Mary J Blige embraces the cinematic in the video for ‘Love Yourself’ – the latest offering from her current studio album ‘Strength Of A Woman.’

The single mix of the Kanye West cut features rapper A$AP Rocky, who delivers a spirited guest verse.

Together, MJB and Rocky show up and show out in the clip which is directed by Taj & Dre. 

Check it out below…

Having given ‘Strength Of A Woman’ several spins, we’d have much preferred the budget for this was instead used for ‘Glow Up’ or ‘Find The Love.’

In any case, this is easily the best visual she’s delivered thus far this era.

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Bieber fever is alive and well if the response to ‘2 U,’ the singer’s latest single with David Guetta, is anything to judge by.

Justin, already boasting ownership of the top spot on the Hot 100 and iTunes song charts with Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee‘s ‘Despacito’ as of last night (for which the Canadian crooner assists), the Guetta release – just unveiled this morning at 12am – has already unseated ‘Despacito’ on digital charts.

As if that’s not enough, just one spot under the two, Bieber can be found again on DJ Khaled‘s ‘I’m the One.’  All the Bieber hoopla only confirms fans are more than ready for his fifth official LP, the follow-up to 2015’s hotly-selling ‘Purpose.’

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just 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 reflect on the ladies of ‘Lady Marmalade’ – Christina Aguilera, Mya, P!nk, and Lil Kim.

An unexpected and unusual collaboration to say the least, the Missy Elliott-produced remake of the famed 70’s Labelle hit proved a lucrative venture for all involved.  Shooting to number 1 from the strength of radio airplay alone (before it was actually released as a purchasable single), the tune – Kim, P!nk, and Mya’s first run in the top slot of the Hot 100 – dethroned Janet Jackson‘s hit 2001 comeback song ‘All For You’ on the Hot 100 last week 16 years ago.

This week, the song stayed put in the #1 position and would do so for three more consecutive weeks after.  When all was said and done, the provocative number was not only the best-selling song of the year, but it went on to win a Grammy for ‘Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals’ at the 2002 ceremony.

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The shocking reality is Katy Perry‘s current era is her least anticipated to date.

Her new project, ‘Witness’ (available now), made its debut at 12am EST after a four month promotional onslaught not only saw her hit major award shows, talk shows, the late night TV circuit, the radio circuit, print, concert festivals, and many other places, but it’s also seen her team with Citi and other business giants to promote the album’s bearings.

Yet, even with the exhausting promo efforts and glossy music videos to assist, the set’s lead single – ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ – stalled at #4 while its follow-up, ‘Bon Appetit’ (featuring Migos), never cracked the top 50 on the Hot 100.  With the nonperformance of the aforementioned and the Nicki Minaj-assisted ‘Swish Swish,’ it appeared music lovers were simply not here for what the diva was serving this go round – a reality that’s made ‘Witness’ her first album to ever be released without a #1 single preceding it.

Even with these things in tow, the project (post-release) has shown promise by jetting to the top of iTunes just minutes after it was released.  Some 12 hours later, it’s remained in that same position.  As fans and critics sing the praises of ‘Witness,’ deeming it a “breakup album,” we come to you to ask…

Now that you’ve had time to stream #Witness:

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There are friends and there are friends!

DJ Khaled assembles his set for a star-studded 10th album ‘Grateful.’

As reported, the LP will arrive at retail on June 23rd and promises features from a who’s who of the music industry.

Moments ago, the hitmaker revealed the official tracklist and proves that there’s no rivalling his clique. For, included on the 23-track project are Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Future, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, and countless more.

Peep the full listing below…

On paper, this reads like a buffet of chart smashes. Here’s hoping the album delivers a bountiful number of bops.

Roll on June 23rd!

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Britney Spears has discovered that her Instagram account has been used as a means for communication by Russian hackers!

Named Turla, the group are known within the espionage circles for their targeting of governments, militaries and educational establishments and- much to Britney’s surprise- have turned their gaze to her social media platforms.

A Slovakian security firm has revealed that the message above was posted by Turla  via a fake fan account. Why? It contains a hidden message which gives instructions on how to steal important data when activated!

It has since been deleted.

Breathe Heavy adds:

They believe it was a test of sorts, because the link was accessed less than two dozen times.

