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As we celebrate the 21st anniversary of Brandy’s sophomore effort ‘Never Say Never,’ this week’s From The Vault salutes one of its most notable numbers – ‘Top Of The World.’
Released on June 9th 1998, ‘Never’ was a gargantuan record, spurning colossal classic ‘The Boy Is Mine’ featuring Monica and putting R&B on the map like never before.
Amongst the many Darkchild produced gems housed on the album, ‘World’ was selected as the second international single. With its #2 placing in the UK – and #1 in the R&B charts – it proved that there was more to Ms. Norwood than that fire duet that dominated the airwaves earlier in the LP’s trajectory.
Lyrically, the track saw the singer staying true to her roots and who she was before fame, it had a guest rap verse courtesy of Diddy’s then-partner in crime Mase.
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Paul Hunter directed the single’s accompanying video. It featured Brandy levitating in New York City and cranking out 90s flavored choreography on a rooftop with a group of dancers… and Mase.
The pair briefly reunited a few years back and busted out the same moves during the Soul Train Awards where Brandy was fittingly honored with the Lady Of Soul Award.
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Here at That Grape Juice, we’ve long admired B-Rocka’s talent and output, and we can’t wait to see what she has been cooking up for her first album since since ‘Two Eleven.’ Also, it will be interesting to see how she approaches the project as her first independent release.
Though it’s impossible to predict the fate of an LP, musically there’s little room for debate – Brandy always delivers.
So, ready when you are, B!
Usher has unveiled a drastic new look!
The singer, who recently turned 40, enlisted Dillon Forte to ink a vast tattoo his head. Peep the finished piece above.
Word is that it’s inspired by sacred geometry and an ancient Berber stone that marks the cardinal points in the sky; one which allows travellers to find their way across vast distances.
The image refreshing comes as Ush aims to put his legal woes behind him and rev up buzz for new album – which is believed to be titled ‘Confessions 2.’
Check out pics from the process and more below…
Raye is talking….and Normani‘s fans love what they are hearing.
An update on the newcomer’s debut album from the ‘You Don’t Know Me‘ performer below…
Fantasia is back!
Fresh from whetting appetites with new single ‘Enough,’ the ‘American Idol’ graduate has announced ‘Sketchbook’ – her seventh studio album.
The set serves as the songbird’s first collection of original tunes since 2016’s ‘The Definition Of…’ and sees her continue her musical journey as an independent act.
Set for release later this year, the project is billed as a work of art, pieced together as a “sketchbook.”
Check out Ms. Barrino open up about the LP below…
Celine Dion is gearing up for an action-packed second half of 2019. For, she’ll be releasing new album ‘Courage’ and embarking on a like-titled tour – her first US trek in a decade.
She’s wasting no time kicking her campaign off; for, last night in Las Vegas, she premiered new single ‘Flying On My Own.’
Watch below as the vocal supreme takes flight…
As soul-stirring anthems go, Mariah Carey houses many in her colossal catalogue.
One of the most resonating, though, is ‘Fly Like A Bird’ from giant comeback album ‘The Emancipation Of Mimi.’
Currently on the ‘Caution World Tour,’ Mariah has been dusting off rare gems in select cities.
Lucky for concert goers in Paris, France, she set ‘Fly’ free with a spirited offering that was all-live.
Watch Mimi soar with the gospel-kissed roof-raiser after the jump…
Jennifer Lopez lit up The Forum in Los Angeles last night with the first show of her ‘It’s My Party Tour.’
The summer jaunt has been erected in salute of J.Lo’s upcoming 50th birthday and is already proving quite the gift for fans.
Backed by an army of energized dancers, the diva delivered a career-spanning set, breaking out bops such as ‘On The Floor’ and ‘If You Had My Love’ – which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
La Lopez also opened with her latest jam ‘Medicine.’
What are you waiting for? Pics and clips await after the jump…
Chris Brown has assembled an all-star list of names for new album ‘Indigo’ – including former foe Drake.
The pair join forces for ‘No Guidance.’
An early contender for song of the summer, the melodic jam seems tailor-made for radio and looks set to gift both stars their next big hit.
What are you waiting for? Take a listen below…
Madonna fans may have been very impressed by the Pop icon’s lengthy feature in the most recent ‘New York Times’ magazine, but the ‘Express Yourself’ diva wasted no time expressing her disappointment in it.
As we reported here, she not only likened the experience to ‘rape’ but also asserted the interviewer – Vanessa Grigoriadis – perpetuated sexist and ageist stereotypes by overlooking better content gleaned from their interaction in favor of focusing on her age.
Well, once the diva’s response made its rounds on the net it eventually landed on the desk of the publication. See their cheeky response inside:
‘The Lion King’ has the world awaiting its roar as its July 19th release draws near.
Beyond promises of jaw-dropping cinematics, many are anticipating the musical component of Disney’s live action re-telling of one its most popular titles.
The involvement of superstar singer Beyonce, who stars as Nala, is widely cited as one of the main reasons for this.
Sans carefully curated trailers, much of what’s to come has been shrouded in secrecy.
However, director Jon Favreau is drip-feeding tea. Join us below for the latest pouring…
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