13 songs comprise powerhouse vocalist JoJo‘s inaugural holiday offering, ‘December Baby’ (released October 30).

Fittingly titled as the GRAMMY winner celebrates her birthday only five days before Christmas, ‘December’ – announced just two weeks ago – was inspired by one of the singer’s favorite music icons.

“In the spirit of Mariah Carey. She has certainly inspired me in many ways and one of the ways is that I wanted to write some original Christmas music,” Jo said about her yuletide-themed effort.

Featuring PJ Morton, Jacob Collier, and more, the tracklist sees the 29-year-old put her twist on Christmas classics like ‘O Come All Ye Faithful,’ ‘Have Yourself a Merry Christmas,’ ‘The Christmas Song,’ and more while also introducing listeners to original cuts like ‘Wrap Me Up,’ ‘North Pole,’ and the set’s title track.

Stream it in full inside via Apple Music or Spotify.

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At writing, Queen Naija‘s long-awaited debut album – ‘missunderstood’ (released October 30) – sits at #1 on the real-time sales chart of R&B iTunes.

An expected response to the project given the growing buzz around the 25-year-old over the last two years, the 18-track LP has also been winning thumbs up from critics across a number of high profile publications.

In an effort to increase the number of eyes on the set, Naija’s gifted yet another of the its gems the visual treatment.  Her third this month alone (following the Teyana Taylor-directed ‘Love Language’ and ‘Lie to Me’), look inside for ‘Pretend.’

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Sam Smith fans finally have their hands on the singer’s third studio album, ‘Love Goes’ (click here to stream).

Lined with hits ‘Dancing with a Stranger’ (featuring Normani), ‘I’m Ready’ (featuring Demi Lovato), ‘How Do You Sleep?,’ ‘Diamonds,’ and more, the long-awaited set – like ‘In the Lonely Hour’ (2014) and ‘The Thrill of It All’ (2017) before it – has been showered with praise by critics and fans alike since its arrival.

To appeal to record buyers on the fence, Smith – despite having previously released 8 of the LP’s 17 tracks – has unveiled a listen to yet another of its gems; ‘Kids Again.’

Taking to the fairground in the song’s Alasdair McLellan-directed accompanying visual, the setting acts as an ironic placement given the tune’s somber lyrics.

“…every time I hear our song it kind of hurts me still / ooh, even after all this time I kind of miss you still I’m wondering… / Do you even think about it / The way that we changed the world and don’t it make you sad / That we’ll never be kids again,” the GRAMMY winner croons on the Ryan Tedder-penned cut.

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Rising rapper KYLE taps R&B megastar Chris Brown for the remix of his single, ‘What It Is.’

The second single from KYLE’s second album, ‘See You When I Am Famous!!!!!!!!!,’ the tune sees its performers reflect on amicably dissolving a romantic relationship.

“If that’s what it is / If you gotta go, I hope you’re happier with him,” Breezy croons on the Mike Shultz-produced bop.

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Quincy is in the Halloween spirit!

Taking to Instagram, the actor turns heads in his transformation into the Mexican feminist and painter, Frida Kahlo.

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It’s time to welcome a new Jackson into the music business.

For, it’s been announced that Paris Jackson has signed with Republic Records!

In tandem with the news, the model/activist wasted no time releasing her first official solo single ‘Let Down’ from her debut album ‘Wilted’ – which is set for release a lot sooner than you may think!

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Dr. Dre’s divorce from his estranged wife Nicole Young keeps getting messier and messier.

After accusations of domestic violence and money embezzlement, among others, Young is now exposing the hit-maker’s three alleged mistresses.

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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.

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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…

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Little Mix have made a big splash into the top 10 of the Official UK Singles Chart with new song ‘Sweet Melody.’

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Halloween may be a day away, but Ciara has already set the bar sky-high with her costume.

For, the stage blazing singer recreated the cover of Cardi B‘s debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy’ and it’s note perfect.

CiCi also got her son Future Zahir involved in the fun.

See who he was below…

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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.’

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