As the proud owner of one of the year’s R&B’s fastest selling albums, K.Michelle has fast become the genre’s go to girl for music that’s both ‘real’ and radio ready, seeing her stock rise far beyond acts that should be far further than they are today.

So, if you love the singer’s voice just as much as we do and are in the mood for brand new material, consider this your lucky day…for that’s just what you’re getting!

Not sure what we mean?

A sonic surprise awaits you below…

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21 years after their ground breaking debut, Hip Hop duo OutKast have found their usually clean cut brand pulled through legal mud today…faced with a ‘nude’ scandal whipped up the soon to be ex wife of Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton.

An unconfirmed report below…

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Four years after Urban press pitted her against Grammy nominated Rap royal Nicki Minaj, Lola Monroe continues on in her quest for mainstream recognition this year, without the aid of former mentor Wiz Khalifa.

For, after partying ways with the performer’s ‘Taylor Gang’, Monroe now finds herself free of the ‘business differences’ she blames for the relationship’s demise, bidding adieu to Khalifa and gearing up to dominate 2014 with a brand she hopes rises well past ‘rookie’ status in 2014.

Her first stop? DJ Vlad’s sofa…where she bared all on her time in the ‘Gang’ and her thoughts on ‘1991’ performer Azealia Banks.

Watch below…

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Is Nicki Minaj eyeing a Kendrick Lamar duet?

The above was one of the many questions posed to the female Rapper during her recent interview with DJ Whoo Kid, with who she caught up via telephone hours ago.

Why their conversation made for such an interesting listen? Well, ever eager to raise topics others won’t, the DJ’s line of questioning saw him touch very telling ground. Ground, that saw Minaj explain the conception of her 2010 collaboration with Eminem and her feelings towards Drake’s current relationship with the Young Money music group.

Listen below…

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 Mary J.Blige has been named as one of many acts set to perform at this year’s ‘Nobel Peace Prize Concert’, scheduled to take place in Oslo, Norway on December 11th!

Want  all the details on the forthcoming show?

Full story below…

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As anyone who’s given Omarion‘s ‘Care Package 2‘ a spin will agree, the former B2K is far more gifted and talented that most are willing to acknowledge.

Flaunting a  creative growth that’s likely to surprise those who made the mistake of writing him off since his departure from Young Money, the release is now available to enjoy in full here, unveiled hours before he caught up with ‘Hot 97’ for an interview that’s sure to raise a few eyebrows this afternoon.

Why, you ask?

Peep the ‘American Music Award’ winner’s estimation of his former B2K sibling Raz B below…

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B.Smyth gifts the clubs up and down the country an unexpected treat today, doing so by tributing ‘twerk teams’ with a new number named….’Twerkaholic.’

Though the song’s production and melody called for a stronger theme and better writing, the number goes a long way to showcase Smyth‘s vocals and the conviction that- when armed with that face- have elevated him to pin up status in the eyes of many a R&B disciple.

‘Twerk’ the night away with the slow jam below…

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Khia ventures towards creative pastures new this time around, fusing R&B and a dose of Dance to create ‘Psychic Eyes‘, her latest studio effort.

Lifted from her forthcoming album ‘Love Locs’, the hypnotic jam made its merry way to her fans tonight and is already garnering a response just as positive as the progress the lyricist makes with the jam, showcasing a versatility that’s both exciting and super refreshing!

Bow down to Queen Khia’s new cut below…

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Pop powerhouse Jessie J lived up to her billing during a recent live performance of new single ‘Thunder’.

Presently on her sold-out ‘Alive’ arena tour, the 25-year-old delivered the super-charged rendition of the Stargate / Claude Kelly cut at the Echo Arena in Liverpool this week.

Jessie’s unmissable performance awaits after the jump…

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Rap royalty graces the UK this month when Lil Kim and Eve rock London with their must-see Musicalize show.

The dynamo divas will co-headline the indigO2 extravaganza on Friday November 22nd, thrilling the crowd with classic hits from their iconic catalogues, as well as fresh gems.

Ever keen to give back to YOU, our loyal readers, That Grape Juice  have TWO pairs of tickets up for grabs. To be in with a chance of winning, simply click the button below and let TGJ and Musicalize know on Twitter why you must win. Be sure to include your full name, age, and location.

Conditions: All entries must be received by 12pm GMT on Thursday 14th November 2013 and all entrants must be following @thatgrapejuice and @MusicalizeUK for entry to be valid.

With a Platinum certification to its name, Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ was thrust back into the limelight last night when the ‘American Idol’ star performed the jam as part of a medley at the 2013 Country Music Awards.

Impressing audiences with four numbers lifted from her new album ‘Blown Away‘, Underwood’s set came after the LP was certified Platinum for sales of over 1 million units her domestic market, and over 80,000 units in Canada!

Watch the Pop belle in all her live glory below…

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While the competition sparring about control and kingship, Eminem is letting his numbers do the talking.

Released this week, the emcee’s eighth studio album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (MMLP2)’  has enjoyed blockbuster success the globe over – especially in the UK and US.

Full story after the jump…

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