Despite multiple teasers and weeks of delay, musical mastermind Kanye West has finally lifted the lid on his highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Jesus Is King.’

The follow-up to last summer’s ‘Ye,’ the 11-track effort has no shortage of star power as it calls on the like of Ty Dolla $ign, Fred Hammond, Clipse, Kenny G, and more.

Curious to see if it was worth the wait?  Hear it inside:

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It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2019 Soul Train Awards next month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with Chris Brown nabbing 8 noms, Drake following with 7, and Beyonce and breakout star Lizzo repping for the ladies with six each.

Set to take place November 29, the show – which is hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell for the third time- will simulcast

Check out the full list of nominees below…

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Alicia Keys continues to blaze the promo trail in support of her latest single, the Miguel-assisted ‘Show Me Love,’ and worthy causes.

Not even a week after rocking the 2019 Global Citizen Festival with stirring live renditions of her hits ‘No One,’ ‘Empire State of Mind’ and more (click here to watch), it’s been announced the 15-time Grammy winner will be bringing her prized collection of tunes to the 5th annual ‘TIDAL X’ benefit concert.

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Netflix have have unleashed the full length trailer for their new talent search ‘Rhythm & Flow.’

Anchored by Cardi B, T.I, and Chance The Rapper, the series sets out to discover Hip-Hop’s next big star.

Prior to its October 9th premiere, check out the extended sneak peek and more on the hotly anticipated show below…

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It’s been over two years since Miami dance machine Jason Derulo first announced his fifth studio album, ‘2Sides’ (originally titled ‘777’).

Introduced by the top 30 hit, 2017’s ‘Swalla’ (featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign), the project has seen a number of singles lifted in its support over the months to follow (see: ‘If I’m Lucky,’ ‘Tip Toe,’ ‘MamaCita,’ and more) – but no parent album has surfaced.

That may be set to change with the release of new single, ‘Too Hot.’  A summery, island inspired jam that samples Chaka Demus & Pliers’ “Murder She Wrote,” the song sees Derulo croon:

“You came to the club in the taxi, but I’m sure you’d prefer the Rolls,” he sings. “So we could get changed in the backseat, because it’s summertime and you know it’s too hot for clothes.” 

Hear it in full inside:

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Not even 24 hours after setting the MTV VMA Pre-show stage alight with ‘Hot Girl Summer’s first televised performance (click here to watch), Megan Thee Stallion is trotting toward putting the finishing touches on its long-awaited music video.

The clip’s premiere was reportedly delayed due to having to change its filming location, but the shake-up certainly didn’t put a permanent stay on production.  Taking to Twitter to reveal the visual is ‘coming soon,’ Meg gave fans – affectionately called #Hotties – their first glimpse of what she was cooking up with the video’s co-stars Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign.

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As we reported here, Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Hot Girl Summer’ – with its #11 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 – has already proven itself to be quite a firestarter on the charts.

Coming as the 24-year-old’s biggest hit on the tally to date, the Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign-assisted cut achieved the sensational premiere on the back of streaming and digital downloads alone – ahead of the release of its official music video.  While fans wait with bated breath for the latter’s release, Stallion took to the MTV VMAs (by her lonesome) to not only render her inaugural performance on the platform but also the first televised showing of the cut.

Keen to see how she fared?  Look inside:

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It’s a ‘Hot Girl Summer’ on the Hot 100!

Preceded with buzz as one of the most highly anticipated songs of the season, Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Summer’ – which features Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign – shot to the top of iTunes just hours after its release (as we reported here).  The favorable response on digital outlets was mirrored on streaming platforms over the course of the tune’s inaugural sales tracking week. Billboard reports:

“The single starts…with 24,000 downloads sold in the week ending Aug. 15, according to Nielsen Music. It also kicks off…with 25.4 million U.S. [streams] in the same period.

Radio airplay, similarly, has ignited at a rapid pace. “Summer” shoots 10.2 million in audience in the week ending Aug. 18, according to Nielsen Music.”

The result?  Stallion’s ridden to the first top 20 hit of her career.  Zooming past her previous personal best as a leading act, ‘Cash Sh*t (ft. Da Baby)’ (which peaked at #39), ‘Summer’ debuted at #11.  And, with its anxiously awaited music video set to premiere soon, the song is a shoo-in for the top 10 in the coming weeks.

Could Megan and Minaj be riding to their first chart-topping hit? Time will tell. Until then, look inside to see who joins them in the top 25 of this week’s ‘TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100.’

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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) Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer (ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)

2) Beyonce – Brown Skin Girl (ft. WizKid, Blue Ivy, & Saint JHN)

3) Kirk Franklin – Love Theory

4) Ariana Grande – Boyfriend (w/ Social House)

5) Beyonce – Already (w/ Shatta Wale)

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Megan Thee Stallion is burning up the charts with new single ‘Hot Girl Summer’ and now it looks like the track’s eagerly anticipated video is on the way too!

Details below…

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Megan Thee Stallion declared a ‘Hot Girl Summer’ over the pop cultural landscape and is now following through on the charts.

The femcee’s like-titled track – featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign – is proving a hot commodity out of the gate.

Dive below for details…

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Megan Thee Stallion has been scorching the music scene of late, so it’s only fitting that she brings the heat (au naturale) to Paper Magazine.

The Houston hottie – who is as much brains as she is beauty – sees the feature arrive on the eve of the release of her eagerly anticipated song ‘Hot Girl Summer’ – featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign. 

As well as posing it up for a Arturo Evaristo lensed shoot, Meg – a current Texas Southern University student – opened up about the international love she’s been receiving, trademarking “Hot Girl Summer,” her response to Miley Cyrus’ use of her catchphrase, and more.

Peep pics and quotes below…

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