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With the streaming era undeniably upon us, the music landscape is changing at a rapid rate. Case in point, the fact online plays now factor into chart positions and certifications.

Still, there’s a certain prestige attached pure sales – especially for artists fortunate enough to wrack up sizeable portions.

Beyonce is proving to be one of the acts at the forefront of this pack, particularly with her latest effort ‘Lemonade.’

Find out why below…

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Has Drake delivered his next big hit?

The Rap titan teams with DJ Khaled on the Snapchat King’s new single ‘For Free’ – which debuted on Beats 1 radio on Apple Music moments ago.

Produced by Jordan Nullman and Nineteen85 (the hitmaker behind ‘One Dance’ and ‘Hotline Bling’), the melodic number has all the makings of a chart smash. Especially considering the major momentum Drizzy has going in the wake of ‘VIEWS.’

What are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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Kanye West is wasting no time moving on from his recent album ‘The Life Of Pablo.’

Moments ago, the eclectic MC stopped by Big Boy’s 92.3 radio station to premiere ‘Champions’ – the lead single from his new LP ‘Cruel Winter.’

Yeezy is joined on the jam by Big Sean,Travi$ Scott, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, Quavo, Gucci Mane and G.O.O.D music’s newest addition Desiigner.

What are you waiting for? Listen below…

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Breakfast is served.

On the menu? Nick Jonas‘ new number ‘Bacon’ which features Ty Dolla $ign.

The cut comes courtesy of Jonas’ LP ‘Last Year Was Complicated’ which drops on June 10th and rubs shoulders with the likes off ‘Champagne Problems’ and ‘Close.’

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Drake‘s ‘VIEWS‘ has reached a impressive streaming milestone.

Good news below…

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R&B crooner Frank Ocean has been absent from the scene as of late, but if speculation  proves true the musical drought is about to come to an end. Four years after the release of his groundbreaking debut ‘Channel Orange.’
Details below…

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Clearly keen to avoid the practice of following trends on radio, Beyonce‘s efforts to push albums over singles continues to work in her favour on a sales front.

Fortunately, this strategy-which protects her from commercial woes her R&B sibling Usher currently faces– has done little to stop British radio programmers from throwing their support behind her number ‘Hold Up.’

Full story below…

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After being dramatically fired from The Real, things are finally looking up for Tamar Braxton. 

As reported yesterday, the 38-year-old has landed her own talk show with Steve Harvey‘s production company.

Following the announcement, the star was invited on-stage by big sister Toni Braxton during her Atlanta concert last night.

Much to the delight of the thousands in attendance, Tamar belted signature hit ‘Love & War’ – several lines from which are particularly poignant given the recent happenings.

Peep the powerful performance below…

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Armed with the excitement surrounding her Billboard Music Awards performance, Britney Spears is wasting no time readying her return to the charts.

The Pop princess has teamed with G-Eazy for ‘Make Me (Oooh),’ the lead single from her 9th studio album.

Set for release next month, its housing LP will follow in the Fall.

Our friends over at E! caught up with the star on the set of the Dave LaChapelle directed video last night.

Find out what she had to say about the album below…

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Maxwell is marching on to the July 1st release of his new album ‘black SUMMERS’ night.’

The LP is the crooner’s first in seven years and is preceded by silky lead single ‘Lake By The Ocean.’

Ahead of major looks at the BET Awards and Essence Music Festival, the soul-filled singer gifts the masses another taste of the project in the form of ‘1990x’ – the lyric video for which awaits below…

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Mariah Carey resumes her ‘#1 To Infinity’ residency in Las Vegas next week.

To plug the show, which launched successfully last summer, the elusive chanteuse stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live for a fun-filled chat.

Taking her diva extraordinaire antics to a new level, Mimi invited the host to interview her in an on-stage bathtub fully-clothed.

Ridiculously random, this made for a hilarious watch. Check it out below…

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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) Alicia Keys – In Common

2) Beyonce – Sorry

3) Fifth Harmony – All In My Head (Flex)

4) Michael Jackson – Remember The Time (‘Immortal’ Version)

5) Ariana Grande – Into You

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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