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’re taking it back to basics with Christina Aguilera‘s ‘Beautiful,’ the second single from her magnum opus, ‘Stripped.’  Join us inside:

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Buckle up for another big screen blockbuster because the ‘Fast & Furious’ is back for its 9th round.

Set to premiere May 22nd 2020, the flick arrives on the wheels of ‘Fast & Furious 8,’ which bulldozed box office records upon its release in 2016

Much to the delight of fans, the film reunites favourites Vin Diesel, Ludacris, Tyrese, Michelle Rodriguez, and Charlize Theron – whose character arrived in its preceding release.

And while Dwayne Johnson is sitting this one out (having established the Hobbs & Shaw spin-off franchise), fellow WWE superstar John Cena joins in a role that will have jaws on the floor.

With tall expectations, will this latest instalment race the competition? Watch the explosive first trailer below and let us know…

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June’s Diary‘s have added the latest chapter to their destiny with the video for ‘I Ain’t With It.’

The track, which is lifted from the group’s ‘Take Your Time’ release, adds to the quintet’s impressive catalogue and serves as their first visual since embarking on their independent journey.

Notably, ‘I Ain’t With It’ is the first release from the ladies that they’ve co-written.

Sassy, unapologetic, and care-free, the track embodies what Ashly, Gabby, Kristal, Shyann, and Brienna are all about in this next phase of their narrative.

Watch after the jump…

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Diddy’s efforts to fly the flag for “black excellence” in the zeitgeist have been chopped down by his former artist Mase who says that there is nothing excellent about the way the mogul exploits black musicians for financial gain.

Read his statement, and portions of the debate it sparked online, below…

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Lil Wayne‘s new album is out and ready to stream right here on That Grape Juice!

Named ‘The Funeral’, the body of work soars into action with help from Big Sean, XXXTentacion, Lil Baby, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, 2 Chainz, Takeoff, The-Dream, Lil Twist, and O.T. Genasis.

Hit play below…

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It’s here!

Meghan Trainor celebrates the release of new album ‘Treat Myself’ with the unwrapping of the the video for ‘Nice To Meet Ya’ featuring Nicki Minaj. 

The colorful clip sees the pair amp it up and camp it up amidst a sea of dancers.

It serves as one of the first showings from Onika since she announced a hiatus from the spotlight.

Still, she’s lost none of her lustre.

Watch the duo in action in the Matthew Cullen production after the jump…

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Breathtakingly beautiful, ‘Queen & Slim’ takes the audience on electrifying ride, making for a cinematic journey that is immersive, engaging, educational, and resonating in equal measure.

Today brings with it the film’s UK release, but before its arrival That Grape Juice sat down with its lead stars Daniel Kaluuya and newcomer Jodie Turner-Smith to discuss the movie and its global impact.

Watch above as the dynamic pair open up to Samuel Eni about the importance of the Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas production – one Kaluuya tells us is a “window into the Black perspective.”

‘Queen & Slim’ is in UK cinemas now.

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‘Queen & Slim’ has been resonating with audiences worldwide, thanks largely to its powerful performances and incredible storytelling of the Black experience.

Ahead of the film’s UK release, That Grape Juice sat down with the title’s writer and director – Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas – to discuss its importance and much more.

During the candid conversation, the pair also opened up about the Oscars controversy that saw no female directors nominated.

Matsoukas also discussed working with “sister for life” Beyonce.

Watch the insightful interview with Samuel Eni above.

‘Queen & Slim,’ which stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in the title roles, is in UK cinemas now.

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When Kelis burst into the scene a little over twenty years ago she did so with the support of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams. Today, as she looks back on her career with wiser eyes, she says she was scammed by the pair and cheated out of millions. Her story below…  (more…)

It’s here!

After taking to Instagram just days ago to tease its arrival (as we reported here), Meghan Trainor has unleashed her new single ‘Nice to Meet Ya.’

Tapping Rap Queen Nicki Minaj to assist, the effort comes as the latest to be lifted from Trainor’s forthcoming third LP, ‘Treat Myself’ (due on digital shelves January 31).

“I pop off ’cause I am the reigning champ / Please no comparisons ’cause you know they can’t / Had to cut the grass, there was snakes in the camp,” Minaj spits on the noughties-inspired track.

Look inside for your first listen:

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the 2020 GRAMMYs and, like most in attendance, were gearing up for an action-packed evening on Music’s Biggest Night.

However, minutes before the red carpet commenced, the tragic news of Kobe Bryant‘s passing broke and sent ripples of hurt across the globe.

So, as the stars filed into the Staples Center for the 62nd GRAMMYs, some seized the moment to share their reaction to the harrowing news, as well as their take on nominations, performances, and more.

Watch out GRAMMY round-up featuring the likes of Lana Del Rey, Kirk Franklin, Zane Lowe, and more.

Your thoughts?

JoJo is back!

The soul-filled songstress has been warming up the masses with new material and now is poised to press ahead full steam with her fourth studio album.

That Grape Juice caught up with the star at the 2020 GRAMMYs, where ‘Say So’ -her collaboration with PJ Morton – was nominated for Best R&B Song. An award it would eventually go on to win.

Before then, Jo spoke with TGJ about incoming single ‘Small Things’ – a track she revealed will arrive on February 21st. 

She also opened up about its parent LP (due April), which serves as the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Mad Love.’

Watch the interview above and let us know below if you’re as buzzed as we are for new JoJo!

Your thoughts?