21-year-old August Alsina is undoubtedly breaking ground as one of 2013’s breakout music stars.

Bringing his refreshing, street savvy brand of hip hop/R&B to the masses, the New Orleans native – in just a few short months – has already seen his Chris Brown and Trey Songz -assisted debut single ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ skyrocket to the top of R&B charts.  This record-setting feat, the young crooner tells That Grape Juice, is just the beginning of what he has to offer.

Chatting exclusively to TGJ the ‘Ghetto’ hitmaker shares news about his successes so far, first full length LP, talks about that much-talked about ‘Wendy’ show appearance, and so much more.  Get into it all below:

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Freshly poured from Def Jam’s ever flowing creative pipe comes August Alsina this year, the Hip Hop and R&B heartthrob sailing towards the Billboard Hot 100 aboard the budding smash that is ‘I Luv This‘.

So, it should come as a little surprise that yesterday saw him arrive at Power 105‘s ‘Breakfast Club’ hours ago, hoping to push his brand of baby making music to the show’s loyal audience. An audience, who no doubt would have been charmed, intrigued and impressed by the Southern gentleman and the story behind his rise to fame.

Must see footage below…

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R&B’s new kid on the block August Alsina is still feeling the luv from fans after they lifted his latest number ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ (featuring Chris Brown & Trey Songz) to the top of Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

Now, with one hit under his belt, the New Orleans native has enlisted rappers B.O.B. and Yo Gotti for a round 2 with ‘Numb’ remix.  Taking the net by storm, the tune’s arrival follows Alsina’s television debut aboard ‘The Wendy Show’ this morning.

See everything below:

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Ever keen on keeping the masses abreast of fresh and/or often underrated talent, That Grape Juice presents ‘The Spill’ – a renewed look at not-so-new, yet active, acts.

Much like its ‘Freshly Squeezed’ sister segment, this revived assay aims to put the magnifying glass on talents who may not appeal to the buying public on a broad scale yet are still serving material that could easily spin side-by-side with some of today’s top hits.

Covering a kaleidoscope of genres with rookies and vets alike, ‘The Spill’ is set to feature some names you probably know and love as well as some you’ll (soon) be glad to know.  Click below to find out the spill on crooners August Alsina, Shaggy, Jhene Aiko, and much more…

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He’s the Southern rebel joining Elijah Blake in kicking dust in the faces of many an R&B newbie, serving a sound that oozes nothing but honesty.

His name?

August Alsina, responsible for the budding smash that is ‘I Luv This’, featuring Trinidad James.

Now watch him woo his ever growing fan base with a smoking rendition of his explicit number, ‘Let Me Hit That’, live at SOB‘s, below!

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Chris Brown & Trey Songz pull up at August Alsina‘s career this month, knocking on its front door and upping its market worth with a remix to his launch single ‘I Luv This Sh*t’.

Sans its original contributor Trinidad James, this remix features brand new lyrics from Alsina and the kind of heat only Brown and Songz could bring to a cut as steamy as this one.

Meet the R&B trio below…

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He’s the Hip Hop sensation on course to take his scene by storm with his budding smash ‘I Luv This’.

His name? August Alsina– currently housed at Island Def Jam alongside ‘Nostalgia’ creator Frank Ocean and R&B’s fastest rising star Elijah Blake.

Standing as one of the many acts everyone here at TGJ HQ is excited about, August is fast becoming a staple name on the YouTube cover scene, with thousands of budding stars taking to the outlet to perform their renditions of the song.

So, you can imagine our joyful surprise when we came across a cover of the song which- in all honesty- sounds much better than the original! A cover, recorded by an act named Candice Nicole who we fell in love with yesterday and wanted to introduce you today.

Meet her below!

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Frank Ocean. Elijah Blake…August Alsina.

With the second name in that line up already causing quite the storm at the label, Def Jam‘s August Alsina sets his sights on similar ground this year- following the August 20th release of his new EP ‘Life Under The Gun‘.

However, unlike his R&B label mates, Alsina holds court in gritty Hip Hop territory, seeing him hailed as the Rap vocalist to look out for in the year to come.

You’d like to meet him?

Sweet. He’s waiting for you after the jump…

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2023 was full of monumentally memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we revisit the page-turning memoirs that dominated the headlines and dominated the charts in equal measure. Namely, the releases from Britney Spears and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

Join us below…

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Jada Pinkett Smith is no stranger to headlines – especially in recent years. Years that have seen her marriage to Will Smith thrust into the spotlight and scrutinized like never before.

Indeed, there was the “entanglement” with August Alsina and Will slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars over remarks he made about Jada.

Now, in yet another dramatic twist, in a sit-down interview with Hoda Kotb to promote her new memoir ‘Worthy,’ Jada has revealed that she and her Will have in actuality been separated since 2016 – seven years ago.

Full the show below…

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After reportedly opening fire on Megan Thee Stallion two years ago on a California curbside, embattled Rap star Tory Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) has been found guilty for the shooting incident.

Details inside.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2022 was one for the record books!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’re looking back at the celebrity scandals, beefs, and disses that kept us glued to screens all year long.

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