Here at That Grape Juice, we love all things R&B! So, fittingly, we’ve teamed up with DJ Ace – one of the UK’s most revered R&B connoisseurs and host of BBC 1Xtra‘s weekly series Everything RNB (which airs Sundays at 10pm).

Each week he’ll be rounding up his latest show and previewing what’s upcoming on the next episode. Right here on That Grape Juice.

Without further ado, check out the latest installment with DJ Ace below…

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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 Finneas, Lil Huddy, Allison Ponthier, and Holly Humberstone.

Join us inside…

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Chloe Bailey has the masses on the edge of their seats in anticipation of her new single ‘Have Mercy.’

Ahead of its arrival, the rising star continues to showcase her shine by way of stunning covers.

The latest is her take on Jazmine Sullivan‘s R&B scorcher ‘Pick Up Your Feelings.’

Taking vocal flight, Bailey did the song ample justice while delivering a rendition that was uniquely “her.”

Check out the performance below…

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are back with new music.

For, the pair has just released their music video for their song ‘I Get A Kick Out Of You.’

In the heartwarming clip, Mother Monster and the music legend are shown in the recording studio laying down their vocals. Each also has a big smile on their face.

‘I Get A Kick Out Of You’ is the lead single from Gaga and Bennett’s second collaborative album called ‘Love For Sale’ (as we reported here).

The album will serve as Bennett’s last project after it was announced he has Alzheimer’s Disease earlier this year.

The follow-up to ‘Cheek To Cheek’ will be released October 1.

In the meantime, watch the visuals for ‘I Get A Kick Out Of You’ below…

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Frank Ocean has carved out quite the career as a musician and now the star is moving towards establishing an empire.

For, the singer has announced the launch of his new luxury label, Homer.

Full story below…

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Jessie J is speaking up and out after a surprising remark was aimed at her by Nicki Minaj. 

As reported, the femcee made a public objection to a comment J made about the creation of their 2014 smash ‘Bang Bang’ during an interview.

Minaj’s move shocked many, given that the British belter was in actuality praising her and expressing her joy at working with the rap royal on the song – which also featured Ariana Grande.

However, it’s clear Onika felt it imperative to set the record straight as relates to how she landed on the track.

Now, J is weighing in.

Her words below…

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Rita Ora is hot on the promotional trail for her latest single ‘You For Me.’

Case in point, the British songstress has just shared the acoustic version of the song, which removes the EDM production by Sigala and replaces it with a gentle piano throughout the song.

The latest incarnation of the tune comes mere weeks after she shared the official video for it (stream it here).

‘You For Me’ was announced in June and serves as the first new music from Ora since her ‘BANG’ EP earlier this year.

What are you waiting for? Stream new Rita Ora below…

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Tinashe‘s latest album, ‘333,’ is dialing in to the top of real-time digital sales charts!

The 16-song set – which boasts features from the likes of Jeremih, Kaytranada, Kaash Paige, Absolutely, Wax Motif, Buddy, and more – soared onto digital shelves August 6 after ample teasing via its singles ‘Pasadena,’ ‘Bouncin,’ and more.

Now, just a day after its release, it’s showing promising signs as it’s moseyed to the top 5 of multiple current iTunes charts.  Details inside:

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Over a month after its #2 debut, Doja Cat’s junior studio album – ‘Planet Her’ – remains a mainstay in the Billboard 200’s top 5 (found at #3 on the refreshed edition of the tally).

In lieu of working the TV circuit for its promotion, Cat’s pounced onto the net to render a series of dynamic live performances in partnership with VEVO Live. Helmed by famed music video director Kyle Goldberg, the exclusive Web special has already seen her turn head with live renditions of ‘Planet’ tunes ‘Ain’t Sh*t’ and ‘Love to Dream’ (as reported here).

Now, she’s lifted the lid on a take on fan favorite ‘Need to Know.’  Watch it inside:

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Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has made no secret of her support of the LGBTQ+ community over the years, but now she’s taking her allyship even further by using her platform to address the topic of homophobia in Hip Hop.

As her ‘Crybaby’ co-star DaBaby continues to suffer seismic backlash for a recent homophobic rant that slammed people living with HIV and ‘men who suck d*ck in parking lots’ (as we reported here), Stallion’s stepped in to discuss the longstanding subject of gay discrimination in Rap.

Taking to ‘People’ magazine recently to dish, look inside for her comments:

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Lizzbians rejoice!

‘Good As Hell’ hitmaker Lizzo is looking like she’ll make good on her promise to drop her new single, ‘Rumors,’ next week,

Ahead of its August 13 arrival, the GRAMMY winner took to Instagram Friday night (August 6) to serve a snippet of the new tune.  What started off as a wholesome musical tease quickly turned into a striptease, however.

Getting the net talking like only she can, look inside to see Lizzo give ’em an eyeful!

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Camila Cabello‘s latest single, ‘Don’t Go Yet’ is off to a racing start on the Hot 100 thanks to a handsome mix of first-week streams, digital downloads, and radio airplay (as we reported here).

To keep the momentum going on the tune (which serves as the first single from her third studio album ‘Familia’), Camila is inviting her fans – affectionately called #Camilizers – into the behind the scenes action of its Philippa Price and Pilar Zeta-directed music video.

Inspired by Cuban-Mexican family parties from the singer’s childhood, Cabello added even more authenticity to the visual by sprinkling in cameos from her real-life father, cousin, and close friends.

Look inside to see how all the magic unfolded:

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