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Southern belle Taranasha Wallace was born and raised in a small-town of Mississippi and moved to NYC to pursue her dream of acting. She holds a degree in Dramatic Art from Jackson State University and a MFA in acting from NY's Actors Studio Drama School. During school and after graduating, Tara pounded the NYC pavement and was heavily involved in musical and off-Broadway theater, appearing in various productions. She is the manager and a well-known face at a hot-spot in NYC's trendy Meatpacking District, but has never lost sight of her dream of being an actress. In fact, she still continues to study and hone her craft. Tara is the long-time girlfriend of rapper, Peter Gunz. They have been together over 13 years and live with their 2 children, Jamison (5) and Kaz (2). Tara is truly the epitome of brains and beauty. Amina was introduced in Season 4 and will return for Season 5. Sina Bina is Yung Joc's fourth baby mama - even though she had hoped to become so much more in Joc's life. After being a professional caterer in the entertainment industry for many years, and being Joc's music industry friend for 7 years, Sina became pregnant with Joc's twin daughters who both are now 1 years old. Sina is still in love with Joc and has lingering resentment towards him for cheating on her with both Karlie Redd and Khadiyah. Sina hates Khadiyah "the home wrecker" for stealing Joc from her and will go head to head with KD to get him back - even if she has to catch Joc cheating with her on candid camera! Sina wants her family with Joc back more than anything in the world.  

Conquerors. That’s the best way to describe Mary Mary. The soul-stirring sister duo of Erica and Tina Campbell seemingly overcame it all in the last few years - winning yet another Grammy, inking a deal for season three of a groundbreaking originally scripted series, beating a vocal challenge, healing a marriage misstep, overseeing a change in management, launching a solo career for one sister and grieving the death of a parent. That’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. Yet, the sisters embraced each challenge and proclaim that this year is their best year yet.As Tina staunchly declares in her signature staccato: “Survive it. Persevere. Overcome it.” Indeed. Mary Mary’s greatest story is that of overcoming. Thirteen years ago, no one could have predicted the far flung reach of the hit “Shackles (Praise You)” that went on to become a signature song and crossover smash. From there, Mary Mary would win four Grammy Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, four BET awards, two American Music Awards, one ASCAP award, and multiple Stellar & Dove Awards and release seven albums, the most recent being the multiple award winning compilation “Go Get It” ( 2012 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment). Now a household name, the ladies are credited with ushering in a new generation of gospel stars solidly entrenched in the larger cultural milieu while also overtaking the pop charts.

After graduating from college and abandoning a career in the medical field, Apryl moved to L.A. from Chicago as a member of a girl group called Cellareign, which soon split. As a singer who classifies herself as a mix of R&B and Pop, Apryl sought out her big break for several years, even reaching the final auditions for American Idol, cat Dolls, and Making The Band. She met her boyfriend, Omarion, through their mutual fitness trainer and the two began a relationship as friends. Apryl also occasionally performed as a background singer on his tours. 

Winning a BET Award for Favorite Group could be considered a career high for most any R&B singer, and Houston-born crooner Brian Angel (aka Brian Andrews) is no exception. When Day26 garnered the award in 2009, Angel and his band mates were riding high on a chart-topping album debut, critical praise and major television exposure on Sean "Diddy" Combs' smash MTV show, Making the Band.Fast forward a few years and a second hit album later, Day26 agreed to disband in 2012 to take on solo endeavors. Although the group has recently made plans to reunite for a 30 city tour, Brian Angel is well prepared for his future. Brian recently released his new singles "Mrs Parker" & "Hunnid Dollar Bill (Featuring Fat Pimp)" online on Thursday, September 18th 2014 from his debut release entitled "Day Break". --- In this vast world of opportunity, dreams sometimes come true. Even in the hood. A place where, with a roll of the dice and a dash of hustler’s ambition, anything is possible. The rules of the game are as old as time. Be it cee-lo or snake eyes, chances go around. Yet with the heavy buzz surrounding his highly anticipated, widely circulated independent album Pineapple Now-Laters, it’s clear that R&B crooner BJ The Chicago Kid is on a winning streak. Flaunting a distinct vocal style that skillfully melds the soulful and the sanctified - exceedingly appraised by the likes of superstars such as Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Kendrick Lamar, and Usher - BJ The Chicago Kid is destined to become the voice of his generation.

