Rina Sawayama roused the masses with her critically-acclaimed album ‘Hold The Girl’ and is keeping the action coming with the video for ‘Frankenstein.’

Directed by Jak Payne, the visual plays on the dark theme of the song – which was produced and co-penned by the legendary Paul Epworth (who is also a frequent Adele collaborator).

The clip arrives on the heels of Sawayama wrapping the UK leg of her tour and ahead of US dates which kick off next week.

Pending then, peep the video for ‘Frankenstein’ after the jump…

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Alicia Keys has unwrapped an early holiday gift for fans in the form of new single ‘December Back 2 June.‘

The track sits on the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s incoming Christmas album ‘Santa Baby’ (due November 11). 

Housed exclusively on Apple Music in spatial audio, the 11-track project sees Keys put her soulful flare on seven holiday classics and four original tracks.

‘December Back 2 June,’ one of the freshly created cuts, is first up.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Ashanti is moving past the drama and getting back to business.

As the world continues to buzz over her explosive interview with Angie Martinez addressing her rumored affair with former label exec Irv Gotti, the GRAMMY winner – who originally promised new music was coming before the summer’s end – has opted to heat up the fall instead with her new song, ‘Falling For You.’

Originally teased by the songbird earlier this summer, the tune arrives during an action-packed year for the chanteuse who not only received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April but also announced she was celebrating the 20th anniversary of her history-making debut album by releasing a re-recorded version of its content.

Ahead of the unveiling of that effort, hop inside to hear ‘Falling’ and see its cinematic accompanying music video.

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The lengthy wait for ‘Shirt,’ the latest single from SZA, came to a close Friday (October 28) with the unveiling of the tune’s cinematic music video.

Amply teased, the visual – helmed by legendary music video director Dave Meyers – follows the visuals for the era’s ‘Hit Different,’ ‘Good Days,’ and ‘I Hate U.’ All four songs are expected to line the tracklist for her yet-titled sophomore album, which follows the critically acclaimed 2017 set, ‘CTRL.’

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She’s finally back!   Rihanna trumpets her grand return to music with the release of ‘Lift Me Up’ – the lead single from the soundtrack for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’

Written by Rih alongside the film’s director Ryan Coogler, Nigerian superstar Tems, and Ludwig Göransson (who also serves as the song’s producer), the arrival of ‘Lift’ comes after ample teasing with news first breaking earlier this month that the GRAMMY-winning diva would be contributing multiple tunes to the ‘Panther’ soundtrack.

The first taste of her offerings has arrived. Hear it inside.

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After earning three consecutive top 20 hits on the R&B charts with her first official solo singles ‘Have Mercy,’ ‘Treat Me,’ and ‘Surprise,’ GRAMMY-nominated songstress Chloe is ready for more of the same with her new release, ‘For the Night.’

Tapping rising rapstress Latto (who recently tapped Chloe’s sister Halle Bailey to appear in the ‘It’s Givin’ music video), ‘Night’ serves as the latest taste of music expected to board her forthcoming debut solo album was first unveiled via a stunning acoustic live performance at this year’s New Yorker Festival.

Later, Chloe took to Instagram to tease the tune’s arrival, revealing its premiere would be accompanied with a sizzling music video on October 28.

Keeping her promise, look inside to see the sexy clip.

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Wizkid sprung a surprise on Wizkid FC moments ago. For, the Afrobeats titan officially announced his incoming album ‘More Love, Less Ego.’

And the news came paired with a sonic treat.

Full story below…

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Fans of Drake and 21 Savage will have to wait a while longer for the Hip-Hop pair’s incoming collaborative album, ‘Her Loss.’

Find out why after the jump…

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Rihanna makes her grand return to music tonight with the release of ‘Lift Me Up.’

The stirring track will arrive as the lead single from the soundtrack for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’

As reported, the song was written by Rih alongside Tems, Ludwig Göransson, and the film’s director Ryan Coogler; it was recorded in five countries and produced by Göransson.

With anticipation sky-high for the diva’s first original release as a lead artist since 2016, the superstar has unlocked the official cover for the track. Check it out above.

That Grape Juice also had an early listen to the song (and another new Rih number) upon attending a preview screening of the film.

Head below for our initial reactions…

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Rising R&B group FLO have been waving the flag for the genre on a global scale and show no signs of slowing down.

Having magnetized the masses with their breakout bop ‘Cardboard Box,’ the Brit-bred trio further cemented their harmonious gravitas on ‘Immature,’ ‘Summertime,’ and ‘Not My Job.’  All of which are housed on their critically acclamed EP, ‘The Lead.’

That Grape Juice caught up with members Renee and Stella at the Rated Awards 2022, where they were nominated.

Chatting it up with TGJ’s Samuel Eni, the ladies opened up about their breakthrough success, debut US performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and future plans – which includes releasing new music before the end of the year!

Watch the exclusive interview above and be sure to let us know…

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Harry Styles keeps the party at ‘Harry’s House’ going with the release of the ‘Music For a Sushi Restaurant’ music video.

The cinematic clip, which was directed by Aube Perrie, follows the visuals for the Pop star’s blockbuster smash ‘As It Was’ and ‘Late Night Talking.’

‘Sushi’ is served up as Styles continues to rock audiences worldwide on his ‘Love On Tour’ stadium trek.

The quirky clip also lands ahead of the GRAMMY 2023 nominations announcement, where the Brit-Pop superstar is considered a favorite for a number of top categories.

Watch the video after the jump…

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Many a superstar stepped out in style at the world premiere of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ last night (October 26).

Housed at the El Capitan Theatre in New York City, the seismic spectacle united the cast of the hotly anticipated Marvel blockbuster – which pounces into cinemas worldwide on November 11.

Rocking the red carpet were the likes of Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Michaela Coel, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and director Ryan Coogler.

Also on-hand was Rihanna – whose new song ‘Lift Me Up’ features in the film. The new mom and upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner attended with partner ASAP Rocky.

Other names in the building included Chloe x Halle Bailey, Tyler Perry, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and ‘Black Panther’ alums Michael B. Jordan and Daniel Kaluuya.

Check out more from the memorable night after the jump…

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