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.’

Listen below…

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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.

Full story below…

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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?

Stream his entire album below and let us know…
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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.

Take a listen below…

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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.

Full story below…

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In breaking news, Beyonce‘s team have confirmed that the singer, who is pregnant with twins, will not be taking to the stage at Coachella.

Statement below…

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Jidenna celebrates the (long-awaited) release of his debut album ‘The Chief’ with the premiere of the video for ‘Bambi.’

A fan favourite from the LP, the song is paired with an equally compelling visual – one with a cinematic lean.

Featuring the star’s fellow ‘Insecure’ cast mate Jay Ellis, the clip sees Jidenna take on the role of a love-lorn ex.

After reminiscing on times of past, he ends up making a dramatic appearance at Bambi’s big day.

Watch below…

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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 in 1995 Queen of Pop, Madonna, reascended to the Billboard Hot 100 throne with ‘Take A Bow’ – the second single from her most R&B-leaning album to date, ‘Bedtime Stories.’  Written and produced by Madge and Babyface, ‘Bow’ – thanks in great part to its cinematic accompanying visual – rose to the top of the Hot 100 this week 22 years ago, snatching the title from TLC‘s ‘Creep.’ 

Coming as her last #1 of the 90s, the song went on to reign for an impressive 7 weeks and, to date, remains the longest running chart-topper of her career.  Tuck in below to see who joined Madge in the top 25 this week in 1995:

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More footage has surfaced from the set of Azealia Banks‘ new movie ‘Coco.’

Reportedly in turmoil following her feud with its creative RZA, the project and its promotional campaign had been expected to receive a 2016 launch date.

Alas, the aforementioned drama has seen all talk/hype around the release cool down leaving the rapper’s fans in the dark.

That is…until now.

Watch below…

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