Days before she’s set to wow audiences in Lifetime‘s ‘Christmas in the City’, R&B Queen Ashanti continues on in her bid for independent success with ‘I Got It’, featuring Rick Ross!

Though it does make for a ‘nice’ listen, the number lacks the ‘premium’ feel that once saw the performer give Beyonce a run for her money (see summer of 2003).

Instead, what Ashanti offers up is mix tape worthy material, far beneath than act who once stood at the forefront of her genre and – for a short but sweet time- Pop culture.

Will you like it?

Give it a spin and weigh in below…

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After explaining why he believed he held more relevancy than President Obama here, Kanye West’s recent interview with ‘Clear Channel’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ saw him land on even more controversial ground, when he took further aim at the Commander in Chief.

How?

Well, after encouraging his audience to boycott Louis Vuitton, the Rapper went on to cite Obama’s lack of connections / monetary power as the reason he has been unable to bring a number of plans into fruition- failing to enjoy the power secured by his predecessor George Walker Bush.

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‘The Breakfast Club’ welcomed Rapper Kanye West to its able this morning, inviting the Rapper for an interview that may just be one of their most ‘interesting’ to date.

Why? Well, ever ready to ask the questions many a radio personality may shy away from, Charlamagne Tha God took it upon himself to grill the performer on a number of hot topics currently surrounding his brand.

One of them, being the polarising visual for his new single ‘Bound 2′ and another being the supposedly damaging affect Kim Kardashian is having on his stock as a credible musician.

Must see footage below…

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Drake‘s ‘Would You Like a Tour?‘ found itself in very good company last night, when Rap Empress Nicki Minaj touched down to rock its LA showing with a performance of 2011’s ‘Make Me Proud.’

Whipping his audience into a Hip Hop induced frenzy, their live serving of the cut comes as Minaj continues work on her third studio and as Drake watched his bop past the 1 million units sold milestone just days ago.

Ready to watch them in action?

Check ’em out below…

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R. Kelly may be riding high with Lady GaGa duet ‘Do What U Want’, but the ‘ARTPOP’ diva isn’t the only name the Pied Piper has hit the studio with of late.

As earlier reported, the King of R&B has teamed up with Kelly Rowland for ‘All The Way’  – a new cut from his hotly anticipated new album ‘Black Panties’. 

Ahead of the LP’s December 10th release, a snippet of Kelly’s duet with Miss Kelly has been unwrapped. Check it out below…

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 Ariana Grande continues on in her mission to spread festive joy this month, releasing a brand new number named ‘Love Is Everything’  today!

Preceding two new numbers set to be released by the star in time for Christmas, ‘Everything’ features one of her most impressive vocal offerings to date, sure to give many no choice but to accept that her voice is one of the best to have graced Pop in the last decade.

Find out why below…

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Pop royalty.

Indeed, few phrases better describe soulful British songbird Gabrielle.

Two decades have passed since the Londoner roared onto the scene with ‘Dreams’, and the time since has been exactly what dreams are made of. For, the diva has gone on to sell more than 10 million records and been honored with awards of the BRIT, MOBO, and Ivor Novello variety.

To celebrate the her iconic success, the singer has released  ‘Now And Always – 20 Years Of Dreaming’ – a greatest hits collection comprised of her much-loved hits, as well as six new songs. The latter include tracks produced by the likes of Syience (Beyonce) and Naughty Boy (Emeli Sande).

That Grape Juice sat down with Gabrielle for an in-depth, candid chat; one which saw her reminisce on her humble start, career successes, The X Factor, new album and much more. Check it out above.

 ‘Now And Always – 20 Years Of Dreaming’  is in stores now!

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Your thoughts?

‘…and Mary’s reign continued…’

Though R&B has welcomed and bid adieu to many a newbie over the years, Mary J.Blige has always remained the heartbeat of the genre, stood side by side with Beyonce & Alicia Keys as three of the genre’s only acts with a potent crossover appeal.

For, as she watches her latest traditional LP ‘My Life II…The Journey Continues’ soar towards Platinum heavens, the entertainer has now been given more cause to rejoice today thanks to its follow up.

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Chris Brown and B.O.B get the party started this November with ‘Throwback‘, the ‘twerk team’ ready jam that follows the pairs 2012 collaboration ‘Arena.’

Pulled from his forthcoming LP ‘Underground Luxury‘, the party jam features a Rap verse from Brown who joins 2 Chainz, Ester Dean, Juicy J and Future as contributing acts to the album- which drops December 17th.

Is the cut enough to take ‘Luxury’ to Hip Hop’s commercial penthouse?

Step inside below…

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R&B was in full effect on Monday night TV.

Indeed, after giving ABC’s Sunday night yet another ratings boost with the 41st annual American Music Awards (with the likes of Rihanna, TLC, Justin Timberlake and more helping the program bring in its biggest ratings in four years), the best and brightest of today’s R&B continued their onslaught of television appearances – this time in the form of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and ‘The Voice’.

TLC and Lil Mama rocked the AMAs with a ‘Waterfalls’ performance in tribute to fallen member Left Eye and then followed it up on DWTS with a slamming version of their 1999 hit ‘No Scrubs’.  TGJ fave Robin Thicke laid his oft-celebrated falsetto on pretty thick for the viewers of ‘The Voice’.

Sharing a live rendition of his new single ‘Feel Good’, tuck in below to see both acts on their respective programs doing what they do best:

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Praises have come pouring in for ‘Genie In A Bottle’ beauty Christina Aguilera for her stirring performance of ‘Say Something’ with A Great Big World at last night’s American Music Awards.

The ballad had already enjoyed a ride atop Itunes charts following its debut, but it seems Aguilera’s emotional showing – amidst high octane performances from Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, and more – won over enough fans to give the tune a boost back to #1.

They weren’t the only act to benefit from the ratings winning show:

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