Normani‘s shine intensified tonight at the Variety Hitmakers ceremony.

For, the rising solo star was honored with the Collaborator of the Year Award. 

The seismic salute recognizes the 25-year-old’s achievements with the ‘Wild Side’ – the Cardi B assisted scorcher that blazed its way to #1 on Urban radio.

It also toasts to her penchant for producing smash hit collaborations, such as those crafted with the likes of Sam Smith, Khalid, 6lack, and Megan Thee Stallion.

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Ayra Starr is shining on a global scale thanks to blazing bops such as ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and ‘Fashion Killer’ – both of which have helped her magnetize a rapidly growing fanbase.

And as the 19-year-old Afro-Pop princess struts forward on her path, she is keen to honor those that paved the way for her. Especially Rihanna.

Starr cites the billionaire Bajan belle as one of her biggest inspirations and toasts to RiRi’s impact on her sound with a spirited rendition of her hit ‘Man Down’ live on That Grape Juice.

The EXCLUSIVE performance follows the Mavin Records phenom’s stunning performances of ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and ‘Fashion Killer’ on TGJ.

Check out her offering above and head below for a special Q&A…

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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 Kim Petras, Joshua Bassett, Grimes, and Hippo Campus.

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For the good, the bad, or controversial, 2021 was a year full of memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the events that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscapes as we know it.

Up next, we take a look back on Morgan Wallen‘s racial controversy and the backlash that followed.

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Here at That Grape Juice, we love all things R&B! So, fittingly, we’ve teamed up with DJ Ace – one of the UK’s most revered R&B connoisseurs and host of BBC 1Xtra‘s weekly series Everything RNB (which airs Sundays at 10pm).

Each week he’ll be rounding up his latest show and previewing what’s upcoming on the next episode. Right here on That Grape Juice.

Without further ado, check out the latest installment with DJ Ace below…

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This week, Wizkid left no doubt nor debate about his status as one of music’s most potent titans.

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‘Candy Shop’ rapper 50 Cent didn’t exactly get the sweetest response from Madonna once she got word he was ridiculing her on his Instagram page.

As we reported here last week, the rapper shared a photo of the Pop Queen in a precarious position while captioning the post with ageist commentary.

After his stinging words topped headlines, Madge hit back with some fiery commentary of her own – a move that prompted Cent (born Curtis Jackson) to walk back his initial statement.

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Mýa extends her acting resume by taking center stage in the new Lifetime film, ‘My Favorite Christmas Melody,’ as part of the women’s network’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ holiday movie campaign.

Starring opposite Rainbow Sun Francks, the GRAMMY-winning R&B diva portrays a singer-songwriter who finds love amid her failing music career after a bigger artist steals her song.

Directed by Michael Kennedy, ‘Melody’ was produced by Champlain Media while Tom Berry and Suzanne Chapman lead the team of executive producers.

Ahead of its December 5 arrival, see the official teaser inside:

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The same day “Queen of Christmas” Mariah Carey reigned over Apple TV+ with the release of her new holiday special, ‘Mariah’s Christmas: the Magic Continues’ (click here to see the trailer), her perennial hit, ‘All I Want For Christmas,’ was crowned the 68th single in the history of recorded music to be certified Diamond!

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Little Mix made headlines this week after announcing that, following a decade of continued dominance, they are to take a hiatus upon the climax of their 2022 ‘Confetti Tour.’ 

Still, with the group’s greatest hits compilation ‘Between Us’ impressively taking extended residence in the top 10 of the Official UK Album Chart, the ladies are pressing on the promotional trail. The Graham Norton Show was their latest stop.

There, the ladies delivered a spirited rendition of the LP’s title track – which serves as one of five new songs featured alongside their classic jams on the combined project.

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SZA has heeded the requests of fans who’ve been lobbying for her to release the song ‘I Hate U’ in full.

The track arrived as part of a three-song drop on an anonymous SoundCloud in August. And despite not being available more widely went on to enjoy viral success in snippet form on TikTok.

Speaking on its popularity in a post announcing its traditional release, SZA said of the Thank God 4 Cody production:

“Honestly this started out as an exercise. I jus wanted somewhere to dump my thoughts w out pressure… y’all made it a thing and I’m not mad lmao. Ask and u shall receive.”

Check out the official track, which has arrived with a lyric video, below…

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Mary J. Blige is wasting no time lighting a match under her dual single release.

For, on the same day the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul unwrapped ‘Amazing’ and ‘Good Morning Gorgeous,’ she has premiered the video for the latter.

Directed by Eif Rivera, the visual for the empowering anthem sees MJB toast to herself and leave difficult times behind.

As reported, Blige recently revealed that her incoming album – her first since 2017’s ‘Strength of a Woman’ – will see her celebrate coming out of the side of triumph after all she’s been through. Lyrically, she says, she’ll be singing her truth with a candidness like never before.

Ahead of the LP’s arrival in January (the same month in which she will co-headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show), check out the visual for ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ below…

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