Normani’s debut album ‘Dopamine’ is finally here.

Six years in the making, the project has endured everything from personal hurdles to delays to pivots in sound. Yet, the end product has undoubtedly delivered.

Cohesive, eclectic, and assured, the LP cements Normani as an artist for whom quality is her central engine.

Since its landing, we’ve had the album on repeat and it more than lives up to its billing of giving us a rush.

Join us below as we tally That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Tracks From Normani’s ‘Dopamine’…

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Quavo shows no signs of slowing down the music releases to amp up excitement for his forthcoming third studio album, the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Rocket Power.’

Beyond the diss tracks dropped during his unexpected beef with Chris Brown, the former Migos frontman also dropped ‘Real One,’ ‘Clear the Smoke,’ ‘Potato Loaded,’ and more over the last four months.

Adding to the growing stack of 2024 releases is the June 14-unveiled ‘Mink.’

“Lil’ bit’ p—y pink, so I went and bought a mink (Pink) / I was workin’ a trap, never worked a plan B / Don’t forget your strap, boy, playin’ in these streets (Bao) / I just put two hundred bands sin the kitchen sink (Kitchen),” he raps on the Atake-produced cut.

Hear it inside courtesy of its accompanying KeeMotion and Huncho Films-directed music video.

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Amid ongoing controversy and criticism surrounding his highly publicized split from ex-wife Crystal Smith including accusations of having “unprotected sex with numerous other women” and fathering a child with one of his extramarital exploits, Ne-Yo drops the deeply introspective new song ‘2 Million Secrets.’

Premiered during his critically acclaimed live performance on Tiny Desk earlier this year, Friday (June 14) brought with it the arrival of the tune’s studio-recorded version.

“Never held you to your duties as a wife, let you do what you want to / ‘Cause I had a couple in the background down to give me what I couldn’t get from you, that ain’t an excuse / I made a promise and then I hurt you / I’m really sorry to be honest for once,” he sings in the Remo the Hitmaker-produced tune.

Hear it in full inside.

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Chris Brown may be busy thrilling audiences across North America on his hotly selling ‘11:11 Tour,’ but he’s still clocking in for studio time with other artists.

The latest making headlines is ‘Drunk Off U‘ – his duet with Moneybagg Yo from the rapper’s June 14-released album ‘Speak Now.’

“I’m addicted like Hennessy, you’re the cup of the Sprite / And I’m drunk off your loving, yea / I need it for life / You tell me you love me / Hope it’s not for the night, ’cause girl I been down that road /  Past my limit got me drunk off you,” Brown sings on the intoxicating track.

Hear it in full inside and stream its parent album courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Victoria Monet may be currently celebrating the out-of-this-world acclaim afforded to her latest single, ‘Alright,’ and its stunning accompanying music video, but now the 3x GRAMMY winner is taking the concept of “out-of-this-world” a little less figuratively.

With help from award-winning producer and longtime collaborator D’Mile, Monet was tapped by Disney+ to deliver ‘Power of Two’ – an original end-credit song for the ‘Star Wars’ television series ‘The Acolyte.’

“Having my song be a part of the classic Star Wars franchise via ‘The Acolyte’ is such an honor and I’m thrilled for everyone to hear it when they see how it ties into the overall storyline,” she said of the new tune ‘Two.’ “D’Mile and I had a great time making the song and hope the world loves it as much as we do.” 

Fans of the Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Jodie Turner-Smith, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Rebecca Henderson, and Dean-Charles Chapman-led series may already gotten a taste of ‘Two,’ but now the song has been wide released to digital and streaming services everywhere.

Hear it inside.

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Mariah Carey‘s 3x Platinum 1999 album ‘Rainbow‘ may not celebrate its 25th anniversary until November, but the Songbird Supreme hatched a plan to align the commemorative set’s release in time for Pride Month 2024.

A toast to the critically acclaimed project, ‘Rainbow’ beams as a standout in Carey’s discography as it was her first studio effort without contribution from award-winning songwriter Walter Afanasieff.

