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An immensely talented vocalist who can sing Classic Soul ballads as well as legitimate Broadway tunes with the greatest of ease .Alyson is legitimately rooted jazz and firmly embraces the Blues. She realized major success with her smash hit single (" Just Call My Name ") from her debut Album "Raw" which spent an amazing 67 weeks on Billboard charts and was only matched  in popularity by Madonna's album" Like A Prayer'. As a vibrant and chameleon-esque performer Alyson Williams has also appeared  in several stage plays which in include  the 25th anniversary of the "Wiz" and "My Brother Marvin" The Marvin Gaye Story. Her Broadway  appearances  include the 2002 revival of " One Mo Time" and  "Rollin On The Toba. She received one of the greatest thrills of her life time  when she was asked to star in a role that portrayed  one her musical mentors ,R&B/Jazz legend Phylis Hyman  in the play "Thank God The Beat Goes On." starring the legendary Whispers .Alyson is also currently performing a tribute to Ms. Hyman in her ever popular night club act. This Renaissance woman and well rounded artist is not only a phenomenal singer and actress but she triumphs as a stand -up comedian who landed a gig  at one of the country's most renowned comedy clubs  "Caroline's ". Alyson's quest has taken her all over the world from Broadway stage to the royal palaces of Morocco, its been a star studded trip and a very exciting journey that has only just begun.

Christopher "Deep" Henderson is a music composer, arranger, and producer. In a musical career spanning over a decade, he has worked with such artists as Mýa, R. Kelly, Jene, Trey Songz, and Jamie Foxx. He is one of the composers and the producer of Jamie Foxx's grammy-winning "Blame It" There are a thousand stories in the music business of young producers who think they have what it takes. Most of them end up with less than happy endings. For Christopher "DEEP" Henderson, "Happily Ever After", his first commercial songwriting and production effort became one of the Top 10 songs of 1999. As a result, Chris was recognized as one of the top 20 hot R&B/Hip-Hop producers by Billboard Magazine. This success story is a remarkable achievement for anyone, but for a newcomer to be honored as one of the best with their first song a smash hit out the box-the accomplishment is truly "DEEP". Many of the hottest producers around today have not been able to reach the same plateau with their first commercial release. Humble as well as talented, Chris admits that he has a long way to go before he can even consider himself in the same league as these industry players. Yet, he feels happy and blessed that his music has touched so many lives. As a truly gifted lyricist, Chris possesses the uncanny ability to take common phrases and true-to-life occurrences, break them down, and recreate life experiences through music that anyone can relate to. A consummate musician/keyboardist with a smooth voice, Chris has all the skills to be a performer .

Debut her Hot New Track featuring Rico Love and T. Neal "That's All Me" Also Check Out Season 2 of “Love And Hip Hop” Starring Teairra Mari on November 14!  Born and raised in the motor city of Detroit, Teairra has been singing and entertaining since the age of 12. In October 2003, at the tender age of 16, she released her first album though Def Jam Records entitled” Get Away.” The album was a notable success, leading to an introduction with famed producer Daryl Simmons. Teairra’s sophomore album, “Roc-A-Fella Presents: Teairra Mari,” was released in 2005, and received critical acclaim for the song “Make Her Feel Good.” The album reached the #5 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart and #2 on the Billboard R&B charts. It was at this point that her true road to stardom began. Teairra has since released several mixed tapes, and is working on the release of her third album, slated for 2012. Her most popular song to date has been “Sponsor” featuring Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy. Like most artists, Teairra is a jack of all trades, yet a master of many. Not only is she vocally talented, but she has proven that she can act as well. In 2010, she starred in the film “Lottery Ticket” as the unattainable love interest of rapper/co-star Bow Wow. Switching from the big screen to the TV screen, Teairra Mari will be starring in the second season of “Love and Hip Hop”, scheduled to air on November 14, 2011 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.Teairra Marie will also be staring in the Movie "Mac & Devin go to HighSchool' 2012 Release