Reality TV Personality - Mimi Faust, an entrepreneur and devoted mother to Eva, the daughter of three-time Grammy Award winning songwriter, musician and producer Stevie J. Torn away from her mother at the age of 13, Mimi quickly learned to be self-reliant and enterprising. That spirit drove her to find her father, an artist from upstate New York and foster a relationship with him.  Through their connection Mimi learned that she had inherited artistic tastes and creative influences. She has partnered to develop several brands that she is currently conceptualizing, which is a children’s fashion line inspired by her daughter and designing a home line to incorporate with her 12 year estate & commercial cleaning service, which is currently being restructured and re-opened in Fall 2013. Mimi can be seen every Monday at 8/7c on VH1 “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta”.

Clare Galterio is a TV personality with a national Television Show on the Music Choice Network called You & A, where she interviews the hottest artists on the scene. It airs in over 16 million homes and is on demand in over 50 million. She has both entertainment and sports in her blood as her cousins are Kate and Rooney Mara and her family owns the Giants and Steelers.  Not only does Clare know about music, pop culture and sports, but she has also started her own gluten free website, The G Free Chick, where she explores gluten free eateries and does some cooking with the chefs. 

Full Force is comprises of 3 brothers & 3 cousins, Bowlegged Lou, Paul Anthony & B-Fine are the George brothers and Baby Gerry, Curt-T-T & J-R Shy Shy are the cousins. The actual recording & chart-production history of Full Force began in November 1984, with the release of the Hip Hop classic, "Roxanne Roxanne" by multi-talented rap group UTFO. The Guinness World Book of Records lists the song “Roxanne Roxanne” as having spawned the greatest number of answer and response recordings which started with Roxanne Shante's song “Roxanne's Revenge” which after proper legal activity was also written by UTFO & Full Force. Full Force went on to produce the next four UTFO Rap albums, including the ground-breaking "Lethal". It went to #2 on the R&B charts, and it featured the Rock group, Anthrax on the title cut. Prior to working with UFTO, Full Force co-wrote and were the musicians on Kurtis Blow's classic hit, "Basketball" as well as other Kurtis Blow songs. Kurtis Blow was produced by the talented duo of Robert Ford Jr. & J.B. Moore. Robert & J.B. were early believers in Full Force as they invited Full Force to participate on two earlier albums of Kurtis Blow. Full Force later went on to co-produce their first three albums for Columbia Records with Robert & J.B.

Ryan Corn might not identify himself as a craftsman, even though he’s recently taken up the hobby of woodworking, but the Cape Girardeau, Missouri, native approaches everything he does—performing, production, audio engineering, and especially songwriting—with the same care and attention to detail as a master carpenter. Not surprising then, Wonderful Things is jam-packed with such offerings. Tracks such as R&B infused, “It’ll Be Alright,” burst with soul and emotion, a homage to one of the many genres Corn has been influenced by. Such original tunes as “Burst,” “The Only Good,” and “Always You” will surely find listeners in every format. --- To listen to the songs of Marie Miller is to know this impressive new Curb artist, a triple-threat talent — singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist — who’s poised to become one of the breakout stars of 2013. Just as Miller insists on writing from true experience, her music blurs the lines in defining her style. She aims only for the right musical bed for her lyrics, crafting songs that appeal across many genres. Such original tunes as “You’re Not Alone,” “To Be Loved,” “Unconscious,” “Fall Alone,” and “6-2” will likely find listeners in every format from Triple A, Americana, front porch folk to nuegrass to country and classic pop. Growing up in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia, the third of ten children, Miller began singing at the age of seven. At “the ripe old age of twelve,” she joined her family band, playing festivals and churches, and trading off lead and harmony vocals in duets with her sister Justina, with whom she was billed as the Miller Sisters. Their parents backed them up on guitar and upright bass, as Marie played mandolin, guitar, and eventually bouzouki.

ondon born, Brooklyn based singer and songwriter, Aaron Paul has returned bigger and stronger than ever with his 1st solo album after leaving Worlds Apart teen boy pop group. World Apart had a unprecedented chart run of over 5 top 30 UK singles including: ' Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel’, (recently featured on the soundtrack in the huge blockbuster and academy award winning movie "The Queen"), 'Everlasting Love’, ‘Wonderful World' (written by Aaron Paul & fellow band member Patric Osbourne), and their biggest hit ‘Could it be I’m Falling in Love', and many more.   Aaron Paul came to the attention of Arista Records executive Simon Cowell (American Idol, Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor) impressed by his incredible pure voice, natural performance skills and fun personality he positioned Aaron as lead vocalist/front man and lead the group to their chart success.   

