In an age where the casual listener has very little interest in supporting albums, it’s become quite apparent that Rap/Hip Hop is one of the only fields left to impressive first week numbers on the Billboard 200.

For, when Rihanna‘s lackluster 198,000 units for ‘Talk That Talk’ are placed next to Drake‘s 631,000 units moved with 2011’s ‘Take Care‘, there’s no denying that US Rap continues to pull number of stunts and tricks on its Hot 100 heavy Pop counterpart.

Now, by way of his latest album ‘God Forgives, I Don’t‘, Rick Ross is set to join an elite group of Rappers making major waves on the Billboard 200.

Details below…

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As Pop’s fastest rising Rapper, Nicki Minaj‘s ascent on many a international chart has been astounding to say the very least.

Surpassing the 1 million copies sold worldwide mark with her latest LP ‘Roman Reloaded‘ this week, today has also seen the Rapper’s star rise on a UK front by way of her single ‘Starships‘ and both of her studio albums.

Nicki’s chart check below…

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‘Quickie’ crooner Miguel has quickly made quite the noise on the R&B front.  Boasting a growing collection of hits, the singer has seen his music mentioned among many-an-R&B staple and is earning credit as one of many bringing the genre into resurgence.

Now, as ever, to cement his status, he readies a slew of new projects landing on (digital and physical) shelves in the coming months.

In preparation for his colorful sophomore album, formerly titled ‘State of the Art’ and due October 23rd, find out when and how you can hear his newest below:

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British beauty Cher Lloyd looks to make a splash the U.S. shores with her first American television performance on tonight’s ‘America’s Got Talent’.  Bringing a live rendition of her U.S. debut, the Snoop Dogg assisted ‘Want U Back’, the former “X Factor U.K.” contestant brought her music video to life with the stage’s elaborate set.

With the song riding high in iTunes charts, fans can catch ‘Sticks & Stones’, the song’s parent album, on shelves September 18th.

Until then, see how she fared below:

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Last week, Ciara‘s ever loyal ‘C-Squad’ welcomed the leak of ‘Overdose’, a jam recorded for the stars upcoming ‘One Woman Army’ album.

However, much to the dismay of her supports, the cut is yet to be placed on iTunes– despite marking one of the singer’s better received releases.

So well received, Epic executive LA Reid took to Twitter to address its surfacing hours later, asking fans to share their thoughts on its sound.

Now That Grape Juice asks…

If ‘Overdose‘ was sent to radio and made available for release, would you buy it?

Let us know below…

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Poised for major success, Universal Music’s newest signee Natalie Duncan brought her haunting brand of Soul-Jazz on That Grape Juice’s ‘The Splash’.

Backed by a full-band, the Nottingham-bred beauty turned in a stunning rendition of the chilling ‘Devil In Me’ – the title track of her newly released album.

Set for a number of high-profile appearances throughout the year, be sure to remember where you heard her first.

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Your thoughts?

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Pop force Cheryl Cole follows up the mammoth success of recent single ‘Call My Name’ with the ‘Under The Sun’ – the confirmed next release from her third studio album ‘A Million Lights’.

The Girls Aloud stalwart has re-teamed with Anthony Mandler for the Alex Da Kid cut’s video, which serves up a taste of throwback if these newly released stills are anything to go by.

With the visual arriving on July 26th, you can get a flavour of what to expect in the shots below…

Photo credit: Cary Hammond

‘Under The Sun’ hits iTunes on September 2nd. Perhaps it’ll give the album, which currently sits at #34, a much-needed push.

Your thoughts?

X Factor graduates Little Mix may still be whipping up their debut album, however the quad are in full promo mode for the LP’s lead single ‘Wings’.

Proving that they aren’t the typical talent show act, the ladies served up a harmony-heavy rendition of the track. Check it out after the jump…

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The Billboard Charts are glowing pink and orange this week.

Find out why after the jump…

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Get very excited!

Tonight, JoJo released a brand spanking new song ‘Demonstrate’, a released teased by the belter earlier on in the week.

Without further delay, get into ‘Demonstrate’ below…

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Nas continued to support his latest LP ‘Life Is Good’ with a performance of the cut ‘Daughters’ on ‘Letterman‘ last night.

Undeniably moving, his set saw him joined by a live band hours before the album reached #4 on iTunes UK- set to chart favorably once this week’s finally tally is published.

Watch below…

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As the man cited for introducing the world to a then 19 year old Ciara, Jazze Pha‘s work prior to their quiet split remains just as celebrated today as it was then.

Unable to recreate the star’s success with any of the other performers he subsequently nurtured, Pha- despite his synonymy with her more successful eras – has become public enemy #1 to much of her fan base who question his motives trying to sue her in 2008.

Now, he has weighed in on her career by way of HipHollywood.

His comments below…

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