Meet Joel Gaines. Listening to Joel's music is like tasting Gumbo for the very first time. There are so many delicious flavors happening all at once! A quarter cup of World music, blended with a pinch of Rock and a dash of Pop, and all held together with the main seasoning of Contemporary Jazz! The Japanese have a word that perfectly describes Joel's music and style. The word is Oishii, which means, "Delicious!" The keyboard virtuosity of Joel Gaines will quickly become evident, but what will come as a most pleasant surprise is the fact that Joel also has a warm and inviting vocal style, often compared to that of vocalist like Al Jarreau and Bobby McFerrin. Yes, Joel has toured around the world, accompanying musical giants such as Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Ronnie Laws, Barry White, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Melba Moore, The Platters, Sister Sledge, Bobby Vinton, The Temptations, Jean Carn, Billy Paul, Vesta Williams, Ali Woodson (former lead vocalist of The Temptations), Michael Wycoff, The Coasters, Cheryl Lynn has not surprisingly enjoyed working in the fields of Blues and Gospel, playing with the legendary Lowell Fulson, and the inspirational and dynamic Winans. And he currently plays keyboards for the legendary group known as The Jazz Crusaders but has made his rounds with world class jazz and smooth jazz artists such as Kenny G, Rick Braun, Brian Culberson, The Crusaders, Ronnie Laws, Jon Lucien, Bob Mamet, Eric Marienthal, Bryan Savage, Bennie Golson, Tootie Heath, Clifford Jordon, Bennie Maupin, Alphonse Mouson, Flora Purim, Karen Briggs, Eric Darius, and famed Jazz violinist, Noel Webb.    

Legendary H.B. Barnum debut new music feat' Ali Woodson' of the Temptations Producer and arranger H.B. Barnum remains one of the unsung giants of popular music, collaborating with a who's who of acts spanning from Frank Sinatra to Puff Daddy. Born Hidle Brown Barnum in Houston on July 15, 1936, he won a nationwide amateur talent contest at the age of four, resulting in an appearance in the feature film Valley of the Sun Marches On. Within a year he was a regular on the children's television program Broom Stick Buckaroos as well as the radio smash Amos 'n Andy, additionally guest starring on The Jack Benny Show and CBS Playhouse.

When you are as good as Nikki Grier, it’s only right that you struggle to make it in the business, otherwise the story is less interesting and Nikki’s story is like a page turning New York Times best seller drenched in heartfelt soul. Born and raised in southern California to God fearing parents, Nikki spent more time in Church than she did any place else. At only 12 years old, Nikki was a part of a Gospel group that signed with Lou Adler who discovered the Legendary 60’s band “ The Mamas and Papas”. She has sung background vocals for Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson and Leon Ware just to name an amazing few. In 2006 she was invited by a former Aftermath A&R to come and write at a session with Dr. Dre. That one session turned into Nikki signing with Dr. Dre’s publishing company “Hard Working Black Folks” and Nikki has had her chance to shine, co-writing “Fire” on 50 Cent’s “Curtis” album (Featuring Nicole Scherzinger) and writing and/or singing Lead and background vocals for Dr. Dre, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Stat Quo, Bishop Lamont, Raphael Saadiq, Lindsay Lohan, Ginuwine, and countless others. Most recently Nikki's song "Touch Me" was featured in the film "Not Easily Broken" and she sang on Eminem's critically acclaimed album "Recovery". Nikki’s music is soulgasm; the perfect combination of sex and soul. She combines a perfect mixture of hip-hop,pop, and soul and delivers it with an element of sensuality. With her unique fifties pinup style, fishnet stockings and high heels, she commands any stage that she walks on; bringing in an era of seduction, love and liberation for every woman. Nikki is currently working with Dr. Dre on his highly anticipated “Detox” album and Busta Rhymes on his new project.

A multitalented & self-taught singer / songwriter / composer who possesses a voice so very enchanting in its purity, Ayah has experienced a fairly nomadic life & found her growing world indelibly touched by a vast array of musical genres, cultures and social climates. These elements would inevitably play an influential role in her writing.   Ayah, 25, creates her own unique brand of music, an eclectic infusion of classic Soul/Rock, R&B and hip hop; the musical prowess of contemporary RnB artists, Soul stirrers, & timeless legends.   She has caught the eye of key players in the industry such as Dj Jazzy Jeff, who has helped launch the careers of many a classic artist.   Ayah has garnered a grass roots fan base with the release of her last two projects, “Problem Woman” & “4:15.” Today, Ayah is working with Dj Jazzy Jeff on their collaboration album, "This Way". “This is my life, it is not a hobby. This is my one true love, not a one night stand" - Ayah.

