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Mario Mims, known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper/singer/musician/songwriter from Memphis, TN. Mims began his music career at the age of 14, rapping under the moniker Lil Yo, and was affiliated with DJ Sound and his group. Between 2000 and 20006, Mims released several independent albums. After several delays, Mims released his debut album “Live From The Kitchen” on January 10, 2012. The album reached #12 on the Billboard 200. He has released the albums “Life” (2003), “Black 2 Da Basics” (2006), “Live From The Kitchen” (2012), “I Am” (2013), “The Art Of Hustle” (2016), “I Still Am” (2017) and “Trapped” (2019).

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Daron Jones is an American singer/songwriter/producer from Atlanta, GA.  He released his debut album “Uncensored” in December 2010. He also released the mixtapes “The Unofficial Diary Of Daron Jones Vol. 1” and “The Unofficial Diary Of Daron Jones Vol. 2.” He released the album “Human” at midnight. Jones has written and produced songs for Usher, Pink, The Isley Brothers, Keyshia Cole and The Notorious B.I.G. In addition, he’s a member of the R&B quartet 112 which has released six studio albums.

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Songwriter/producer Brian Holland (Holland-Dozier-Holland) 78

Musician Adrian Crutchfield 34

Musician Michael “Mickey” Craig (Culture Club) 59

Mya celebrated Valentine’s Day by releasing the video for her single “With You”, a duet with her production partner MyGuyMars. On the track, the duo delivers sensual and passionate vocals about supporting a lover. The video was filmed in The Middle East and directed by Baxter Stapleton. “With You” is taken from Mya’s latest album “T.K.O.”, which features the production work of MyGuyMars. August Alsina also celebrated Valentine’s Day with the release of his new album “Forever And A Day.” The 8-song project contains romantic love songs and baby making jams from the New Orleans native. He caters to the ladies on “For You”, strips things down on “Secret” and turns up the heat on “Lost.” “Forever And A Day” is the debut release on Alsina’s own label, Shake The World/Human Re Sources, which he launched after leaving Def Jam. His last album was 2015’s “This Thing Called Life.” Rising recording artist  Arin Ray also set the  mood during the holiday by releasing the single “Roses.” On the track, he toned down his croon with a lo-fi vocal effect and even showcases his rap skills. The song carries a darker feel than most Valentine’s Day tracks. Arin also released a sexy visual for the single “Reckless”, taken from his debut album “Platinum Fire.” Fans can expect more music from Arin Ray later this year. Following his Grammy win for Best Traditional R&B Performance, PJ Morton teams up with JoJo for the duet “Say So.” JoJo backs Morton up with lush harmonies over soft piano notes. “Say So” is worth a listen. While Valentine’s Day has become known as a day of blissful passion, emerging singer Siergo shares deeper emotions with the video for “Waiting”, the fourth single from his album “This Will Hurt.” Directed by Ace Drewman, the visual shows the crooner in his home unpacking bags and later singing by a window among rows of white candles. Siergo has certainly gotten his career off to a running start, as his album “This Will Hurt” reached #1 on the iTunes R&B chart and #10 on the Billboard R&B sales chart. “Waiting” is a ballad that describes the emotions we all go through once we’ve exhausted our patient and understanding with a partner; except the song isn’t about a romantic relationship. Siergio likens his relationship with God as he voices he frustration with how slowly things are moving between them. In addition to the new video, Siergio is preparing to tour soon. Fans should stay tuned.  R&B singer Sammie has caused quite a stir on the R&B scene, and he decided to keep the momentum going with the release of his new single “Playlist.” The track is a sensual groove that sets the mood for a night of lovemaking. “Playlist” is the followup to the single “10 Times”, a duet with Lil Baby and the first single from Sammie’s forthcoming album “Everlasting”, due out on March 1. Rapper Juicy J channels his inner Steve Jobs in the visual for “Let Me See.” In the Joe Well directed clip, the MC is the CEO of tech giant JuiceBox . Kevin Gates and Lil Skies lay down verses and take part in the video’s business storyline. Juicy and Gates begin on great terms as partners enjoying JuiceBox’s rise. The Taylor Gang member doubles down on his money making ability when hilariously pressed by his accountant regarding his foolish spending habits. With the Three Six Mafia co-founder enjoying his ascent as a mogul covering Time and other tech magazines, the Louisiana native decides to branch out by starting his own business with Gateway. Lil Skies gets in on the action and shakes up the market with the creation of Skiesnet. Before the video comes to a close, the trio form a powerful conglomerate in the lucrative tech space. This transpires while the Tay Keith production rings in the background. “Let Me See” is the the second single from Juicy J’s forthcoming album and follows the Travis Scott assisted “Neighbor.”

