiday spirit.

The Pop star’s remake of “The Christmas Song (Chestnut Roasting On An Open Fire)” with his mentor Usher premiered on the “Ryan Seacrest” show today.

Take a listen below:

What do you think about the song?

Beyonce teams up with Hip-Hop newcomer J. Cole on the newly remixed version of her latest single “Party,” which originally featured bars from Andre 3000.

We also hear Cole, who is signed to Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation label, will also make an appearance in the video that’s due to premiere on 106 & Park next Tuesday (Oct 25).

Take a listen to “Party” (now featuring J. Cole) below:

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Drake gets back to his R&B side on a newly released track titled “The Real Her” featuring Lil Wayne.

Take a listen to the song, a cut from Drizzy’s sophomore album “Take Care,” below:

Do you like???

T.I. and Pharrell are back at what they do best!

The Hip Hop titans have collaborated on a new track titled “Here Ye, Hear Ye.”

Check it out below:

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Chris Brown recently linked up with T-Pain for their own remix to “Ni**as In Paris.”

Take a listen below:

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Your thoughts?

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Coldplay teamed up with Pop diva Rihanna for a new song called “Princess of China” that will appear on the rock group’s upcoming fifth studio album “Mylo Xyloto,” due in stores one week from today (Oct 25). More »

Coldplay teamed up with Pop diva Rihanna for a new song called “Princess of China” that will appear on the rock group’s upcoming fifth studio album “Mylo Xyloto,” due in stores one week from today (Oct 25).

“[Rihanna's] bit on our record is my favorite bit … when the song came out, it sort of asked for her to be on it,” Chris Martin told MTV last month. “And I think at this point, we have nothing to lose, and so we’ve been trying some new things and trying to break down the perceived boundaries between different types of music. … Because from where we’re sitting, it seems like you can try and sound any way you like nowadays. You don’t have to be in a rock box or a hip-hop box or a pop box, and I think it’s fun when you embrace that idea.”

Take a listen to Coldplay’s “Princess of China” (featuring Rihanna) below!

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T.I. takes the throne back from Jay-Z and Kanye West on his much talked-about remix to “Ni*gas in Paris!”

Listen to the King speak below:

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Justin Bieber sings about being under the “Mistletoe” with a shawty in the first single from his upcoming Christmas album “Under the Mistletoe.”

Check it out below:

“Under the Mistletoe” features collaborations with Usher, Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey, and is due in stores on November 1st.

Will you be buying Justin Bieber’s Christmas album?