Why Russian hackers have the world on edge?

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X Factor graduates 5 After Midnight are creating ripple waves of excitement with their dynamic take on the boyband.

Comprised of Kieran, Jordan, and Nathan, the trio placed second in the final of last year’s competition. However, the group are enjoying first-rate buzz about their debut single ‘Up In Here’ – which rocketed into the iTunes top 10 after their blazing performance on

That Grape Juice caught up with the guys to discuss the DMX sampled song, their album, inspirations, Beyonce, Rihanna, Fifth Harmony, Little Mix, and more!

Check it out above and be sure to download/stream ‘Up In Here.’

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Taylor Swift has come under fire for what appears to be attempt to derail Katy Perry‘s new album ‘Witness.’

At midnight, Perry released her new album ‘Witness’ and, perhaps coincidentally, her nemesis Swift released all of her albums to the very same digital plans.

Her supposed bid to overshadow Perry’s release hasn’t gone unnoticed by Lily Allen.

What the Brit-Pop belle has to say about it?

In other news, mean. https://t.co/TSxYHm0ceZ

— Lily (@lilyallen) June 9, 2017

Perry learned of Taylor’s alleged passive aggressive attack hours after she took to NME to criticise the ‘Bad Blood’ siren for what she says was an attempt to ruin her brand.

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Do you, like her ex Calvin Harris, think Taylor is out to get Katy?

Nigerian superstar WizKid is making a beeline for global domination and has enlisted Chris Brown to aid his cause.

Together the power pair and RCA label-mates have cooked up new collaboration ‘African Bad Gyal.’ 

A flavoursome AfroBeats anthem, the cut is the latest slice to be lifted from WizKid’s first worldwide album ‘Songs From The Other Side’ (due July 14th).

It arrives on the heels of the momentum he established with last year’s ‘One Dance’ with Drake and this year’s ‘Come Closer’ – which also featured Drizzy.

Much better than ‘Come Closer,’ which sounded phoned in and like a caricature of a sound he ironically helped make popular.

‘Bad Gyal’ is altogether truer to the AfroBeats sound and is lyrically accessible enough to be mass appealing.

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The aftermath of Camila Cabello‘s departure from Fifth Harmony has seen both acts largely stray from any mention of the other.

Indeed, in Cabello’s case utterances of 5H have been replaced with “the group,” while her former bandmates have stressed their renewed sense of “sisterhood” and improved “communication” in virtually every interview.

All ambiguity was thrown out of the window, though, when 20-year-old Cabello stopped by 92.3 AMP to plug new single ‘Crying In The Club.’

In a bold move, the hosts not only questioned her on 5H’s comeback offering ‘Down,’ they also asked her if she regrets how she left the group.

Watch the ouch, ouch, awkward moment below…

That definitely made for a butt-clenching watch.

Still, Camila handled herself well and, in a true testament to media training, kept the focus on her own activity.

Her album ‘The Hurting. The Healing. The Love’ is presently set for a September release, while Fifth Harmony are expected to deliver their third LP before.

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SZA‘s steady ascend has reached its first major milestone – the release of her debut album ‘Ctrl.’

Long-awaited, critics have christened the RCA LP one of R&B’s most notable offerings of the year.

A hearty helping of the soulful, the eclectic, and the arresting, the project features the 26-year-old’s TDE comrades Kendrick Lamar and Isaiah Rashad, as well as Travis Scott and James Fauntleroy. 

We’re loving the project thus far and feel it reaffirms SZA as one of music’s most exciting “new” names.

Take ‘Ctrl’ for a spin yourself below…

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Justin Bieber is back – this time with the help of Dance DJ David Guetta.

The French hitmaker enlists the Pop star for his new single ‘2U.’

Announced just days before its arrival, the track is the latest taste of Guetta’s as-yet-untitled next album – which has thus far spurned the Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne assisted ‘Light My Body Up.’

The latter failed to touch the Billboard Hot 100. Will ‘2U’? As at writing, it’s #5 on iTunes minutes after its release. So early signs are good.

Take a listen below…

While corners of the production are cool, this is pretty much Guetta by the numbers. Although, with Bieber on board, becoming a hit of some variety seems certain.

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