Singer Peabo Bryson in Hospital After Heart Attack

"Both his medical team and family are optimistic for a speedy recovery,” said a rep in a statement obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The family requests privacy at this time, although "thoughts and prayers of friends and fans are welcomed and appreciated."

2013 Soul Train Awards

Studded Lineup of Performers and Presenters for the 2013 Soul Train Awards

CHAKA KHAN, GLADYS KNIGHT, VANESSA WILLIAMS, WARREN G, BORIS KODJOE, VIVICA A. FOX, JON B., VANILLA ICE AND MORE ADDED TO THE STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS FOR THE SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013

The 2013 Soul Train Awards Tapes November 8th, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Featuring 90s Nostalgia Moments, a Blue-Eyed Soul Tribute and Special Honorees

NEW YORK, NY – October 30, 2013 – CENTRIC, a BET Network, today added to its star-studded lineup of performers and presenters for this year’s SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013. Presenters will include Bill Bellamy, Boris Kodjoe, Vanessa A. Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Kandi Burruss, Michelle Williams, Vanilla Ice, Dolvett Quince, Mario Van Peebles, Raheem Devaughn, Nicole Ari Parker, George Benson, E-40, Larenz Tate, Hanif Carter, E!’s Alicia Quarles, Sommore and Vawn. Additionally, performers Chaka Khan, Doug E. Fresh, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Gladys Knight, Bobby V, Dave Koz, Jon B., Kenny Lattimore, Ruben Studdard, Warren G., Big Daddy Kane, and Stokley Williams will join the lineup of previously announced performers including Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle, Ron Isley, Wale, Eric Benet, Candice Glover, Kem, Chrisette Michele, Bobby Caldwell and Joss Stone. Comedian and actor Anthony Anderson will host the event in Las Vegas on November 8th, which will air on CENTRIC and BET, December 1, 2013 at 8PM ET.

This year’s show pays homage to the soul soundtrack of the 90s, allowing fans to reminisce on a decade of influential black cinema and music. The night will feature special moments and tributes including a 90’s Hip-Hop performance with Warren G, Dougie E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane and more, as well as a Blue-Eyed Soul performance featuring Joss Stone, Bobby Caldwell, Jon B. and Dave Koz honoring yesterday’s and today’s biggest blue-eyed superstars.

“We have carefully curated our lineup of performers and presenters to bring viewers a mix of today’s hottest acts, legends in soul and our favorite 90s nostalgia moments,” said Paxton Baker, General Manager and Executive Vice President, CENTRIC. “Every year we are excited to bring the rich Soul Train brand to life and look forward to making this the most eclectic and entertaining Soul Train Awards yet.”

For the first time, The Soul Train Awards will expand to a second stage featuring a rotating mix of DJs including Big Tigger. Grammy Award winning producers 1500 or Nothin’ and legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes have been tapped as music directors for the show and keeping the party going throughout the night.

Check out the full list of nominees below!

Best New Artist

 Bridget Kelly

 K. Michelle

 Kendrick Lamar

 Tamar Braxton

 TGT

Centric Certified Award

 Joss Stone

 Luke James

 Lyfe Jennings

 Solange

 Stacy Barthe

 Talib Kweli

Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance

 Break Every Chain - Tasha Cobbs

 Confessions- Lecrae

 Every Praise - Hezekiah Walker

 God Will Make Away - Shirley Caesar

 If He Did It Before…Same God - Tye Tribbett

 Life & Favor - John P. Kee & New Life

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year

 Bad - Wale feat. Tiara Thomas

 High School - Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne

 Holy Grail - Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake

 Poetic Justice - Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake

 Power Trip - J. Cole feat. Miguel

 Started From the Bottom - Drake

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

 Alicia Keys

 Chrisette Michelle

 Fantasia

 Janelle Monáe

 Kelly Rowland

 Tamar Braxton

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

 Bruno Mars

 Charlie Wilson

 Chris Brown

 John Legend

 Miguel

 Robin Thicke

Album of the Year

 The 20/20 Experience – Justin Timberlake

 Good Kid, m.A.A.d City – Kendrick Lamar

 Kaleidoscope Dream - Miguel

 Magna Carta… Holy Grail – Jay Z

 The Side Effects of You - Fantasia

 Unapologetic - Rihanna

Song of the Year

 Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I.