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Singer/songwriter Andwele “Dwele” Gardner 41

Singer/songwriter/musician Dwayne Wiggins (Tony, Tone, Toni) 56

Musician Maceo Parker 76

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K. Avett is a rising Texas born singer/songwriter who released her debut album “Revelations”  some time ago and followed that effort up with “Lioness.” The hallmark of her work is thought provoking lyrics and powerful vocals over it all. She recently released the lyric video “Down”, taken from the album “Lioness.” “Down” is a laid back midtempo number about a friend who supports you during difficult times. It’s yet another song from an artist poised to become a mainstay in R&B.

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Boogie Down Productions was an American hip hop group from New York City. The group initially consisted of KRS-One, D-Nice and DJ Scott La Rock. DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on August 27, 1987, five months after the release of BDPs debut album “Criminal Minded.” The group’s name is derived from the nickname for the South Bronx section of The Bronx, one of five boroughs in New York City. The group pioneered the fusion of dancehall reggae and hip hop and their debut album “Criminal Minded” contained frank descriptions of life in The Bronx in the 1980s, thus setting the stage for what would eventually become gangster rap. The members of BDP have changed throughout its existence, the only constant being KRS-One. The group  was founded by KRS-One, D-Nice, DJ Scott La Rock and producer Lee Smith, who was essential in the production of several songs on the group’s first album “Criminal Minded”, becoming a member shortly thereafter. The group released the albums “Criminal Minded” (1987), “By All Means Necessary” (1988), “Ghetto Music: The Blueprint Of Hip Hop” (1989), “Edutainment” (1990) and “Sex And Violence” (1992).

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Cameo is an American soul/funk group that formed in New York City in the early 1970s. Cameo initially began as a 14-member group known as the New York City Players; the name was later changed to Cameo to avoid being confused with the Ohio Players, another prominent group from the 1970s. Cameo was formed by muli-instrumentalist Larry Blackmon. In 1974, and at 10 members strong, Cameo signed with Chocolate City Records. Their debut album, “Cardiac Arrest”, contained the single “Rigor Mortis.” Cameo charted with such singles as “It’s Serious”, “Why Have I Lost You”, “Find My Way”, “I Just Want To Be”, “Shake Your Pants” and “Word Up” among others. In March 2016, Cameo began a residency at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. It concluded in 2017. They have released the albums “Cardiac Arrest” (1977), “We All Know Who We Are” (1977), “Ugly Ego” (1978), “Secret Omen” (1979), “Cameosis” (1980), “Feel Me” (1980), “Knights Of The Sound Table” (1981), “Alligator Woman” (1982), “Style” (1983), “She’s Strange” (1984), “Single Life” (1985), “Word Up” (1986), “Machismo” (1988), “Real Men Wear Black” (1990), “Emotional Violence” (1991), “In The Face Of Funk” (1994) and “Sexy Sweet Thing” (2000).

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Durk Banks, known professionally as Lil Durk, is an American rapper/singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL. Banks took rapping seriously after his singles “Sneak Dissin” and “I’ma Hitta” received positive feedback. Banks has released several mixtapes including “Life Ain’t No Joke.” On June 2, 2015, Banks released his debut album “Remember My Name.” He has collaborated with several artists including Lil Reese. He has released the albums “Lil Durk 2x” (2016) and “Signed To The Streets 3” (2018).

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Kehlani Ashley Parrish, known professionally as Kehlani, is an American singer/songwriter/producer from Oakland, CA. She began her career as a member of the group PopLyfe. The group’s music was produced by Tony, Toni, Tone member Dwayne Wiggins. The group performed throughout the Bay Area and other cities. In 2011, they auditioned for the sixth season of America’s Got Talent and finished in fourth place. After America’s Got Talent, Kehalani left PopLyfe due to several managerial and contractual disputes. As a solo artist, Kehlani released her first single “ANTISUMMERLUV” via Soundcloud. In 2014, she released her first mixtape “Cloud 19.” The project featured special guest appearances by Kyle Dion. On April 28, 2015, she released her second mixtape “You Should Have Been Here.” It debuted at #5 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, and featured special guest appearances from Chance The Rapper and BJ The Chicago Kid. On January 27, 2017, she released her debut album SweetSexySavage.”