Rising R&B star Ayanis has been steadily drumming up buzz and she turns the volume all the way up on her new EP ‘YANI,’ which arrived today.
Featuring collaborations with the likes of Queen Naija and Jack Harlow, the project introduces the masses to an artist who has strut into her womanhood with purpose, passion, and pursuit of higher heights.
In the latest instalment of Freshly Squeezed, That Grape Juice chats with the 24-year-old about her journey so far, her latest release, and much more.
Two of the UK’s brightest rising stars, Lost Girl and Ivorian Doll, have teamed up for a luminous new collaboration.
‘Lazy Love’ sees the potent pair put a no good partner on blast and celebrates independence from inadequate romance.
Arriving on the heels of Ivorian Doll’s dynamite Daily Duppy (which has now amassed over 1.2 million views) and ample buzz surrounding Lost Girl, the release showcases the talent of two names destined for the top.
That Grape Juice‘s Lettija Lee caught up with the ladies who dished on the song’s vibrant video (which is inspired by ‘The Boy Is Mine’), future plans, and much more!
Check out the interview above and the visual for ‘Lazy Love’ below…
Not even two weeks after finding out his hit song, ‘All of Me,’ had tied Luis Fonsi‘s blockbuster 2017 hit, ‘Despacito’ (as we reported here), EGOT winner John Legend has learned those 13x Platinum hits are welcoming another name to their exclusive club: Lil Nas X‘s ‘Old Town Road.’
Beyonce has been unveiled as the December cover star of British Vogue.
And it’s an all-out affair. Because, Queen Bey features on three versions of the issue.
Helmed by the magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Edward Enniful, the stunning shoot is paired with an interview feature that will be unveiled ahead of its November 6 arrival on newsstands.
Before then, Enniful opened up about what it was like working with the superstar on what he shared is a 20-page fashion story.
As the countdown to the US presidential election draws closer, Lady Gaga is using her voice and platform to encourage the masses to vote.
In a genius video, which sees the singer magnetise in outfits from the length and breadth of her illustrious career, she appeals to those on the fence about casting a ballot next Tuesday.
Cleverly reeling in with ensembles such as her famed meat dress and Super Bowl look, Mother Monster unpacked the importance of making your voice heard.
Ariana Grande has unleashed ‘Positions’ – her sixth studio album.
Led by the title track, the set continues the songbird’s exploration of trap music infused with organic instrumentals that she began and received acclaim for on ‘Thank U, Next.’
That Grape Juice has had the LP on repeat since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks, or should we say poses, that are essential on ‘Positions.’
Afrobeats royal Yemi Alade has been making strides on a major scale.
Already a firm fixture within the genre thanks to hits as ‘Johnny’ and ‘Boyz,’ the singer’s star was amplified the more when she – along with other top Afro acts – appeared alongside Beyonce on her critically acclaimed album ‘The Lion King: The Gift.’
The global glow intensified this summer when the project was brought to life visually as part of Disney’s ‘Black Is King’ – which Alade appeared in with Queen Bey.
Praise flew in from most corners, with many hailing the movie for shining a much overdue spotlight Africa and the talent therein. A select few, however, weren’t as endorsing – questioning the Western’s world’s fascinating with the region.
For Alade, whose latest single ‘True Love’ is off to a turbo-charged start, only good can be taken from Beyonce’s seismic celebration of the Motherland.
Speaking with That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni, the singer said:
“We were treated as the royalty we are. You know how some people like to give us the “African treatment”…assuming “these ones, they are coming from the bush”? Well, that wasn’t the case here at all.
It felt good. I feel like we were carefully chosen. Not just because we are African, but because we are doing exceptionally well.
Being on these two songs (‘Don’t Jealous Me’ and ‘My Power’) was definitely a dream come true because I’ve always looked up to Beyonce.”
When quizzed on the critique, Alade added:
“Look at this woman. Look at her family. Africans born and raised in America. We can check history to realise why they are there. I’m saying this because some people tend to forget or act like they don’t know. Those are the few people making the negative noise. Those who really know what this symbolises. It’s what our great-great-great grandfathers and grandmothers would be excited to see. That their children are returning to their roots. We should encourage African Americans (to know their origins the more).
I think for someone of Beyonce’s status to show the entire world and proclaim that she knows where she’s from and is African and it’s not a thing of shame…it’s a beautiful thing to behold. In my time, in my generation. So, to be part of such a movie is quite a legacy.”
Watch above, as Alade expands more on ‘Black Is King,’ her own forthcoming album, and much more.
On October 29, Alicia Keys – alongside TV stars Kerry Washington and America Ferrera – filled out an all-star roster of hosts for the CBS election special ‘Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy.’
While there, the diva teamed with fellow GRAMMY winner Brandi Carlile to surprise viewers with new song, ‘A Beautiful Noise.’
Officially released as a single by Keys’ label home, RCA Records, the empowering record is an all-female affair and lists eight women as songwriters: Keys, Carlile, Brandy Clark, Linda Perry, Lori McKenna, Ruby Amanfu, Hailey Whitters, and Hillary Lindsey. Speaking on the new tune, which was designed to honor the 100-year anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement in advance of the 2020 election, Keys said:
“This song has that special energy that we really need to feel right now. Everyone has the power to make beautiful noise and to lift others up with their voice. And now more than ever, we need to let those voices be heard by voting. I’m so grateful to have joined my sister Brandi Carlile, a beautiful spirit, inspiring artist and incredible person, for this moment.”
