MUSIC ROUNDUP: Nicki Minaj’s Mom Sings Gospel & MORE!

Nicki Minaj isn’t the only music lover in her family. The rapstress’ mother is taking her shot at the industry.

Carol Maraj, who is preparing to release a solo gospel album, shared her first single with fans on her official SoundCloud page yesterday. The record, titled “God’s Been Good, was unleashed to tease the forthcoming project.

Check out the 32-second snippet below and tell us if you think Mama Minaj can make it big like her daughter.

J.Lo Teams Up With Maxwell

Jennifer Lopez has a number of exciting collaborations coming on her new album. During a recent radio interview Virgin Dubai, the pop star and “American Idol” judge said working on the upcoming project has “been so great.”

“I’ve been able to collaborate with some any amazing people like Robin Thicke, Maxwell, Tyga, Big Sean, French Montanta, so many people, and Wiz Khalifa,” she said. “Just so may people came out and were so supportive when I called like ‘I think you’re perfect for this track.’ And they were like ‘Oh yeah, definetlity!’ So it was good to feel that and get back in the studio and make musice and do what I love.”

It looks like Jennie from the block is back. Are you checking for her new music?

“Drunk In Love” Gospel-Style

Beyonce’s super-sexy track “Drunk In Love” gets a gospel remix by two gifted young YouTube stars.

Instead of opening with “I’ve been drinking, I’ve been drinking,” the righteous songstresses sing, “I’ve been praying, I’ve been praying.”

The Christian version goes on for three minutes and we must admit these girls have talent — surly enough to put those who hated Queen Bey’s Grammy performance to rest. Check out the video below and tell us your thoughts in the comment section.