 Diamonds -Rihanna

 Fine China – Chris Brown

 Love and War – Tamar Braxton

 Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake

 Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z

The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award

 Crooked Smile – J.Cole (Jermaine Cole, Meleni Smith)

 Fire We Make – Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell (Gary Clark Jr., Warren Felder, Alicia Keys, Andrew Wansel)

 Lose to Win – Fantasia (Francine Golde, Dennis Lambert, Andrea Martin, Walter Orange, Harmony Samuels)

 Love & War – Tamar Braxton (Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper Jr., LaShawn Daniels, Makeba Riddick)

 Mirrors – Justin Timberlake (James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley, Justin Timberlake)

 Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Roman GianArthur Irvin , Dr. Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Kellis Parker Jr.)

Best Dance Performance

 Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke

 Body Party - Ciara

 Fine China – Chris Brown

 Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monáe feat. Erykah Badu

 Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z

 Treasure – Bruno Mars

Video of the Year

 Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. (Diane Martel)

 Fine China – Chris Brown (Chris Brown, Sylvain White)

 Love & War – Tamar Braxton (Walid Azami)

 Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake (The Lil Homie, Dave Free, and Dangeroo Kipawaa)

 Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Alan Ferguson)

 Started from the Bottom – Drake (Director X)

Best Collaboration

 Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell – Fire We Make

 Brandy feat. Chris Brown – Put It Down

 J.Cole feat. Miguel – Power Trip

 Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N.

 Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar – How Many Drinks

 Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines

 Wale feat. Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing

Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

 Differentology - Bunji Garlin

 The Fog - Machel Montano

 Next To Me - Emeli Sande

 Personally - P-Square

 Ur Waist – Iyanya

Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

 George Benson feat. Wynton Marsalis – Unforgettable

 Jeffrey Osborne feat. Chaka Khan – Baby it’s Cold Outside

 Tony Bennett feat. Marc Anthony – For Once In My Life

 Nicole Henry – Waiting In Vain

 Terrence Blanchard – Pet Step Sister’s Theme Song

Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

 Jose James - Trouble

 Boney James feat. Rick Braun – Batucada (The Beat)

 Michael Bublé – It’s A Beautiful Day

 Dave Koz – Got To Get You Into My Life

 George Duke – Missing You

Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

 Ashanti - Never Should Have

 Brian McKnight - Sweeter

 Kenny Lattimore - Find A Way

 Maysa - Love Me Good

 Raheem DeVaughn - Love Connection

 Ronald Isley – Dinner And A Movie

For more information, please visit BET.com/SoulTrain. Follow us at @centrictv and @bet, and join the conversation with #SoulTrainAwards #WeGot

Harleighblu

Harleighblu is an R&B singer/songwriter from Nottingham, England. She grew up listening to her mother’s R&B and soul records. Harleighblu had the entertainment bug at an early age. She started writing music at the age of 7 at a community recording studio. Harleighblu began entertaining school friends with impromptu performances at break times. She is an 21 year old amazing talent has two singles out “Play Me”, “Casanova” and “Enough Now” I like these songs they are so funky. Harleighblu’s debut album is due out on Tru Thoughts records this summer 2013 called “Forget Me Not”. I can’t wait to hear her album if it’s anything like these three songs it’s going to be marvelous. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen to songs from Harleighblu. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, Athena365, MyGen365 and Live365.

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http://www.tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/harleighblu

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Mayer Hawthorne

I never heard of Mayer Hawthorne until, DJ Michael Ealey of Streetwise Radio started playing him. I like this guy he is refreshing. He has that old school vibe. Mayer Hawthorne is from Ann Arbor, Michigan but he lives in Los Angeles. This 34 year old has a whole lot of talent. He is a singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, audio engineer, DJ, rapper and multi-instrumentalist. While listening to his songs it definitely has that Motown sound of the 50s and 60s. It is amazing that this Caucasian soul brother is not as well-known has these so called superstars. Mayer Hawthorne is wonderful talent with soul. He is definitely going on my playlist. Some of my favorite songs are, “The Walk”, “I Wish It Would Rain”, “Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin' “,  ”Maybe So Maybe No”, “Green Eyed Love”, “No Strings”, “One Track Mind” and “A Long Time”. You can listen to Mayer Hawthorne on Streetwise Radio. Also listen to Streetwise Radio on MyGen365, Live365, Athena365, iTunes and Pandora.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayer_Hawthorne