As an artist who needs no introduction, Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 15 albums to date, 7 of them have gone platinum, with several going 2 and 3x platinum, and he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. McKnight is also a multi- instrumentalist who plays nine instruments including piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet. In an industry known for a constantly revolving door of artists, McKnight has easily established himself with an enviable record of chart consistency, has toured successfully for over a decade, and has collaborated with performers across every genre including Quincy Jones, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Christina Aguilera, and many more Born in Buffalo, New York, Brian’s musical career began in childhood when he became a member of his church, NY choir and a bandleader for his high school, Sweet Home High School. By the age of 19, he signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records subsidiary, Wing Records. In 1992, his self-titled album “Brian McKnight” was released followed by “I Remember You” (1995) and “Anytime” (1997). Anytime sold over two million copies and was nominated for a Grammy. In 1999, McKnight released “Back at One” on Motown Records, which sold over three million copies.&l

Tonight on the 2ND SEASON PREMIERE of "The Biz With D", David Duane will be interviewing R&B Recording Artist, Olivia, Porscha Coleman, and Truth. Olivia is not only a singer/songwriter but also a composer, producer, arranger and much more.This Jamaican born beauty first poetry work was published in the book 'Shadows and Light" and was then inducted into the National Library of Congress just four years later. Even though she loved poetry her passion was to pursue music. After a very short period of time they realized she was a natural! Olivia was ready to pursue her dream of becoming a recording artist and a songwriter.  Olivia’s reputation quickly landed her a meeting with an Arista executive who then introduced her to the legendary Clive Davis. He was so blown away by the 19 year old's vocal ability and raw talent that he decided to sign Olivia immediately as the first artist to his newly established label, J records. Although she greatly respected and admired Mr. Davis, her debut album caught the ear of many other music executives, including Jimmy Iovine, who enticed her to sign a new record deal at Interscope Records. Super Producer Dr. Dre and Rap

On this installment of "The Biz With D" Show, David Duane will be hosting the first New Years  Eve and season finale show. We'll be recapping the entire season, discuss what to look forward to with MFW radio in 2013, EXCLUSIVE CATCH UP INTERVIEWS with previous guests, and much more. **Confirmed Guest** Vonzell SolomonRasheedaLil ScrappyMichael Keith (of 112)Porscha ColemanMimi FaustDriicky Graham       And more .... 

Welcome to the #DailyDoseOfD aka "The Biz With D" AM Show with David Duane (@MrDRockStar).  Tune to hear the lastest entertainment, celebrity gossip, exclusive interviews, and MORE.  Special Guests: Author- Lavon Hayes (@AuthorLHayes) Author - @L_Mignon Hip-Hop/Rap Aritst -- @LiB3RTY (@ATLib3RTY)Colby Bright is a 25 year old unsigned hip hop artist out of Montgomery, Tx. Inspired  by music at a young age has developed a very lryrical, reality based flo over the years portraying life as he knows it. Over the years consistently working hard to build a resume,he has received Commercial Radio Play in several different states & consistent online radio play and has been featured on countless unsigned hype mixtapes, including notables such as DJ Green Lantern. Also having collaborated w/ Major Artists like Young Buck, Lil Wyte(3-6 Mafia), Lil Flip, Whitney Peyton & many more.

Welcome to the #DailyDoseOfD aka "The Biz With D" AM Show with David Duane (@MrDRockStar).  Tune to hear the lastest entertainment, celebrity gossip, exclusive interviews, and MORE.  Special Guests: Hip-Hop/Rap Artist- Colby Bright (@ColbyBright) R&B Artist  - Marvelous Prince (@MarvelousPrince) Hip-Hop/Rap Aritst -- Shawn Cannon (@cannon936)Colby Bright is a 25 year old unsigned hip hop artist out of Montgomery, Tx. Inspired  by music at a young age has developed a very lryrical, reality based flo over the years portraying life as he knows it. Over the years consistently working hard to build a resume,he has received Commercial Radio Play in several different states & consistent online radio play and has been featured on countless unsigned hype mixtapes, including notables such as DJ Green Lantern. Also having collaborated w/ Major Artists like Young Buck, Lil Wyte(3-6 Mafia), Lil Flip, Whitney Peyton & many more.

Seemore Cash was born in Kansas City. He was raised by his single mother on the Northside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cash had a large family and a crowded home. He needed an outlet to get him out of the house. An avid basketball player at heart, it was only natural that he would use the sport as such. Seemore focused on training in hopes of a career at a professional level. His free time spent with music. Unfortunately, when his coach suddenly died, Seemore no longer felt the same connection to the game as he use to. His grades started to slip, he lacked focus and everything suffered. His disconnection to basketball made him resent the sport all together. He would soon drop out of college. In need of another outlet, he moved to Los Angeles, formed a group and began performing in California. The crew created a buzz on the Hollywood scene and an independent label took an interest in the group. They would soon drop out during negotiations due to conflicts between group members. Cash felt that efforts were not matched by others in the gang. He took the label dropping the deal as a sign to move past the plans intended for the movement. He went on as a solo artist shortly after. Seemore Cash continues to keep the watchful eye of his loyal fans and to make music that sets a new precedence for the HipHop Industry.Keep your eye on the sky; he's about to Touchdown.

