She’s the Pop philanthropist with a fan base spanning from Saigon to Soweto- and while recent years have seen these fans age alongside her ever growing discography, it’s safe to say that today’s ‘Beyonce fan’ comes in all shapes and sizes.
Not sure what we mean?
Well, peep this footage of YouTube bloggers ‘itsJudysLife‘ and their 3 month old daughter Juliana who- as you’ll see below- is well on her way to becoming the singer’s most loyal fan.
Beyonce mania below…
With the release of new Destiny’s Child compilation ‘Love Songs’ drawing nearer, this week’s The Best You Never Heard celebrates the legacy of the iconic chart-toppers.
Featuring picks from the TGJ editorial team, part 1 of this two-tier special sees us spotlight an array of gems from DC’s various solo offerings. Remember, as ever, we want to know who YOU felt chose the best song! Let us know below…
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A calculated continuation from King B’s work with Destiny’s Child, sensual groove ‘Be With You’ serves as a stand-out offering from her 2003 solo debut ‘Dangerously In Love’. Breezy cool and chill in nature, the cut sits comfortably in the underrated slower section of the LP.
With its verses based around The Brother Johnson‘s ‘Strawberry Letter 23’ and its chorus an interpolation of Bootsy Collins’ ‘I’d Rather Be With You’, the gem was written by Ms. Knowles and produced by none other than Rich Harrison, also renown as the man who gifted her her first solo classic ‘Crazy In Love’.
The mellow number is complemented by the then-21 year old’s gorgeous vocal performance. Starting off seductively, she almost coos for the first half of the track before blossoming into Sasha midway through; concluding with what can only be described as an ad-lib festival.
Although Bey has seen her status soar over the years, reaching heights even artists twice her age never could, one thing has remained concurrent. She has never turned her back on the very band, experience, and most importantly sound that had put her on the map in the first place. Destiny’s Child. {JOE}
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Criminally underrated, Kelly Rowland’s sophomore album ‘Ms. Kelly’ is the home of many a “coulda, woulda, shoulda” hit. Indeed, the 2007 set boasted a number of solid songs beyond sole smash ‘Like This’.
Case, point ‘Better Without You’.
The stirring ballad blends influences from the likes of Brandy and Sade, while showcasing the richness embedded in Rowland’s middle and lower registers.
More than anything, it’s the song’s uplifting and universally accessible message that resonates most. Stellar track. {SAM}
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Following the “drama” which saw original member LeToya Luckett depart the group in 2000, few could have predicted the Platinum colored success that she’d achieve solo six years later.
An underdog if there was ever one, the Houston native hit #1 with debut ‘LeToya’ in 2006. And while much of that feat is attributable to her DC following as well as break-out hit ‘Torn’, the album itself packed many a gem – one of brightest shining being ‘Obvious’.
Produced by piano-ballad maestro Brian Michael Cox, the song packs with it much vocal conviction, really driving home of the narrative of love gone wrong. Soaked in pain and heartache, Lady Love’s delivery on the bridge and final chorus are sublime.
Bring on album number 3…please! {DAVID}
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Destiny’s Child’s ‘Love Songs’ hits stores on January 29th and includes the newly recorded ‘Nuclear’.
After delivering impressive ratings with the two-night premiere of their E! reality show Chasing The Saturdays, Brit-Pop belle’s The Saturdays aren’t resting on their laurels just yet.
The ladies are still hot on the promotional trail, this week stopping by ‘The Jeff Probst Show’ to perform an acoustic version of the first Stateside single ‘What About Us’.
How did they fare? The answer awaits after the jump…
While a number of his contemporaries turned to the current EDM craze to secure their recent chart toppers, Justin Timberlake has proved that trend hopping isn’t…well… all that trendy anymore.
For, by way of his star power, the public’s hunger for new material and that voice, he is well on his way to scoring the fastest rising hit of the year with his new single, ‘Suit & Tie‘.
Details below…
What’s not to love about Ester Dean?
