Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’ll just shout out ‘Just Kickin’ It’ – the debut single from veteran R&B group Xscape.  Look inside:

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Lil Kim‘s new album ‘9‘ may be set for a modest opening on the Billboard 200, bu what isn’t modest, however, are the numbers the track’s albums are picking up on streaming services.

Light at the end of the tunnel for the Hip-Hop legend’s diehard fans.

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It’s a family affair for Jaden and Willow Smith.

For the siblings have announced a joint US tour.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we think it’s time to honor ‘When I Think Of You’ – Janet Jackson‘s first #1 single.  Hop in:

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Rihanna continues the flow of new releases. And this time, it’s of the literary persuasion.

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Cory Booker and Kamala Harris are leading the charge to uncover the truth about the highly suspicious murder of Joshua Brown…a key witness in the Botham Jean murder trial.

For, hours after the latter’s murderer, Amber Guyger, was sentenced to a decade behind bars Joshua- a key witness in the trial- was shot in the mouth and chest.

He passed away shortly after.

Now, the Presidential candidates have vowed to prise the truth out of the disturbing story.

5. For many white supremacist organizations, one of their initiation policies requires them to murder a Black person. Amber Guyger going in Botham's home to kill him, has all the trappings of a white supremacist initiation killing

— Tariq Nasheed ?? (@tariqnasheed) September 28, 2019

Upsetting news below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we think it’s time to jam out to ‘Don’t Think I’m Not,’ the lead single from Kandi Burruss’ debut solo album, ‘Hey Kandi…’

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In breaking news, it’s been announced that renown actress Diahann Carroll has died aged 84.

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It’s been 14 years since Lil Kim fans – affectionately called #Killerbees – have had their hands on an official new album from the Rap veteran, but that’s all set to change courtesy of her long-awaited forthcoming release, ‘9.’

Slated to hit digital shelves on October 11, the set’s arrival is preceded by singles ‘Found You’ featuring City Girls and O.T. Genasis as well as the high octane ‘Go Awff.’  

Now, before fans rush to go off to pre-order the project, they’re being treated to yet another of its offering:  the Rick Ross and Musiq Soulchild-assisted new song ‘Pray For Me.’

Hear it inside:

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Love him or loathe him, Chris Brown continues to prove himself the preeminent male R&B artist of the 2010s – a feat underscored by the enduring success of his latest Hot 100 hit, ‘No Guidance.’

A collaboration with former nemesis Drake, the Vinylz-produced tune – which debuted at #9 upon its June 2019 premiere on the chart –  marked a personal milestone for Brown as it became his first top 10 hit (as a leader) since 2013’s ‘Loyal.’  

Now, it’s pressing its way toward #1 as the tally’s refreshed list shows ‘Guidance’ has danced its way into the top 5.

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Rihanna isn’t the only female leader of the digital era to see her name penciled in history books this week (as we reported here).

As critics continue to write this generation’s music off as “microwaveable” and “forgettable,” artists like Rih, Beyonce, Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Taylor Swift have taken turns delivering albums that not only heavily impacted charts during their respective primes but also have exhibited some serious staying power.

While Del Rey made history last year when her LP, ‘Born To Die,’ joined Adele‘s ’21’ as two of the only three female albums in history to have logged over 300 weeks each on the Billboard 200 (Carole King‘s 1971-released ‘Tapestry’ being the third), this week sees Swift become the first female artist in history to see not one, not two, but THREE of her titles reach the 25o week mark on the same tally.

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It’s time to wave goodbye to ‘Claws.’

For, it’s been confirmed the TNT series is coming to an end following its upcoming season.

Details below…

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