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Lauryn Hill
Sister Act II Lauryn Hill, born May 26, 1975 in Newark New Jersey, is a musical pioneer, setting the stage for not only African American artists, but all musical artists. She innovates her unmatched lyricism through rap and intertwines her melodic soulful singing. She is producer, actress, songwriter, rapper, singer, and has broken many records and barriers in the industry. She made her debut at the Apollo Theater as a child not fairing too well but came back and touched the hearts of movie watchers in her role as Rita Watson in the 1993 film, Sister Act II: Back in the Habit, with Whoopi Goldberg. Hill wowed the audience with her ability to offer soulful riffs and a powerful vocal range.
By Kanisha Moye5 years ago in Beat
Minnie Riperton: Spring is Here
I like songs that surprise you. I love nothing more than something unexpected happening, when a track takes a thoroughly startling turn, and you say to yourself, "I didn't see that coming." For instance, I especially love it when the chorus isn't so much a logical, building-up of the verses, but a delightful turn into unforeseen territory.
By Christopher Donovan5 years ago in Beat
Jan Metternich
Meet Jan Metternich Hi! I’m Jan and I'm 17 years old. I started releasing music a few years ago. I play the guitar and have written my own songs for more than 10 years. People have listened to my music in more than 100 countries this year. "Wrong“ which is one of my singles is about to hit 1 million streams. Overall I've gained almost 3 million streams from more than 500 thousand people this year. I was also added to a big official Spotify playlist.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
How Amaru Son Manage To Stand Out In The Music Industry
JaKealon Amaru Chase, better referred to as Amaru Son is an artist, rapper and songwriter, hails from the cultivation midwest city of Kansas City, Missouri. As a toddler , Amaru grew up surrounded by an environment richly invested within the art of music. From his family to his friends, he was exposed to a various category of music.
By Honk Magazine5 years ago in Beat
Casay Vaughn & Jay Claxton
With almost a quarter of a century in the entertainment industry, CaSay Vaughn continues to push the envelope and dominates her role in the media industry. CaSay Vaughn is an American Media and Business Strategist. In Media, she is known as both the master strategist and super producer. Dubbed the "Media Maven" CaSay has produced both Television and Radio. She has worked with companies such as NBC, TV One, Radio One BET and SiriusXM where she has left a major blueprint in the industry. CaSay has worked with numerous Celebrities and Athletes and multiple Record Labels. Currently, CaSay serves as Vice President Board of Directors, The Black Media Honors.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Roxanne Luciano
Rising to Fame Roxanne Luciano comes from a family of entertainers. Growing up in the music business Luciano has met and worked with reputable artists across all genres. Staying true to herself this dynamic artist has crossed over barriers and is killing the scene. So much so the legendary Tony Mercedes who has sold over twenty- seven million records is behind Luciano. Luciano new single RichRich is out now.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Katelyn Paige
Armed with sultry song titles like “Whiskey Kisses,” “Skinny Dipping,” and “Blankets and Bonfires,” Katelyn Paige is a full-blooded, down-home country girl from the woods of Douglasville, Georgia. From riding four-wheelers in a bikini to nailing backflips on Tik Tok, Katelyn is an effortless beauty and fearless free spirit on the fast track to fame. Her tousled blonde curls and trap country debut single “Daisy Dukes” delivers a surprising one-of-a-kind crossover sound and young Mariah Carey-Esque sex appeal that has her flying high in the air on a mainstream trajectory to Hollywood. The "Daisy Dukes" video is now past 100,000 views.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