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Rob McCoy “Waiting For You”

Who is Rob McCoy? He is an R&B singer who is an underrated artist with a gift for writing song and singing them remarkably. Some people have a natural gift and know it at an early age Rob is one of them. Rob grew up in Patterson, New Jersey singing in the church choir and for his family. Rob said “All my life I've been told what I wasn't capable of doing, but I knew I'd make sure to prove those who discredited me”. It is really remarkable to see a young brother now days to have a dream and have the courage to go for it. While listening to Rob McCoy’s songs, he has the talent of a Neo and Chris Brown. Rob McCoy has two songs that I really like “Waiting For You” and” Good Die Young”. No matter whether Rob’s singing songs he wrote or doing covers of other artists his voice is amazing. Rob McCoy is a true talent that I predict, is on his way to stardom. Listen to underrated artist like Rob McCoy and new artist on Streetwise Radio. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, MyGen365, Athena365 and Live365.

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http://ilovernbmusic.com/rob-mccoy/

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Joy Denalane

One word that describes Joy Denalane, Fantastic! This South African/German singer-songwriter mixes African folk music, Soul, R&B with English and German lyrics and makes amazing music. No matter whether she is singing in English, German or African folk music Joy Denalane has a whole lot of soul. Joy Denalane was born Joy Maureen Denalane on June 11, 1973 in Berlin-Schöneberg Germany but grew up in Kreuzberg Germany. Joy knew what she wanted at an early age. She left home when she was 16 years old to pursue a music career. Joy joined the Reggae and Soul bands Culture Roots and Family Affair. Joy was 19 when she signed with a major pop label, but that didn’t work out because they did not know how to market her type of music. Joy really became known on the music scene in 2002 in Europe with her debut album “Mamani”. Joy went on a solo tour in 2003. Joy has received several awards a Comet award for “Best Hip-Hop/R&B National” and three ECHO award nominations, including “Best Female Artist”. Her 2006 second album “Born & Raised” is my favorite. The song “Born & Raised” the title song of the album is about her life. It has that old school feel. This album is so soulful! Joy has Lupe Fiasco, Raekwon, and Governor featured on this album. Joy has also worked with other artist like Tweet, Dwele and Bilal. Joy Denalane has been around for some years and I have never heard of her. When I first heard Joy Denalane was on December 27, 2012. She was playing on Streetwise Radio and the song was “Be Real”. I looked her up and was listening to her. I had to write on her, so other people could experience her wonderful talent. I put some links to my favorite songs for your listening pleasure. You can listen to new R&B artists like Joy Denalane on Streetwise Radio. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, MyGen365, Live365 and Athena365.

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Kindred the Family Soul

There has not been a married singing duo that I have enjoyed listening too since my favorite Ashford and Simpson. Kindred the Family Soul also known has Kindred, consists of the married couple of Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. This singing duo from Philadelphia, their incredible blend of R&B, soul and neo soul is outstanding. Jill Scott was the one to discover this amazing singing duo. Thank God she did, because this awesome talent needed to be brought to the music world.  In February 2003 Kindred’s debut album “Surrender to Love” was released. It has two songs that remind me of the love of life. They are "Far Away" and "Stars". Their second album in 2005 “In This Life Together” was inspired by the 1998 book With Ossie & Ruby: In This Life Together. That was a good read about two African American icons. "Where Would I Be (The Question)" was the first single off of this album. The lyrics seem to be written for my husband and me. Just when you I thought Kindred could not get any better they come out with another amazing album “The Arrival” in 2008 I like the songs “You Got Love (featuring Snoop Dogg)”.  Kindred their fourth album “Love Has No Recession” from the album title to my favorite songs "2 Words",  "Magic Happen", "You Got Love", "Authentically You" and "Going to the Go-Go" you can never go wrong. If you’re in San Francisco on November 3, 2012 Kindred the Family Soul will be in concert at Yoshi’s. Kindred the Family Soul really put all their emotions and feelings into their music. They are a Dynamite singing duo.  I predict will be around for a long time to come. If you have not heard of Kindred the Family Soul you can listen to some of their songs on Streetwise Radio. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on ITunes, live365, MyGen365 and Athena365.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindred_the_Family_Soul

