If you thought ‘Players‘ becoming Coi Leray‘s first Hot 100 top 10 hit on the wings of amassing a massive 10 billion plays on Tik Tok and over six billion streams on digital music platforms globally was enough, you thought wrong.

To ensure the song’s continued ascent on the chart, Leray is reinventing it again – this time thanks to help from fellow rappers Tokischa and veteran emcee Busta Rhymes.

While the former sees the featured rapstress alternate between English and Spanish as she pins her unmistakable Dominican flair to it, the latter sees Busta bless the Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five-sampling song with his inimitable turbo-boosted bars.

Arriving on the heels of the ‘Players’ revamps guested by David Guetta, DJ Smallz, and others, hop inside to hear the latest two iterations of the enduring track.

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As an anchoring member of R&B royalty Xscape, LaTocha Scott has been in the spotlight for three decades.

However, 2023 has seen the vocalist come under scrutiny like never before.

Indeed, LaTocha has found herself at the center of jaw-dropping drama on the hit Bravo series ‘SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B.’

The lion’s share of the chaos has been between the songbird and sister Tamika Scott – who accused her sibling of stealing $30,000 worth of royalties on the show.

Then there’s also the lingering issues between LaTocha and Kandi Burruss, both of whom admit they’ve never got on.

With the feud exploding on social media (by way of shocking interviews, claims of blackmail, and more), it appears LaTocha – who is embarking on a solo Gospel career – has reached the end of her tether.

For, taking to Instagram Live moments ago, she broke down as she unpacked her feelings about the situation.

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There’s been no escaping the drama between the members of Xscape.

As widely documented, members of the iconic group have been at odds on the hit Bravo show ‘SWV & Xscape: The Queen of R&B’ and the drama has been drenching social media timelines ever since.

Much of the hoopla has centered around the fiery furnace blazing between sisters Tamika and LaTocha Scott. Most especially the fury around $30,000 that was allegedly stolen from the former.

In a freshly unwrapped preview of episode 5, the Scott Sisters attempt to heal their rift. Will they manage to?

Watch a sneak peek after the jump…

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As the age-old adage goes, overnight success is often years in the making. A notion that is especially applicable to Acraze.

The 27-year-old has been steadily grinding on the scene, polishing his skills and building a growing base. As such, when he experienced sudden and seismic success with breakout smash ‘Do It To It’ (which has accrued more than 22 billion streams to date), the rising star was ready-prepped to hit the ground – and live circuit.

One of his latest stops was MDLBEAST Soundstorm. There, That Grape Juice sat down with music maestro, who dished on his beginnings, ‘Do It To,’ and carving out a potent presence within music and beyond.

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Congrats are in order Ed Sheeran!

For, the Pop hitmaker has lived up to his billing by topping the Official UK Singles Chart once again with his latest single ‘Eyes Closed.’

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Chloe Bailey celebrates the release of her debut solo album ‘In Pieces’ with the premiere of the project’s latest music video – ‘Cheatback.’

The Future-assisted track, which she debuted earlier this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live, finds the 24-year-old in no-nonsense mode as she navigates being stepped out on.

Directed by Audrey Ellis Fox, the visual arrives on the heels of the clips for ‘Pray It Away’ and ‘How Does It Feel’ featuring Chris Brown.

Watch the visual, which also co-stars Joey Bada$$, after the jump…

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In an ever-changing musical landscape, to be the best, it’s vital to be guided by the best. And for the likes of Destiny’s Child, Solange, and Beyonce, that expert shepherding came courtesy of Mathew Knowles.

Widely hailed as one of the greatest music managers and branding architects of all time, the Houston-native served as one of the central engines powering the iconic careers of his colossal clientele.

Now, Knowles is continuing to impart his valuable expertise via a diverse array of mediums – including industry engagements, academia, and more.

That Grape Juice caught up with him at the XP Music Futures seminar he gave in Riyadh, where he opened up about his illustrious career, achievements, and the future of the ever-evolving music business.

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Davido is back!

The Afrobeats titan has unleashed his brand new album ‘Timeless.’

Arriving as the Nigerian performer’s first LP since 2020’s ‘A Better Time,’ the set sees the star moving forward after much-publicized hardship.

Speaking on the release (which serves as a fusion of sounds), Davido said:

“Timeless is a body of work that goes beyond fashion and trends it’s an authentic body of work that remains true to my core as an artist- using my music to bring joy to my fans across the world. The songs you hear today will be just as relevant tomorrow, that’s why it’s TIMELESS.”

Featuring collaborations with the likes of Asake, Dexta Daps, and Skepta, the album makes its debut in the run-up to his freshly announced comeback shows.

Aptly titled ‘A Timeless Night With Davido,’ the jaunt will see the stage blazer host one-off shows in cities such as London (April 5) and a homecoming show in Lagos.

Take a listen to ‘Timeless’ after the jump…

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With collaborative ventures or solo singles like ‘New Normal,’ ‘Last Call,’ ‘Present,’ ‘Skyline,’ and ‘Satellite,’ singer-songwriter Khalid kept fans fed with new music over the last two years and eager to learn the fate of his third studio album – the serially delayed ‘Everything is Changing.’

And while he’s yet to offer an official update on the project’s status, he continues to tease cuts that may line its tracklist. The latest of such stature is ‘Softest Touch.’

A mellow, laidback groove, ‘Touch’ hears Khalid praise a love interest for having everything he’s looking for in a woman.

“You’ve got the softest touch, I just can’t get enough / When it comes to you, you are the one I want / You’ve got the softest touch, I just can’t get enough / This touch, you’ll always be the one I want,” he croons on the hook of the Vaughn Oliver, Blake Straus, and Nico Stadi-produced jam.

K’s first solo offering of 2023, hop inside to hear it in full.

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Since late 2021 with the arrival of her Platinum-selling debut solo single, ‘Have Mercy,’ singer-songwriter Chloe Bailey has had fans saying just that as she blazes a path up Billboard charts without the help of her sister, Halle Bailey (as part of the sister act ChloexHalle).

And while ‘Mercy’ counts itself among a string of introductory tunes that didn’t make the final cut for Chloe’s debut solo album, ‘In Pieces,’ those scrapped cuts certainly set the pace for it.

On the wings of warmly-received songs ‘Body Do,’ ‘How Does It Feel,’ ‘Pray It Away,’ and its title cut, March 31 brings with it the GRAMMY nominee’s long-awaited inaugural body of work courtesy of Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.

Hop inside to stream the 14-track set which features appearances from Future, Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, and more.

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Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first person who has served as US President to be indicted.

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‘A Thousand and One’ has been earning rave reviews for resonating reasons.

Anchored by Teyana Taylor and written/directed by A.V. Rockwell, the moving film tells the story of the spirited Inez who returns home to Harlem, NYC in the mid-’90s.

While reacclimating, she encounters a youngster named Terry who is on the cusp of entering the foster care system. Inez follows her heart and takes him into her own care…illegally. What follows is an emotional rollercoaster ride that spans 12 years.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid sat down with Taylor and Rockwell for an intimate roundtable discussion in New York City.

During the candid discussion, the dynamic duo opened up about the creative process of the movie (which won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize), cliches, growing up in Harlem, the realities of gentrification, and more.

TGJ’s exclusive interview awaits below…

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