Whether a longtime reader of That Grape Juice or a newcomer, it’s all sorts of clear that we’re enamored with the multitude of women that – for us – have long been the central engines of the music industry.

As such, we’ve been celebrating Women’s History Month for the length and breadth of March.

And not just the female titans behind some of the world’s most successful songs, but women more broadly.

For, they are truly the backbone of society. From mothers and sisters to aunts and grandmothers, they are the ones who anchor so many of us.

In toasting the reason for the season, TGJ’s Sam, Rashad, and Ryan have compiled a tally of our top female empowerment anthems.

What are you waiting for? Join us after the jump…

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Chloe Bailey has officially kicked off the countdown to the release of her new single, ‘Treat Me.’

Hotly anticipated, the track has been teased in earnest and serves as the follow-up to the singer’s breakout solo offering ‘Have Mercy.’

Dive below for details…

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Muni Long has been making major loves of late.

From breakout smash ‘Hrs and Hrs’ to her freshly inked record deal at Def Jam, the rising star (who is uniquely also a veteran songwriter) has been on quite the heat streak.

And still, she’s not resting on her laurels.

Muni’s latest promotional stop was Elle’s Song Association.

Powering through a cold, the singer cooed tracks from the likes of Destiny’s Child, Adele, 2 Chainz, and herself.

Check out the feature below…

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‘Top Boy’ is coming to an end on Netflix. But not before going out with a seismic third season.

Full story below…

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Traci Braxton, beloved singer and star of ‘Braxton Family Values,’ lost her battle with cancer earlier this month aged just 50.

The news shocked fans in earnest as her health issues were kept private.

Now, attention has turned to celebrating Traci’s life.

Head below to watch the live stream of her memorial/homegoing service.

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The singer-turned-mogul is pregnant with her first child and has been serving look after celebratory look since announcing the news in January.

RiRi’s latest appearance was at JAY-Z‘s Gold Party – which has become one of the hottest Oscars afterparties.

Rocking an all-black ensemble, the 34-year-old glowed at the event which was also attended by the likes of Beyonce, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett, and Saweetie. 

Peep more below…

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With the 2022 GRAMMY Awards mere days away, the excitement continues to build for the event.

Every field is jam-packed with the who’s who in the music industry. Take for example the Record Of The Year category. ABBA, Jon Batiste, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Doja Cat and SZA, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Brandi Carlile, Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, and Lil Nas X are all nominated.

But who will win and who should win?

Join us below to find out…

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It’s finally here.

After ample teasing, Shawn Mendes has shared his latest song. Entitled ‘When You’re Gone,’ he also shared the video for the tune as well.

The clip, features concert footage and was shot in an artistic black and white color scheme.

‘When You’re Gone’ was first performed during his set at South by Southwest and is rumored – but not confirmed – to be about his breakup with former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello.

Moreover, the song serves as his first new music since he shared his song ‘It’ll Be Okay’ in December of last year.

Listen to ‘When I’m Gone’ below…

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As we reported here, a slew of recent Cardi B certifications at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) further pushed the ‘Up’ rapstress up in the line of the digital era’s best-selling female acts.

Already among the leaders on the singles front thanks to her attachment to multiple Diamond-certified hits (i.e. ‘I Like It,’ ‘Bodak Yellow’), now news has surfaced the GRAMMY winner is close to adding yet another 10 million-seller to her growing number of plaques thanks to the enduring success of 2020’s ‘WAP’ (featuring Megan Thee Stallion).

As if being first all-female Rap collaboration to debut at #1 on the Hot 100, historic opening YouTube views, and one of the greatest premiere streaming weeks ever aren’t enough for the record books, the Frank Ski-sampled bop is set to make history again.

See how inside:

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It’s been over three days since Will Smith rocked headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, but the incident is still very much the week’s hottest topic.

From social media commenters to newscasters, writers, and celebrities (in attendance or otherwise), lips are moving about the ordeal and don’t show any signs of slowing soon.

Among the more news-grabbing responses to the shocking occurrence come from two of its three hosts:  Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes.

Look inside to see how they (sans Regina Hall) separately weighed in on the slap heard around the world.

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After scoring ratings wins for Lifetime aboard the made-for-TV films ‘Every Day is Christmas,’ ‘Faith Under Fire,’ and the biographical ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ R&B icon Toni Braxton returns to the network as star and executive producer of ‘Fallen Angels Murder Club.’

Based on the ‘Hollis Morgan Mystery’ franchise by R. Franklin James, ‘Fallen’ is a multi-movie series that has April premiere dates attached to its first two installments – ‘Friends to Die For’ and ‘Heroes and Felons.’

Ahead of the former’s premiere on Saturday (April 2), Lifetime has lifted the lid on an extended sneak peek at the flick.

Check it out inside:

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Gospel sensation Rudy Currence recently teamed up with fellow Grammy-winning singer Chrisette Michele to release the official music video for “No Greater Love,” which is the #1 song at Gospel radio (at writing).

Written by Currence, “No Greater Love” comes as the follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s previous Gospel radio #1 hit, ‘I Belong Here,’ and serves as yet another taste of new music set to board his forthcoming debut album ‘Stained Glass Windows.’

Directed by Reid Craft, hop inside to see Currence & Michele at work with “No Greater Love.”

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