http://kindredthefamilysoul.com/

Eddie Levert I Still Have It

For all you Eddie Levert fans after fifty plus years in the music business, Eddie Levert released his first solo album on May 2012 called “I Still Have It. This album is so soulful his unique husky voice is still there. Eddie reflects on various aspects of his life. On “Last Man Standing”, the title-track and first single released from the album, Eddie raises one of the most heartbreaking aspects of his life, the death of his two sons Gerald and Sean. On the track “Lonely” he’s singing about his wife Raquel Capelton. He wrote this track about being parted from Rachel for the first time ever, when she embarked upon an expedition to Africa, where she climbs Mount Kilimanjaro. Like these two tracks, the other ten tracks on “I Still Have It” were written and produced by Eddie. There is a combination of ballads and up-tempo tracks. Every track features the unique sound of Eddie's vocals. Eddie hasn't collaborated with modern R an B artists. Eddie says he feels he has to prove "worthy of being in their presence", "that he's an asset to what they're doing" and that he's still a "valuable artist." I think it's the other way around. These artists today they need to be worthy of working with the great Eddie Levert, a man whose is a true living legend of music. Eddie collaborated with another musical legend in the making of “I Still Have It”. Tom Moulton, who remixed the twelve, tracks on I Still Have It. My favorite songs on this album “All About Me and You”, “Last Man Standing”, “I Like the Way You Move”, “What If”, “Lonely”, “You're Always There”, “Don't Get Much Better” and “Hate'n”. In my opinion Eddie Levert still has it. I give this album 4 out of five stars. You can listen to songs from “I Still Have It” on Streetwise Radio. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on MyGen365, Live365, Athena365 and ITunes.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Levert

Thank you Eddie for the music, keep doing what you doing, and GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT! Love You, and God Bless!

Bobby Womack Bravest Man in the Universe

Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack was born March 4, 1944 and raised in Cleveland's East 85th & Quincy area. Bobby is brother number three out of five brothers. Bobby was raised in a Baptist Church. His mother played the organ and his father was the minister and musician. When Bobby was eight he was not supposed to touch his father’s instruments. One day while his father was away he picked up his guitar. While he was playing it, he broke a string. When his father fixed the string, he let Bobby play the guitar and was amazed at his talent. That was the beginning of The Womack Brothers gospel group. Bobby was only ten years old. In 1956 Sam Cooke discovered the group Bobby was sixteen. Sam Cooke formed SAR Records and signed The Womack Brothers. The Womack Brothers recorded two gospel sides. Sam decided to have the boys switch to pop music. When their father found out they were switching to secular music, he told them they had to leave his house. Bobby and his brothers moved to Los Angeles, under Sam guidance and changed their name too, The Valentinos. The Valentinos first hit single was "Looking for a Love" a pop version of a gospel song "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray" written by Bobby. With their hit single it landed the group a spot with the James Brown Revue. In 1964 when the country was fighting for civil rights, The Valentinos had a hit song "It's All Over Now", Bobby co-wrote it. The Rolling Stones covered it, when The Valentino’s version was rising to the top of the charts. Bobby was furious until he got his first royalty check, for the song after it became a hit. In 1964 Samuel Cook was shot in a motel room by the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California. Shortly after Sam death The Valentinos split up and Bobby went solo. Bobby created a scandal for himself. by marrying Sam’s wife Barbara Campbell and his drug use that started in the late 1960s. Which made his solo career suffer. In 1966 he settled for studio work for other artist.

Bobby Womack’s career has spanned more than 50 years. This R&B, soul, rock and roll, doo-wop, gospel, and country singer is back with a new album called “The Bravest Man In The Universe”. This album has a modern day sound with the electronic rhythms, synthesizers, and keyboards. It also stays true to Bobby Womack sound of his raspy voice and deep lyrics. Here are a list of my favorite songs on this album “Please Forgive My Heart”, “The Bravest Man In The Universe”, “Dayglo Reflection (featuring Lana Del Rey)”, “Stupid”, “Love Is Gonna Lift You Up” and “Nothin' Can Save Ya (feat Fatoumata Diawara)”.

