As we reported, Taylor Swift made history in more ways than we could count thanks to the massive success content found aboard her eighth studio album, ‘Folklore.’

Its lead single, ‘Cardigan,’ was particularly noteworthy as it debuted at #1 on the Hot 100, penciling her in history books as the third female artist to premiere three songs (over her career) at the tally’s summit.  However, while the Aaron Dessner-produced hit’s journey to #1 was fueled by an impressive combination of streams, sales, and radio airplay, a big component of its overall first-week figures were afforded by multiple physical/digital combinations that offered buyers everything from physical CD or vinyl singles that would arrive at a later date.

Like Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber (‘Stuck With U’), Katy Perry (‘Daisies’), and 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj (‘TROLLZ’) before her (all of whom utilized this tactic to score big first-week numbers), Swift is set to see ‘Cardigan’ take a big fall in week 2 as a result.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared a playlist from the first season of her podcast, ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast,’ and it features tons of Black Girl Magic.

The introductory playlist features 41 songs either highlighted or inspired by the podcast. This includes Beyonce‘s ‘Black Parade,’ Jhene Aiko and H.E.R.’s ‘B.S.,’ Chloe x Halle‘s ‘Do It,’ and Tayla Parx‘s ‘Dance Alone.’ 

The Harvard graduate released a statement, saying:

“Excited to share with you a new @Spotify playlist inspired by the first season of my new podcast. It’s filled with incredible new artists and a whole lot of #BlackGirlMagic,” she said in a press statement. “I hope you’ll give it a listen.” 

Obama launched her podcast On July 29. The first installation feature her husband, and former President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Listen to the first installment of the playlist below:

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The Weeknd continues to gift fans with new music.

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Ne-Yo and wife Crystal Smith announced their intent to divorce back in February, but it looks like love prevailed.

Because, the R&B crooner makes a public declaration of affection to his Mrs in the video for new single ‘U 2 Luv’ featuring Jeremih.

Featuring a cameo by Jess Hilarious, the clip sees Ne-Yo serenade his woman and make oh so clear that “I don’t want nobody else.”

The track, which melts elements of two classic 80s jams– Mtume’s ‘Juicy Fruit’ and Zapp’s ‘Computer Love,’ has been met with a favorable response from fans.

 Watch the Chad Tennies & Caleb Seales directed visual below…

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have made an almighty splash on YouTube with the video for new collaboration ‘WAP.’

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Chloe X Halle keep the content coming from their ‘Ungodly Hour’ album.

The critically acclaimed project arrived in June and birthed many a bop, as well as many a live moment too.

Of the latter, the latest was a soaring rendition of fan favorite ‘Forgive Me.’

The sisters’ trademark harmonies majestically mesh, while their individual vocals are given ample shine too.

Watch the performance below…

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Madonna is making moves. Literally.

The Pop royal has reportedly inked a major record deal, one which brings her back to the record label at the helm of her biggest career successes.

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

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

This week we’d like to go down memory lane to ‘Knock You Down’ – the fourth single from Keri HIlson‘s debut album, ‘In a Perfect World.’

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John Legend‘s latest album, ‘Bigger Love,’ may not have entered the Billboard 200 with his biggest first week sales (as we reported here), but that certainly is not the result of a lack of effort on his part.

The EGOT-winner has spent much of 2020 hitting the (virtual) promo trail in its support – nabbing features on high profile television shows, magazines, and more.

Despite seeing the LP’s accompanying tour postponed due to the current global health crisis (click here to read more), Legend’s still finding ways to bring the set’s content to the masses. His latest endeavor came in conjunction with NPR as he headlined their newest Tiny Desk Concert.

Look inside to hear him crank out tunes ‘Wild,’ ‘Ooh Laa,’ ‘Conversations in the Dark,’ and more.

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Diane Warren may not be the biggest fan of Cardi B’s brand new single ‘WAP’.

Find out what the songwriter, who has created legacy-shaping hits for the likes of Celine Dion, Aaliyah, Toni Braxton & Aerosmith, had to say about Cardi’s pen below…

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Burna Boy is aiming to blaze on a global scale with new album ‘Twice As Tall’ and he’s tapped one of music’s most notable names to assist his cause — Diddy.

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Before pouring out ‘Red Sangria’ recently, fans of ‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks had been wondering where she’s been keeping new music bottled up.

Sure, there’s been the occasional standalone single and even a 2019 joint EP with singer-songwriter Elijah Blake (‘1990 Forever’), but by-and-large the GRAMMY nominee’s been pretty quiet since the 2015 release of her junior album, ‘Right Here Right Now.’

That changed last month when she unleashed tunes ‘Unknown’ (click here to listen) and ‘Sangria,’ with the latter recently getting the video treatment.

Look inside to see the Jamal Josef-directed action (which features appearances from actress Amber Riley, Sparks’ husband/model Dana Isaiah, & ‘grown-ish’ star Francia Raisa).

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