Katy Perry is prepping a major reveal tomorrow and is giving fans a preview ahead of time.
Today on Twitter she shared a snippet of a new song named ‘Witness’ – a track widely believed to be the title track of her hotly anticipated fourth studio album.
Join us as we celebrate the ladies who truly run our world with Whitney Houston’s ‘I’m Every Woman.’
A remake of Chaka Khan’s signature song written by legendary duo Ashford and Simpson, ‘Woman’ was the second single from the soundtrack of blockbuster movie ‘The Bodyguard’ – which is still is the best selling OST of all time.
Released in early 1993 after the gigantic ‘I Will Always Love You’ – which by the time of its release was still at the top of the charts – it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The cut was another worldwide hit for the diva, reaching the Top 5 in the UK and Top 20 in France, Germany and Sweden. Houston’s rendition was a bigger chart hit than Khan’s and has ironically become one of her signature songs too.
The track’s video was an all-female affair where a heavily pregnant Houston rocks out and, as ever, runs the show. Her famous guests included the ladies of TLC, the tune’s songwriter Valerie Simpson and of course ‘I’m Every Woman’s originale Chaka Khan.
Still a favorite amongst fans ’til this day, the Randee St. Nicholas visual won in the Outstanding Music Video category at the NAACP Image Awards.
To all the mothers and mother-figures, we salute you today and everyday. Happy Mother’s Day from all at That Grape Juice!
Katy Perry is gearing up for a major reveal this week, if mounting speculation proves true.
Fresh from dishing the video for current single ‘Bon Appétit,’ the former Pop force appears to have launched the campaign for something altogether bigger overnight.
Eagle eyed fans in New York have noted the appearance of a digital billboard in Times Square bearing Perry’s eye and the cryptic caption May 15th:
‘Die Young’ sees Urban heavyweights Chris Brown and Nas join forces to tribute the late hip hop recording artist Chinx (who died in 2015 after a drive-by shooting).
Also paying homage to many other black men who have lost their lives due to acts of senseless violence, the tune’s hard-hitting content comes as a timely look at a very real problem.
Granted, ‘Young’ is not one of the 40 songs listed on Brown’s upcoming ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon,’ but it’s still very much worth a listen. Here it inside:
Today brought with it the global release of LeToya Luckett‘s third studio album ‘Back 2 Life.’
Long-awaited, the set is the star’s first body of work since 2009’s ‘Lady Love’ and was preceded by its title track and ‘Used To.’ Both of which form part of a three-piece video series.
Already #1 on the US iTunes R&B tally, the LP has been receiving rave reviews for being a solid slice of soulfulness.
Here at TGJ we’ve had two tracks on repeat all day – ‘Show Me’ and ‘Disconnected.’
The first is a delicious fusion of funky retro synth, while the latter is stripped-back piano ballad that puts Luckett’s powerful vocals at the forefront.
Easily the clear stand-out’s, we’re kinda wondering why these weren’t serviced as singles initially. But that’s neither here nor there.
In a surprise move, Katy Perry has premiered the video for current single ‘Bon Appétit.’
The Migos assisted track is the latest slice of the singer’s fourth album.
In the time since the song’s debut, folk haven’t been rushing for additional helpings. A fact evidenced by its shocking streaming and sales numbers and #74 peak on the Billboard Hot 100.
Still, with its visual here could all that be set to change?
Watch the Dent De Cuir directed clip below and let us know…
As ever, Katy rarely disappoints visually. One has to wonder though, is it too late to salvage the single commercially?
For after years of waiting, the singer is officially ready to release new music.
In an announcement broadcast on social media moments ago, the British chart-topper revealed that new single ‘Your Song’ will land everywhere on May 26th.
In a press release that followed shortly after, it was revealed that the cut was penned by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac.
Speaking on the song, Ora explains:
“Your Song has everything I wanted to express: it’s a song that’s full of positivity and about feeling on top of the world, like everything is going right and that’s where my life is right now. I loved working with Ed and Steve; it was incredible to really bring this idea to life with some of the most talented songwriters of our time. Ed and I have been friends since our teens, it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to collaborate with him for my first single, we definitely click creatively.”
The track is the first taste of Ora’s Atlantic Records debut, which’ll serve as her sophomore set in the UK and premiere offering in the US.
It’ll also be the first record in the public sphere since settling her legal wrangle with former label Roc Nation.
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We’re ecstatic; this will be Rita’s real and unobstructed chance to show and prove on a grand scale.
Two of TGJ’s most notable names, Rihanna and Kelly Rowland, were snapped together last night.
Runway RiRi and Ms. Kelly posed it up at the Christian Dior Cruise 2018 fashion presentation in Los Angeles.
The appearance comes at a busy time for both ladies.
Ms. Fenty is recording new music (which we’re hearing could drop in the next few months) while also broadening her movie portfolio. Meanwhile, Rowland just release a new book ‘Whoa Baby’ and is prepping her fifth LP for release this year.
Check out more gorgeous snaps of Kelly and co below…
Jason Derulo is pouring out more for fans to ‘Swalla.’
Re-joined by Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign, the singer has today served up the ‘After Dark Remix’ of their club jam.
A more stripped back affair, the new incarnation of the track skews somewhat acoustic.
Thus far, the original has peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Can the new version help it climb higher? Listen below and let us know…
It’s definitely…different. We commend the effort, especially as it’s a nod to times of past when a remix brought something entirely fresh to the table rather than a pasted in verse.
