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 shake things up with ‘Milkshake,’ the first single from Grammy-nominated Urban alternative artist Kelis‘ tertiary album, ‘Tasty.’  Written and produced by The Neptunes (Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams), the tune was originally pitched to pop superstar Britney Spears but was passed on by her team in favor of other cuts that lined the ‘In the Zone’ album (click here to read our ode to that project). Landing right in the lap of singer/songwriter Kelis – who was still reeling from the commercial failure of her sophomore set, ‘Wanderland’ – her recording of ‘Milkshake’ looked to be just what the doctor ordered for her career.  Going on to become her signature song for its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and delectable instrumentation, late 2003 saw the tune quickly make its way up the Hot 100 ladder and eventually peaking at #3 this week that year.

To date ‘Milkshake’ remains her best-selling single and only release to reach the top 10 on the tally (let alone the top 5).  Join us as we travel back 14 years ago to a time when Kelis brought all the boys to the yard with this infectious bop:

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Cardi B is proving unstoppable.

Fresh from becoming the first female rapper to place three consecutive singles in the US top 10, she may well be on her way to making that four.

Because, new offering ‘Bartier Cardi’ is already selling at a feverish rate.

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DJ Khaled has cooked up some of the biggest hits of the year with smashes such as ‘Wild Thoughts’ and ‘I’m The One.’

It’s little wonder then why he’s in more demand than ever.

One of the acts hoping to benefit from his midas touch is Epic Records label-mate Jennifer Lopez.

Currently cooking up Spanish and English language albums, J.Lo hit the studio with Khaled – who seemed even more excited to be working with her.

See what he had to say about the partnership below, where more pics await…

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Alexandra Burke is wasting no time capitalizing on her stellar run on ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

Indeed, less than a week after reaching the show’s final, it’s been revealed that the British stage-blazer has not only signed a new record deal but is also set to release a new album early next year.

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SZA has at long last unwrapped the video for ‘The Weekend.’

The Platinum jam is lifted from the songbird’s Gold certified debut ‘CTRL’ and arrives shortly after the singer received five nominations at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

Fellow eclectic Solange was tapped to direct the visual for the track.

Does it deliver? Watch below to find out…

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Rihanna has barely touched a stage since wrapping her ‘ANTI World Tour.’

Indeed, in the time since the troubled trek, she’s busied herself with successful ventures such as Fenty Beauty and her Puma line. She’s also kept visibility in music by way of high-profile collaborations with the likes of DJ Khaled, N*E*R*D, and Kendrick Lamar.

Tonight, RiRi teamed with the latter to make her grand return.

She appeared at his annual TDE Holiday Concert (which is also a toy give-away).

Together they performed their hit ‘Loyalty,’ while Rih went on to rock the crowd with more magic – such as ‘Wild Thoughts’ and ‘Lemon.’

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It’s here!

After much ado, Cardi B has unleashed new single ‘Bartier Cardi.’

The hard-hitting cut is the official follow-up to #1 smash ‘Bodak Yellow’ and serves as the latest taste of solo material from 2017’s undeniable breakout star.

So what are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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JAY-Z‘s candid cadence on new album ‘4:44’ has earned him praise aplenty – including 8 nominations at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

The LP resonated with many thanks its lyrical truth on tracks such as ‘Smile,’ which has now received the video treatment.

Jigga’s mother Gloria Carter joins him on the song; apt as he uses the length and breadth of the cut to shine light on her story.

From raising he and his siblings to finding love with a woman.

It’s a narrative the rapper captures well in track’s accompanying the visual (featuring Gloria). After an initial TIDAL roll-out, it’s now available via VEVO. Watch after the jump…

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Camila Cabello is strutting on with steam in her step to the release of her debut solo album – ‘Camila.’

The hotly anticipated set arrives January 12th via Epic Records and follows the global success of single ‘Havana.’

A worldwide chart-topper, the track also heated up the Billboard Hot 100 domestically – peaking at #2.

Naturally, folk have been wondering which other songs will appear alongside the smash (and recently released promo cuts ‘Real Friends’ and ‘Never Be The Same’).

Well, wonder no more. Because the official ‘Camila’ tracklist was just unwrapped.

Check it out after the jump…

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Rita Ora has a hustle like no other.

Building on the massive momentum she drummed up in 2017, the multi-talented singer has teamed up with Liam Payne for new single ‘For You.’

The track is lifted from the soundtrack for the ‘Fifty Shades Of Freed’ movie – which Ora also stars in.

Ahead of the film’s February 9th release date, the duet will land in January.

Both Rita and Liam took to social media to tease it. Take a listen below…

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Cardi B has been blazing the Billboard charts with hit after hit. So, who better to cover the magazine’s latest issue?

Striking a fierce pose a-front of the 2017 Year In Review edition, the 25-year-old looks every inch the star she’s become.

The feature arrives on the eve of the release of her new single ‘Bartier Cardi’ – the follow-up to #1 smash ‘Bodak Yellow.’

It also comes after the femcee, real name Belcalis Almanzar, became the first female rapper in history to have her first three singles hit the top ten of the Hot 100.

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Britney Spears looks set to end 2017 with a bang!

Because, the Pop superstar has been tapped to perform at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC.

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