Def Jam group Brutha have been on their grind since their debut LP hit stores in 2008.  Now on their sophomore effort, the brother’s are hoping to make an impact with their new single ‘Can’t Get Enough’, the video of which premiered a few moments ago. Check it out below…

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Kanye West must have really done some great work on his upcoming album, ‘Good Ass Job’, because it has been given an earlier release date. Music executive Andre Harrell has stated that the record will now hit stores on September 14th, a week earlier than its original September 21st release date. That puts West’s LP in stores on the same day as Kid Cudi and Trey Songz’s (who?) projects. Let the games begin! {Source}

You can catch West at tonight’s BET Awards ceremony where he will open the show with his new single, ‘Power’. Keep it locked on That Grape Juice for full coverage of the event!

Thoughts?

Almost synonymous with the name Beyonce is that of her father Mathew Knowles. Having steered both Destiny’s Child and Beyonce (as a solo star) to the top, Mathew has come to be known as one of the industry’s most recognised managers.

However, new reports are suggesting that Mathew’s increasingly controversial behaviour has caused Beyonce to cease from speaking to him, an issue not only problematic due to their personal ties, but also their business dealings.

Get the full scoop after the jump…

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Ne-Yo has announced that he is expecting his 1st child. The 30 year old singer/songwriter whose next studio album, ‘Libra Scale’, hits stores on September 21st, told Ebony magazine that he is “very excited” for the arrival of the baby. Peep what he had to say below:

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In a recent interview with the Singers Room, The-Dream revealed that he is currently working on Beyonce’s new album. Check out what the yet-to-go-platinum singer had to say below:

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Despite executive producing Ciara‘s forthcoming ‘Basic Instinct’ project, The-Dream had some choice words about the ‘Ride’ singer in a recent interview with Parlour Magazine. More after the jump…

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According to Fantasia‘s official website, the soulful singer will now release her new LP, ‘Back to Me’, on August 10th. Originally set to hit stores on July 27th, the slight delay is said to be so as to grant the album a better lead-in promotion-wise.

The video for the album’s first single ‘Bittersweet’ premiers on next Friday (June 25th).

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While I’d actually prefer the album be pushed back until the start of season 2 of ‘Fantasia for Real’ (so as to maximise promotion), I can’t wait to hear it.

Your thoughts?

R&B star Brandy looks set to capitalise on the success of her hit VH1 reality show, ‘A Family Business’, with a return to the charts.

According to sources, The-Dream, who heads up the Island Def Jam Urban division, confirmed on a New York radio show that the former Moesha star is the latest addition to the label’s roster (along with J. Holiday).

If indeed true, Brandy joins the likes of Kanye West, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez on the label.

Your thoughts?

In a recent interview with MTV News, producer Sean Garrett revealed that Rihanna’s upcoming LP will feature the model’s happier side. Garrett stated that he intends to take the industry’s most revered puppet back to the “fun” sound of her hit ‘Pon De Replay’. Check out what he had to say below:

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Brandy turns up the heat in a new photoshoot with YRB magazine. The singer seems to be in high spirits given the renewal of her reality show, ‘Brandy & Ray J: Family Business’, which will be brought back for a 2nd season on Vh1. Check out more images below:

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Are you sick of the ‘Single Ladies’ dance? Well if the reports are accurate then Beyonce is as well. News stories have stated that the vivacious entertainer is ready to retire the routine that turned the 2008 song into a mega hit. Check out what they had to say below:

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That Grape Juice caught up with R&B star Ciara this past week. With the recent announcement of the singer’s 4th studio album ‘Basic Instinct’, we were eager to quiz her on the record, as well as a host of other topics.

Our third interview with the 24 year old, this was hands-down the best! A very candid Ciara spoke on everything from the poor performance of her ‘Fantasy Ride’ LP, to what we can expect from her new record, BET’s banning of her ‘Ride’ video,  what she wants her legacy to be, the possibility of a duet with Keri Hilson, her response to claims she’s gone “too Pop” and much more!

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to! Enjoy…

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Interviewer: Sam // Transcription: Bisi Kadejoh // Edited by: Trent

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Ciara Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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