Ledisi is giving fans another taste of the gems set to line her forthcoming album, ‘Good Life,’ by unveiling the sonically delectable song ‘Perfect Stranger.’

Tapping fellow R&B veteran Kenny Lattimore to assist, the sensual groove sounds like a slow-burning nod to the classic jams of the genre’s heyday.

“Is it taboo to want you? / You feel it too, don’t you? / We’re in the groove, it’s perfect / You make me want to love a perfect stranger,” Leddy croons on the chorus.

Living up to its title, get inside to hear ‘Perfect’ in full.

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Usher has unlocked the video for his newest single ‘Ruin.’

The R&B icon recruits Afrobeats star Pheelz to join him aboard the melodic jam (which the latter also produced).

Also infused with sounds of Amapiano, ‘Ruin’ serves as the latest taste of Usher’s ninth studio album, ‘Coming Home’ – which is due February 9 (two days before Usher headlines the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2024).

The visual for the track reunites the icon with revered director Dave Meyers, who also helmed the clips for ‘U Remind Me’ and ‘Risk It All’ from ‘The Color Purple’ soundtrack.

Shot from start to finish with an Apple iPhone 15 Pro, the video draws on the home as the allegory for love – with the performer navigating the different meanings of the word through via a number of striking scenes.

What are you waiting for? Watch the video for ‘Ruin’ after the jump…

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Mary J. Blige may be enjoying her 6th week atop Billboard’s R&B charts with the October 2023-released cut ‘Still Believe in Love,’ but that doesn’t mean the diva is resting on her laurels.

Barely 3 weeks after kicking off 2024 with the unveiling of the music video for the DJ Khaled and Remy Ma-assisted ‘Gone Forever,’ MJB has re-teamed with her ‘Believe’ co-star Vado for the new song ‘Beautiful Life Allstars.’

Uniquely, the tune sees the GRAMMY winner revive her Rap alter ego “Brooklyn” (which she famously introduced in the 2006 Hot 100 top 40 hit ‘Enough Cryin‘ from ‘The Breakthrough’ album released the previous year).

Curious to see if Blige still has bars? Hop inside to find out.

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Megan Thee Stallion is galloping toward her biggest solo chart debut to date in America and beyond thanks to the sizzling reception of her latest song ‘Hiss.’

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From dominating television via an EMMY and People’s Choice Award-nominated daytime talk show to virtually vanishing from the public eye, the phrase “Where is Wendy Williams” has been uttered by many of her dedicated followers over the last few years.

Finally answered courtesy of a Lifetime two-part documentary, the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of All Media’ will give fans a royal peek into her highly private life to address rumors about her finances and reported health issues head-on.

“I have no money,” she shockingly revealed. “And let me tell you something, if it happens to me, it can happen to you.”

Also looking to answer the burning question of if she will be returning to TV or radio in the foreseeable future, hop inside to see the heart-wrenching trailer.

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Because only a week separates fans of Usher from the February 9 release of his long-awaited new album ‘Coming Home‘ (the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Hard II Love‘), expect to see much of the multi-hyphenate superstar across your screen in promotion of the effort as well as his first headlining gig at the Super Bowl that will follow on February 11.

And while reports have it the new project sees the 45-year-old tap big names like Burna Boy, Latto, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, The-Dream, and others to serve as guests, one of its most anticipated tracks is ‘Ruin‘ which features Nigerian star Pheelz.

“Good riddance for the last time / Say you can try try / Maybe get it right next time / Different timeline / Maybe then you can be mine / Ruin me for everybody,” Ush croons on the -produced track.

Ahead of the premiere of the tune’s Dave Meyers-directed music video on Friday morning (February 2) at 8a EST, look inside to hear ‘Ruin’ in full.

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JT serves up the reminder that no one can talk big sh-t quite like she can.

Having already thrilled fans as part of the history-making Hip-Hop duo City Girls, the 31-year-old serves up the new song ‘Sideways‘ to strike out on her own yet again following the warm critical reception of her solo singles ‘First Day Out‘ and ‘No Bars.’

“B-tch, I ain’t friendly, I don’t f-ck with y’all b-tches (At all) / Tryna take who? It ain’t enough of y’all b-tches / Hoes so phony, got me lookin’ at ’em sideways / it’ll never be the same, motherf-ck the old days,” she spits on the sizzling new track.

Believed to be another taste of the gems set to line her first solo album (reportedly due later this year), hop inside to hear ‘Sideways’ in full inside and peep its official accompanying music video.

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Tyla may have celebrated her 22nd birthday this week (January 30), but it appears she’s the one handing out gifts in the form of new music.

Two months after first acquainting her growing legion of fans with the song ‘Truth or Dare,’ one of many gems set to line her March-due eponymous debut album, Ty lifted the lid on the cut’s official music video.

“So let’s play truth or dare, dare you to forget / That you used to treat me just like anyone / Truth or dare? Is it true you care? / Now that you can see the love from everyone (tell me),” she croons on the Sammy Soso-produced cut.

Will ‘Truth’ make the same splash its chart-topping predecessor ‘Water‘ did? Dive inside to hear and tell us.

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Donald Glover continues to make his presence felt across a multitude of mediums – with his latest offering being a refreshed take on ‘Mr. & Mrs Smith.’

Returning to screens on Amazon’s Prime Video, its newest incarnation reimagines the narrative as a series.

Starring and produced by Glover (who appears alongside Maya Erskine), the show follows a faux couple who were paired together by a spy agency to enter an undercover marriage. What follows throughout the 8-episode series is a high-octane combination of romance and drama.

Ahead of the show’s February 2 debut, That Grape Juice caught up with Glover at the London premiere of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith.’

Chatting with TGJ’s Maya Egbo, the GRAMMY winner opened up about the series, its deeper themes, and his hotly anticipated new music.

Check out the EXCLUSIVE interview above and be sure to let us know…

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Usher is dancing all the way to the release of his new studio album, ‘Coming Home.’

And to whet appetites the more ahead of the LP’s February 9 arrival, the R&B icon has announced the project’s latest single ‘Ruin.’

Produced by Pheelz, who also joins the performer on the track, the cut sees Usher fuse his trademark sound with sonics of Afrobeats and Amapiano.

With a mere matter of hours before ‘Ruin’ arrives, the superstar has unveiled a sneak peek at its Dave Meyers-directed music video.

Check it out…

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Camila Cabello‘s comeback campaign is locked, loaded, and ready to deploy.

The singer has been relatively quiet since the 2022 release of her third studio album ‘Familia’ and has been diligently working on its follow-up at her new label home, Interscope Records.

Now, the singer has announced her return and a whole new look as well as a preview of what fans are in store for.

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Megan Thee Stallion may be storming towards a huge debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Hiss,’ but the femcee isn’t resting on the heat of the hype.

Rather, the Houston native has been treating fans to new versions of the no-holds-barred bop.

Now, she’s delivered an extra special behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Douglas Bernhardt-directed visual.

The clip arrives as Nicki Minaj, who took umbrage with the lyrics in the track, continues to blast Megan online.

Check it out below…

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