As he revealed via an exclusive interview with That Grape Juice at the 2022 BET Awards, Jussie Smollett is ready to move past the drama and back to the dancefloor with his retro-inspired new single ‘Some Things.’

Believed to be the first taste of new music from his forthcoming sophomore album, the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Sum of My Music,’ ‘Things’ rings as a funky groove with sonic and vocal dealings that will undoubtedly draw comparisons to Michael Jackson circa the ‘Off the Wall’ era.

Lifted to his official YouTube channel Thursday (July 14) courtesy of his independent label Music of Sound, hop inside to get into the latest from Jussie.

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Although he garnered much positive press thanks to his victory lap at a recent VERZUZ showdown against Omarion, some critics believe Mario‘s attempt to capitalize on the hoopla backfired when he announced Tory Lanez as the feature on his new single ‘Main One.’

Reportedly drawn from his forthcoming sixth studio album (the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Dancing Shadows’), the new Mike Crook-produced bop sees its performers trade verses about giving extra special treatment to the main lady in their lives.

“Girl, you can be honest with me/ You don’t gotta be toxic with me,” Mario croons. “You don’t need no other options but me/ ‘Cause you might just be my main one.”

Announcement of the tune’s Friday (July 15) arrival drew quick criticism for the GRAMMY nominee for collaborating with Lanez amid allegations he shot and assaulted popular rapstress Megan Thee Stallion.

The naysayers obviously weren’t enough to stop Mario from moving forward with the unveiling of ‘Main,’ which is available inside for your streaming pleasure.  Hop in to hear it in full.

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Latto has become pretty dependable when it comes to deploying braggadocious bops. However, the femcee uses her platform for a socially-driven purpose on her latest effort, ‘P*ssy.’

Released in response to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, the star raps:

“How you ain’t got a p*ssy but got opinions on p*ssy? That’s p*ssy. My ovaries ain’t for you to bully. Y’all the reason we make music teaching b*tches how to use it.”

As well as directing the newly unwrapped visual alongside Sara Lacombe, Latto is donating a portion of the proceeds from the release to Planned Parenthood.

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After a hard-fought battle, Burna Boy has still emerged as a winner with his sixth studio album, ‘Love, Damini.’

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Ne-Yo has unlocked his eighth studio album ‘Self Explanatory.’

Preceded by singles such as ‘U 2 Luv,’ ‘Stay Down,’ and ‘Don’t Love Me,’ the project serves as the hitmaker’s first traditional LP since 2018’s ‘Good Man.’

And he welcomes a number of notable names on the album with him – including the likes of Yung Bleu, Jeremih, and Trippie Redd.

With over 15 years in the game, Ne-Yo is showing no signs of slowing down.

Take a listen to his latest body of work after the jump…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from 5 Seconds of Summer, Ty Herndon, Grandma, and Surf Curse.

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Calvin Harris is wasting no time lighting a match under his hyper-hot new single, ‘Stay With Me.’ For, just hours after the bop’s debut, the hitmaker has unleashed its accompanying music video.

A star-studded affair, the track is led by Justin Timberlake, alongside Pharrell and Halsey.

Serving as the follow-up to the Dua Lipa and Young Thug-assisted ‘Potion,’ the track is housed on Harris’ incoming album ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’ (due August 5).

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Lizzo is hot on the promotional trail for her freshly released album ‘Special’ and her latest stop was ‘The Breakfast Club.’

During the visit, the chart-topper opened up about her LP, Prince championing her and almost executive producing an earlier project, and her untraditional take on relationships.

The 34-year-old dived into considerable depth about the latter, as well we well as her current union.

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JAY-Z wears many hats – with the most notable being Hip-Hop legend and mega mogul.

Boss moves have defined much of the superstar’s present-day narrative, which has led many to question whether or not he’s retired from Rap. Especially as his last release, the critically acclaimed ‘444,’ arrived in 2018 and seemed to many to present as a conclusive effort.

Appearing on Kevin Hart’s new Peacock series ‘Hart to Heart,’ the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer addressed the murmurs.

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Fresh from rocking the Essence Festival 2022, rising R&B star Raiche shines with her new single ‘Fool.’

Having amassed almost 20 million streams of her music to date, her latest offering – which will feature on her incoming project ‘LOVELAND’ – arrives on the heels of this year’s critically acclaimed cut ‘Complicated.’

Spotlighted as one of Billboard’s “15 Hip-Hop & R&B Artists to Watch,” the Pittsfield, MA native has been putting in the work – taking to stages nationwide to mobilize her unique fusion of R&B, Pop, and Soul.

And it’s seen her magnetizing the attention of the masses.

Speaking about the emotional anchoring of ‘Fool,’ Raiche tells That Grape Juice:

“‘Fool’ is simply an honest and heartfelt break up song. I talk candidly about my needs and why this person was constantly coming up short for me and how I can’t put up with it anymore because I’d really just be playing myself. The song is empowering and an ode to anyone who loves themselves enough to release anything or anyone that no longer serves them.”

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Demi Lovato doesn’t waste time when it comes to hitting the promo trail in support of new music.

The same night the hitmaker’s last single, ‘Skin of My Teeth,’ made its world premiere, Lovato appeared on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ to render its first live televised performance – a boost that undoubtedly helped the Rock number soar into the top 20 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart (#13 peak).

Hoping its follow-up ‘Substance’ will do even better bidding on Billboard with that same formula, Lovato tapped gal pal Paris Hilton to star in its music video and zoomed to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to show off a live performance of the cut shortly after its July 15 premiere.

“I don’t remember last week, got my head scratching/ But everyone’s acting like nothing is lacking,” Demi wails on the Oak, Keith Sorrells, & Alex Niceforo-produced song. “I think we might be crashing, everyone’s laughing / Time is just passing, yet nothing lasts.”

With the female rap scene at its most action-packed in over a decade, Lola Brooke is the latest name aiming to blaze.

And she’s already on quite the heat streak.

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