Debut new album"The Bleeding Edge" Welcome to The Revelations featuring Tré Williams (Decision Records/Traffic Entertainment). Here, there are no teenage whines, no auto tune, no samples: nothing but pure, unadulterated soul sung by a red dirt artist with the vocal chops of yesterday's soul legends and played by a band with passion and talent. The Revelations featuring Tré Williams represents a renewed dawning in soul music, one that marries the concrete jungle grit of the streets with the midnight blues of the rural South. The rawness of Stax and propulsive drive of Motown has been re-imagined for contemporary listeners needing relief from timeless problems. Far from a historical artifact straining to use yesterday's sound as tomorrow's gimmick, the songs painstakingly crafted on the Revelations' debut project, Deep Soul, are born from the pain, frustrations and experience of soul men struggling to give expression to their lives and loves through song. To cull the level of unabashed honesty present on these tunes requires a return to one's roots to give them the proper weight, meaning and, most importantly, a resonance for the world.

Eric Roberson is the most awarded artist in SoulTracks history. A multiple winner of SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards, he has been an indie soul leader and an artist who has always brought it. After a two year absence, Erro is back November 8 with a hot new album on Purpose Records/E One Entertainment called Mister Nice Guy It’s been eight albums. Usually by the eighth album a fan knows all of his or her favorite artist’s tricks, gimmicks, affectations, strengths and weaknesses—fresh surprises are the least expected. So, by this time in an artist’s career, some once devoted fans move on, bored with familiar timbre and techniques that once inspired awe and reverence. Others stick around comforted by the familiarity of their musical family friend, hugged by the anticipated experience of hearing their favorite lick, run and harmonic structure redone for the umpteenth time. So, it is with great relief that a listen to Eric “Erro” Roberson’s eighth full-length project reveals a young veteran who can still pull a rabbit or several out of his proverbial hat. On Mister Nice Guy, Roberson is both old and new again and the combination reveals an album that’s a grower, not a shower in its ability to woo. Surprisingly, from start to finish, it’s his most cohesive since Vault 1.0 and his most artistically eclectic release since his 10-year old independent debut, Esoteric.

PJ Morton is a Grammy, Dove & Stellar-Award winning writer and producer who has worked with a wide array of artists from India.Arie to gospel superstar Fred Hammond. He has also worked with super producer Jermaine Dupri to co-write for such platinum artists as Jagged Edge and Monica. PJ most recently co-wrote songs for Mary Mary, Ruben Studdard and Musiq Soulchild and is featured on the “Couples Retreat” soundtrack with AR Rahman. PJ’s self-expression as well as his creative choices with music beyond the confines of labels. “In the state of the world I feel alone because of the way I choose to do music with true instrumentation. Creating stories and lyrics with meaning feels like a minority not a majority.” “New Orleans born musical prodigy PJ Morton brings an inspirational and eclectic mix of soul, pop, jazz and righteousness to a generation who has never seen anything like it. his heavily acoustic sound tells stories of love, life and happiness that everyone can relate to.” – Bilal “Blogzworth” Morris Source Magazin

DEBUT HIS NEW ALBUM " SEND  FOR ME"   AL MAC, also known as Allen McNeil the lead singer of the R&B group TROOP is back with a follow up to his debut album “Hybernation”. The new album titled “Send For Me” continues the legacy of smooth R&B music that AL MAC has set out to establish. The title track “Send For Me” is an alluring & sexy record that is sure to be a favorite among both AL MAC & TROOP fans. The official release date for “Send For Me” is November 2011. Following the release of his new album, AL MAC plans to hit the road on a promotional tour starting in late Fall. You can also catch AL MAC touring across the country with TROOP. To order the debut album Hybernation visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mralmac1 & to order the new album Send For Me visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/almac.

