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Tequila past accomplishments includes sharing the stage with the likes of Too Short, Tech9ne, Pitbull, and Turf Talk. Tequila is an industry force to be reckoned with because of her unique style. She is a triple threat as far as singing, writing, and rapping. Tequila is Silky, Sassy and her flow is unlike anyone in the industry today. Her single "TEQUILA" features Bay Area legend Mike Marshall formerly of Timex Social Club (Rumors), and The Luniz (I Got Five On It) fame. Tequila, made her singing debut in her father's (W.C McClinton - Bay Area Television Ministry) 37th Street Baptist Church. 

Mystic Beamz aka The Future represents Chicago She is multi-talented, for as, she raps, dances, acts and on a good day you'll catch her singing. She started rapping with an all female group called "Reckless Mortality" when she was 13, which lasted 3 years but when the group ended her music would too, but now she has returned to her love of music. and now she's returned to her love of music  

"The Phenomenal" Gotti Meers is a native. Noted for his supreme wisdom implemented through his lyrics, Meers has set the tone and raised the bar for all unsigned artist; especially those of the midwest. 

Born in Washington DC and raised in Southern, MD. Coming from a Colombian father of Swiss heritage and a Puerto Rican mother, and being the youngest of 5 children, she grew up in a home with diverse music. Vanessa started singing on her own at the age of 2 and later attended a performing arts school at the age of 5. During her years at "Thomas G Pullen" she was able to learn how to play the violin, clarinet, piano, participate in choir, and was very active in creative writing. This allowed Vanessa to learn how to harmonize, improvise, and express herself through writing poems and lyrics. She continued singing in choirs until her college years, where she was classicaly trained. Vanessa began writing her own music when she was 12.   

 A young new hip hop artist.They are calling him the next Nas! He is a California native really creating a buzz in the underground market.  Luckey Bono a Hip Hop artist born and raised in Los Angeles, who is gaining acknowledgement for his ambitious, passionate and fun loving nature that he exudes in his performance is a diamond in the rough. No stranger to hard work after emerging from a year of rebuilding his life and con??dence due to depression, Luckey expressed a new found vigor for life as well as furthering his music talents and career.  

Hip Hop Recording Artist Larry Henderson a.k.a. LAK (pronounced “lock”) is the ‘hip-hop educator’ featured on international media outlets including CBS and London FM radio. He is the co-founder, CEO, recording artist and co-executive producer of Smart Music Entertainment. LAK has created a new sound called “educational hip hop soul music, a blend of true lyricism, ill metaphors, a hypnotic flow, and underground hip hop beats.  

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Xavier Shelton Ziggy The Rockstar is an All American actor/recording artist who discovered his love for film and music at the tender age of 8. He landed his first music gig when he was only 10 years old and stole the hearts of all young and old. After years of artist development and acting classes this talented teen artist has emerged on the scene proving himself to be a triple threat and an eclectic artist with songs rap to pop to rock. Ziggy has already worked with an impressive line-up of music and film superstars and has sparked the interests of Nickelodeon.  rap to pop to rock. Ziggy has already worked with an impressive line-up of music and film superstars and has sparked the interests of Nickelodeon.     

Ziggy The Rockstar is an All American actor/recording artist who discovered his love for film and music at the tender age of 8. He landed his first music gig when he was only 10 years old and stole the hearts of all young and old. After years of artist development and acting classes this talented teen artist has emerged on the scene proving himself to be a triple threat and an eclectic artist with songs ranging from rap to pop to rock. Ziggy has already worked with an impressive line-up of music and film superstars and has sparked the interests of Nickelodeon.  

For all who tuned in to listen to Urban Teen's interview with Vanessa Bodmer today, that interview has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 15th, 2012. Today's show is dedicated to the victims and families of the tragic lost felt by Aurora, Colorado and our prayers go out to them.  Born in Washington DC and raised in Southern, MD. Coming from a Colombian father of Swiss heritage and a Puerto Rican mother, and being the youngest of 5 children, she grew up in a home with diverse music. Vanessa started singing on her own at the age of 2 and later attended a performing arts school at the age of 5. During her years at "Thomas G Pullen" she was able to learn how to play the violin, clarinet, piano, participate in choir, and was very active in creative writing. This allowed Vanessa to learn how to harmonize, improvise, and express herself through writing poems and lyrics. She continued singing in choirs until her college years, where she was classicaly trained. Vanessa began writing her own music when she was 12. 

Sober, a 23 year old native Chicagoan from the neighborhood is a versatile, multi lingual hip hop artist and song writer. Smoking and drinking just never appealed to him which lead his friends and fans to coin him with his artist name, Sober. Sober is passionate about music because it is a way for him to express his feelings, and let people know who he is through his lyrics and music. He grew up on Hip Hop music and this is the perfect genre to satisfy his need to express himself artistically. 

Eighteen years ago, on September 1st, Skye Townsend was introduced to the world. At only three years old, she declared to her parents that she would be an entertainer and refused to be anything less than a star. Shortly after discovering her passion for music, she began writing songs as a hobby. As a child, she discovered that songwriting was not just an activity to pass time but also an emotional and expressive outlet. Not only did Skyedisplay talent in performing arts but also displayed interest in visual arts (painting, drawing, applying makeup and photography). www.skyetownsend.com    wwwwww  

Katia Nicole was born in Miami, Florida in 1998 to Eneida and Mario Buendia. At the age of 9, she began her training as a dancer and an actress. She trains in many different styles of dance including, contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Acro and Ballroom. At the age of 12, Katia released her first hit single titled “Best Friend”, written by Julio Richardson and produced by Pablo A. Ortiz, and was signed to the independent Pabanor Label. Katia is very determined and dedicated; this can clearly be seen in her performances and in her rehearsals and her busy schedules. Her personality shines through her hard work and has won the recognition and hearts of many.   

Heather Victoria Gavin was born in 1989 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She moved to Wilson, North Carolina in 1998. Heather started singing early on in her life at the age of six. In 1996, she was in the Little Miss Fayetteville State Pageant where she sang for the first time in front of a large crowd. It was then that she and her family both realized that she may have an incredible gift that she should share with others. Heather comes from a family of musicians. Her mother sang for many years in the band (Ultrasonic) that toured nationally in the late 1980’s, and also starred in many musicals hosted at Faytteville’s local theatre. “Heather was a theatre baby,” her mother stated. Her father and grandfather were both great saxophonists; her grandfather is deceased and her father still plays occasionally. My style of music can be described as a RAW R&B. My music is something that I feel is currently missing in the game.      

This Los Angeleno R&B Singer of Japanese American decent is about to hit the Industry unexpectedly! You may remember her vocally competing on Power 106 w/ DJ Felli Fel "Soul Call Finalist", Crowned the "Neighborhood Idol" by a Celebrity Panel on Big Boy's Neighborhood, & a frequent vocalist on the Steve Harvey Morning Show. She already has had record spins in Spain, Italy, UK, Sweden, Netherlands ....

There’s a distinct set of rules to surviving in the music industry and singer YOBi not only abides by them, she’s setting a few new ones in the process. The native, recognized for her magnetic personality, is relying on her keen knowledge of the business and innate talents to make her imprint on the R&B landscape. When other grade schoolers were busy throwing paint at their peers, YOBi occupied her time turning thoughts into poetic form. Growing up, the avid poetry writer also found within herself a natural ability to sing.