This summer will see Burna Boy and a host of major names heat up the live scene at Afro Nation Portugal 2023. 

For, the full line-up for the returning festival – which fuses the best in Urban and Afrobeats music – has been unveiled and promises a flavor-filled extravaganza like no other.

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August Alsina may have previously insinuated he was ready to hang up his mic, but we’re sure fans aren’t complaining about the fact he’s been blessing them with a consistent stream of new music since making that announcement.

After dropping singles ‘Shake the World,’ ‘Beautiful Way,’ and ‘Lied to You’ (all assumed to be featured on his forthcoming project), the award-winning crooner has now lifted the lid on his first solo release of 2023: ‘Myself.’

A testament to his tough upbringing in New Orleans, the reflective track sees the 30-year-old pay homage to himself for making it out of the trenches.

“’I stayed real and I ain’t tryna fool myself / Navigated out the jungle, didn’t lose myself / Never forgot what I had to do myself / When I only had me, myself and I, do or die,” he sings on the inspiring cut.

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It’s no rumor; Lizzo‘s 2021 hit single, ‘Rumors,’ has been certified Platinum at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Ahead of the February 3 launch of her forthcoming ‘Soul II Soul’ tour with Kem, powerhouse songstress Ledisi is giving her dedicated fans yet another reason to see her live thanks to the release of new single ‘I Need to Know.’

The first taste of music set to line her forthcoming album (due on digital shelves this Spring), ‘Know’ is an emotive, soulful ballad that sees Leddy ask the love in her life about the status of their failing relationship.

“I just need to know how we’ve / Gotten to the point where we can’t talk about things / We always used to find a way to figure out things / What’cha wanna do? / ‘Cause I can’t keep going through this,” she wails on the Rex Rideout-produced cut.

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Check out Rita Ora!

The Pop chart-topper returns to the airwaves this week with the release of her brand new single ‘You Only Love Me’ (due January 27).

Trumpeting her comeback, the 31-year-old appears on the cover of GQ Hype.

Beyond posing it up, Ora dishes on her forthcoming third studio album (her first since 2018’s ‘Pheonix’), owning her masters, falling in love with her partner Taika Waititi, and more.

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After whetting appetites with a teaser announcement, Wizkid has finally revealed the date for his hotly anticipated London stadium show.

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Madonna and Lady Gaga’s history is well documented. Indeed, past years have seen copycat claims thrown up, as well as “reductive” jabs. Mostly, if not exclusively, from Madge’s end.

However, it appears time heals all rifts. Because recent years have seen the superstars support one another – and it’s a trajectory that is continuing in the present.

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Chris Brown‘s name magnetizes the masses in a major way. Case in point the multiple sold-out dates on his forthcoming ‘Under The Influence Tour’ of the UK and Europe.

Now, with just weeks to go before the trek kicks off, the stage blazer has ignited further excitement by announcing a slew of new dates.

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Aretha Franklin‘s classic ‘Natural Woman’ is not only one of her many unforgettable Hot 100 top 10 hits, but it’s stood the test of time as one of the greatest odes to womanhood in the history of recorded music.

Penned by the legendary Carole King, the tune – a signature vocal performance of Franklin’s – has found itself on several ‘greatest song ever’ lists over the last six decades and shines as an anthem of femininity for generations of women.

But, despite its legacy and enduring reverence, one LGBTQ+ activist group is challenging music lovers to take a deeper listen at its lyrics.  Those words, the group allege, not only play on harmful anti-Trans stereotypes but also incite violence against women of the transgender experience.

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Sam Smith is strutting the promotional pavement in support of their brand new album ‘Gloria.’

With the LP just one week away from its January 27 release, the performer stopped by Saturday Night Live to serve up a musical feast from the project.

As is custom for SNL guests, Smith delivered two showings – the first being a high-octane performance of #1 hit ‘Unholy’ with Kim Petras and a moving rendition of the ‘Gloria’ title track.

The British belter’s appearance on the long-running NBC series comes as they gear up to hit the road on ‘Gloria – The Tour’ – which is set to make stops in North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia.

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After an almost five-year hiatus, Beyonce delivered her first full-length concert since 2018 at the extravagant opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.

Taking center stage amidst a stunning backdrop, Queen Bey and her bevy of dancers showed up and showed out.

While the music royal held on to songs from her ‘Renaissance’ album (which reports suggest could be for an upcoming showing), she still wowed with a diverse setlist that included classics such as ‘Crazy In Love,’ Pop bops like ‘Beautiful Liar,’ and rare gems ala ‘Flaws & All.’

The superstar also seized the moment to shine a light on tracks from ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ – serving up the first live renditions of critically-acclaimed cuts such as  ‘Spirit,’ ‘Bigger,’ and the GRAMMY-winning ‘Brown Skin Girl’ which she performed with 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we’re revisiting one of the hottest female Rap hits of all time – Foxy Brown‘s 1999 smash ‘Hot Spot.’

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