When she isn’t splitting opinions on her stadium heavy ‘Diamonds World Tour’, Rihanna oft enjoys downtime in the location the show takes both she and her entourage.
This time? That location was South Africa- which saw the stunning star strike many a sweet pose during a trip to the safari, captured in an Instagram video below!
Good times with the Pop royal below…
He’s the Hip Hop sensation with an organic buzz that grows thicker and faster by the day.
So, as to capitalise on his ever rising popularity, Elijah Blake has joined Roc Nation sisters Melanie Fiona and Bridget Kelly in launching a college tour!
Exciting news below…
With sales of her smash hit single ‘Beautiful’ make their way to the 2 million mark, Mariah Carey pens a fresh letter on its supporting album ‘The Art of Letting Go‘ today, explaining the honest and organic path she took craft it and its single of the same name.
Why the icon felt goosebumps during the recording process?
Mimi’s words below…
Without a doubt, Katy Perry‘s ‘Prism‘ is shaping up to be the highly anticipated Pop album of 2013’s Pop quarter.
Filled to the brim with radio ready / well written hits, today marked the project’s release- just days after its lead single ‘Roar’ surpassed US sales of 3 million units…8 weeks after its release.
Now, in what’ll give the more industry inclined members of her fan base ample reason to beam, the executive members of her camp have spilled exciting details on the album’s promotional campaign in an interview with Danyel Smith‘s Billboard.
An interesting read below…
Weeks before the show bids adieu to the world, Rihanna‘s ‘Diamonds World Tour’ touched down in Johannesburg last week, met with mixed reviews from fans at the show and critics who caught pieces from the performance online.
Now, peep her delivery of the ‘Unapologetic’ number ‘Phresh Out the Runway’ and let us know what you made of it below.
Ready to play judge?
Put on your ‘critic cap’ and press play below…
After recently nabbing top 5 positions with singles ‘Wild’, ‘It’s My Party’, and parent album ‘Alive’, Pop powerhouse Jessie J has announced the title of the next release from her sophomore set.
Find out what it is after the jump…
The Best You Never Heard is back! Each week will once again see That Grape Juice spotlight an array of little known gems. Featuring picks from the TGJ editorial team, we want to know…who chose the best song! Let us know below…
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Back in the 90’s, one could always count on TLC to deliver the politically-incorrect goods. From not being “too proud to beg” to giving one the “red light special”, nothing was off-limits for the iconic trio.
After sharing their stories of “creeping” in 1994, they returned 5 years later with ‘If They Knew’, an album highlight about infidelity and being enamored with two different people.
Included in the ’99 blockbuster ‘FanMail’, the track sonically keeps up with the futuristic theme of the project, but this time adding an understated Island-vibe to the mix.
The girls stay faithful to their Crazy, Sexy and Cool personas on the Dallas Austin helmed-record, as T-Boz smoothly and calmly delivers her lines, while the seductive Chilli sprinkles sensuality over the song, and Left-Eye and her unapologetic Rap verse almost makes straying sound cool. Almost.
With ‘FanMail’ selling over 10 millions copies worldwide despite only having three official singles (2 international and 1 European), would you imagine just how much more it would have sold if ‘Knew’ benefited from the single treatment?
Anyway, enough with our shoulda-woulda-coulda’s, here is ‘If They Knew’ {JOE}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”bzCknvWNYcE”]
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As missed opportunities go, vocal powerhouse Leona Lewis hasn’t had the best of luck in recent years.
For, despite ample success, the songbird has developed somewhat of a penchant for passing on material that would not just go on to be hits, but mega hits…for other artists. Case, point, recent revelation that Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ was originally recorded by the X Factor winner, only to be left on the cutting-room floor.
A shocking loss, no doubt; however, it’s the forgoing of the flavoursome ball of fire that is ‘Burn’ that baffles us most.
The Ryan Tedder cut was recorded by Lewis in 2011 during the sessions for her ill-fated ‘Glassheart’ project, yet – once again – was omitted from the final tracklist. Word is that it was the legendary Clive Davis who called for its axing upon taking a more hands-on approach with the A&R’ing of the album – which, at that point, had already been subject to a series damaging delays.
