The quest for success in the female rap arena has proven one of the most challenging. However, Dominique Unique Young has been drumming up the right brand of buzz. And she’s looking to turn up the volume.

While some are only just getting acquainted with the Tampa native, she’s notably collaborated with the likes of Diplo and DJ Fresh.

Now on the cusp of releasing more new material, the rising star talks to That Grape Juice about her journey, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and why she doesn’t feel she has female competition.

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The Hip-Hop titan Cardi B has much to celebrate this year.

For, months before the arrival of her first child, the Afro-Latina megastar is to watch her debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy’ soar into the Billboard Hot 100’s Top Ten in its opening week.

Ready to catch her sales projections?

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With a look, sound and vocal style that dominated 90s Lil Kim‘s reign in Hip-Hop made her one of the decade’s most recognisable names.

Today, the rapper’s influence can be found in sights and sounds served up by the likes of Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Azealia Banks…three artists who often reference the icon (sometimes unknowingly) in their work.

How that works to Kim’s advantage?

Renewed interest in her art.

Brilliant news below…

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2017 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.  Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll reflect on the year’s biggest beefs.  From Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma to Azealia Banks and RZA, the year saw its fair share of musician’s scrapping back and forth.  See who made our list inside:

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With over 125,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2017 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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The dreaded “sophomore slump” – the career hurdle that’s caused the fall of a number of music history’s most promising acts – currently stands to add Grammy-nominated rapstress Iggy Azalea to its  lengthy list of casualties.

Azalea, who didn’t exactly experience “overnight success” in her transition from virtual unknown to one of rap’s leading ladies, did see her career go from 0-100 (real quick) after her participation on Ariana Grande‘s horn-filled hit ‘Problem’ and the release of her own history-making single ‘Fancy.’ But, with the triumphs of both singles came the real “problem“:  replicating their successes.

The endeavor would be doused with degrees of difficulty as the saucy Aussie’s public profile rang as the exact antithesis of her Billboard chart story.  Indeed, fielding attacks from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Q-Tip, Azealia Banks, Snoop Dogg, and even fellow Caucasian rappers Eminem and Macklemore, the court of public opinion joined them in finding Azalea guilty of cultural misappropriation and inauthenticity.  The effects of the verdict would be manifested in poor ticket sales for her headlining arena tour and fuel its cancellation (reportedly due to shifting focus to her debut album’s follow-up).

That follow-up, titled ‘Digital Distortion,’ found its kick-off via the bumping bop ‘Team’:
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There is no shortage of male titans in Hip-Hop. Historically, despite testosterone dominating the rap landscape, said forces have been able to co-exist alongside one another. Indeed, with the recent release of ‘What A Time To Be Alive,’ Drake and Future proved that there is strength in unity. Though existing on different branches of the genre, they fused their talents together and earned chart-topping results.

But, while the public have no problem accepting a multitude of male Hip-Hop artists, it appears that masses can only affix their focus on one female rap star at time.

Tune in after the jump as we explore this reoccurring problem within the culture.

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Tink continues to make her mark in Hip-Hop’s ever-changing landscape with the release of her new project ‘Winter Diary.’

The release features production credits from C-Sick, Soul Cookin, DJ Wes, Silly Tha Producer, Dre Native, D3, Jelan Abrams and her mentor Timbaland who will also produce material on her debut album which is set for release this year.

Does she have what it takes to compete with the likes of Azealia Banks, Dej Loaf, Iggy Azalea & Nicki Minaj?

Find out below..

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Big Sean & DeJ Loaf team up for their hometown of Detroit this year, joining forces to build the bop that is ‘Back Up.’

The song finds its way to the net with a mission to keep Loaf’s name above water on a popularity front before she joins Nicki Minaj on the U.S. leg of her latest world tour.

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BET Awards 2015 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Tamar Braxton & K. Michelle, Jason Derulo, Tinashe, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below:

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Angel Haze lights up her discography with a brand new jam today, bringing the heat with a cut named ‘Candxls.’

Dedicated to her girlfriend Ireland Baldwin, the song’s production comes courtesy of TROY NoKA and follows a string of strong releases launched by fellow female rappers Azealia Banks, Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj.

How Ms. Haze’s new work compares to theirs?

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Iggy Azalea is taking to Twitter yet again to defend herself from naysayers who aren’t exactly on board with her brand of hip hop.

For, just days ago, rapper Eve and songstress Jill Scott joined the ranks of a growing list of emcees and entertainers including Q-Tip, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Azealia Banks, Eminem, and more, who have expressed displeasure with the Aussie hitmaker’s “blaccent” (Black accent) and overall image.

Their message did not fall on deaf ears, however.  And, despite not singling the ‘With This Ring’ duo out, it’s pretty clear the two were included in Azalea’s mass reminder and defense of her authenticity.

See it below:

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