Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2019 BET Awards

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Madonna‘s shedding light on ‘Dark Ballet’ – the fifth and final buzz track ahead of the June 14th release of her new studio album, ‘Madame X.’

Preceded by eclectic album cuts ‘Medellin,’ ‘I Rise,’ ‘Crave,’ and ‘Future,’  ‘Dark’ – which will see its accompanying visual unearthed tomorrow (June 7th) – continues the pattern of musical diversity by sounding nothing like its forerunners.  The question at hand, however, is if it will continue its predecessors patterns of failing to make major impacts on the Billboard Hot 100.

In a bid to avoid the latter, the Queen of Pop has already begun previewing the song’s haunting video highlighted by religious iconography, implications of persecution, and more.  Curious to see how Madge is looking to seduce fans next?  The answer awaits inside:

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Not long after garnering critical acclaim for her contribution to Machel Montano‘s Soca-soaked jam, ‘The Road’ (click here to listen), R&B beauty Ashanti takes another trip down the international road courtesy of new single, ‘Early in the Morning.’

Not to be confused with her own French Montana-assisted single, ‘Early in the Morning’ (found aboard her 2014-released album ‘Braveheart’), the new ‘Morning’ sees her play assistant to Nigerian born Afrobeats star Willie X.O.  Taking to Thailand to shoot its colorful music video, the 37-year-old recently unveiled a sneak peek at the finished visual via Instagram.

Needless to say, our girl is looking HOT! See it inside:

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Much like its predecessors ‘Medellin’ and ‘I Rise,’ the Swae Lee-assisted ‘Crave’ – the latest release from Queen of Pop Madonna‘s June 14-due album, ‘Madame X’ – hasn’t exactly received a royal welcome from music lovers.

Released May 10, the tune is currently sitting outside the iTunes Top 100.

In an effort to ensure its fate doesn’t mirror that of the project’s first two singles, Madge has taken to social media to tease the cut’s forthcoming music video.  A simple, yet slick black-and-white affair, the press release that accompanied the song’s unveiling was sure to emphasize the visual is due in full “very soon.”

Ahead of its official premiere, see a preview inside:

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2019 Billboard Music Awards

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Madonna is marching on with vigor to the video premiere for new single ‘Medellin.’

Set for unveiling on April 24th, the Maluma assisted track will receive the regal treatment for its visual debut; because Madge has teamed up with MTV for a global premiere event – one which will be screened in 180 countries and across all the network’s digital channels.

‘Medellin’ has been issued as the lead release from the diva’s 14th studio album, ‘Madame X,’ which arrives on June 14th. 

Ahead of its arrival, the Pop queen has taken to social media to tease with a sneak peek preview.

Check it out below…

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Camila Cabello is cooking up her sophomore solo album, but fans won’t have to wait long to hear her on new music.

The ‘Havana’ chart-topper has officially been announced as a guest on Mark Ronson‘s album ‘Late Night Feelings’ – which now has a confirmed release date of June 21st.

Their song on the set is named ‘Find U Again’; and, per promo materials for the project, it’s being lined up as a single.

To drum up buzz, the pair have taken to the net to share a number of titillating snippets.

Check ’em out below…

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Since the hoop-la surrounding his January 2019 arrest in Paris on suspicion of rape has cooled (click here to read), Chris Brown is finally ready to shed light on the masterpiece he was creating while in the ‘City of Lights.’

Taking to his social media handles to make the announcement (April 9), the Grammy winner’s unveiled the trailer to his cinematic ‘Back to Love’ music video.  The follow-up to his latest top 40 single, ‘Undecided,’ ‘Back’ comes as yet another offering from Brown’s highly anticipated new album, ‘Indigo.’

Color us so impressed by the trailer for the new-new that we can’t wait until it’s unleashed in full on Friday (April 12).  Until then, look inside for the teaser:

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Jennifer Lopez unleashed her latest jam ‘Medicine’ on the masses earlier this week and is looking to really ignite the release with the debut of its accompanying video.

Set to premiere on Sunday night’s episode of ‘World Of Dance,’ the media maven has shared a teaser of what folk can expect from the clip – which also features French Montana. 

What are you waiting for? Peep the preview below…

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Usher whet appetites with last October’s ‘A’ project, which arrived with little notice and even less context.

Given the lack of push, many viewed the set as a precursor to a more traditional album.

Jury’s out on when the hotly anticipated LP will arrive. However, Ush is wasting no time teasing with tastes of what the masses can expect.

See (and hear) the latest below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta has returned for its 11th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kandi, Porsha Cynthia, Eva and new addition Shamari DeVoe will be serving up on episode 19/ season 11?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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Iggy Azalea is gearing up to unleash the video for comeback single ‘Sally Walker.’

Due this Friday, the release is the first to be issued from the Aussie femcee’s new partnership with Empire Records.

Though all signs point to the track being twerk anthem, it seems Iggy Igz has conjured up an out of the box concept.

See what we mean below…

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