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With Iggy Azalea‘s debut album ‘The New Classic’ finally set to March into stores next month, the fiery femcee is gearing up to unleash the video for its latest single – ‘Fancy’.

Due eminently, the Directed X helmed clip has been previewed by the good folk over at VEVO.

‘Clueless’ themed, the visual looks set to be Azalea’s best yet.

Get a sneek peek after the jump…

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Consider yourself a fan of Big Sean? In love with ‘Birthday Sex‘ crooner Jeremih?

If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that the pair have joined forces to create a smash the latter no doubt hopes will fare just as well as his double Platinum single, ‘Down on Me.’

Indeed, as Def Jam readies the release of news albums from Mariah Carey, Elijah Blake and Rihanna, Jeremih continues to build his new LP ‘Thumpy Johnson’, teaming up Sean to launch a collab that may appear on the 2014 release.

What they’re currently cooking up?

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Pharrell – Happy

2) Kelly Rowland – Down On Love

3) Mariah Carey – For The Record

4) Lil Kim – Not Tonight

5) Nicki Minaj – Lookin ‘Ass N***as

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

 

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December 10th 2013 may have marked the release for R.Kelly‘s new LP ‘Black Panties’, but that hasn’t stopped the R&B tsar from announcing the release of two new albums this week!

Want details?

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It seems a certain Nick Gordon has grown weary of the negativity that surrounds his marriage with pop icon Whitney Houston‘s daughter Bobby Kristina.

Indeed, after grandmother Cissy Houston publicly slammed the union, Bobbi fired back with her own covey of criticism of the 80-year-old.  Now, her husband Nick is the one firing shots.  Taking the Twitter, Gordon – who is also Bobbi’s “adopted” brother – sounded off on Whitney’s brother Gary and recounted what appears to be a physical altercation between the two.

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Peep these pics of ‘Street King50 Cent, confronting ‘The Tanning of America‘ author Steve Stoute during Friday night’s ‘Knicks’ game.

His problem? Comments made by the former ‘The Black List’ creator during a recent interview with ‘Hot 97‘, where he gave a detailed assessment of the performer’s career.

Upon learning of his remarks, the rapper caught up with the tastemaker at the aforementioned game, snapped by onlookers as he ‘quizzed’ his former boss on his remarks.

This, 14 years after Tout’s position as head of Columbia Records‘ Urban department gave him the power to drop the performer, reportedly pulling the financial plug on his duet with a 19 year old Beyonce.

More snaps below…

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As Apple calls on record labels to rethink their album-pushing strategies, Universal Music may be forced to do just that today, as Mariah Carey‘s forthcoming LP faces more commercial woes…months ahead of its release.

For, after hoping its ‘lead’ single would go a long way to generate momentum for the project, the cut – ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)‘- continues to slip and slide down the iTunes tally with reckless abandon.

Details below…

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As her fans continue to bask in the glory of its sales, Beyonce‘s self-titled new album now finds itself at the centre of heated ‘industry debate’ this year, now Apple have called on record labels to learn from the icon’s strategy.

Details on their ‘Beyonce‘-fuelled demand below…

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A mere matter of weeks separate Shakira fans from the release of the singer’s self-titled album. So what better way to buffer buzz than with the tracklist for the hotly anticipated set?!

Preceded by single ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You’ and promo cut ‘Empire’, the LP (due March 25th) serves as the Latin diva’s first as part of the Roc Nation roster.

Find out what Shaki will be rolling out after the jump…

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After bidding adieu to hit show ‘The Wire’ and watching his pal Mack Wilds woo Middle America on ‘90210’, Jermaine Crawford steps into the light with the launch of his very own solo career this year, doing so with the release of ‘Janet.

Released in honour of the Janet Jackson‘s ‘baby-making’ jams of yesteryear, the R&B kissed cut comes courtesy of ‘Underdog’, the EP released by the 21 year old in the October of last year.

Does he have what it takes to take on the Miguel’s of the world?

Find out below!

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Eight years after ‘Kelis Was Here‘ joined Beyonce‘s ‘B’Day’ at the forefront of Urban Pop, Kelis returns with new album ‘Foodthis year, due April 21st.

With this in mind, was it any wonder that fans of the star have a whole to look forward to in the weeks to come, looking on as the ‘Bossy’ star whips up momentum for the release.

Momentum, that reached new heights when she unleashed brand new material from the LP during her ‘BBC 6 Music Festival‘ hours ago, performing her new jams for the very first time!

Hungry for new Kelis?

Tuck in after the jump!

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As to celebrate last night’s Oscars, Janelle Monae unwrapped her very own cover of Robert Palmer‘s ‘Simply Irresistible‘!

Why?

Well, ever eager to give their audience more bang for their viewing buck, the ‘E!’ network have launched ‘Live from the Red Carpet 2014’ soundtrack, also featuring Charli XCX and the electric Fitz and the Tantrums!

How Monae’s cover stands when placed next to the original?

You tell us below!

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