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Mila J fans got quite the summertime surprise today when the singer/songwriter dropped her newest EP, ‘213.’

Named after an area code in her hometown of Los Angeles, the short, but sweet six-song set is already earning many-a-thumbs up from critics – especially for ‘Kickin Back’ (its “lead single” that went to radio today).

Also featuring an interesting remake of Sade‘s classic tune ‘Sweetest Taboo,’ tuck in below for your first listen to Mila’s latest and give us your feedback:

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The tag team of Teyana Taylor and Chris Brown proves itself a potent one courtesy of new tune ‘Freak On.’

Tapping DJ Mustard to helm the sensual song, Teyana and Brown deliver some of their raunchiest lines yet over the Adina Howard ‘Freak Like Me’-sampled beat.

Dropping shortly after the new mom put the last pin on her dates for the ‘VII Unplugged Tour,’ ‘Freak’ is set to tide fans over until the songstress puts the finishing touches on the follow-up to her official debut set ‘VII.

Is it enough?  You tell us below:

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The rapper Future has pulled the plug on his efforts to sue his ex-girlfriend Ciara.

Details below…

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

So, just 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.
Now, just a day after what would’ve been the 45th birthday of rap legend Tupac Shakur, we revisit his first and only #1 hit – double A side single ‘How Do U Want It/California Love’ (found on his critically and commercially acclaimed album ‘All Eyez On Me.’)  Ousting fellow rap stars Bone Thugs-N-Harmony‘s hit ‘Crossroads’ from the top spot this month in 1996, 2pac saw his Quincy Jones-sampled jam bolt to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with the assistance of KC & JoJo (of 90’s R&B group Jodeci) and a raunchy music video equipped adult entertainment stars, stripper poles, and more.
Going on to garner a Grammy nod at the 1997 ceremony, ‘Want’ continues to be one of Pac’s most enduring numbers from his short, yet storied career.  Now, as we anxiously await his long-awaited biopic (some 20 years after his death), we push play on ‘Want It’ and get our jam on this flashback Friday.  Join us below:

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New video alert!

Usher is wasting no time serving up the visual for new mainstream single ‘Crash.’

The resonating track arrived last week alongside Urban geared effort ‘No Limit.’

Both cuts feature on the crooner’s eighth studio album, which is reportedly due later this year after a number of delays.

Directed by Christopher Sims, the clip awaits below…

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Music’s first couple Beyonce and Jay Z were snapped cozying up at the at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Area last night.

The power pair were in attendance for the NBA finals match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

It figures why Queen Bey is lapping up the downtime; she’s set to kick off the European leg leg of her ‘Formation World Tour’ in two weeks.

The trek has being playing to US audiences since the end of April and will return to the region later this Fall.

Pending then, peep more snaps of Bey and Jay after the jump…

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Marsha Ambrosius celebrated the life of the late Dennis Brown with a cover of his number ‘Have You Ever.’ 

The release can be found on the tribute album ‘We Remember Dennis Brown’ and is now supported by a visual now available to spin right here on TGJ.

Watch below…

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Beyonce‘s decision to step away from Bradley Cooper‘s ‘A Star is Born’ remake didn’t go unnoticed by Lady GaGa.

How the ‘Applause’ seeking star responded to the news?

By taking the lead role for herself.

Good news below…

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Times are a-changing over in Ne-Yo‘s world.

Happily married and experiencing all fatherhood has to offer, the vocalist celebrates the changes in his life with the release of a sentimental effort named ‘Two.’

Let’s set it off slow and heartfelt. This song is called ‘Two.’It expresses a love that makes you feel like the only two people on the planet, the only two opinions, the only two ideas, the only two hearts and minds. I pray you all find a love like this one day….in the meantime, enjoy.

He offered the explanation above before the releasing cut and now, before the launch of his next album, hopes you feel it as much he does.

Hit the play button below…

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Alicia Keys is hoping to heat up the summer with the release of her sixth studio album.

The campaign kicked off with the debut of buzz cut ‘In Common,’ which received rave reviews – but didn’t scale the charts as perhaps hoped.

Still, having attended a recent showcase staged by the singer we know she has a number of ace cards up her sleeve. One of which is the haunting ‘Hallelujah.’

Select promotional spots, such as SNL, have seen her perform the track. However, she springs a Friday surprise with the premiere of the studio version.

Take a listen…

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It’s here!

Rihanna and Calvin Harris have unleashed the video for their smash hit single ‘This Is What You Came For.’

The cut reunites the ‘We Found Love’ collaborators and has enjoyed immense success in doing so – reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 in the UK.

In a bid to push the track even higher and cement it as a club staple, its accompanying visual makes a direct bid to the dance crowd. Strobe lighting and all.

Check out the Emil Nava directed clip after the jump…

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‘Genie In a Bottle‘ beauty Christina Aguilera is finally granting the wish of new music for her fans and it’s all for a good cause.

Courtesy of the heartfelt ballad ‘Change,’ a gripping number lifted in dedication to the victims of the heinous nightclub shooting that took place in Orlando over the weekend, the Grammy winner belts some of her most emotionally charged lyrics to date.  While the tune is still scheduled to make its official premiere on ‘Ryan Seacrest’ tomorrow, it’s made its way to Apple Music tonight for your listening pleasure.

For those wondering if Aguilera’s still got “it,” she proves (once again) that she not only does, but “it” is still there in abundance.  Get your first taste of what she’s serving below:

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