Welcome to the #DailyDoseOfD aka "The Biz With D" AM Show with David Duane (@MrDRockStar).  Tune to hear the lastest entertainment, celebrity gossip, exclusive interviews, and MORE.  Special Guests: Comedian - Alex Rodgers (@Iamalexrodgers) R&B Artist  - M.a.r Quise (@Artist_MarQuise) Pop/Rock Aritst -- Liz Brennan (@TheLizBreenan)   Born and bred in Boston, Massachusetts, R&B singer/songwriter, M.A.R QUISE, has a story to tell.  The product of single home parenting, M.A.R QUISE dealt with harrowing experiences, and empty promises, he knew that the only way to arise from such circumstances would be to tell his story. Perseverance and a tenacious spirit have continued to drive him to take every opportunity to strengthen his brand in his desire to make a mark in the music industry.   M.A.R QUISE perfected his knack for singing at a very young age, he realized that singing was his calling.  Not only limited to singing, he has expanded his repertoire by perfecting his gift for writing music.  He aspires to make an impact on the music industry by using his powerful voice to revive an over-commercialized music scene, with music that touches the soul.    His debut Album, “M.A.R QUISE UNDISCOVERED”  This body of work spans the story of a man who loves, fights, and empowers the masses through singing, soul-infused music, and haunting lyrics. Each song tells a story of love, life, and the search for truth. This solo project has dominated the local scene and is expanding to other cities. 

At age 5, Brian sat at an out-of-tune piano and did his best John Lennon. From there, he never looked back. Brian spent a lot of time growing up in Havana, Florida. Surrounded by beautiful land and paddle-weilding principles that were eager to dole out the corporal punishment, he reflects now with song and lyric. The great Frank McCourt would say, "a normal childhood is hardly worth your while". As an accomplished lyricist and singer/songwriter, his song Painted Red aired on the Disney/Family Channel series, Naturally Sadie. Most recently his song, "Sunshower", was included on the Songs of Love for Japan CD, the official music contribution to the Japan disaster relief sponsored by Shelterbox. His song was among great artists such as Sara Barielles, Ani Difranco and others.  Brian just released his latest album, "Honest Love" and recorded the title track video with director NickCavalier, in Chicago. You can view it here:www.youtube.com/brianmackeymusic.  He just recorded his next video for the song "Sunshower", on the Jersey Shore, and will be releasing in late summer.  For more information visit:  www.brianmackeymusic.co

Eric Dawson also known as Romality was born in Harlem on February 13th. Growing up Romality moved to Albany at a young age, at the young age eleven he realized in the sixth grade he wanted to become a part in the hip hop industry. Romality’s inspirations as a young male to become a big name in the music industry were Michael Jackson, Usher and many more old school hip-hop/rap artist.  Recently, Romality has been chosen to be a featured artist on the mix-tape series, “Coast To Coast” with his singles “Lock Yah Down (which he has a music video to.)” and ‘Bandanna Girl”. Romality is currently working on his up & coming mix-tape and more music, which are slated for a Spring/Summer 2013 release.

Ellie 'Ellz' Coles in a small town that clings to the Eastern border of Pennsylvania, & near New York City . The town she was born in is New Brunswick, NJ; She spent 11 years there. Her mom have then moved her younger brother, sister and 'Ellz" to a place called Middletown, Nj; This is where she fell in love with music. (NOW IN ATLANTA, GA)  Her music she have created in the back room of her house is partially about her life story, obstacles, and what she have accomplished. She says her music is not quite the grandchild of either Hank Williams or Bill Monroe, the sounds she alternately loved and hated growing up. It is only a cousin to the Hip Hop, Rap, & R&B music streaming out of her car windows and up and down the dirt roads of her teenage years. She credits Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, Keyshia Cole, Eve, and many more. At only 19 she has alot to live for.