Yet, for all his genius, Davis’ decision would turn out to be the wrong one. For, not only did the LP’s dreary ballads and criminal flirtation with fist-pumping EDM fall flat, ‘Burn’ would go on to become a #1 chart smash for British singer Ellie Goulding…two years later in the Summer of 2013.
A shame, as the track boasts all that Lewis’ career needs musically. Indeed, while baring sprinkles of Pop, Dance, and Reggae, the song never veers too far one way. Resulting in a colourful genre-clash that is befitting on an artist such as Leona; a talented artist who is clearly eager to evolve musically, yet doesn’t seem to know how.
Here’s hoping future projects tap into the brilliance that is the sound, look, and taste of ‘Burn’. {SAM}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”d2Nl45PeZYg”]
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Initially planned to serve as the second single from Ke$ha‘s ‘Animal’ debut, ‘Backstabber’ stands one of the Pop star’s lesser known/generally overlooked fan favourites. Penned by the performer herself and Chaka Khan collaborator David H. Gamson, the fiery cut sees a pre-autotune Kesha roar through a track that speaks of friendship and betrayal, dealing with a theme far removed from the “generic jams” she’s gone on to craft since then.
Love ‘Backstabber’ as much as I do? Cast your vote below! {DAVID}
Criminally underrated Soul singer Kameron Corvet has certainly built his fair share of buzz in underground R&B over the past few years. Ennobled for his falsetto driven, guitar accompanied numbers, the singer’s retro twist on modern R&B quickly earned him sharp comparison’s to some of the genre’s most prized crooners (see: Eric Benet, Maxwell, and the like).
The foundation of that buzz was undoubtedly 2008’s ‘Korporate Rockstar’. Featuring the modest R&B hit ‘Kiss & Make-Up’, get acquainted with the Louisiana native’s smooth plea for romantic reconciliation. Premium R&B lies ahead. {RASHAD}
All roads lead to November 4th for UK chart titan Tinie Tempah.
The rapper is set to unleash his hotly anticipated sophomore album on the day, marking almost three years since its multi-Platinum predecessor ‘Disc-Overy’ hit stores.
Having served up a taste of the LP with preceding (and contrasting) singles ‘Trampoline’ and ‘Children Of The Sun’, the South Londoner is giving fans a window-peek into what else they can expect from the project.
Boasting an All-Star cast of producers and features (including Diplo, Emeli Sande, Naughty Boy, 2 Chainz, and Paloma Faith), the project is easily poised to serve as one of the year’s most musically diverse.
That Grape Juice were lucky enough to hear the album earlier this month at an exclusive playback and feel the MC is onto a winner. Do you agree? Preview ‘Demonstration’ after the jump…
Cop a gander of Rebecca Ferguson!
The soul-filled songstress ups her diva in the official artwork for her sophomore album ‘Freedom’ – which hits stores December 2nd.
Hotly anticipated, the set is preceded by lead single ‘I Hope’. Haven’t heard yet? Take a listen after the jump….
Having showcased the more emotional side of ‘Love And War’, R&B belter Tamar Braxton switches it up with the video for new promo single ‘Hot Sugar‘.
Dripping all sorts of diva, the fierce clip awaits after the jump! Watch She, Me, Her werk it below…
As they ready the unveiling of the VH1 fuelled ‘Crazy,Sexy,Cool‘ biopic, TLC made their way to ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ for a fun filled interview today, dishing on the project alongside its leading ladies. One of these, being Rapper Lil Mama.
However, while their conversation kept it light and bright for the most part, it didn’t go without questions centred around ‘Girlfriend‘ singer Pebbles, who had served as a mentor to the ladies during the initial run.
A mentor, who has come under intense fire after after claims emerged alleging she was more ‘bully’ than ‘sister’ to the impressionable girls, reportedly forcing the ladies to buy their name back for $1 million per letter.
Watch below…
A jovial Usher arrived at LA’s Bootsy Bellow‘s recently, hitting the spot to celebrate his 35th birthday!
Joined by Jermaine Dupri, Justin Bieber, Cassie Ventura, Diddy and Blake Shelton to name a few, the Grammy winning chart staple also rubbed shoulders with Sugar Ray Leonard, whom he’ll play in a forthcoming biopic dedicated to the boxer’s life!
More from the night’s festivities below!
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