Flashback to the summer of 2014, one could not flip a channel without seeing the Australian bombshell that is Iggy Azalea. Now merely a year later, we see the ‘Fancy’ chart topper’s career in limbo. With a controversial start, Iggy Iggz has had a tough road despite all her success.
Is it too late for the Aussie Rapper?
At That Grape Juice, we feel there are some steps Ms. Azalea could take in order to revive her career.
Check them out below…
This week From The Vault journey’s back ten years to 2005 when rapstress Trina was making waves in the female rap landscape with her sassy brand of bravado.
Today’s pick is the Kelly Rowland assisted ‘Here We Go.’
Released as the second and final single from the Miami maven’s third studio album, ‘The Glamorest Life,’ the track serves as her highest charting release (as a lead act) and one of Rowland’s most successful solo appearances on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song – which sampled Force M.D’s hit ‘Tender Love’ (crafted by Jam & Lewis) – peaked at #17 on the Hot 100 and impacted the top 20 in major music markets such as the UK and Australasia. A sizeable achievement given how few female rappers have enjoyed commercial success internationally (’til this day).
Beyond the Jim Jonsin cut’s catchy sing-along-song chorus, its video is also touted as a major catalyst for its Gold certified success.
Directed by Nick Quested, the clip takes a literal approach to the song’s lyrics and relays the tale of a lady (Trina) who “can’t take no more” and kicks her no good boo to the curb while looking all sorts of stylish doing so.
The budget wasn’t big, but the accessible and relatable narrative was enough to garner the visual ample play on BET’s 106 & Park where it was a mainstay.
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Much of Trina’s underrated discography boasts racy numbers that would make even the most liberal minded blush. Yet, we feel it was the more vulnerable side shown here that made the release not only refreshing but still relevant ’til this day. Needless to say, we’re hitting replay!
DID YOU KNOW: Teedra Moses appears on the demo for the song singing what became Kelly Rowland’s parts. Click here to listen to her version.
While media maven Nene Leakes is making her press rounds in support of TV ventures ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood,’ ‘E!’s Fashion Police,’ and, of course, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,‘ there are two names that are making more and more appearances in her interviews: Donald Trump & Wendy Williams.
Often sharing warm thoughts when quizzed on the former as he gains ground on his U.S. presidential campaign, the latter – on the other hand – can’t boast receiving the same from the Atlantan beauty. Recently dropping by ‘Access Hollywood,’ Leakes weighed in on rumors that she was in talks to have her own talk show, but was blocked by Wendy.
Hear her fiery response to the accusation below:
As Jojo fans are still getting every aspect of their lives with her long-awaited return to music, one of the trio of singles gifted to them was the Harmony Samuels-produced ‘Say Love.’
The tune, already making impressive moves on digital and pop charts, has not only been earning thumbs up from fans and critics, but from the producer himself.
“She is one of the best artists I’ve ever worked with vocally: She brings out the best in the music. Hers is a voice we haven’t heard in a while, so I think she’s going to do wonders.” – Harmony Samuels
Get into the talented duo singing more of each other’s praises in this recently unveiled behind the scenes peek at the song’s creation:
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As has been making rounds on the net, former Los Angeles Clippers’ baller Matt Barnes got burned by pop princess Rihanna this weekend after he implied the two were dating.
Erykah Badu has surprised the world with the release of a brand new mixtape this week.
Its name? ‘For a Better World.’
Its purpose? To address inequality and atrocities suffered by the African-American community following the suspicious passing of Ms. Sandra Bland.
Listen and learn more below…
Music fans were thrilled this morning to wake up to the official music video for ‘No Sleeep’ – the long-awaited comeback single of pop queen Janet Jackson.
Enlisting the help of hit rapper J. Cole to breathe new life into the already sultry tune, the buzz around the Dave Meyers-directed visual alone looks to promise a nice boost in the bop’s bid for the top of Urban charts.
And, now that you’ve become acquainted with the finished product, tuck in below to see how the magic all came together:
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 for the latest news on Deitrick Haddon, Karen Clark Sheard, Tasha Cobbs, and more:
Ciara earned praise aplenty this week after taking on the US National Anthem at the MLB All-Star Game.
However, unbeknown to viewers, the ‘I Bet’ belter was hit with a technical malfunction just before her big moment.
Details below…
Adam Lambert‘s R&B-kissed ‘The Original High’ received a fresh pair of promotional legs recently when he performed the song for ‘LoveLive’ in support of its parent album of the same name.
The project features the Urban number ‘Underground’ and dropped before its executive producer Max Martin releases the material he’s been crafting with the R&B gem that is Tinashe.
Ready to watch Lambert in promotional action?
Check him out below…
Today is the day!
Ciara‘s newest video, ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love,’ makes its hotly anticipated debut tonight on VEVO.
Speaking to That Grape Juice recently, the singer deemed the Dave Meyers visual as her best yet.
It’s little wonder, then, why she’s excited to share a multitude of previews ahead of its arrival.
As well as giving Access Hollywood a behind the scenes look at the making of the clip, Ci has also taken to Instagram to showcase a snippet.
Peep stills and videos below…
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