Lauryn Hill ventures into painful territory in honour of slain teen Michael Brown today, releasing a piece named ‘Black Rage‘ to shed light on horrors suffered by African-Americans in a prejudiced world.

Originally performed her ‘Life Is Good/Black Rage’ joint tour with Nas in 2012, what awaits below is the official project’s official version, unveiled in direct response to Brown’s murder, which has dominated headlines and reopened racial-related wounds since it occurred on August 9th 2014.

Listen to Lauryn below…

(more…)

Unfamiliar with the man in the snap above? If so, allow us to introduce you to Kwabs, the British Soul sensation behind the brand new single, ‘Walk.’

Next year, after wooing British critics with a voice that places him head and shoulders above  contemporaries home and away, the singer will release his debut album via ‘Atlantic’, also home to Trey Songz, K.Michelle and ‘It Won’t Stop’ singer Sevyn Streeter.

In the mood to be moved?

Listen to his ‘Walk’ below…

Your thoughts?

As at writing, Beyonce is readying a show-stopping performance at this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, where she’ll also be receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor.

It’s fitting, then, that the latest performance from the diva’s HBO mini-series ‘Beyonce x 10’ is her titillating rendition of ‘Partition’.

Filmed during her blockbuster ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’, the captivating performance further cements why King B reigns in a league of her own.

(more…)

It may be a case of “mission accomplished” for rapper Nicki Minaj today, likely to be uttered by the star following the release of her brand new visual piece, ‘Anaconda.‘

Released to support its parent album ‘The Pink Print‘, the single and its raunchy video now seem to be the gifts that keep on giving for all of the Rapper’s material, pushing sales of its predecessors to a number of enviable milestones.

Details below…

(more…)

This Sunday brings with it the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, which itself brings with it the debut of Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj‘s vivacious video for ‘Bang Bang’.

The trio’s collaboration has blazed its way into the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and is being tipped for greater success once its visual is unwrapped after their joint performance on VMA night.

So as to further whet appetites for the clip, a behind the scenes look at how was made has been released.

Check it out below…

(more…)

1.11 million US viewers tuned in to catch the season premiere of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ 21st cycle on Monday night, cat walking to ‘The CW’ to meet the next batch of baby supermodels hoping to impress judge and creator, Tyra Banks!

Full story below…

(more…)

Mark those calendars!

Because on September 15th VH1 are set to open a fresh can of ratchet reality with the debut of ‘Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood’.

The latest instalment of the hit franchise appears to serve up the same brand of drama and theatrics that have made its New York and Atlanta cousins such compelling viewing. What’s more, it’s doing so with a cast that are markedly more known. For the likes of  Ray J, Teairra Mari, and B2K‘s Lil Fizz and Omarion all feature. Check out the first sneak peek preview below, which focusses on the latter…

(more…)

With the state of race relations being a hot topic in the US (see: Mike Brown), the arrival of rapper T.I.‘s new song ‘New National Anthem’ is particularly timely.

The haunting track, which features Skylar Grey, spotlights the Hip-Hop star’s take on social injustice in America.

ATL bred T.I.P opens the song by stressing that he doesn’t think radio will play it, but he delivers a compelling cut that is certainly worth a listen.

Check it out below…

(more…)

Congratulations are in order for Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande.

For, the Pop forces have seen their chart darling status cemented on the Billboard Hot 100 this week.

See what we mean below…

(more…)

This Sunday sees Beyonce take the stage at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards – not only to perform, but to also receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

The network have been hyping up what is bound to be another epic showing from King B. As such, as we anticipate her sure-fire show-stopper, That Grape Juice are counting down our Top 5 Beyonce Performances.

Given the sheer volume of superb showings, it wasn’t an easy task whittling down to such a humble number. Still, our picks await after the jump. Let us know if you agree below!

(more…)

Elijah Blake calls on girlfriend Liane V  to star in his brand spanking new music video, shot for the bop that is ‘Wicked.’

Released after the unveiling of his emotional number ‘6‘, ‘Wicked’ touches down as the singer continues on on his journey to the release of his debut album, the follow-up to EP’s ‘Bijoux 22‘ and the impending ‘Drift.’

How ‘Wicked’ compares to his earlier work?

Find out and weigh in on it below!

(more…)

On this date, R&B newbie Luke James will unlock his creative chest and hand the world his self-titled debut album.

Only right then, that he shares just a little of what his fans can expect should they pick up the project with his new number ‘Dancing in the Dark‘, released minutes ago!

Does the Southern gent have what it takes to compete in a Frank Ocean/Miguel world?

Find out below…

(more…)