Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Noah Kahan, JAEHYUN, Marianas Trench, and Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds.

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John Legend is back with a new album. This time around he has teamed up with singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens for the new album called ‘My Favorite Dream.’

The album comprises nine original songs by Legend in addition to three Fisher-Price covers and three bonus tracks.

Legend even went on to praise his collaborator’s “sense of whimsy, adventure and dreaminess.”

“I just felt his musical approach would be perfect for building arrangements and soundscapes to complement the songs. When I was thinking about who could bring these songs to life with me, he was the first and only choice. I’m so glad he said ‘yes’,” he continued.

Check out the album below…

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Big Sean is back with a new album. The project is called ‘Better Me Than You’ and it features some of the biggest names in rap, including: Bryson Tiller, DJ Premier, Cash Cobain, Teyana Taylor, Larry June, Eryn Allen Kane, and more

“I appreciate my mom for being that guardian angel always giving me that advice. She really talked me through it for real. Like I said, I haven’t been sleeping a lot. I been giving this s–t my all. I’m burned the f–k out. I’m tired. I do do this s–t for the people that f–k with me,” he said before the release of the project.

Stream it below…

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Doechii has dropped her new mixtape ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal.’

Arriving two years after the music maestra’s EP ‘She / Her / Black B—h,’ the eclectic set towers tall at 19 tracks.

Preceded by the single ‘Nissan Altima,’  the set sees the multihyphenate drive in many directions sonically all the while remaining cohesive and serving up her signature flair.

Production on the project comes courtesy of Camper, Kal Banx, Monte Booker, and more.

Sink your teeth into ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ below…

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Halle Bailey unlocks her emotions anew on her brand new single,  ‘Because I Love You.’

And it has arrived alongside its cinematic video.

The star, who has been shining on both the big screen and in her musical output, fuses the two facets to great effect in the Allie Avital-directed. visual.

‘Because I Love You’ – which Bailey co-wrote with BRIT Award winner RAYE – follows ‘In Your Hands’ and ‘Angel.’

Watch the video below…

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Muni Long has unleashed ‘Revenge’ – her eagerly anticipated sophomore album.

Home to the likes of ‘Made for Me’ and her latest single ‘Ruined Me,’ the 14-track set sees the GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter get all sorts of personal.

Indeed, the songbird has revealed, “This is the first time I’m putting my real life in it [to this extent].“

Largely a solo affair, the LP features a guest appearance from GloRilla.

Producers present include Tricky Stewart, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and The Mosley Brothers.

Listen to ‘Revenge’ in full below…

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Bree Runway has unleashed her brand new single ‘Paws.’

Arriving on the stilettos of ‘Just Like That,’ the high-octane track has landed alongside a striking visualizer directed by Boludo.

Together with its preceding single, the release has been poured out as the latest taste of Bree’s independent output following her exit from the major label system.

What are you waiting for? Hit ‘play’ on ‘Paws’ after the jump…

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FLO have granted fans another taste of their debut album ‘Access All Areas.’

For, fresh from announcing the November 15 release of the project, Stella, Jorja, and Renée have unwrapped the new song ‘Bending My Rules.’

Camper helmed the butter-smooth midtempo which follows previously released efforts ‘Walk Like This,’ ‘Caught Up,’ and ‘Check.’

The release arrives as the R&B trio gears up to hit the road with Kehlani on the ‘Crash Tour.’ which kicks off on September 4.

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Lil Baby found himself in a big legal melée this week after he was arrested.

As reported, the rapper was detained in Las Vegas for illegal possession of a weapon.

According to cops, CCTV footage saw a gun passed to the star at Encore Las Vegas – which in turn led to his arrest.

At the time, the MC’s reps insisted he had a license from his home state of Georgia. However, Nevada does not recognize concealed-carry permits from there.

While it remains to be seen what will become of the matter, both Lil Baby’s mugshot arrest video have surfaced.

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Muni Long is getting all sorts of personal on her forthcoming album ‘Revenge.’

Specifically about the end of her nine-year marriage to Raysean Hairston.

With the project set for release in a mere matter of hours (August 30), the ‘Made for Me’ singer is working the promotional trail.

During a visit to Real 92.3 LA, the GRAMMY winner waxed candid about the end of the union; a union even some of her fans were none the wiser about.

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TLC fans ought to catch the group live while they can because member T-Boz has announced that she is getting ready to retire.

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Megan Thee Stallion served up the cinematic in the video for her viral smash ‘Mamushi.’

And now the star is shining a light on how the stunning clip came to fruition.

The femcee jetted off to Japan to shoot the visual for the track with featured artist Yuki Chiba. 

Ever the hard-worker, the Hot Girl Coach showcases the ample effort that was poured into making the ‘Megan’ video hit as hard as it did.

Watch the making of the ‘Mamushi’ video…

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