Few artists are as revered and respected as R&B icon Maxwell.

As such, we were elated to catch up with the crooner at the BET American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles this week.

In attendance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie ‘Love Jones’ (the soundtrack for which housed his song ‘Sumthin’ Sumthin’), the singer stopped to chat EXCLUSIVELY with That Grape Juice; dishing on the film and its significance and and his upcoming new album.

The latter will serve as the final instalment of his ‘BLACKsummer’snight’ trilogy.

Last year brought with it the second part, which arrived after a seven year hiatus.

This go round, Maxwell says he won’t be leaving his fans waiting as long. Watch his chat with TGJ’s Ques above to find out why.

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As buzz goes, few have commanded the deafening volume of rap newcomer Stefflon Don.

Hailing from London by way of Rotterdam, the femcee celebrates her Jamaican heritage with new song ’16 Shots.’

Lifted from critically acclaimed mixtape ‘Real Ting,’ the visual (co-directed by Steff and Luke Biggins) was shot in Montego Bay, JA and drips all sorts of attitude.

Watch below as the rapstress and her crew dem set out on a mission to recover her mother….

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It’s safe to say P!nk and Justin Timberlake have earned their spots as two of modern Pop’s leading acts.

The powerful pair have sold over 45 million records each over the span of their solo careers. And now, that number will increase as they lock-in 2017 for their perspective album releases.

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While Rita Ora has been busy with her hosting spot on the revived ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ and embracing the fashion industry, the singing-fashionista is making her climb back to music.

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So, in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced the retrospective segment ‘TGJ Replay’.Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.

Today, it’s all about ‘All I Have’ – the critically acclaimed debut album of R&B chanteuse Amerie:
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Your career gon’ be with Anna Nicole with your dumbass face. You see silly rabbit To be the queen of rap, you gotta sell records, you gotta get plaques  S plural like the S on my chest / Now sit your dumbass down, you got a F on your test.

It’s safe to say that Nicki Minaj is at her best when faced with the threat of a contest.

Indeed, after dishing up ‘The Pink Print’ in the face of the industry’s championing of Iggy Azalea, the return of Remy Ma seems to have ignited a fresh fire in Minaj’s pen.

How she chose to flaunt that flame? By way of Gucci Mane’s new number ‘Make Love.’

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The alleged sexual predator Bill Cosby has learned that the BBC is gearing up to tell his life story by way of a brand new movie named ‘Cosby: Fall of an American Icon.’

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Mariah Carey opened the New Year with a shocking showing seen and  heard around the world at ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.’ 

Now, nearly two months departed from the soundcheck mishap, MC is pointing her fingers two ways.

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Future has officially unleashed ‘HNDRXX’ – his second album in a week and his sixth overall.

Billed as being more rhythmic/radio leaning than last Friday’s self-titled set, the LP features guest appearances from The Weeknd and Rihanna.  The latter teams up with the rapper for the song ‘Selfish.’

It’s neither of the hitmaker’s first outing with Future, however, as Rih called upon his rap stylings for 2012’s ‘Loveeeeeee Song’ [‘Unapologetic’] album and  the Weeknd can be found on the rapper’s hit ‘Low Life.’

With Ms. Fenty and Mr. Tesfaye returning the favors again, how do their latest swings of the bat sound?

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Calvin Harris calls on an eclectic cavalry for new single ‘Slide.’

Frank Ocean and Migos are his sonic soldiers of choice and, collectively, they make for a compelling listen.

The song is said to be lifted from the Scottish producer’s next studio offering, although specific details on the set are pending.

What is certain is that ‘Slide’ awaits your listening.

So,  what are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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Jason Derulo has proven himself a formidable force on the singles charts, yet he may very well be an unstoppable one with new single ‘Swalla.’

Issued as the lead release from his latest studio album, the track teams the singer with Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign. And the result sounds like a smash in waiting.

Caribbean-kissed, stacked with memorable samples, and right in the thick of what’s contemporarily hot, the trio may very well have nabbed their next hit with the Ricky Reed production.

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The often buried history of Africans living in the United States continues to intrigue historians and laymen alike.

So, it should come as little surprise that the National Museum of African American and Culture has welcomed over 1 million visitors since its grand opening five months ago.

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