With Beyonce‘s ‘Life Is But A Dream’ DVD flying off shelves, the stage blazer gives even more reason to pick up the double-disc set with a newly unwrapped performance of ‘Party’.
King B’s rendition of the Kanye West cut sees her embrace her inner showgirl, thrilling the thousands in attendance at the Atlantic City taping.
Filmed last year, the set (which is more colloquially referred to as the ‘Revel’ run) was the first show the Grammy winning star gave since the birth of daughter Blue Ivy — just three months prior.
R&B newcomer Luke James isn’t letting the praise halt his hustle.
The New Orleans native was last night honored with the Centric Certified honor at the Soul Train Awards, and today builds on that buzz with a teaser for his latest music video – ‘Strawberry Vapors’.
Lifted from James’ free album ‘Whispers In The Dark’, the visual for ‘Vapors’ arrives ahead of the crooner’s debut album ‘Made To Love’ – which is slated for release next Spring.
Yes, in what has brought the world many an unexpected ‘bop’ from the performer, Justin Bieber‘s ‘Music Monday’ campaign continues to flourish today, with the arrival of a brand new single named ‘Change Me.’
Released before the 7pm unveiling of his new video for the single ‘All That Matters’, ‘Change’ marks a bold new turn for the Pop Prince, bidding adieu to the cheese that fuelled his rise to serve a sound that’s both mature and refreshing…at least from an Urban music lover’s stand point.
The 2013 Soul Train Awards, which aired tonight, saw R&B’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.
With the likes of Urban music’s finest, including Kendrick Lamar, Tamar Braxton, Justin Timberlake, K.Michelle and more leading the nominations tally with at least 5 nods a piece, the competition was stiff in ways we’ve only seen from Britney Spears in the past.
Now, that the show is over, find out who picked up which awards in which categories at the high profile outing below…
As her stellar set at the 2013 ‘American Music Awards‘ continues to generate critical acclaim, Lady GaGa continues on in her efforts to push global sales of her new LP ‘ARTPOP.’
Now sat at the 743,000 unit mark, the project’s worldwide sales figure was given a healthy boost in the last week, when the entertainer kicked off the Japanese leg of its promotional tour.
A tour, that reminded many of her dominance in markets far removed from her own.
It’s one of Urban music’s biggest nights and we have all of the performances right here!
Indeed, the Anthony Anderson-hosted, 2013 Soul Train Awards is airing right now via sister channels BET and Centric and with stage blazing performances from the likes of Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle, Jennifer Hudson, and many more, That Grape Juice has your fill of the night’s best, worst, and everything in between.
The show’s creators set the media ablaze with promises of “no lip-syncing”just days before its taping. Did they live up to that promise? Find out below:
Last week, fans of R&B market leader Beyonce showed their support for the star when they purchased her recently released ‘Life Is But a Dream‘ DVD package, marking another bestseller for the chart-topper.
Arm in arm with that DVD? Footage from her sold out dates at Atlantic City’s ‘Revel Resorts’ in May 2012. Footage, that shines a fresh light on what was one of her most successful stage ventures to date.
Missed out on the show? Worry not. For, today has brought with it a HQ performance of her ‘4’ classic ‘I Care’, now available to enjoy below!
Months before the unleashing of her eighth studio album, Pop trendsetter Rihanna has found herself in the middle of a fresh plagiarism row this week, after the artist Jim Starr accused her of imitating his work on her most recent spread with ‘GQ‘ magazine.
The 2013 Soul Train Awards airing is under-way right now and, like you, That Grape Juice is front and center watching the action!
Taped last month the beautiful Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV, the show boasts performances from R&B’s best and brightest including Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle, Faith Evans, Chrisette Michele, Jennifer Hudson, Wale, and so many more.
We are definitely gathering our thoughts about the action so far, but here you can post your views on anything and everything regarding the show. Pre-Show rumours…Who you’re looking forward to seeing… Who you feel rocked the red carpet, who should have skipped it altogether… Who deserved to win what…performances…and all that good stuff – before, during, and after the show….
One year after launching the ‘0 F***s Given’ mix tape for fans, K.Michelle has announced the conception of its sequel today, locking in a 2014 date for its birth.
These are three words that would best describe Janet Jackson.
Today’s From The Vault pick is an demonstration of the indelible imprint she has left in our beloved Pop Culture. ‘I Get Lonely’ from 1997’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ is this week’s selection.
The work of then-fantastic four Ms. Jackson, Jam & Lewis as well as Jackson’s ex-husband and frequent collaborator Rene Elizondo, ‘Lonely’ is an authentic R&B track that sees Janet lamenting over being away from an estranged lover. A classic Janet “baby-making song”, its dramatic horns and sultry bass make for a sexy-sensual atmosphere which contrasts – in the best way possible – with Jackson strong yet vulnerable vocal delivery. The singer’s trademark harmonies are in full force as well. A triumph.
Releasing the track as a follow up to Dance-Pop mega hit ‘Together Again’ was quite the bold move at the time, but turned out to be a risk worth taking as it became the diva’s 18th consecutive Billboard Top 10 smash – peaking at #3 – and claiming the top spot of the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B chart. In the UK, the R&B jam fared rather well too reaching the fifth position of the Official Singles Chart.
As it is often the case with the stage-blazer, the accompanying visual for the tune is as memorable as the tune itself. The Paul Hunter directed music video presents a flame-haired Janet in various futuristic sets including one where she – alongside her female dancers – engages in some silky smooth choreography, proving yet again that she is no one-trick-pony who can only do intricate high-octane routines.
From the fashion and hair & make up to the choreography, it is indeniable how impactful this video has been and is continuing to be: Britney’s ‘Me Against The Music’, Kelly Rowland’s ‘Motivation’, Rihanna’s ‘LOUD’ era look anyone?!
We won’t state again how seriously we’re anticipating Ms. Jackson’s return to chart glory. For today all we will do is salute yet again a tremendous artist who’s vision and audacity helped change the entertainment landscape forever.
