Beyond the glitz and glamor, the business side of music can be tough for artists.

For, acts are typically tasked with recouping the label’s spend on their projects by way of sales. As such, if they don’t meet this commercial marker, they’re effectively indebted to the label – even when they move on. So much so that music royalties may not be paid to artists, but instead, go towards settling the debt.

In a seismic move, Sony Music has announced a game-changing pivot on this practice; one that will unquestionably impact the industry in a major way.

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Issa Rae continues to add to her packed plate of activity as she prepares for the end of ‘Insecure.’

For, the star has signed on to executive produce a major new HBO show.

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Migos made their triumphant return to the scene this week with their new album ‘Culture III.’

Hotly anticipated, the set arrived with an all-star cast of supporting features including Drake, Cardi B, and Future, as well the late Juice WRLD and Pop Smoke.

With buzz sky high, how are the first week sales looking for Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff? The first week predictions are here and bring the answer.

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New Nicki Minaj music could be here soon.

During a Q&A with fans on Twitter on June 11, the ‘Seeing Green’ rapper revealed that she has “locked in” a name for her upcoming album.

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Miley Cyrus is rocking out.

For, the music superstar performed several songs during her virtual concert ‘Miley In Layers’ on June 11. 

Such songs included the Nine Inch Nails-esque ‘Gimme What I Want’ and 70’s rock-inspired ‘Hate Me.’ Both songs are lifted from her ‘Plast Hearts’ album, which dropped in late 2020.

Cyrus also took the time to perform Midnight Star‘s funky 80’s tune ‘Midas Touch.’ 

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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 Ava Max, Calum Scott, L Devine, and LANY & Kelsea Ballerini.

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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.

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Christina Aguilera made her grand return to the stage this weekend at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Slaying the stage in fighting form, the singer dazzled in what was her first show since early 2020.

Xtina’s set was comprised of hits such as ‘Dirty’ and ‘Lady Marmalade’ and was very much a full-fledged production.

In sharing snaps from the private show, she also continued to tease incoming music following word from her producer that her new album is set to arrive “this year.”

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As fans of the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise anxiously anticipate the film’s 9th installment to zoom into theaters June 25, the movie’s equally exciting official soundtrack will race to digital shelves the week prior.

Lined with appearances from the likes of A$AP Rocky, Offset, Ty Dolla $ign, Sean Paul, and many more, the 14-song project – delivered courtesy of Atlantic Records – will arrive June 17.

To ramp up buzz for the soundtrack, yet another taste of its content has been lifted – this time via ‘Fast Lane’ by Hip Hop hitmakers Don Toliver, Lil Durk, and Latto.

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Among the 19 tracks that line Migos long-awaited fourth studio album, ‘Culture III’ (released June 11). the DJ Durel-produced ‘Avalanche’ has been christened the set’s second single – the follow-up to the Hot 100 top 40 hit, ‘Straightenin.’

Launched a day ahead of its parent album’s release, ‘Avalanche’ – which samples The Temptations’ classic ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’ – was first introduced via a live performance at ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ Wednesday (June 9).  Elements of the performance were then incorporated into the tune’s official music video.

To accent the throwback vibe of the tune, the trio donned matching suits and sunglasses while leading a live band.

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Netflix’s biographical ‘Selena’ series may have been met with mixed reviews from critics and fans of the songstress, but it appears that voiced displeasure is also being heard from behind the lens.

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Christina Aguilera fans, affectionately called #Fighters, may be gearing up to help her suit up for chart battle sooner than they think.

The GRAMMY winner, who took a six-year break between the releases of her 2012 (‘Lotus’) and 2018 (‘Liberation’) albums, promised she’d never take that extended of a hiatus again.

And, if the words of the famed music producer who is helping to helm tracks for her next project is to be believed, the songstress is set to keep that promise.

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