Chris Brown has been crowned champion of the UK charts this week, for he’s rocketed to the top of the tally with latest effort ‘Freaky Friday.’

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Cardi B is glowing Gold today following the hotly anticipated release of her debut album ‘Invasion Of Privacy.’

And that’s not hyperbole. It’s fact.

For, the Bronx-bred rapper has become the first ever female artist to be certified Gold by the RIAA on day of album release.

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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 believe it’s time to pay homage to 1998’s ‘Believe,’ the last chart-topping single from pop goddess Cher.  Delivered as the lead single from her 22nd album of the same name (click here to read our ode to the album in full), the song zoomed to #1 on the Hot 100 in five months after its release and eventually topped the charts of over 20 other countries.  The feat gave her several distinct honors, including:

• Oldest artist to occupy #1 spot on Hot 100 (age 52 at the time)
• Longest span between #1 singles (1974-1999)
• Longest gap between first #1 single and last #1 single (1965-1999)

In the UK, the song was the first ever by a solo female to reach triple platinum status.  As of time reporting, it remains the biggest selling single by a solo female artist on our side of the pond.  Easily becoming a fan favorite of the timeless diva’s, the song snagged one Grammy for ‘Best Dance Recording’ at the 2000 ceremony.

Dethroned this week 19 years ago by R&B supergroup TLC, tuck in to relieve the magic of the tune and see who joined them in the top 25 this week in 1999:

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The Dancehall artist Safaree has showered praise on Cardi B‘s debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy‘ hours after its well-received release.

Warm words from her fellow New Yorker below…

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Beyonce is pulling out all the stops for her headlining set at Coachella.

Music’s reigning queen will be making her stage comeback next week at the Californian extravaganza after postponing last year’s performance due to her pregnancy with twins Rumi and Sir.

And, following news of her 11-hour-a-day rehearsals, further insights into her epic plans a have surfaced.

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Tinashe got all sorts of turnt today on Good Morning America. 

The Urban-Pop performer is finally pounding the promotional pavement in support of her long-awaited sophomore album ‘Joyride’ – which arrives next Friday (April 13th).

To signal the set’s impending arrival, the 24-year-old took to the stage to perform its latest lead single ‘No Drama.’

Watch ‘Nashe wake up GMA after the jump…

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John Legend is wasting no time activating the promotion for his latest jam ‘A Good Night.’

For just hours after debuting the BloopBop® assisted bop, he’s premiered its official video.

Uniquely filmed entirely on a Google Pixel 2, the visual was directed by Mishka Kornai who used 23 of the devices during the 14-hour shoot to bring the clip to life. Cameos include an appearance from ‘Insecure’s Jay Ellis .

Speaking on the concept, Legend said:

“The song and the video are about a magical night where you (unexpectedly) meet someone you immediately connect with and can envision a future together.” 

On shooting the video on the Pixel 2, the crooner added:

“We thought it would be cool to shoot it on Pixel because the camera is amazing and we were fascinated by the idea of using a smartphone to film a big budget music video, a video that brings the smartphone dating experience to life.”

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For almost 30 years, En Vogue have been at the forefront of R&B excellence.

Indeed, sewn into the group’s fierce fabric is the reality that every member possesses the potency to be lead. In many ways, it’s the reason the ensemble has long been hailed as a “super group.”

The dual definition of divadom and endurance, the vocal ensemble are now a trio comprised of originals Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron-Braggs as well powerhouse Rhona Bennett – who has been a member for over a decade.

Today marks the global release of En Vogue’s long-awaited seventh album ‘Electric Café’ – which features contributions from the likes of Ne-Yo and Snoop Dogg. 

As the ladies geared up to set sail on their supporting international tour, That Grape Juice caught up with member Terry to discuss the trek, the new music, biopics, reality shows, Fifth Harmony‘s split, and much more.

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Michael B. Jordan is back with a brand new project!

The name of his first release after the smash hit movie ‘Black Panther‘? ‘Farenheit 451’.

In it, Jordan plays an emotionally unavailable firefighter struggling to regain his humanity as he battles the fires in his life and the fires which threaten to destroy his city.

The actor stands tall as one of its producers and has unlocked its very first trailer before it impacts HBO on May 19th.

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It’s finally here!

Over 6 months after her official debut single, ‘Bodak Yellow,’ topped the Billboard Hot 100,  Cardi B‘s finally lifted the lid on her highly anticipated debut album, ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

Preceded by the platinum top 20 single, ‘Bartier Cardi’ (featuring 21 Savage), ‘Be Careful,’ and soon-to-be hit ‘Drip’ (featuring Migos), the project – also featuring Chance The Rapper, SZA, YG, Bad Bunny, Kehlani, and J. Balvin – sees its arrival also come ahead of the September 2018 kickoff of Bruno Mars‘ ’24K Magic’ tour which will see the rapstress open for the Grammy-winner (click here to see the full list of dates).

Are you finally ready to hear ‘Invasion of Privacy’ in full? It’s all yours inside:

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Flop.

Much like ‘epic,’ ‘diva,’ ‘legend,’ and even ‘copycat,’ the word’s found itself used in overabundance in modern music.  Despite a landscape where streaming has become the lay of the land and those who can successfully navigate to Billboard’s perch primarily by some other mean (i.e. pure sales) are few and far between, those who fail to make huge impacts via streaming or sales are often branded…well…flops.

The term’s one Urban pop singer Tinashe‘s battled all often since her 2014 hit, ‘2 On,’ failed to produce a follow-up with as much commercial fanfare.  With numerous swings at the bat via succeeding singles from ‘2 On’s parent album, ‘Aquarius,’ a mixtape (‘Night Ride’), and releases from the incarnations of her April 13th due sophomore LP, ‘Joyride,’ T’s chances for chart success – admittedly – have certainly exceeded many in her shoes were afforded.

And, while the attempts have certainly not lacked on the qualitative front nor in critical acclaim, the undeniable neglect from the music buying public at large has not fallen on blind eyes from fans, haters, nor the singer herself.  Recently taking to our friends at ‘Vulture,’ the songstress directly dishes on her feelings about being called “a flop,” the revamp of ‘Joyride,’ and so much more.

Read excerpts from the extremely bold sit-down:

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Azealia Banks is looking to heat up the dance floor and the runway with her newest cut, ‘Anna Wintour.’

Named in honor of ‘Vogue’ editor in chief, the tune comes ahead of her upcoming album – ‘Fantasea II:  The Second Wave’ – originally due in March 2018.  While we await updates on the project (and find out if ‘Anna’ will be among its long-awaited track list), tuck in below to listen this absolute jam:

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