Sunday, May 16th 2010

From The Vault: Nivea – ‘Don’t Mess With My Man’

This week’s classic From The Vault clip is Nivea and Jagged Edge‘s 2002 smash ‘Don’t Mess With My Man’. The song, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, serves as the biggest hit of Nivea’s career, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group. Still goes hard today…

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Saturday, March 7th 2009

The ‘RandomNess’ Post

It’s a Saturday and boy has today been dry on the news front! As ever, though ,things can (and usually do) change at anytime. The coming week, you will enjoy even more here at That Grape Juice, I assure you.

With that said, I’m throwing it back to you guys to express yourselves as you wish. As ever, it’s always entertaining to read – and read them I do…

As per the title of this post, feel free to drop anything and ‘errrrrthing’ in the comments section.

{So, anything from your thoughts on the site, to random ramblings, particular views on any story (music, politics, sports etc), share a story/new song, shameless promotion of your own site/material lol…not to be limited to music alone…a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g! }

It’s your shout….

Posted By: Sam

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Friday, March 6th 2009

Must-See: Nivea Acting A Fool

RollingOut.com sat down with R&B singer Nivea recently, with the end result being a mix between hilarious and disturbing. In this must-see interview, the ‘Laundromat’ singer, who seemed to be under the influence of something, spoke candidly about her relationship with ex-husband The-Dream, being a mother and more.

Beyond what she’s saying, this is essential viewing, just to see how she carried on. I really didn’t know whether to laugh or feel sorry for her at some points. Either way, the moral of this one is quite simply that…

CRACK IS WACK!

(Or whatever it is she was on)

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Monday, April 21st 2008

The Best You Never Heard: Nivea, Luke & Q, Fya & Kiley Dean

This week’s edition of ‘The Best You Never Heard’ serves up songs by Nivea, Luke & Q, Fya and Kiley Dean. You can drop me your suggestions for future installments at sam@thatgrapejuice.net

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Nivea – Okay (Red-Cup Remix)

It’s not often that a song’s remix is better than the original, however this was very much so the case with Nivea’s ‘Okay’. Featured on her 2005 effort ‘Complicated’ (along with the released version), the track boasts entirely new lyrics, production as well a feature by then-husband The Dream. The ‘Crunk Craze’ that swept the industry a few years ago makes it all the more understandable why the original was released instead of this standout cut.

Listen: Okay (Red-Cup Remix)

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Luke & Q – My Turn

Some of you may remember R&B duo Luke & Q from their brief appearance in Destiny’s Child ‘Soldier’ video. Described by Beyonce herself as being ‘the total package’, the group generated a moderate buzz back in 2006 with their debut single ‘My Turn’. Indeed the pair’s unique combined vocals make for an engaging listening experience; Q’s smooth tenor complements Luke’s husky delivery surprisingly well. Though things seem to have gone quiet with the guys, there’s no denying the gem that is this track.

Listen: My Turn

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Fya – Must Be Love

Somewhat echoing the sentiments expressed by Estelle recently, UK trio Fya serve as prominent example of how the majority of urban acts here aren’t supported by the industry. The girls burst onto the scene in 2003 with their own brand of Dancehall-flavoured R&B, spearheaded by, this, their awesome debut single ‘Must Be Love’. Despite releasing a solid follow-up also, the girls were dropped by Def Jam UK soon after; a shame considering their potential was endless.

Listen: Must Be Love

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Kiley Dean – Kiss Me Like That

Set for stardom back in 2003 as a protegee of Timbaland, Kiley Dean found herself at the receiving end of label drama – eventually severing ties with the hit-maker’s short lived Beat Club imprint. Having recorded two shelved albums for the label, the Timbaland produced ‘Kiss Me Like That’ stands as a personal favorite. Dean recently signed with Matthew Knowles and Music World, with an album slated to drop this year.

Listen: Kiss Me Like That

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Your thoughts: Hit(s) or Miss(es)?

Posted By: Sam

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Tuesday, March 11th 2008

Nivea Looking…

Peep this pic of R&B singer Nivea at a party in Atlanta recently. Considering we haven’t seen much of her in the last few years, catching her in such a state – she looks a hot mess – is not the one.