In an industry where money’s voice bellows the loudest, creatives are oft tasked with ensuring their work is handed to acts with enough pulling power to generate a praise-worthy return.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, simply because of power her name holds at her record label, radio and over the general public at large , it’d make more sense for Writer A to hand Rihanna a song than it would be to give that same song to an act without the pulling power to make doing so worth ‘Writer’s while.

With this in mind, one can imagine how frustrating ‘Writer A’ may become if material they work tirelessly to perfect is picked up by an entertainer who does all of nothing to promote it…wasting the writer’s time and ultimately ‘robbing’ them of royalties they would have heard had the number been given to act who would have promoted it.

Still following?

Great, for it’s this problem Soundz The Producer has found himself faced with this year, taking aim at those of his collaborators guilty of the crimes laid out above.

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Are Turkeys to blame for T-Pain‘s alleged feud with Rap superstar Future?

Yes…and no. Confused? Well join the club, for in a new interview given to DJ Vlad by the ‘Go Girl’ Rapper, Pain has explained how the root of the pair’s alleged feud lies in events that took place at a Turkey drive he launched in Atlanta, Georgia.

Indeed, after many critics pointed out similarities in the pair’s vocal stylings, a series of tweets and alleged award show/collaboration snubs have seen a auto-tuned wedge driven between the pair.

Press play for T’s side of the story below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to know which 5 tracks defined the year 2013 for you?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; it could be something new, a throwback, religious or even something you made yourself! Peep ours below…

That Grape Juice

1. Do What U Want – Lady GaGa

2. Drunk In Love – Beyonce

3. Pour It Up – Singer Unknown

4. Hold On, We’re Going Home – Drake

5. Body Party – Ciara

What are your top 5 songs of 2013?

With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2013 to be announced!  The last week has seen category winners change almost hourly.

However, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list saw many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below (in bold). Prepare yourselves for wait awaits…

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‘Angel of Mine.’ ‘For You I Will.’ ‘So Gone.’

For Sony staple Monica, crafting R&B gems with potent crossover appeal has always been an effortless task, enjoying global sales of over 7 million units thanks to the popularity this skill has generated for her.

So, as she continues work on her long awaited new album, the ‘Street Symphony’ siren has enlisted the highly sought-after TC to help create the release.

Wonderful news below…

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After yielding year-end tallies based on chart stats and critic picks, our friends over at Billboard have turned the polls over to fans in quest to find out who the people thought was the ‘album of the year’.

To the surprise of many, the appointed – pop superstar Lady Gaga – did not see her name on the music Bible’s chart or critics’ picks – yet she topped every major category of the reader’s poll.

Taking honors in ‘Favorite Album’, ‘Favorite Music Video’, and ‘MVP’ of the year, see what other names were dominated by the diva in the tally and tell us if you agree:

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The Cuban-American lyricist that is Kat Dahlia may eye a 2014 release date for her new LP ‘My Garden‘, but today has welcomed the introduction of ‘Crazy’, her brand new single.

Following the release of her signature jam ‘Gangsta’, her ‘Crazy’ new release boasts production by Glass John and sees her join ‘Epic‘ sister Ciara in gracing 2013 with ‘must hear’ material, following the release of the latter’s Gold certified single ‘Body Party.’

Watch below…

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Looks like Ciara won’t be the only R&B beauty walking down the aisle soon.

For, after weeks of speculation, Grammy-winning songstress Kelly Rowland has finally lifted the lid on news that she would soon marry her manager Tim Witherspoon.  The ‘Keep It Between Us’ diva has kept mum on the topic, that is, until a recent visit with Queen Latifah.

Get the details below:

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‘Tuck yourself in, you better hold on to your teddy- Friday the 13th and Beyonce’s playing Freddy.’

It’s happened.

No more than 24 hours after its digital release, Beyonce continues to strike fear in the hearts of many a Pop Princess today, now that her new self titled LP has rocketed to the top of iTunes USA!

Chart check below!

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As fans of Ciara continue to rejoice in the praise awarded to her self titled new album, and Beyonce supporters revelling in the glory of the ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘, Rihanna‘s join both fan bases in celebrating positive news today.

For, in what can only drum up fresh excitement for her forthcoming studio album, Rihanna has broken a new Billboard chart record this week!

What that record is?

Good news below!

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Nights after Tamar Braxton and Beyonce learned that their work had been recognised by the committee here, the music industry readies the arrival of a brand new Grammy award today- announced one month before its ceremony takes place at LA’s ‘Staples Centre.’

Details on the interesting new development below…

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It’s that time of year again!

Indeed, tonight saw the 2014 Grammy nominations unveiled as per usual of its nomination concert special weeks before the actual showing.  But, what comes with the ‘per usual’ showing are the jaw-dropping surprises, snubs, and all out “shut-outs” that accompany the annual spectacle.

Always a heated debate-starter, the coveted tally saw the likes of Christina Aguilera, Trey Songz, Janelle Monae, Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Brandy, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Kelly Rowland, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, India.Arie, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga all go without mention.

For Bieber – whose manager made headlines for his rant regarding his 2013 Grammy shutout – this would be a second-go-round despite consistently clocking some of the year’s biggest hits.

Tuck in below for a list of other surprises and snubs:

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