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Bill Cosby goes hip hop with album to be released in May; rhymes provided by guest rappers

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The evolution of Lyfe Jennings

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Their sophomore project introduces young women who have found their unique place in a field full of duplicates and manufactured stars.

The potent first single "Killa"—about not being able to resist the man you know is no good—produced by Don Vito and featuring rapper Yung Joc, is rhythmically robust and vocally arresting. "The initial perception of Cherish was that we were this little girl group with catchy records," says Farrah, 24, seemingly the most ……....(more details )

Brooklyn’s own Torae has gone from “Tor-who?” to one of New York’s top prospects in just a matter of months. Simply put, if you don’t know about Da Young Veteran by now you need a late pass. With affiliations as random as The Justus League and Cam’s (or is it Jim’s?) Dip Set, the Coney Island representer has earned a rep for bodyin’ … ……. (more details )

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Dubbed "The Pen" by none other than Jay-Z, for his uncanny ability to write hit after hit. Sean Garrett has penned countless chart topping songs such as "Yeah" by Usher, "London Bridges" by Fergie and "Soldier" by Destiny's Child just to name a few. Check out his new single, "Grippin' On The Bed Featuring Ludacris." For more info on Sean Garrett b.k.a, " The Pen", peep his biography below.……..………( more details )

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DUCK DOWN RECORDS OFFICIALLY SIGNS KRS-ONE AND DJ REVOLUTION

“I've been singing and playing piano since I was three," says Karina. "My babysitter had a piano, and she started teaching me how to play. It wasn't until . …….( more details )

Ras Emanuel emancipating minds with his reggae vibe

By: Joseph Cunningham

Tennessee, KeAnthony

Reggae music is not just about a feel-good vibe, it is a genre of music, which is accompanied by deep spirituality that emancipates the mind.

Young reggae musicians, most often are those who have been exposed to the negative challenges life presents.

Ras Emanuel was born in Kingston, Jamaica, relatively close to gangs, political struggle, armed police and poverty. He earned money by working as a construction labourer and as a fisherman. He also made money by digging and pushing through garbage dumps to find salvaged metal and plastics. ……..........( read more )

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“The album is called Lyfe Change because I'm

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Bill Cosby's path has taken him from pudding pops to hip hop.

The 70-year-old has recorded a hip-hop album set for release next month. "Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency" blends the comedian's concepts and stories with a hip-hop, pop and jazz soundtrack.

"I do not rap on any of these things," Cosby told The Associated Press on Monday. "I wouldn't know how to fix my mouth to say some of the words."…….( read more )

changing it up a bit," explains Lyfe. "In the past I didn't work with different producers, I produced and wrote most of my albums by myself. But on this project I actually worked with different producers and a few writers." ...(more details )

“I sing emotional songs, but my name is Razah," says the 24-year-old Jamaican-born soulman. "It's like a balance."

On his self-titled debut album, Razah hopes to tip the scales overwhelmingly in his favor. Enlisting new beatmaking talent such as Rykeyz (who contributed four songs) as well as a few known producers including EZ LP, Green Lantern and Norwegian-born production duo, Stargate, Razah assures that the CD still will be his opportunity to shine. ".….( more details )

With the release of his debut CD, Doin da Most (Birmingham Records), the 22-year-old Birmingham native is determined to put the "Magic City" on hip-hop's map and he's vowed to do it without verbal misogyny or profanity. "I don't really use profanity in my lyrics," says Haze. "I'm trying to bring a whole new flavor." The father of a young daughter, Haze stresses that his commitment to making vulgarity-free music has nothing to do with recent movements to clean up hip-hop. ..( more details )

Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, KeAnthony was exposed to a rich variety of music. At age five, he joined his family's nine-member gospel ensemble, The Gospel True Notes, solidifying a dream for a future in music.

In fifth grade, KeAnthony made a friend that would influence his life in a way he never imagined. The two were inseparable. Childhood innocence would soon melt away,...……………..( read more )