As the man responsible for Rihanna‘s classic ‘Stay‘, Mikky Ekko is no stranger to forging and subsequently celebrating hits.

Only right then, that he releases a hit of his very own with the single ‘Kids‘- the latest effort to be pulled from his forthcoming album, which also boasts the Indie Pop jam ‘Pull Me Down‘.

Unfamiliar with his work?

Meet your new favourite act below…

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It’s here.

Mario‘s official comeback single ‘Somebody Else’ saw its accompanying video premiere moments ago.

The Nicki Minaj assisted cut is the lead release from the R&B star’s first studio album since 2010’s ‘DNA’.

Check it out after the jump…

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In celebrating the 10 year anniversary for her debut album ‘Dangerously In Love‘, The Official Charts Company have released Beyonce’s highest selling British singles, listing them from the highest to smallest using sales generated by them since release.

With most of these cuts shifting what they sold via physical copies, even we were surprised to see what came out on top and which songs didn’t make the cut.

Find out why below…

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As far as comebacks go, very few have been handled as immaculately as that launched by SWV, returning in 2011 with their fourth studio album ‘I Missed Us’.

Now, as they continue to write the next chapter of their story, the ladies have announced the birth of their very own Reality TV show, brought to fans by We TV.

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Security staff at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena were forced to escort a Pink fan from her show at the venue last night, after he published a tweet which saw him ‘threaten’ to ‘blow up’ the spot before the star took to the stage.

Full story below…

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It’s on course to becoming one of R&B’s most well loved releases, and last night- in telling just how life ‘Use Me’ star Miguel has blown back into the genre, the star watched his smash hit single ‘Adorn’ score an appearance during last night’s episode of HBO’s ‘True Blood‘.

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As two of R&B’s most promising prospects, That Grape Juice were excited to chat it up with Mindless Behavior and Elijah Blake at the BET Awards 2013.

The latter rocked the BET Experience Music Matters stage with a set that was praised by both fans and critics, while teen pin-ups M.B are riding the wave of success with their sophomore album ‘All Around The World’ – which, with its accompanying tour and movie , has been very much a 360 experience.

Watch above as Blake dishes on his hotly anticipated new album (which is set to feature Big Sean, J. Cole, Common, Rick Ross, and more), while Princeton, Ray Ray and company talk new music, touring, and more.

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Jordin Sparks is back; and this go round  the American Idol alum has her hands in many a pot.

The 23-year-old is currently riding high on the charts thanks to ‘The Way’ – the Ariana Grande smash she actually wrote for herself.

We caught up with Sparks at the BET Awards 2013 where she waxed honest about initially penning ‘The Way’ (she says song is about her relationship with Jason Derulo), her upcoming album (material from which she reveals is is due next month), and her acting endeavors.

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  Finally, we go back to Next Selection/Bad Boy beauty Cassie‘s eponymous debut…

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Last December, fans of ‘I Run Away’ singer Britney Spears landed fresh details on her new album, when ‘Vendetta’ star Elijah Blake revealed that he had been enlisted to help craft it…and shared it’d be her most personal release to date.

Now, in echoing those sentiments, the man behind Madonna‘s ‘Ray of Light’ (William Orbit) has poured fresh details on the hotly anticipated release, revealing that it’ll be void of  auto-tune and packed with ‘great singing’.

More below…

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So, you’re mad that you’re missing all the action of the superstar-studded Essence Fest, huh?

We’re sure you’ve seen the bill that includes, but is certainly not limited to:  Beyonce, Brandy, Trey Songz, Emeli Sande,  Charlie Wilson, Solange, and many more.

Now, we’ve already showed you B-rocka rocking the house in the annual New Orleans-hosted fest, but fret not for That Grape Juice is bringing the festivities to you!

Tuck in below to see today’s top R&B neo-soul artists show ’em how it’s done.  Performances from Chrisette Michele, Jill Scott, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, and Maxwell await…

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2NE1 aren’t the only ones releasing new material today!

Indeed, in what should bring joy to many a music craving heart today, Beyonce has released the solo version to her Jay Z led cut ‘(Part II) On The Run’, the sequel to their 2002 hit ‘Bonnie & Clyde’.

While the original sees the ‘Chime For Change’ ambassador dominate anyway, her solo version comes without Jay’s verses- hopefully giving some indication as to how her new sound is shaping up!

Unwind to the potential single below…

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