Fresh from nabbing a chart smash with comeback single ‘Trampoline’, Tinie Tempah has unwrapped the cover for its parent album ‘Demonstration’.

Due in stores on November 4th, the super-charged set is said to boast an eclectic array of collaborators and is described as the London-bred rapper’s most sonically engaging effort yet.

We guess the masses will be the judge of that this Winter. For now, peep the video for ‘Trampoline’ after the jump…

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The US music market has seen sales generated by digital releases surpass the $4 billion mark this year- according to a report by our friends over at Hits Daily Double.

No doubt excellent news for a business plagued by declining physical sales in recent years, heights reached by digital outlets have many to thank for this new feat. Many, which include R&B leader Frank Ocean, Rap domina Nicki Minaj and Roc Nation’s Rihanna.

Find out how below…

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With January gone and the world of Pop well into February, music lovers can expect to be introduced to a number of newbies- all vying to win their hearts…and wallets.

However, with the backing of Motown, the blessing of Ne-Yo and the charisma of a young Bobby Brown, it’s safe to say B Smyth stands head and shoulders above the rest of his pack, bursting onto the scene with the budding hit, ‘Leggo‘.

So, as to truly understand what makes the 19 year old entertainer tick, That Grape Juice caught up with him last week as he prepares cuts for his debut album.

Get into it below…

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Contrary to popular belief, one doesn’t always need a note worthy chart position to score what is otherwise… a smash hit.

Sure, while most songs that that come under category usually come with a Top Ten position to show for its troubles, there are some cuts- especially  those of Hip Hop persuasion- that succeed in pulling in mega numbers without chart glory.

Now, in cementing her status as one of 2012’s highest selling acts, Nicki Minaj continues to surprise the world with fresh stats pulled on her single ‘Beez In The Trap‘. A single, many had written off as a commercial failure.

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‘Drop it to the floor, make that a** shake!’.

Bottles are to be popped this Christmas! Well, that is you happen to be a member of Kanye West‘s ‘GOOD Music Group’. For this week, the collective’s infectious cut, ‘Mercy‘ has been certified Double Platinum, for sales of over 2 million copies.

Exciting details below…

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Teairra Mari strikes a fierce pose for fans, on the cover of her new mix tape ‘Unfinished Business’.

Set for a July 4th release, the 11 song outing features appearances from Snoop Dogg, Division 1 Exec Rico Love and none other than the people’s champ 2Chainz.

More below…

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With her debut LP ‘Something About Kreay‘ due out August 14th, Kreayshawn unveils its latest release ‘Summertime’ featuring her ‘sister’ V Nasty.

The follow up to the 2Chainz assisted ‘Breakfast (Syrup)’ , the upbeat jam is yet to receive the visual treatment, but until it does get into the ‘Summer’ vibe below…

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Kanye West is back.

The rapper, who has spent much of the last year touring with Jay-Z, served up a new cut today titled ‘Theraflu’.

An “interesting” effort to say the least, the Hitboy produced track sees ‘Ye profess his love for the talent-starved Kim Kardashian, slam her ex Kris Humphries, and salute Wiz Khalifa – the fiance of his ex ‘Amber Rose’.

Take a listen to the track, a collaboration with DJ Khaled, below…

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In the mood for new Nicki Minaj music?

Then get right into ‘Right By My Side’, her duet with Chris Brown, lifted from her new LP ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ below…

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