The Supremes, Slick Rick, and Nile Rodgers may all be hailed as pioneers for the grounds they’ve broken in music genres of R&B/Pop, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Funk/Disco respectively, but despite that reverence none of them were ever recognized for their own albums or singles by the Recording Academy.
That is set to change February 5 as all three legendary acts will join the hallowed halls of the GRAMMYs’ Lifetime Achievement recipients.
Details inside.
Nick Cannon continues to cement and then re-cement himself as Hollywood’s most fertile father.
For, the media mogul has welcomed his 12th child – and this time it’s once again with Alyssa Scott.
Full story below…
Dueling divas are set to take the competition from the music charts to the OSCARs thanks to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiling its shortlist for all of the 2023 ceremony’s major categories (including Best Original Song).
Look inside to see who made the first-round cut.
Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, the year was full of memorable moments!
Now, as it draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.
Next, we’ll talk about the Black Girl Magic that dominated award season 2022!
Days after the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) took to press to announce Doja Cat had become the first female rapper in history to collect over 22 Gold plaques, the ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’ hitmaker may soon be getting news her ownership of the record was short-lived.
Details inside.
Donald Trump has his eyes set on the White House.
Case in point, he has just announced his bid to return as President of the United States.
Full story below…
Lionel Richie is one of music’s biggest icons and now he is being honored as such at this year’s American Music Awards.
Full story below…
The 2022 Primetime EMMYs aired Monday night (September 12), and – when not dropping jaws for shocking wins and upsets – saw itself penciled in record books for a number of reasons.
None know this better than ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph – both of whom took home golden statuettes and walked right into the show’s history halls by doing so.
See how inside.
Like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and many of music’s biggest divas over the years, Beyonce has made no secret of her admiration of the legendary Gospel group The Clark Sisters – even sampling the sister act’s song ‘Ha Ya’ on the JAY-Z-led ‘4:44’ track ‘Family Feud’ (as we reported here).
Five years later, Bey is revisiting The Clarks via ‘Church Girl,’ a track on her new album ‘Renaissance’ (hitting shelves July 29).
Ahead of its arrival, the lead singer of the GRAMMY-winning quartet – affectionately known as Twinkie Clark – took to social media to salute the 40-year-old for revamping their early 80’s tune ‘Center of Thy Will’ for the highly anticipated LP.
Hear her words inside:
In a major move, Mo’Nique has teamed up with Netflix for her very own stand-up comedy special on the streamer.
Full story below…
Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!
Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.
Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.
Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…
As the world at large soaks in the excitement of a potentially imminent release from Beyonce, That Grape Juice’s From The Vault journey’s back to the very first time she made the world stop with her now-signature surprise drops.
Today, we give you the JAY-Z-assisted ‘Drunk in Love.’
Written by Bey and Detail, the song was produced by the pair alongside Boots, J-Roc, Dre Moon, and Timbaland.
‘Drunk’ was poured out as part of the artist’s self-titled fifth studio effort which was released sans any preceding announcement or forewarning on December 13, 2013. Easily one of the cornerstone releases of the diva’s career, the ‘Beyonce’ project serves as the singer’s first “visual album” – boasting the simultaneous arrival of an accompanying music video for each and every song.
Thanks to instant popularity, it was quickly chosen as one of the LP’s two lead singles and was a glorious commercial and critical moment for Mrs. Carter.
Indeed, it peaked at #2 in the US and #9 in the UK, and it won two GRAMMY Awards in 2015.
Lyrically, the song is notorious for showing a racier side of Bey (#surfboard) and sonically it saw the artist digging deeper into Hip-Hop and Trap-kissed music.
The track’s monochrome visual was helmed by director extraordinaire Hype Williams. It was shot on Golden Beach in Florida and starred The Carters – playing up the song’s lyrics – simply vibing and grooving to their booming bop. No choreography, no CGI, just plain ole charisma, swag, sauce, and a chemistry that has captivated for over two decades.
The visual was praised for its simplicity, sense of fun, and the commanding presence of its protagonists. It won the VMA for Best Collaboration in 2014.
**************
With the ‘net buzzing about a potential big unveiling from Queen Bey, speculation has spanned new music, a tour announcement… or yet another Ivy Park drop?
As of typing, no one knows. But seeing how social media has responded, it’s clear the masses are ready to welcome back the music royal sooner rather than later.
Bring it on, Yoncé
Home | About TGJ | The Splash | The Word | Advertise | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | DMCA
© 2024 ThatGrapeJuice.net. All Rights Reserved. A Member Of Townsquare Music
WEBSITE BY EDWR
