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Ciara is back!

The R&B chanteuse unwrapped new single ‘I Bet’ and less than 24-hours later has followed through with the title of her hotly anticipated sixth studio album.

Find out what the follow-up to 2013’s self-titled has been christened below…

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Ciara is coming and sooner than one might think!

These were the sentiments relayed by hit-making producer Harmony, who we can EXCLUSIVELY reveal has landed the lead single from the diva’s new album.

That Grape Juice caught up with the music maestro recently and chatted it up about his meteoric rise and the many releases he has on the horizon for 2015 – including songs on new LP’s from Fifth Harmony, Tamar Braxton, and JoJo.

Top of the list, it seems though, was CiCi’s project which he gushed about in earnest.

Hit ‘PLAY’ above to hear about what he’s cooked up with the R&B songbird and be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for more from our interview with Harmony!

Your thoughts?

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Ciara may be cooking up her own new album, but the R&B chanteuse clearly has no qualms showing love to her fellow Urban songbirds.

For, this week on Instagram the stage dominator shared a clip of herself singing Kelly Rowland and Nelly’s 2002 smash ‘Dilemma’.

And for those wondering “why”, it was performed as a lullaby of sorts to her six month old son Future Jr.

Check out the adorable moment below…

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Ciara is playing approximately no games with her chart comeback.

Having spent much of this year enjoying motherhood, the electrifying performer is gearing up for a return to the spotlight in 2015. And, as reported, she’s assembled an all-star cast of talent to help her craft her album, the follow-up to 2013’s self-titled set.

Taking to Instagram this week, Super Ci shared snaps of herself in the studio with Epic Records label-head L.A Reid and hitmaker Dr. Luke (whose stellar credits include Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Pink). The caption attached read:

#WhatAMoment Me N My Boyz
@LA_Reid @TheDoctorLuke. #Legendary #WaitTilUHearWhatsCookingItsWorthTheWait.

The ‘Promise’ singer also posted a pic of herself working with the producer of the classic R&B jam Polow Da Don. Check it out below…

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Motherhood and music, music and motherhood.

Ciara has made her main focusses abundantly clear of late.

When not jet-setting with her six month old son Future Jr, the ‘Body Party’ belter has been sharing shots of herself in the studio as she continues work on her sixth album.

Having already worked with the likes of Dr. Luke and Diane Warren on the LP, the 29-year-old revealed Harmony Samuels to be the latest name to sign-on to the project.

The stage blazer shared the snap above on Instagram this week, saying:

Me N @HarmonySamuels. #WeWorkin

She would go on to add on another snap:

#ThisSongWeJustDidIsNutttttss!!! #WeWorkin

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As some may know, Harmony has been at the helm of amazing music for the likes of Ariana Grande (‘The Way’), Destiny’s Child (‘You’ve Changed’), Tamar (‘Let Me Know’) and Fantasia (‘Side Effects Of You’ LP).

Incredibly versatile, he makes for an awesome addition to the roster of great names CiCi has lined up for the project.

We’re all sorts of buzzed!

Your thoughts?

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) TLC – Red Light Special

2) Chris Brown – Take You Down

3) Ciara – Body Party / Promise (Mash Up)

4) Kelly Rowland – Put Your Name On It

5) Janet Jackson – Discipline

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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When they aren’t building bops for ‘Keep On’ Lookin’ singer Ciara and the ‘Fergalicious‘ Fergie, production duo Rock City can be found hard at work on their own artistry, stepping out to release the single ‘I’m That’ this year.

Doing so with the full backing of hit making producer/collaborator Dr. Luke, the pair enlisted 2 Chainz to join them on the single, now available to spin after the jump!

Could the single be indicative of the direction they’re set to take Ciara in for her new studio album?

Find out below…

Your thoughts?

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Ciara is playing approximately no games with her sixth album.

For, after logging in studio time with Pop maestro Dr. Luke recently, the R&B chanteuse has re-teamed with long-time collaborator Polow Da Don – after a five year break from working together.

Details below…

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It’s hard to believe that today marks eight years (yes, eight) since Fergie unleashed her debut solo album ‘The Duchess’ on the masses.

And while we could go down memory lane and reminisce on the countless jams the multi-Platinum set gave birth to, we’d much rather rejoice at the newest news surrounding the Black Eyed Peas front-woman.

For, according to fresh reports, the 39-year-old is gearing up to release new music…and soon.

Details below…

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Ciara is wasting approximately no time piecing together her sixth studio album.

Last month saw the new mother clock in studio time with hitmaker Dr Luke and it appears September sees her continue the trend of working with music’s biggest names. Case in point the snap above.

Super Ci shared a snap of herself in the lab with legendary songwriter Diane Warren. The caption attached read:

Finally!! Me and @Diane_Warren. #TimelessMusic

Exciting!

Warren’s resume, which includes hits for the likes of Whitney Houston and Beyonce, precedes her and the overall blend of talent CiCi has assembled for the project suggests she’s leaning towards a more Pop sound – which we’re all for.

Your thoughts?

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Def Jam’s Jeremih delivers new music to his fans’ ears this morning, unwrapping the gift that is his ‘N.O.M.A’ mix tape for the world before the release of his third studio album!

Made up of seven songs, the release features contributions made by Ciara producer Soundz and ‘All I Do is Win‘ performer DJ Khaled, on hand to help him create what he no doubts hopes will win over the support of old and new fans alike.

What ‘N.O.M.A’ stands for?

‘Not On My Album’ below…

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It’s safe to say 2014’s been quite the year for Hip Hop singer Future!

From welcoming the arrival of his latest child to planning his first wedding with R&B chanteuse Ciara, to say the star has been busy would be an understatement.

Has that stopped him from delivering the goods on a music tip? No, and today saw him prove himself to be quite the multi-tasker when he took time out of wedding planning to release ‘Rock Star’, featuring Nicki Minaj.

Listen below!

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