REGAL, SOULFUL, POWERFUL AND LYRICAL; Those are the words that best describe rising R&B star Delonda Harvey . Ms. Harvey hails from New Orleans, Louisiana and she’s being touted as “The New 1st Lady of R&B” by many music industry insiders. She elegantly unites the classic soul of yesterday with the hip sounds of today’s R&B. The dynamic singer/songwriter spins stories of love, lessons learned, conflict and resolution. Moreover, Delonda Harvey has rolled out one of the biggest regional hit records in years with her sizzling single, “Good Enough.” The single is a critical success and it is receiving a great amount of attention from notable commercial radio stations around the country. “Good Enough” is a bonafide hit! It’s an anthem for all the self assured, positive females who know that their “Love is Good Enough” for a man to wait. The song is captivating with an intricate melody and a flawless vocal delivery by Delonda. Moreover, Delonda Harvey has a sound that is unique and filled with the spirit of a youthful diva who enjoys life through music. She has flawless beauty that radiates with confidence. Delonda is an R&B Tour De Force. She combines an immense amount of raw talent with amazing showmanship. Delonda is known for her electrifying stage presence.

          LOTL-RADIO WELCOMES NIKKA COSTA PRO?WHOA! is the fifth "adult" album and eighth album overall by the soul singer-songwriter Nikka Costa. The album is noteworthy for its music direction change, from the funk and soul of its immediate predecessor toward a more pop-oriented aesthetic. Unlike her previous independently released album Pebble to a Pearl which was distributed by Stax Records, PRO?WHOA! will be distributed by her previous label Virgin Records. It was initially scheduled for a September 3, 2010 European release, however the album has been held back as of February, 2011; In April 2011, it was announced via Nikka's Facebook profile that the album would be released on June 21, 2011. As of now, the release format has been changed to EP status, featuring only 6 tracks on the June 21 release. It is currently available for preorder from iTunes and other digital outlets.[2]

Tess Henley was recently awarded Top 3 Finalist in the prestigious John Lennon 2011 Worldwide Songwriting Competition). Ms. Henley has Recently opening for Jill Scott & Anthony Hamilton as the winner of Budweisher's Dallas Superfest Contest,Won the 25,000 Grand Prize . Demetria McKinney Is best known for her role as “Janine Payne” on the hit sitcom “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”. The show has taped over 222 episodes and has received four (4) consecutive NAACP Image Awards for Best Sitcom. Demetria was nominated for a Prism award for her incredible portrayal as the drug addicted mother turned career woman. Demetria first worked with Tyler Perry on his stage play, “Meet the Browns” and went on to star in several other Tyler Perry plays including “What’s Done In The Dark“, “Why Did I Get Married“, and “Madea’s Family Christmas”. Her stage work includes the lead roles in the plays “Church Girl” and the musical “I Dream” in which Demetria portrayed Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Her numerous credits include the films “Daddy’s Little Girls” and “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” as well as the hit USA drama ”Necessary Roughness”. Demetria has extensive vocal and dance training and is currently working on her debut CD with notable producers such as Brian Michael Cox.  

Terisa Griffin is a promising new singer, songwriter and performer -- promising only in the widespread public sense. Audiences in her adopted home of Chicago as well as the City's lucrative, behind-the-scenes jingle industry are already in a passionate love affair with the gifts she has to offer. She sells out local nightspots with her one of a kind show, and heats up concerts for the biggest names in the music (Isaac Hayes, Ashford & Simpson, Roberta Flack, Jerry Butler, Patti LaBelle and Rahsaan Patterson, Floetry). Through her production company, Griffin Productions, she wrote, produced and starred in a series of "One Voice, One Woman" shows -- "Fantasy, A Tribute to the Divas of Song and Stage" (Josephine Baker, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn); "Queens of R&B, A Tribute to the Queens of Rhythm and Blues" (Dinah Washington, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summers and Tina Turner); "Songs Divas - A Tribute to Famous Song Divas" (Nina Simone, Phyllis Hyman, Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Natalie Cole and Patti LaBelle.