If folk felt Chloe Bailey‘s recent performance of Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ was a scorcher, the stage blazer turns up the heat even more in a freshly unwrapped “uncut” version.

Armed with the support of Simone’s family, Bailey shrugs off comments from some corners of social media and shines in the epic showing – which is even more electrifying than the incarnation that aired on the Juneteenth: Together We Triumph TV special.

The fresh take of the performance arrives as buzz intensifies for the 23-year-old’s incoming single ‘Have Mercy’ – the teaser video for which sent pulses racing.

Check it out below…

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Chloe Bailey is continuing to give fans some of her beloved covers.

This time around, Drake‘s ‘Marvin’s Room’ was on the docket to be covered. However, unlike previous covers, she switched some of the lyrics on this one.

On the track, she sings:

“You told me that there’s someone else / you messing with my confidence / How you make me feel unwanted / I’m really trying not to hold a grudge / But you didn’t send me flowers for my birthday and now I’m hurting in the worst way.”

Bailey’s latest cover comes on the heels of her teasing new solo music (as we reported here).

While the wait for new music continues, watch her cover of ‘Marvin’s Room’ below…

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Chloe Bailey caused quite the commotion with her show-stopping performance of Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ at ‘Juneteenth: Together We Triumph’ over the weekend.

Today saw her continue to turn the volume up on her undeniable talent when she took to the stage on Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series to once again belt out the classic jam.

Opting for a vocally driven showing, she reminded the masses that she defines versatility and, in the process, sparked renewed excitement in her ascend.

What are you waiting for, watch the Chloe x Halle star in action below…

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Chloe Bailey is busy cooking up new music.

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Chloe x Halle fans get a little more time with ‘Ungodly Hour,’ the sister act’s sophomore album, thanks to the re-release treatment.

Christened the ‘Chrome Edition,’ the effort arrives 8 months after its original incarnation – which stands as their highest charting endeavor on the Billboard 200 to date.  That success is mirrored by the cut’s lead single, ‘Do It,’ which stands as the duo’s highest Hot 100 charting and best-selling single to date.

Looking to keep that slew of successes rolling, ‘Chrome’ shines with a set of new tracks to help fill out the LP’s critically acclaimed tracklist (which already featured the likes of ‘Catch Up,’ ‘Forgive Me,’ and the recently-released ‘Ungodly Hour’ title track).

Stream the deluxe opus via Apple Music and Spotify inside:

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Chloe x Halle have something very special on the way for fans.

For, the sister duo has created separate Twitter accounts and teased all of the “exciting” things to come.

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Chloe x Halle are breathing shimmering new life into a Nigerian folktale.

The sister duo appears in Vogue‘s March 2021 issue, where filmmaker Julie Dash framed them with one very old story: A folktale that has been passed down by the Efik people of southeastern Nigeria about why the sun and moon live in the sky.

The video was shot on California’s picturesque Little Corona del Mar Beach.

Speaking of the project Dash said:

“The filming was physically grueling. Chloe and Halle had to walk half a mile across a stoney beach, wearing long gowns, in the cold morning and later in the heat. I don’t think they knew they were going to get wet, too!”

“They never complained. I was very familiar with the sisters, but did not know how sweet they were!”

Check out the stunning final result below…

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It’s almost time for the 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Beyonce leads  with six nods in the recording categories. 

Queen Bey is joined by the likes of  H.E.R, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, and Chloe X Halle on the list of acts with multiple  noms in the music bracket.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV and motion picture categories, with major looks for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ (including individual nods for leads Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman) and Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton.’ 

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 27 show airs live BET, head below to see the full nominations list:

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Katy Perry may have delivered the 2020 anthem we didn’t know we needed courtesy of the revamped edition of her latest release, ‘Resilient.’

With its original incarnation found aboard her latest studio album, ‘Smile’ (click here to stream), November 13 brought with it the remix of ‘Resilient’ rendered by Dutch DJ and record producer Tiësto alongside Spanish Pop star Aitana (as we reported here).

To further drive its uplifting message home, Perry – as part of Coke’s new “Open to Better” campaign – joined forces with director Chloe Wallace to unveil the tune’s official music video

Speaking on the inspiring cut, Perry stated:

“I loved the unity perspective Aitana brought to the song, and how it evolves the message into the importance of being resilient as a group. It’s not always just about personal growth, we need to grow together too!”

Spilling details of the Coke campaign, Katy revealed:

 “To me, this campaign is about growing through challenges. I think the song ‘Resilient’ ties so well into that because being resilient is getting back up after you fall, growing from failure, and getting through that challenge.”

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The female Rap scene has seen the introduction of a wave of major names over the last decade. Artists like  Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and the City Girls have proven that they possess the lyrics, flow and aesthetic to back up their buzz.

Indeed their songs not only have us bopping in the car, but also have empowered many young women to be themselves… unapologetically.

After a lengthy drought and bewildering “one-at-a-time entrance policy,” the industry has been blessed with the emergence of so much talent unilaterally.

With all of this, there’s been an influx of new names making a splash – as well as a few that may have flown under the radar.

Don’t worry, though. We’ve got you covered.

Head below to check out That Grape Juice’s Top 5: New Femcees On Fire…

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Self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Da Souf’ Mulatto is making her royal presence felt in the new Reel Goats-directed music video for her song ‘In N Out.’

Found aboard her critically acclaimed debut album (courtesy of RCA Records), the rising rapstress tapped fellow Southern femcees City Girls to assist on the fiery track.

In the cinematic clip, Big Latto and friends shine light on the dating app BLK – a stamp the software’s parent company are elated about.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with one of this generation’s most powerful and dynamic voices to help bring this incredible music video to life,” said Jonathan Kirkland, Head of BLK’s Marketing & Branding

See the action inside:

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Alicia Keys may have watched her latest album, ‘ALICIA,’ soar to top 5 status on this week’s Billboard 200 after an aggressive promotional campaign in its support (as we reported here), but the 15-time GRAMMY winner is showing no signs of slowing down on the trail.

One of the latest bids to ensure its prolonged tenure on the chart comes courtesy of a behind the scenes look at the music video of the LP’s current single, ‘Love Looks Better.’

Two weeks after unveiling the song live at the 2020 NFL Kickoff Concert (as we reported here), Keys introduced its official accompanying clip steered by ‘Love & Basketball’ director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Now, as the tune and its attached visual continue to garner critical acclaim, the star has invited fans to take a peek at how the action came to be.

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