Bobby Womack has and will always be one of my favorite singer-song writers. Every time I hear "That's The Way I Feel About Cha", "Woman's Gotta Have It", “Across 110th Street" and "If You Think You're Lonely Now", I get chills! You can listen to Bobby Womack’s new album “The Bravest Man In The Universe” on Streetwise Radio. Also listen to Streetwise radio on iTunes, Athena365, MyGen365 and live365.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Womack

Bobby Brown “Masterpiece”

Born Robert Barisford Brown on February 5, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in Roxbury Park Projects. Bobby Brown was a bad boy at an early age. Bobby grew up stealing, committing robbery and running with a gang. He said "I didn't wanna ask my mother or my father because they didn't have a lot of money", stating that whenever he saw something he wanted, "I'd just go to the store and take it." When Bobby was nine he started a group called “The Brick”, they were a trio. When Bobby was ten, he was shot in the knee during a fight with a rival gang. At the age of eleven Bobby’s life took a turn, he saw one of his friends lying dead from multiple stab wounds. Tommy Brown Bobby’s brother said after that Bobby took "his career, schooling, his whole life more seriously."

Bobby Brown former member of New Edition and former husband of the late Whitney Houston released an album, after 15 years called “Masterpiece”. This album has some tracks that have that old Bobby Brown sound. There are only a few songs on this album that I like “Don't Let Me Die”, “Get Out the Way”, “Damaged”, “Can’t Give Up” and “Man I Want to Be”. I think Bobby Brown could have been a real big star, if it were not for his drug and mental problems. I never really stopped liking his music, he just stopped making it! I give props to Bobby Brown for trying to comeback after 15 years. Tune in to Streetwise Radio and listen to some songs from his “Masterpiece” album. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on iTunes, MyGen365, Athena365, live365.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Brown

Emeli Sande` “Our Version of Events”

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Adele Emeli Sandé is a Scottish soul and R&B recording artist and songwriter born to a Zambian father and English mother. Emeli became known to the world when she was featured on rapper Chipmunk's third single, "Diamond Rings". When Emeli was 11 she wrote a song for her schools talent show and thought she might be a songwriter someday. It is a good thing she had that mental picture in her mind at such a young age because the girl can write. Emeli has written songs for Alesha Dixon, Chipmunk, Professor Green, Devlin, Preeya Kalidas, Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle and Tinie Tempah. Simon Cowell revealed Emeli as his favorite song-writer at the moment. While I’m listening to her songs and writing this I have to agree she is one of my favorites now. Emeli has depth in her songwriting and she speaks so many relatable truths in her songs. Emeli first solo single was released on 14 August 2011 that was "Heaven" from the “Our Version of Events” album. The other songs I like are “Suitcase”, “Next To Me”, Maybe”, “Daddy Feat Naughty Boy”, “My kind of Love”, “River”, “Hope”, “Where I Sleep”, “Clown” and “Read All About it”. Emeli album “Our Version of Events” was released on June 5, 2012. It is a soulful amazing album. I truly enjoy hearing a singer that writes her own music and also has such a powerful voice and lyrics to match. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen to Emeli Sande`. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on iTune, live365, Athena365 and MyGen365.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emeli_Sand%C3%A9

SWV (I Missed Us)

                                                       

SWV (Sisters With Voices) are back after 15 years. Back in the 1990s SWV was the number one female RanB group, Cheryl “Coko” Clemons, Tamara “Taj” Johnson-George and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons have not missed a step their still bringing that SWV sound. SWV broke up in 1997 all the members went on to do their own thing, like solo careers, getting married, having kids and being on reality television shows. With the way music has changed over the last 15 years SWV’s fan base is a lot more mature. SWV has put out an album that feels like they have not been missing for 15 years. SWV new album “I Missed Us” is SWV at their best. The songs that are my favorite off this album are “Time to Go”, “Free”, “Show Off (featuring AX)”, “All About You”, “The Best Years”, “Everything I Love”, “Better Than I”, “There’ll Never Be (Switch remake)” and “Use Me”. I’m so glad SWV is back their vocals are controlled there is no screaming to over compensate for poor vocals. SWV new album “I Missed Us” is worth getting. SWV fans will not be disappointed and all of you that have never heard of SWV take a listen to “I Missed Us,” you will become a fan. I give this album 5 out 5 stars. Listen to songs from SWV “I Missed Us” album on Streetwise Radio or on MyGen365, live365, Athena365 and iTunes.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWV

