2015’s first and second quarter have already delivered some of R&B’s most anticipated offerings.  From Jazmine Sullivan and Ciara to Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx, Urban music lovers have been granted no shortage of gems to add to their collections.

Now, from the looks of things, the third and fourth quarters are looking to follow suit. With new album announcements coming from the likes of Janet Jackson, Brandy, Monica, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Ashanti, Chrisette Michele, and more, tuck in below to see what else is new from Melanie Fiona, Jussie Smollett, Ginuwine, and Floetry…

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Dame Shirley Bassey has urged Pop singers Beyonce & Rihanna to wear my clothes after seeing what the ladies sported to this year’s MET Gala in New York City.

Her words below…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below to get the latest on Tina Campbell, Marvin Sapp, Todd Dulaney, AsOne, Anita Wilson, and many more:

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Critics may have written Jay Z and Beyonce‘s TIDAL streaming service off as a “flop” but it would seem Spotify has decided not to underestimate the rising business.

For, in a bid to wash the threat of competition away, the company has inked a deal with Starbucks that will see them make their way to a coffee house near you.

A competitive move below…

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HITS Daily Double isn’t backing down.

Yes, after seeing their report that Kanye West was leaving Roc Nation rubbished by the sources close to the table, today has seen them hit back with a new report.

Its claim?

Kanye West is leaving the label/management company…to team up with one of Jay Z‘s rivals.

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Drake and Tinashe join forces to jump ‘On a Wave’ this year, teaming up to build the bop before the release of the former’s new album ‘Views From the 6.’

Does it match or surpass his new collaborartion with Beyonce?

Press play and weigh in below…

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Nicki Minaj is in a giving mood.

For, just days after unleashing the video for ‘Feeling Myself’ featuring Beyonce, the Young Money maven has unwrapped the visual for ‘The Night Is Still Young’ – the newest single from her third opus ‘The Pinkprint.’

Watch below…

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It’s been a week of mixed feelings for Mariah Carey.

On the one hand, her Las Vegas residency ‘Mariah #1 To Infinity’ has performed so well that’s it’s been extended to 2016. Yet, on the other, the show’s accompanying greatest hits album is only projected to shift 16,000 copies in the US first week.

Undeterred, Mimi charged on with the promotional push for both by hitting the stage on ‘Kelly & Michael’ to perform a medley of her first chart-topper ‘Vision of Love’ and new track ‘Infinity.’

Watch one of music’s most iconic voices soar after the jump…

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Vocal powerhouse Jessie J saw her ‘Sweet Talker’ album campaign pull into Central Park moments ago.

There, the Brit-bred belter kicked off the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series in an electrifying fashion.

She treated the thousands in attendance to booming renditions of hits such as ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘Burnin’ Up,’ as well as ‘Flashlight’ from the ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ original soundtrack.

There’s no doubt that J is one of modern music’s most dynamic vocalists. See what we mean below…
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Tamar Braxton‘s recent single ‘Let Me Know’ may have been all sorts of blazing, but it failed ignite the charts in the way hoped.

In the time since, the ever-busy belle has dived into TV work while continuing work on the follow-up to 2013’s ‘Love & War’ album.

With a new season of ‘Braxton Family Values’ having debuted last night on WE tv, the songbird used the occasion to tease a new song on Instagram.

Check it out below…

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Brit Pop collective JLS may have waved goodbye to fans in 2013, but for select members the music journey continues.

Unsurprisingly, lead singer Aston Merrygold is pressing on solo and, after signing with Warner Bros last year, is finally ready to introduce the masses to his singular sound.

This week, the singer revealed ‘Get Stupid’ as his first single.

To whet appetites, the gifted performer also unwrapped the track’s official artwork (above) and a look at its accompanying video – the latter of which awaits below…

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Ciara continues to carve out her success narrative on her terms.

For, in the face of naysayers, the R&B star continues to prove her worth.

Details below…

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