16 years after she first stormed the charts with her self-titled debut, R&B maestra Mya returned to the spotlight this month with a brand new EP cut and crafted for the lovers.

Aptly christened ‘With Love’, the singer bills the set (which she has deemed a prelude to her global chart return) as a treat for the army of loyal fans who have stuck with her over the years.

Ever eager to ask the questions you really want answers to, That Grape Juice caught up with the ‘My Love Is Like…’ belter for a candid chat.

Having experienced the bright and dark sides of the “industry”, the 34-year-old was both equipped and ready to offer fascinating insight into the past, present, and future of her layered career.

Check out our exclusive interview with Mya below…

Interviewer: Sam

Transcribed by: Josh Wexler

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Do you have a passion for music? Or perhaps you’re the go-to for the “new-new” on all things Urban entertainment?

If the answer is “YES” to any of the above, That Grape Juice wants you!

Ever on the hunt-out for fresh talent, we are welcoming prospective applications for ‘Team Writer’.

The non-paid editorial positions are rich in opportunity and provide the chance to acquire valuable experience ‘in front and behind the scenes’ of one of the net’s premier Urban Pop Culture outlets.

Interested?!

Please drop an email to work@thatgrapejuice.net with the following:

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With two joint monster hits under their top-selling belts, Eminem and Rihanna are joining forces yet again.  This time, however, fans will get to get up, close, and personal with the rap/pop pair via a newly announced “Monster Tour” gearing up for launch in summer 2014.

As three dates line the bill as of time reporting, tuck in below to find out if the chart-topping duo will be coming to a city near you:

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Fancy this!

As has been circulating headlines, actress Garcelle Beauvais – best known for her role as “Fancy” on “The Jamie Foxx Show” – has gone on record saying that she doesn’t exactly fancy the on-stage antics of Grammy winning songstress Beyonce.

Recently chatting with our friends at HelloBeautiful, the 47-year-old beauty weighed in on her sex symbol status and the status of fellow black leading ladies.  When the topic of the ‘Single Ladies’ singer arose, the actress saw a few eyebrows raised with her response.

Lifting her name to the top of the Beyhive’s hitlist, tell us:  are people overreacting?  Weigh in…

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Famed for her tongue-in-cheek approach to Pop, Brit-belle Lily Allen is living up to her billing with the title of her third studio album.

Preceded by singles ‘Hard Out Here’ and ‘Air Balloon’, the LP was already earmarked as one of the year’s most notable releases by UK critics. However, in light of its official title, the project will have the world’s eyes and ears on it.

Find out why below…

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Fresh from rocking the 56th Annual Grammy Awards last month, Pop powerhouse Pink is making a beeline for the Academy Awards.

Details after the jump…

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After bidding adieu to Interscope, 50 Cent wastes no time in promoting his forthcoming ‘Animal Ambition’ LP today, unlocking a brand new visual from the June 3rd-eyeing era.

Named ‘The Funeral’, the story-telling clip marks his first under his ‘independent’ arrangement with Universal Music, who will receive 7% of all profits made from the project in exchange for distribution and support in pushing it to the masses.

Is the video enough to ensure your support come June 3rd?

Press play and weigh in below!

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New video alert!

As to extend the cut’s long-running digital reign, YG enlists Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill & Rich Homie Quan to complete the official remix to ‘My N****.’

Lifted from his forthcoming ‘My Krazy Life’ album, the jam now welcomes the release of its brand spanking new video, featuring the aforementioned Rappers!

Is it any good?

Find out below…

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Already one of the most eagerly awaited albums of the year, anticipation for Pharrell Williams‘ second solo outing ‘G I R L’ was cranked into overdrive this week when it was announced the project will arrive in less than two weeks.

Now, with the world waiting with bated breath, more details about the ‘Happy’ led set have begun to treacle out – namely its tracklist and guest features.

With recent collaborations yielding blockbuster results (hello ‘Blurred Lines’ and ‘Get Lucky’), who has Skateboard P tapped for his latest creation?

Find out after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Pharrell Williams!

The ‘Happy’ hitmaker and music’s undeniable man of the moment styles and profiles a-front of the latest issue of Billboard Magazine.

Right on time, the cover is quite the coup for the star – who this week confirmed the title and release date of his second solo album ‘G I R L’.

Due March 3rd, the hotly anticipated set follows 2006’s ‘In My Mind’ and serves as the first release from the Neptunes frontman’s new label deal with Sony’s Columbia Records.

Your thoughts?

‘We Found Love’ diva Rihanna may enjoy the benefit of a predominantly LGBT fan-base, but- if a reported remark she made on her personal Instagram account is anything to go by- their love for her is more rejected than it is requited.

Alas, in what’s sure to force many of these fans to rethink their stance on the star, last night saw her shock the world with a comment aimed at one fan who made the mistake of telling the vocalist that she was ‘going to hell.‘

Her supposed response?

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While last night saw her ‘pal’ Rihanna find herself in the middle of a  ‘homophobic’ scandal, Beyonce welcomed one and all to Glasgow’s SSE Hydro arena to launch the latest leg of the “Mrs.Carter Show.”

There, for the very first time since its release, did the “I Was Here” deliver performances of cuts pulled from her latest studio album, setting her stage alight with fresh choreography, revamped arrangements and the fire that was absent during her 56th annual Grammy awards set.

Waiting for you below?

“Flawless.”

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