In an ever-changing musical landscape, to be the best, it’s vital to be guided by the best. And for the likes of Destiny’s Child, Solange, and Beyonce, that expert shepherding came courtesy of Mathew Knowles.

Widely hailed as one of the greatest music managers and branding architects of all time, the Houston-native served as one of the central engines powering the iconic careers of his colossal clientele.

Now, Knowles is continuing to impart his valuable expertise via a diverse array of mediums – including industry engagements, academia, and more.

That Grape Juice caught up with him at the XP Music Futures seminar he gave in Riyadh, where he opened up about his illustrious career, achievements, and the future of the ever-evolving music business.

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Davido is back!

The Afrobeats titan has unleashed his brand new album ‘Timeless.’

Arriving as the Nigerian performer’s first LP since 2020’s ‘A Better Time,’ the set sees the star moving forward after much-publicized hardship.

Speaking on the release (which serves as a fusion of sounds), Davido said:

“Timeless is a body of work that goes beyond fashion and trends it’s an authentic body of work that remains true to my core as an artist- using my music to bring joy to my fans across the world. The songs you hear today will be just as relevant tomorrow, that’s why it’s TIMELESS.”

Featuring collaborations with the likes of Asake, Dexta Daps, and Skepta, the album makes its debut in the run-up to his freshly announced comeback shows.

Aptly titled ‘A Timeless Night With Davido,’ the jaunt will see the stage blazer host one-off shows in cities such as London (April 5) and a homecoming show in Lagos.

Take a listen to ‘Timeless’ after the jump…

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With collaborative ventures or solo singles like ‘New Normal,’ ‘Last Call,’ ‘Present,’ ‘Skyline,’ and ‘Satellite,’ singer-songwriter Khalid kept fans fed with new music over the last two years and eager to learn the fate of his third studio album – the serially delayed ‘Everything is Changing.’

And while he’s yet to offer an official update on the project’s status, he continues to tease cuts that may line its tracklist. The latest of such stature is ‘Softest Touch.’

A mellow, laidback groove, ‘Touch’ hears Khalid praise a love interest for having everything he’s looking for in a woman.

“You’ve got the softest touch, I just can’t get enough / When it comes to you, you are the one I want / You’ve got the softest touch, I just can’t get enough / This touch, you’ll always be the one I want,” he croons on the hook of the Vaughn Oliver, Blake Straus, and Nico Stadi-produced jam.

K’s first solo offering of 2023, hop inside to hear it in full.

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Since late 2021 with the arrival of her Platinum-selling debut solo single, ‘Have Mercy,’ singer-songwriter Chloe Bailey has had fans saying just that as she blazes a path up Billboard charts without the help of her sister, Halle Bailey (as part of the sister act ChloexHalle).

And while ‘Mercy’ counts itself among a string of introductory tunes that didn’t make the final cut for Chloe’s debut solo album, ‘In Pieces,’ those scrapped cuts certainly set the pace for it.

On the wings of warmly-received songs ‘Body Do,’ ‘How Does It Feel,’ ‘Pray It Away,’ and its title cut, March 31 brings with it the GRAMMY nominee’s long-awaited inaugural body of work courtesy of Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.

Hop inside to stream the 14-track set which features appearances from Future, Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, and more.

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Taylor Swift is on a roll. Case in point, she has scored another radio smash thanks to her song ‘Lavender Haze.’ 

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Coi Leray‘s ‘Players’ is the hit that keeps on giving. Case in point, it has given her yet another #1 single.

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Coco Jones is blazing a trail and her latest stop was ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Taking center stage, the rising star shone with a rousing rendition of ‘ICU.’

As reported, the singer-actress made her first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 with the track – which continues to be powered by impressive strides on R&B radio.

Rather than rest on her laurels, Jones – who plays Hilary Banks on Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’ – is strutting the promotional trail.

Watch her newest live offering after the jump…

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For many, there’s been no escaping the fiery feud between Xscape members Tamika Scott and sister LaTocha Scott.

The deeply personal fallout between singing sisters has been central to the hit Bravo reality show ‘SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B.’

And the drama has drenched social media timelines too – as the ladies, their group members, and the public at large have weighed in the various layers of the beef.

Core to the chaos is Tamika’s televised claim that her sister and her husband (Rocky Bivens) were involved in the stealing of $30,000 worth of her royalties.

In the time since, LaTocha has hit back and labeled her sister a “liar.”

Armed with a stacked collection of “receipts,” Tamika has returned serve in a jaw-dropping video – in which she alleges that she is at the center of a blackmail attempt centered around a sex tape.

She also includes a sit-down with group member Tiny’s mom, who was one to discover the discrepancy with the royalty “missing” payments.

Watch the 47-year-old shocking account after the jump…

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Chloe Bailey is on the cusp of release debut solo album ‘In Pieces’ and is drumming up buzz with the release of the video of the LP’s title track.

In the run-up to today’s premiere, the 24-year-old previewed the project by way of singles ‘Pray It Away,’ and ‘How Does It Feel’ featuring Chris Brown. She also delighted fans by dropping ‘Body Do.’

The simple yet effective visual for ‘In Pieces’ finds Bailey in an emotional space as she lays her feelings bare.

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The ESSENCE Festival of Culture has unveiled its wave of performers and it serves as one of the annual spectacle’s most eclectic offerings yet.

Especially with Hip-Hop royalty leading the charge. For, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Jermaine Dupri, and Doug E. Fresh will anchor the 2023 edition of the New Orleans extravaganza.

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Wizkid continues to pour out more from his album ‘More Love Less Ego.’

And the latest is the video for ‘Money & Love.’

The flavorsome jam has been paired with a dynamic video directed by DK.

Starboy’s newest offering comes ahead of his seismic upcoming show at London’s Tottenham Stadium which takes place on July 29.

What are you waiting for? Watch the video for ‘Money & Love’ after the jump…

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Chloe Bailey is blazing her way to the release of her debut album ‘In Pieces.’

Due on Friday (March 31), the LP has been preceded by a steady flow of fresh material – including singles ‘Pray It Away’ and ‘How Does It Feel (ft. Chris Brown),’ as well ‘Body Do.’

Now, with just days to go before the project arrives, Bailey took center stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live – where she premiered new number ‘Cheat Back’ (the album version of which features Future).

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