Countess Vaughn‘s R&B tune ‘Do You Love Him?’ has reached a new milestone set to place smiles on the faces of her fans today.

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Ja Rule‘s approval ratings may have taken a hit because of his part in the fraudulent Fyre Festival affair, but that’s done little to deter him from launching what he hopes will be a better version of the doomed and damned event.

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It’s finally here!

After a nearly 6 year wait, India Arie fans – affectionately called #Soulbirds – can finally get their hands on her seventh album, ‘Worthy.’ 

Kicked off by the critically acclaimed, Aaron Lindsey-produced single, ‘That Magic,’ the new project is lined with 15 other spanking brand new tracks that showcase the singer/songwriter – nearly 20 years into the game – has only gotten better with time.

Two months ahead of the kick off of the highly anticipated ‘Worthy’ tour in support of the LP (April 30), you can hear some of the new cuts set to get the live treatment.  It all awaits below:

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1) Ciara – Greatest Love

2) H.E.R – Hard Place

3) Ariana Grande – Bloodline

4) Kelly Rowland – Crown

5) Kiana Lede – Show Love

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

After finessing their way to a top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the remix to the ’24K Magic’ album cut, ‘Finesse,’ rapstress Cardi B and singer Bruno Mars are looking for a redo with the newly unveiled song, ‘Please Me.’

A sonic ode to the 90’s much like ‘Finesse,’ ‘Please’ opts to take the slow jam route and even sees Cardi flex some of her vocal skills.

Are the duo on to their next big hit? Hear it inside and tell us:

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At long last the wheels are finally in motion for the debut era of rapper Offset.

As fans may recall, the Migos star – the last of the trio to release a solo project – was scheduled to initially unveil his individual LP before the year’s end.  Later pushing it back to February 22, the album’s first single (the November released ‘Red Room’) saw its official music video unveiled today.

A cinematic affair, the Aisultan-directed video accompanies the 27-year-old as he reflects on the life-changing events of the past few years that helped mold him into the man he is today (see:  car accident, nearly failed marriage to Cardi B, etc.).

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Just a day after unveiling the cover artwork to her major label debut album, ‘Cuz I Love You,’ songstress Lizzo has lifted the lid on the music video for the set’s title track.

As we reported here, the eclectic 30-year-old performer has been steadily building buzz for years on the indie circuit front and – with the glossy black-and-white affair that accompanies ‘Cuz’ – will undoubtedly continue to see that buzz brew bigger.

Ahead of the April 19 unveiling of its parent album, look inside to see what we mean:

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‘I go awff like an A-K / turn ya sidewalk to a runway / yeah you know my waist snatched, face beat, hair layed…’

Stinging words from the Queen Bee aboard her latest single, ‘Go Awff.’

The anthemic tune, which made its premiere during New York Fashion Week as Lil Kim took to the runway to strut her stuff, reportedly has already seen production on its accompanying music video wrapped.

But, before we see what Kimmy Blanco cooked up for cut, look inside for your first listen:

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With the identity of his attackers shrouded in mystery, many have begun questioning the authenticity of news around the attack of singer/actor Jussie Smollett.

Weeks after That Grape Juice exclusively broke the story, Smollett took to press to discuss the incident and his ongoing healing (as we reported here), but only further ignited criticism along the way.  As some outlets began reporting conclusively that his attack was a ‘hoax’ due to fear of ‘his character being written off the hit series ‘Empire,’ the Chicago Police took to Twitter to deny any such statement coming from their camp.

Their expression was followed by an official show of support from ‘Empire’s home network, FOX. Read both statements inside:

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Normani and Sam Smith are storming their way up the charts with seductive collaboration ‘Dancing With  A Stranger.’

Having climbed to #3 in the UK and #26 in the US, the song has been gifted a fresh boost by way of a newly released acoustic version.

Stripped back and slowed down, the latest incarnation of the love lorn jam puts the pair’s vocals to the forefront.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’re shining a light on Prince classic ‘Diamonds and Pearls.’  A fan favorite from the music legend’s storied catalog, ‘Pearls’ – the title track from the Prince & the New Power Generation LP –  was released in November 1991.  A borderline Rock power ballad for its masterful fusion of heavy drums and soaring guitar riffs, the song’s R&B undertone helped make it staple on both Pop and R&B formats for months after its debut.

Eventually peaking at #3 on the Hot 100 (where it was found this week 27 years ago), ‘Pearls’ may have not earned its own RIAA certification but it undoubtedly helped power its parent album to sales of over 2 million in the United States alone.

Curious to see who joined him in the top 25 this week in 1992?  Look below to see:

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R. Kelly is a bonafide pedophile...allegedly.

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