Promising.

With a voice that’s scored praise from the likes of Ledisi, Jill Scott and Rihanna, Elijah Blake stands tall as R&B’s most promising male newcomer, set to see his sonic ship sail to the top with the release of his Def Jam-backed debut LP.

Only right then, that as his debut ‘Bijoux 22′ EP crossed the 15 million streams mark, he celebrates its success and the arrival of its follow up on the latest edition of ‘Sole Sessions.’

The live platform, which sees That Grape Juice team up with footwear force Creative Recreation, welcomes the R&B freshman, who turns in rousing renditions of Beyonce’s ‘XO’, Sam Smith’s ‘Latch‘ and his very own ‘Bout That Life.’

Watch him in action above and below!

Your thoughts?

After streaming his new LP ‘Trigga’ here, why not peep Trey Songz‘ brand new video for the song ‘Change Your Mind’, lifted from the July 1st release.

No doubt released with summer in mind, ‘Mind’s video takes Trey out of R-rated territory and into the PG light with a rooftop party thrown by the singer and enjoyed by more models than we’d say even he could take count of.

Turn up with Mr.Songz after the jump…

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Yet to see Kevin Hart‘s RomCom ‘Think Like a Man Too’?

If so, you can consider yourself one of the few who didn’t contribute to the movie’s stellar ‘Box Office’ opening, which sings to the merry tune of $29 million!

Details on the movie’s excellent debut below…

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Much like ‘Material Girl’ Madonna, recent years have seen Pop icon Jennifer Lopez use albums as a vehicle to launch bank account busting world tours, seemingly unbothered by the “modest” numbers pulled in by said albums.

Alas, when one considers the time, money and planning that goes into completing an album, one wonders just how unbothered the superstar will be when she learns of her new LP’s ‘AKA‘ first week digits today.

What they were?

Find out below…

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“Been around the world…”

Renown for her unique sense of style and Jay Z-approved brand of feel-good Pop, Rita Ora continues to soar above the bulk of her Brit-Pop sisters via press coverage scored both home and away.

Yet to turn that tabloid water into commercial wine, Rita proved just how bright her international star shines recently when she was swarmed by fans and paparazzi after leaving West Hollywood’s ‘Chateau Marmont’ with friends.

There, she signed autographs for her adoring public while striking many a pose for waiting paparazzi, all of which was caught on camera by ‘Pop Candies TV.’

Peep Hurricane Rita in all her global glory below…

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Onwards and upwards seem to be the MO for August Alsina this year, set to extend his Hip Hop & R&B reign with the launch of his first headlining tour!

Announced before he rocks the 2014 ‘BET Awards’ with a performance in support of his debut album ‘Testimony’, the tour will bring with it live rendition of cuts from the LP, and serve as a promotional platform for its follow up!

Want dates and details?

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After announcing that they were to tell the story of R&B singer Aaliyah through a biopic, ‘Lifetime’ have announced that the movie will take the bold step to explore the singer’s “relationship” with mentor R.Kelly.

Responsible for penning her interestingly titled ‘Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number’, Kelly’s recent duet with Pop star Lady GaGa saw him face fresh criticism over his dealings with the then teenager, labelled a predator for his alleged targeting and subsequent sexual abuse of African-American teenage girls.

Full story below…

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17 tracks make up the R&B piece that is ‘Trigga’, the sixth studio album by ‘Songbook’ star Trey Songz.

Now, should you wish to hear all 17 of these tracks before the LP’s July 1st release date, you’ll be pleased to learn that they can be streamed right here on That Grape Juice.Net, teased by the entertainer and its star studded collaborators.

Think Justin Bieber.

Think Mila J.

Think Nicki Minaj.

Ready to give it  a spin?

Press play below…

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Rapper turned TV staple Bow Wow has announced that he is to part ways with his stage name, revealing that it no longer embodies the brand he has built for himself today.

Details on his bold new move, below…

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Mack Wilds, August Alsina and Ed Sheeran look sharp on the cover of ‘Vibe’ magazine, teaming up to star in a spread name ‘R&B’s Most Wanted.’

Billed ‘Soul Brothers‘, the trio’s success in the last year is celebrated by the publication, with all three making major waves in their respective fields in the last year, with the British Sheeran wowing US audiences with his unique sound of acoustic soul.

More from their shoot below…

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Last week, ‘Hot 97’ veteran Angie Martinez made headlines when announced she was to split with the radio station…and move to its rivals over at ‘Power 105.1.’

Today, the Hip Hop tastemaker detailed her reasons for leaving ’97’ with her new family at ‘The Breakfast Club’, doing so before she’s set to begin work at the station in July.

So…why she left Ebro Darden for Charlamagne Tha God?

Find out below…

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Following in the footsteps of Jennifer Lopez, the dawn of Beyonce‘s solo career saw the star launch a promotional assault on the media via music, fashion and film.

Alas, despite going on to become one of Hollywood’s more bankable triple threats, Mrs.Carter‘s parting with manger Matthew Knowles saw her movie ventures pushed aside to make more room for her album and touring plans.

Now, in what may mark her return to the big screen, the star has been linked to a role which would see her star alongside ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ actor Will Smith!

Details below…

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