From her countless contributions to the world of Pop via Rihanna and her hilarious stint in ‘Pitch Perfect’, her talent really is the gift that keeps on giving.
Now, in giving the world a little more, she serves up ‘How You Love It’, the sexy new jam pulled from her debut album ‘Story Never Told‘, featuring ‘She’s A B*tch’ Rapper Missy Elliott.
Check it out below…
TLC may be on a hiatus, but that hasn’t stopped lead vocalist T-Boz from launching new material of her own, via a cut named ‘Champion‘.
Initially mentioned during the singer’s ‘Totally T-Boz‘ reality series, today saw the song arrive in its entirety and will no doubt surprise any who doubted her ability to craft a solid tune.
For, by way of its well written verses, ‘catchy’ hook and flattering production, the number has us wondering what else Boz has lined up for fans in the coming year.
Listen below…
Superproducer Bangladesh has lent the music industry over a decade worth of hits.
Working with the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna to Lil’ Wayne and Nicki Minaj, the hitmaker (born Shondrae Crawford) has decorated Billboard charts with bangers over multiple genres.
But, despite imparting platinum plaques to all of your favorite rappers and singers, Crawford exclusively tells That Grape Juice that there is much uncharted territory to conquer – namely seeing his name afront those same plaques as lead act.
Dishing with TGJ on rumors of “artists stealing production credits”, his solo workings, and industry beefs, as ever, you know we asked the questions you want the answer to. Click below to see a new side of your favorite producer’s favorite producer – Bangladesh:
Despite being well on its way to reaching Gold Certification, it seems the plug has been pulled on Keyshia Cole‘s latest LP ‘Woman To Woman‘.
Yes, despite selling more units at a faster rate than any other female R&B release in 2012, the ‘Trust & Believe‘ singer has revealed that there will be no more singles from the album.
Find out why below…
Can you believe it’s been two years since Lil Kim released ‘Black Friday’? And yet 24 months after the mixtape topped the Paypal 100, there’s been no follow-up album nor any news about one.
Still, as keen appreciators of Kim’s legacy, any sighting of the Queen Bee brings a smile to our face. Case, point, this shot of the femcee on the set of Tiffany Foxx‘s video for buzz single ‘Jay Z’ – which also features the pint-sized icon.
As reported last Fall, Foxx has been anointed as Kim’s protegé, something we’re entirely in support of. Not so much because the New Yorker is the second coming. Rather, it’s due to Kim being better suited to a nurturing role at this stage of her career.
Like Ashanti, she’s made no secret of her disdain for the supposedly “insulting deals” labels are putting on the table to veterans such as herself (see: 360). And with each year reducing the chance of a better deal being cooked up, also dissolved are our hopes of Kim releasing a 00’s album as epic as ‘The Naked Truth’. Or an album of any sort. Such a project requires two components: artistic confidence and a mini-machine to mobilize its cause. Sadly, these are things Kim clearly doesn’t have in her arsenal anymore.
And while that would have made us sad several years ago, it’s a reality we’re surprisingly comfortable with today. Much like a boxer, artists like Kim have their prime and their shine for a period in time. Jury’s out on whether Kim’s run has ended. However, one thing both she and her fans should celebrate is that her legacy is ever-lasting.
Anyway, enough of the rambling…
That Leona reign just won’t let up!
After debuting at #3 in the UK back in October, the Pop piece has gone on to exceed expectations in Europe’s largest music market, Germany.
Good news below!
He’s the Pop megastar with legions of loyal ‘Beliebers‘.
However, as to expand his reach beyond his immediate audience, Justin Bieber readies the release of an acoustic version of his #1 album ‘Believe’, set to deliver a maturer sound from the star.
Only right then, that he called on Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Elijah Blake to pen one of its original releases, ‘I Would‘- before it hits stores on January 29th.
Details below…
Teen sensations Mindless Behavior are back!
Following the success of their debut effort ‘#1 Girl’ in September 2011, the Urban-Pop quad will release their second studio album in March.
Details on the project await after the jump…
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