Say hello to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.  Our latest reflective piece will ode birthday boy Trey Songz!

Today, as he hits the big 3-0, learn more about the album that made the Virginia-born beau a household name.  Are you ready?….

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Making his way back to “the scene” today is ‘Channel Orange‘ singer Frank Ocean, surprising his fans with a brand new song ‘Memrise.’

Will it be enough to reignite interest in his hotly anticipated sophomore album?

Press play and weigh in below…

Your thoughts?

Hip Hop trio Salt’N’Pepa keep their brand alive and well once again this year after inking a major deal with ‘GEICO‘, the second largest auto insurer in the US.

For, 27 years after its release, their iconic song ‘Push It‘ was handpicked by the company to support their latest commercial, which- as the snap above reveals- stars the ladies.

Peep the hilarious spot below…

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With the future of ‘R&B Divas’ in limbo, cast-mate LaTavia Roberson is taking her destiny into her own hands.

The singer, who served as a founding member of Destiny’s Child, is gearing up to launch a new webisode series aptly titled ‘The Real LaTavia’, with a view of getting the masses to know the true her.

Peep a preview below…

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Sales of her new project ‘Reclassified’ may have been less than stellar, but it seem it’ll take more than a commercially unsuccessful EP to kill Iggy Azalea‘s chart vibe.

For, those who laughed at her supposed struggle to sell albums should think twice before doing so at her success on a singles front, especially now that her latest effort ‘Beg For It’ has risen 14 spots on the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘ in the last week!

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When he isn’t hard at work on his forthcoming album, Usher can be found blazing stages across the US on ‘The UR Experience Tour.’

So, as to give fans who haven’t attended the show good reason to support it, the ‘Confessions’ crooner teamed up with ‘VEVO’ to deliver ‘The UR Experience (Vevo Tour Exposed).’

What it’s all about?

Hit that play button to find out after the jump!

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December 15th 2014 will mark the release of Nicki Minaj‘s third studio album ‘The Pinkprint‘, touching down via ‘Universal’ with the help of the smash hit single ‘Anaconda.‘

Fortunately, the success of the Platinum jam may be the reason programmers at ‘Rhythmic’ radio have thrown their support behind its follow-up ‘Bed of Lies’, which now stands as the “Most Added” jam on the format!

Will it be enough to secure major success for ‘Pink’?

Weigh in below!

Guess which aspiring Pop star was snapped distributing turkeys to the needy in Los Angeles hours ago?

Hint: Recent years have seen her tied/linked to Pop superstar Rita Ora, ‘Mercy’ performer Kanye West and Selena Gomez, who has oft cited her manager as a close friend and mentor.

Not sure who it is?

Find out below!

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Cop a gander of Ciara!

The R&B diva was all smiles as she hit the supermarket with six month old son Future Jr last night.

Like millions across the US, mother and son were prepping  for Thanksgiving.

Heading into the New Year, Super Ci will be prepping to release new material. We can’t wait!

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Before she announces its release date, Pop superstar Rihanna continued work on her latest studio album last night, arriving in NYC to put what many believe to be the finishing touches on the release.

Joined by members of her entourage, the singer/songwriter posed with fans as she entered a recording studio days after teasing a song from the project.

Press play to catch her in action below…

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Undeterred by the so-so sales forecast for ‘Reclassified’, ‘Fancy’ femcee Iggy Azalea continued along the promo trail for the LP.

Taking to the stage on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, the Australian bred rapper performed ‘Beg For It’ – the lead release from the set (which serves as a re-issue of debut album ‘The New Classic’).

Backed by a full band and a duo of dancers, watch Ms. I-GG-Y in action below….

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22 years after their Chris Strokes-backed debut, the R&B trio have set their sights on fresh chart glory this year, reforming to release brand new material.

Seemingly undeterred (or unaware) of the obstacles recent revelations have thrown on their path, their comeback will bring it with a brand spanking new show, set to be supported by their new single ‘Let Me Know.’

Will good music be what it takes to clean up the mess that currently sullies their legacy?

Find out below…

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