2022 is set to mark a historical year.

For, this year marks 20 years since many a landmark album has dropped. Whether they be pop, R&B, hip-hop, or a mix, these albums marked a culture shift, one that set the tone for years to come.

So, as the new year begins, join us below to see what albums turn 20 in 2022…

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Jesy Nelson has a hit on her hands.

For, the singer is off to a strong start in the United Kingdom.

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The Weeknd has found himself in some hot water.

For, the acclaimed singer is being sued over his song ‘Call Out My Name.’

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Years of waiting for Aaliyah‘s third and final studio album to hit streaming platforms was rewarded when the self-titled set arrived to Spotify, Apple Music, and other streamers on September 10 (as we reported here).

Her only GRAMMY-nominated LP, the critically acclaimed project is lauded for its housed tunes ‘We Need a Resolution,’ ‘Rock the Boat,’ More Than a Woman,’ and more.  Immediately shooting to the top of real-time sales tallies upon its re-release, the renewed fanfare saw ‘Aaliyah’ poised to deliver the late singer’s best digital performance week yet.

With the sales tracking week closed, look inside to see how the previous Billboard 200-topper performed against industry analyst predictions.

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After years of waiting on official news related to the arrival of Aaliyah‘s discography on streaming outlets, her faithful fans were stunned in early August when Barry Hankerson – the late singer’s uncle and founder of her label, Blackground Records – announced her soundtracks, compilation albums, and studio efforts would be added to streaming platforms in the weeks that followed.

The commercial response to the streaming delivery of her sophomore album, ‘One in a Million’ (made available August 20), was so great the project reached a new Billboard 200 peak – nearly 25 years after its initial release.

Her tertiary LP, 2001’s ‘Aaliyah,’ was re-released September 10 and – if industry analyst predictions are to be believed – is on track to even better commercial fanfare.

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Despite being on shelves for less than a full day, Drake‘s heavily teased, long-awaited sixth studio album – the September 3-released ‘Certified Lover Boy’ – is already a certified SMASH hit.

And though ‘CLB’ has already topped the real-time iTunes sales tallies of over 30 countries (including his native Canada and the United States), its true crowning glory comes from its unrivaled performance on streaming outlets like Apple Music and Spotify.

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Tinashe is going virtual in her latest visual.

The songstress has just released the animated video for her song ‘Undo (Back To My Heart).’

In the clip, she and her partner take part in a video game simulation, where they must join forces to fight off various creatures and enemies. As they do, they advance from level to level until they are reunited at the end of the game.

‘Undo’ appeared on Tinashe’s most recent album ‘333’ (stream it here) and she confirmed it to be the next single from the project last month.

It follows the previously released tracks ‘Bouncin” and ‘Pasadena’.

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While some thought the repeated delays of Kanye West‘s 10th studio album ‘Donda’ would negatively impact its commercial performance, his incredibly patient and devoted fan base has proven the contrary.

Finally released Sunday morning (August 29), the 27-track set zoomed to the top of every real-time digital sales and streaming tally – dominating each platform to historic measure.

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Aaliyah was unquestionably a ‘One in a Million’ talent and her presence continues to resonate two decades after her tragic death. Case in point the renewed success of her like-titled album.

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Nearly 25 years after peaking at #18 on the Billboard 200, Aaliyah‘s signature album – 1996’s ‘One In a Million’ – is not only set to re-enter the album chart but also beat its personal record.

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After watching ‘Take My Breath’ take the #1 spot of real-time Spotify and iTunes tallies around the world just days after its August 6 release, The Weeknd has supercharged the cut by releasing an extended mix.

Clocking in at almost six minutes, the elongated edition of the Disco-inspired track packs more music in the front and middle, filling out its intro and bridge with more content.

The first single from his yet-titled fifth studio album, hop in to hear the lengthened version of The Weeknd’s smoking hot new song, ‘Take My Breath.’

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Tinashe took center-stage on Good Morning America today in support of her freshly unwrapped album ‘333.’

As reported, the singer confirmed ‘Undo’ as the project’s latest single, so it was fitting that she performed the track during her appearance on the platform.

The record follows previous singles ‘Pasadena’ and ‘Bouncin” – the latter of which we’ve had on replay here at That Grape Juice. 

Watch Nashe in action after the jump…

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