Janelle Monáe places a burning spotlight on social injustice in America via the music video for her new song, ‘Turntables’ (found on the soundtrack to the upcoming Amazon Studios documentary, ‘All In: The Fight for Democracy’).

Highlighting the juxtaposition between those who have gotten to enjoy the ‘American Dream’ versus marginalized communities that have not, Monae raps and sings powerful lyrics while famous images of civil unrest flashes between scenes.

“I keep my hands dirty, my mind clean / Got a new agenda with a new dream, uh / I’m kickin’ out the old regime / Liberation, elevation, education / America, you a lie / But the whole world ’bout to testify,” she passionately relays.

Featuring iconic images of Muhammad Ali to Angela Davis, LGBTQ+ rights champions, and more, look inside to see this Child.-directed masterpiece.

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In news that can only be classified as shocking, Cardi B has reportedly filed for divorce from Migos star Offset.

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Justin Bieber has announced his next musical chapter and it’ll see him team up with comrade Chance The Rapper. 

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Could Rihanna finally be gearing up to release new music from the highly anticipated R9?

Judging by her recent shooting with Young Thug, her Navy seem think so!

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September 4 saw SZA spring a surprise on fans in the form of ‘Hit Different’ – the answer to years of calls for new music from the songstress after her 2017 critically acclaimed, double Platinum debut album, ‘CTRL.’

Tapping Ty Dolla $ign to assist, the single saw its unveiling accompanied by a choreography-laden music video directed by the Missouri-reared maestra herself.

Now, as its inaugural sales tracking week has completed, The Neptunes-produced bop has made an impressive premiere on the Hot 100.

The fourth top 40 hit of her career as a leader, ‘Hit Different’ also boasts being the highest chart debut of SZA’s career to date.

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From ‘Do It’ to done it, sister act Chloe x Halle can check off a new milestone on their growing list of achievements thanks to their breakthrough hit.

After watching the Victoria Monet-penned tune earn the honor of becoming their first Hot 100 entry (as we reported here), the win assisted its parent album, ‘Ungodly Hour,’ in clocking their highest placement on the Billboard 200 to date (as we reported here).

Though it slipped off the singles chart in the weeks that followed its arrival, ‘Do It’ has rebounded with a vengeance thanks to assistance from its femcee-loaded remix which includes contributions from Doja Cat, Mulatto, and City Girls.

Curious to see where the girl -powered revamp got the Parkwood pair on the refreshed Hot 100? Look inside to see:

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Alicia Keys isn’t holding back anymore.

The music superstar sat down with Apple Music‘s Zane Lowe for Beats 1, where she talked everything from her new album ‘Alicia,’ to working with her husband, producer Swizz Beatz, and which album of hers is her favorite.

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Those who have waited for Kanye West‘s ‘Donda’ album will have to wait a little bit longer.

The rapper took to Twitter – in a now since deleted tweet- on September 14 to announce that he is not putting out any more new music until his contracts with Sony and Universal are done.

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Cardi B is setting sail on her next musical adventure and she’s doing so in partnership with Anitta. 

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After a drama-fuelled set of weeks, Summer Walker is re-affixing the focus on her music.

Moments ago, the singer took center stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform ‘Body.’

The track is lifted from her debut album ‘Over It,’ which has been certified Platinum.

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As the critical acclaim continues to roll in for Ledisi‘s ninth studio effort, the August 28-released ‘Wild Card,’ the diva’s dealing yet another winner from the deck: ‘Wake Up.’

The follow-up to singles ‘Anything for You’ and ‘Where I Am’ (click here to listen to both), the uplifting new tune sees the 12-time GRAMMY nominee deliver an inspiring message.

“Stand up, wear your crown / Whatever goes can come back ’round / Look up don’t look down / Stay up high, you gotta see your now / Wake up,” she wails on the chorus.

Tapping rapper Sa-Roc to assist, look inside to hear the song in full:

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That Grape Juice editors may have mixed feelings about Doja Cat, but – as revealed by our annual award show review – we unanimously agreed she served one of the 2020 MTV VMA’s top performances.

Armed with elaborate costumes, eccentric staging, and high octane choreography, the 24-year-old – who also walked away with the night’s ‘Best New Artist’ honor – hit a home run with her inaugural showing at the ceremony.

Now, as fans are falling back in love with the ‘Hot Pink’ tunes she performed (‘Say So’ and ‘Like That’), Cat’s pounced on the opportunity to invite them into a behind the scenes view of all the action.

Curious to see how she prepped for her best and brightest on-stage moment to date?  Look inside:

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