Featuring contributions from big names like JAY-Z, Snoop Dogg, Usher, Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Joe, Master P, and more, the LP famously contains the hit singles ‘Heartbreaker,’ ‘Thank God I Found You,’ ‘Against All Odds,’ and ‘Can’t Take That Away.’

For its anniversary edition, For its anniversary edition, Mariah expanded the tracklist to 28 songs including remixes and live recordings of some of the original’s favorite cuts as well as a previously unheard recording titled ‘Rainbow’s End.’

Stream it all inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Nearly 5 years after the release of her now-Platinum solo debut single, ‘Motivation,’ former Fifth Harmony hitmaker Normani has launched her inaugural solo album ‘Dopamine.’

Announced in April alongside confirmation of its official lead single (the Gunna-assisted ‘1:59)’ the long-awaited set hit digital outlets on Friday (June 14) and is supported by the previously released, Gold-certified smash ‘Wild Side‘ featuring Cardi B and the percussion-driven ‘Candy Paint.’

A 13-track affair, ‘Dopamine’ boasts guest appearances from big names like Starrah, James Blake, Gunna, and Cardi as well as production or songwriting credits from stars like Brandy, Victoria Monet, Pardison Fontaine, Stargate, Tommy Brown, and more.

Delivered courtesy of RCA Records, stream the highly anticipated LP inside via Apple Music and Spotify.

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Camila Cabello is trumpeting the incoming release of her new album ‘C,XOXO’ and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was her latest stop.

Fresh from unlocking the tracklist for the LP (due June 28), the singer took center stage on the popular series to perform the project’s lead single ‘I LUV IT.’

Serving sass, charisma, and choreography, Cabello showed up and showed out.

Watch the performance after the jump…

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Meagan Good takes center stage in ‘Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black.’

The actress leads in the role of Ava, a young bank professional whose life is rocked when he husband Dallas calls time on their marriage.

She’s hellbent on fighting for their union – until the extent of Dallas’ wicked deeds are uncovered.

In the wake of events, a journey to her true soulmate sets its wheels in motion.

Good is joined in the production by Cory Hardrict, Joseph Lee Anderson, Shannon Wallace, Taylor Polidore, Richard Lawson, and Debbi Morgan.

Speaking on the film, Perry – who wrote and directed – said:

“Making ‘Divorce in the Black’ was born out of wanting to tell Ava’s story.  She is surrounded by all this power through her foundation – her family and friends.  She has all the power inside of her but that power is somehow lost in her marriage.  So it was important for her character to find her way, to show that journey back to her power.”

Ahead of the film’s July 11 debut on Amazon’s Prime Video, the first-look trailer has been unveiled.

Check it out below…

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With the BET Awards 2024 around the corner, organizers for Culture’s Biggest Night have announced a fresh wave of performers.

And the tally includes some of music’s heaviest hitters.

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‘Bridgerton’ is back!

The hit Netflix series has returned with season 3 part 2 and it’s undoubtedly the show’s most titillating instalment yet.

Already boasting a new number of dramatic twists and turns, viewers will no doubt be gripped by the latest happenings with Penelope Featherington, Colin Bridgerton, and the colorful array of characters that make the show such a compelling watch.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the world premiere of ‘Bridgerton’s newest chapter and caught up with its stars, as well as its central engine – the formidable Shonda Rhimes.

Speaking with TGJ’s Tavanah, the TV trailblazer opened up about season 3 part 2, season 4, and the inclusiveness at the core of her Shondaland banner.

Watch our exclusive interview above and be sure to let us know…

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Tyla is setting the record straight.

The ‘Water’ singer stopped by The Breakfast Club today to discuss her meteoric rise.

However, things took a somewhat awkward turn when host Charlamagne Tha God quizzed the South African-born belle on the online discourse about her race. Specifically, the talk around the term “colored” (which, for context, is widely used in her home country).

Rather than answer the question, Tyla’s rep intervened advising that the conversation move on. A point Charlamagne referenced at the end of the interview as something that isn’t the move on the popular show.

Now, Tyla is responding after the blip ignited further chatter about her race.

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