Legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire has made its grand return.

This time, they have reimagined one of their classic songs – ‘You Want My Love’ – in the process.

The updated version of the tune is produced by Babyface and Demonte Posey and features rising singer-songwriter Lucky Daye.

‘You Want My Love’ fuses the groundbreaking musical sounds of the original and updates them with a modern sound. This is partly due to Daye, who makes the track his own, but still stays true to the first iteration.

This year is the 45th anniversary of the chart-topping single.

Listen to the new version of ‘You Want My Love’ below…

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Ari Lennox easily serves as one of R&B’s most exciting new names and her buttery voice has magnetized none other than Babyface.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Jimmie Allen & Babyface, FLETCHER, Dillon Francis & Shift K3Y, and Greyson Chance.

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Victoria Monét has had quite the year.

Indeed, beyond penning smashes such as ’34+35′ for Ariana Grande, she’s birthed bops of her own in the form of ‘Moment,’ ‘A** Like That,’ and ‘Experience.’ 

All are housed on her critically-acclaimed project ‘Jaguar’ and have collectively led to her being nominated for Best New Artist at the Soul Train Awards 2020. 

Monét is also nominated for The Ashford & Simpson’s Songwriter’s Award for co-writing Chloe x Halle’s ‘Do It.’

Speaking with That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell ahead of the ceremony, the star opened up about the duality of her career, brand new instalments of ‘Jaguar,’ her nominations, and more.

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Hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, the Soul Train Awards 2020 will simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM ET this Sunday.

Performers include Brandy, Babyface, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye, and Smokey Robinson. Lady of Soul honoree, Monica, will also be taking to the stage.

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In what comes as a surprise, veteran music executive L.A. Reid has sold the entirety of his songwriting and publishing catalogue.

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True to her word, four months ago Toni Braxton announced music lovers would see her name spelled on the Billboard charts courtesy of a new album, her ninth solo studio effort ‘Spell My Name.’

Landing on digital shelves Friday (August 28), the LP – kicked off by R&B chart-topping hit, ‘Do It,’ and the funky, mid-tempo groove ‘Dance’ – follows the GRAMMY winner’s ill-fated ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ (which quickly burned out on charts in early 2018).

Calling on H.E.R., Missy Elliott, and more familiar names to act as guests on the album (while Antonio Dixon and longtime collaborator Babyface serve among contributing producers and songwriters), the opus serves as Braxton’s debut aboard new label home, Island Records.

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Quarantine hasn’t slowed the promo grind of Kelly Rowland.

After spilling ‘Coffee’ Friday (April 17) – her first official single in years – the GRAMMY winner is making a splash on a number of television and radio outlets to celebrate its release.

In addition to her widely viewed ‘Coffee with Kelly’ Instagram live chats, Rowland’s hit up the likes of E! News, Radio One D.C., and more to dish on the song’s forthcoming parent album.

Albeit declining to give dibs on the LP’s release date, she did lift the lid on news she’s readying multiple music videos for tracks from the project, increasing the number of included up-tempos, and so much more.

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For over 20 years, soulful songbird Tamia has thrilled listeners with her growing catalogue of classics.

And beyond her gravitas on record, she’s earned ample acclaim for her finesse as a live performer.

That Grape Juice caught up with the Canadian diva ahead of her upcoming show at London’s KOKO.

During our chat, the six-time Grammy nominee opened up about her career, concerts, new music, and much more.

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Toni Braxton fans are absolutely eating up the diva’s latest single ‘Long As I Live,’ a feat evidenced by the buzz surrounding the track since its February 9th debut.

With critical acclaim rolling in and some even calling it a “return to form” for the Grammy-winning songstress, her label home has seized the opportunity to lift the lid on long-awaited news around the cut’s parent album, ‘Sex & Cigarettes,’ and its official release date.

Originally promised to fans by a February 2018 release, look inside to find out exactly when you’ll be able to get your hands on Toni B’s long-awaited 7th studio album:

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Toni Braxton is unbreaking the hearts of her legions of fans.

Today, the soulful contralto confirmed that she has a new album in the works.

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It’s been three long years since Toni Braxton released ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’ – her collaborative concept album with Babyface.

In the time since, the soulful contralto has focussed on TV ventures and even mulled retirement from music.

Thankfully, the latter never came to fruition and it appears Braxton is about to drop new material.

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With a career that spans more than 20 years, Usher has sold 75 million records worldwide, affording him the title of the of one of the best selling musicians of all time.

Despite the dismal sales and the lack of resonating singles of the crooner’s last set, ‘Hard II Love,‘ he still maintains his status as one of the R&B fathers who has inspired the current young crooners like Trey Songz, August Alsina, and Chris Brown.

During a recent visit to the Pandora radio show ‘Questlove Supreme,’ Mr. Raymond opened up about some intriguing details about his career, music, love, and life. Check out the excerpts below. (more…)