Mary J Blige My Life II: The Journey Continues, Act I

Mary J. performed on the American Music Award on November 20, 2011 she sung “Mr. Wrong” from her My Life II: The Journey Continues, Act I album released on November 21, 2011. Mary J’s performance was outstanding, toward the end of the song a picture of Heavy D appeared on the screen to behind her when the song ended she thanked the audience and said “Rest in peace to my dear friend, my love one, my brother: the lovable and great Heavy D,” Mary said with emotion “I miss you so much, brother” as she turn and walked off the stage. This was so emotional, for all of you who don’t know Heavy D had a big part in helping Mary J. with her music career. I like Mary J’s album My Life II: The Journey Continues, Act I, especially the songs 25/8, No Condition, Empty Prayers, Need Someone, Mr. Wrong (featuring Drake), Love A Woman featuring Beyoncé is a pretty song, you would not think that the two of them would put together a songs like this. Mary J. has other artist featured on songs, Mary J’s ex-boyfriend Nas is featured on “Feel Inside” and Busta Rhymes is featured on the song “Next Level.” Busta Rhymes really took this song to the next level I can hear this song being played in the clubs. Rick Ross is featured on “Why”. I must say the Queen of R&B/Hip Hop is back doing her thing. You can listen to songs from this album on Streetwise Radio.

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Arika Kane. Now Playing on Streetwise Radio

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Arika Kane is exactly what the world has been missing. Charisma, Soul, Style, Class & Song are the elements of Arika Kane.She is a shining star waiting & ready to endulge the world with Great Music. She is a Singer/ Songwriter born and raised in The Northeast Corner of Connecticut. Being introduced to Music while she was in Mommy's tummy was only the beginning. Her Mother & Father whom both are Singers & Musicians were touring New England with their Hit Show called "Mass Production" during the time Arika was born. Mass Production was a group of 12 or more singers backed by a Full Band. Singing Broadway Medleys, Top 40, Rock & Roll.  Arika's tiny ears tuned into Good Music at an early age. Music became Second Nature to her. She always found herself surrounded by Music at all times no matter what. " I realized at a young age the power of Music...It releases emotions & puts things in perspective. I wish Life was a Musical, and there was a song for every situation. lol. " Arika had no doubt in her mind that what made her Happy was her destiny, Music. As Arika grew up she was influenced by every different genre of Music. From India Arie to Aerosmith. " Music has no boundaries & no Limits. An amazing song has the power to touch the whole world. I love all Music that is passionate & genuine." Arika's first vocal teachings came from Mariah Carey's Album, Vision of Love. " I learned a lot about Color & Range from Mariah. She is just phenomenal to me & paved the way for many singers. " As Arika grew up, she began developing her identity & her own style. Arika soon then became in touch with her Songwriting which was influenced by her father who is a Songwriter. After working with many artists & producers, Arika was determined to learn Recording Software & Audio Production on her own. She was anxious to Record and Produce all the Songs she had in her head...Soon her Songwriting became noticeable to all around her that Arika Kane is someone to take very seriously. Just about every song she was writing has HIT potential, and she was only improving.  She now produces & writes and plans on working with other Artists in the future. Arika Kane is now signed with BSE Recordings. of Big Score Entertainment. She is the First Artist & Lady of the Label, and is Hungry & focused on Success...She has recently Had A Successful Release & Listening Party at The DEX Studios in NYC. The turnout was wonderful. The World of Music, Entertainment, & Fashion joined together to celebrate this special event. ARIKA KANE hit the stage and performed her Singles " Why Did We Fall N' Luv " & " Bcuz I Luv U " which is climbing the charts right now on Urban AC & R&B Radio Stations. It has just recently hit the Number 2 Spot in the South. You can Hear Arika Kane also Right Now on MUSIC CHOICE. The Self-Titled Debut Album "Arika Kane" will be out in August of '09. It is filled with Great Music and Hit Songs. " I am so excited for the World to hear my Album. Every song has it's own identity and place, yet they are all equally amazing. My goal in all my Music is to make people feel good. I really believe we don't embrace the good things in life as much as we should. And through my Music I hope to Contribute to that." - Arika Kane :)