Welcome back to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest reflective segment to act as a written quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday. Unlike its TGJ retrospective predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

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Tinashe is wasting no time setting the wheels in motion for her sophomore album.

The last year has seen the newcomer cement her name into the minds of the masses off the back club jams ‘2 On’ and ‘All Hands On Deck.’ She’s also enjoyed success with features on hits such as ‘Drop That Kitty’ and Kid Ink’s ‘Body Language.’

Speaking to That Grape Juice at the 2015 BET Awards, the the 22-year-old revealed the follow-up to debut album ‘Aquarius’ will be arriving this year.

Confirmed producers on the project include Max Martin, Dr. Luke, and now Diplo.

The latter sat down with TIME magazine recently and gushed about his involvement with the as yet untitled set.

See what he had to say below…

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‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s fourth season isn’t done yet.

For, after its finale episode aired on Monday next Monday will see the cast reunite for the first part of their reunion special.

Why cast member Nikko Smith is unable to shake rumours brought to the series by the R&B singer K. Michelle?

Joseline Hernandez.

Find out what we mean below…

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Interviews may be the foundation for many a star’s bid to wow and woo fans before an album release but recent years have seen the performer Beyonce steer away from them.

Now, after shocking fans by not giving ‘Vogue’ an interview to accompany her spread in its September issue a Yale professor has stepped forward to reveal why the star no longer needs them.

More below…

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Future may be gearing up to perform at the very first ‘Epic Festival‘ next week but that hasn’t stopped him from finding the time to release a brand new music video.

Its name? ‘Where Ya At?’

Its location? His ‘Dirty Sprite 2’ album which topped the Billboard 200 and receive a promotional push of gargantuan proportions when ‘Where’s video premiered on the Sony Billboard in Times Square.

Press play to catch the father of four and his pal Drake in action below…

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Last year’s ‘Paula’ saw Robin Thicke fall out of the good graces of more than his now ex-wife.

It’s little wonder, then, why the smooth-voiced chanteur is pounding the promotional pavement hard in support of new single ‘Back Together.’

Thicke only just released the Nicki Minaj assisted number to iTunes last week, yet he isn’t relying on radio picking up the track first before hitting the TV circuit.

The star’s most recent stop was ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’ last night.

Backed by a full band, the crooner roused with an energetic showing.

Peep the performance below…

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The power of three!

Pop belter JoJo draws on exactly this for her explosive return to the music scene.

Now signed to Atlantic Records after a well publisized fall out with longtime label Blackground, the soul-filled songbird soars to seismic heights with the trio of new songs ‘Say Love’ (produced by Harmony Samuels), ‘When Love Hurts’ (baked by Benny Blanco), and the anthemic ‘Save Our Souls’ – TGJ’s favorite of the three.

Ready to hear Jo’s titillating “tringle”? The wait is over. Listen after the jump…

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Lana Del Rey‘s ‘Honeymoon‘ track list has arrived!

As her new single ‘High By the Beach’ continues to make waves on the Billboard Hot 100 the ‘National Anthem’ lyricist has revealed which numbers are to make their way to the hotly anticipated project!

Eager to see what Ms. Rey has been working on since her latest studio album?

Hit the link below…

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Lil Fizz returns to the world via ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ September 7th, returning for an explosive second season that will see him pull viewers into the dark and difficult world that was his childhood.

Want a glimpse of what’s to come?

Peep the show’s extended trailer after the jump…

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The campaign for Janet Jackson‘s comeback album ‘Unbreakable’ is cranking up a notch.

With lead single ‘No Sleeep’ dancing to the top of the Adult R&B charts and her world tour set to kick off in a mere matter of weeks, the legendary diva is giving the masses a sneak peek at the LP’s cover shoot.

Lensed by famed photographer Yu Tsai, the edgy shoot – which was styled by Kim Bowen – sees the songstress embrace a demure, grown aesthetic, while remaining her ever-striking self.

Peep a preview below…

And check out a behind the scenes video, courtesy of Elle France, below…

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Get familiar with two new numbers from the Hip Hop starlet that is Dej Loaf.

Their names? ‘I Got Problems’ and ‘You Don’t Know Me‘, produced by the creative DDS.

The numbers are the latest bricks Loaf will use to build a campaign for her debut album which she no doubt hopes will fare much better than releases launched by her rivals Angel Haze, Iggy Azalea and Kreayshawn.

Press play below…

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Soulful siren Melanie Fiona fires all the way off in the video for new single ‘Bite The Bullet.’

The Reggae inspired jam serves as the lead release from the Grammy winner’s third studio album ‘Awake,’ due later this year via Primary Wave/BMG.

Its hard-hitting visual was cooked up by Carmen Murray (Melanie’s manager) and features the songstress pulling the trigger in the name of love – all the while looking fierce in a Michael Costello dress.

Watch below…

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