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In 2013 the producer Soundz teamed up with the singer Ciara to create material for her Top 5 album ‘Ciara.’

In 2015, as he celebrates the release of his debut release ‘Slow Ain’t Dead’ the maestro has revealed that the Urban Pop belle Tinashe had called on him to replicate his success with the ‘Goodies’ star.

Details below…

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Fact:  Love her or hate her, Rihanna is the pop star to reckon with in 2015.

Despite her latest, yet-titled project being greeted with a few slumps, bumps, and hiccups, there is no amount of failure (at this point) that can undermine the historic amassment of accolades that line her resume from chart triumphs, digital download domination, and more.

While, in a number of ways, her contemporaries pose no equal, historically there is only one other person whose career narrative vies successful comparison – Mariah Carey.

Check in below for this week’s Top 5 as we count down the reasons why Rihanna is unquestionably this generation’s ‘Mariah Carey.’

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Lady Gaga is revving up her new album campaign.

Little has been divulged about the follow-up to ‘ARTPOP’ beyond the fact the singer has reunited with longtime collaborator RedOne.

And while a degree of secrecy still enshrouds the as yet untitled set, it hasn’t stopped the superstar from whipping up excitement.

See what we mean below…

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Rita Ora in unstoppable.

Fact, not opinion. For, after finding a way to secure a Chris Brown feature  on her debut U.S. album the Brit-Pop sensation has seen the visual for her new single ‘Poison’ reach a milestone set to make her the envy of many a stream-hungry diva.

Find out how below…

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Welcome back to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest reflective segment to act as a written quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday. Unlike its TGJ retrospective predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

Now, as she celebrates her 46th birthday today, we’ll book a time trip back to 2002 to salute the release of ‘This Is Me…Then’ – the third album of media mogul Jennifer Lopez.

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The Tinashe promotional train stopped at Kode magazine’s station recently.

What happened when the Urban Pop belle met with the publication?

A “spicy” shoot below…

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It’s that time of year again.

The MTV Video Music Awards 2015 will be heating up screens on August 30th live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for coveted Moonmen at the show’s 31st instalment (which is being hosted by Miley Cyrus).

The likes of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar have nabbed noms in major categories. But what about the rest of the list?

Without further ado, the answer awaits below…

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As anyone familiar with Tamar Braxton‘s brand will attest, the term outspoken defines her.

Hence, it was little surprise that when stopping by the Angie Martinez Show on Power 105.1 to promote new single ‘If I Don’t Have You’ the youngest of the Braxton clan served up a number of notable soundbites.

Indeed, beyond confirming that new album ‘Calling All Lovers’ has been been bumped from its July release to September 11th, the 38-year-old made an interesting observation about Rihanna.

Full story below…

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Miguel unleashes his ‘Wildheart’ on his third studio album.

The project, which hit stores globally this week, already has early Grammy buzz thanks to its qualitative grit, sensual seductiveness, and potent production.

With new single ‘Coffee’ heating up airwaves worldwide, we caught up with the soulful crooner in London town to discuss his LP, his artistic point of difference, Janet Jackson‘s comeback, and much more.

An insightful feature awaits below…

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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 is the…

 2015 BET Awards Review

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BET Awards 2015 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Tamar Braxton & K. Michelle, Jason Derulo, Tinashe, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below:

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It seems that there’s no stopping DeJ Loaf’s journey towards the Hip Hop heavens.

Epic news below…

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