Guest Biography's: Khia- Khia is an American rapper, songwriter, singer and record producer. She is best known for her 2002 single "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)". D Roc- International Platinum Artist the Ying Yang Twins, are an Atlanta based group, most know for Crunk Music! with several HUGE hits like, Get Low, Salt Shaker, The Whisper song, Whistle While You Twurk, Shake feat. Pitbull, Badd & Say Iy Yi Yi and many more! The Ying Yang Twins New Single "Fist Pump, Jump Jump" is on iTunes Now! DJ Kayotik- Where can you find DJ Kayotik? Opening for Drake in Dallas, TX, Miller Lite Lounge at Cowboys Stadium, Resident VJ/DJ at the #1 Club in Texas – Beamer Night Club. Performing in frontof thousands at the Dallas Cowboys home games, performing at the Ghost Bar (Dallas) andor concerts in Texas. Live On 97.9 The Beat each and every weekend.

Jamar Rogers entered the world on March 1, 1982 to a single mother in New Orleans. Growing up, Jamar showed tremendous talent for singing as early as six years of age, but soon fell prey to the emotional problems that come with growing up in a fatherless household and became addicted to drugs to fill the missing piece.  As his life began to spiral out of control, the unthinkable happened; Jamar was declared HIV positive. Completely broken, Jamar somehow found the light in the darkest time of his life and began to turn things around. After six years of being clean from crystal meth, Jamar auditioned for The Voice and “the rest is history,” as they say.  Since becoming a finalist on The Voice, Jamar has appeared on popular shows such asThe Today Show, Ellen, CNN, E! Entertainment News, MTV News, HLN’s Showbiz Tonight, USA Today, People Magazine, US Weekly, Billboard, Rolling Stone.com,The Hollywood Reporter, The Huffington Post, POZ Magazine, Popcrush, Sway In The Morning, Positively AwareMagazine and many more!   Currently, Jamar is recording an album set for release this fall and recently dropped a new single on iTunes called “Where Would I Be Without You.”  In addition to recording, he is touring across the country packing out venues, while drawing crowds of all ages with his soulful voice. He is actively working in his community to demystify HIV/AIDS along with doing his best to spread a message of hope and second chances to a generation of young people. 

       Silent - CEO of True Exclusives.com  Trueexclusives.com/ is a site where we strive to provide the latest happenings in entertainment; exclusive photos, interviews and news about your favorite celebrities.Mission: Striving to provide you with the latest happenings in entertainment; exclusive photos, interviews and news about your favorite celebrities.  

Bril-liance (noun): Exceptional intelligence, ability, skill or talent. It's easy to see why the name fits the man. From the Detroit suburbs, Brilliance is an amazing talent who crosses all musical styles to create something new, fresh, and exciting. His unique style has been influenced by a diverse list of musicians including Nas, Tupac, Eminem, Hendrix, Clapton and Sublime. Creativity has always been Brilliance's strongest asset. A graphic designer, producer, writer and emcee—he has what it takes to become a superstar household name. He is a hard-working artist who believes that the road to the top is paved with persistence, fortitude, and a positive attitude. Brilliance believes in himself so much that he hit the streets of Detroit and showed the city what a strong self-promoter he is. As an un-signed artist, Brilliance has managed to have over a dozen records spinning throughout every major club in Detroit. His songs have been featured in the top mix shows on Detroit radio. 

  Born Neffeteria Pugh, in Oakland, California, Neffe was a product of the streets of the East side, she never had the opportunity to experience a family-oriented environment.?Living in Brookfield, one of Oakland's most turbulent neighborhoods, she and her grandmother shared a small three bedroom house while struggling to maintain sanity. The environment eventually took a toll on Neffe, causing her to run away at the age of 12.Neffe seized the "whatever it takes" attitude to get by while enduring a tumultuous childhood. She spent most of her youth running the streets with her substance-addicted mother, in and out of group homes and jail. After the birth of her daughter, Neffe sought focus in her life and returned home to her grandmother's house where she developed a laissez-faire attitude toward life.??"I stayed where I could, I did whatever I had to do to get by and having my first daughter made me realize that it is not just me now; it's someone else I have to look after and I need to get my stuff together," Neffe said.? In 2006 Neffe became a reality tv star. She got her start on BET’s show “Keyshia Cole The Way It Is” with her sister R&B singer Keyshia Cole. During the series she and her family allowed cameras a candid look at their ups and downs for three seasons. The show was so successful it resulted in a spinoff called “The Frankie and Neffe Show” which aired on BET for one season. After taking some time away from the cameras Neffe is back strong  and launching a brand new venture, a book entitled “ The Price I paid“. It’s a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of reality stardom but also, a story of redemption. The book is being published by Tionna Smalls and her company Talk Da Ish Books. The book is expected to be released in the fall of 2012. Neffe holds many titles but feels the most important ones are that of Wife and Mother. Neff

SIRSY, the soulful indie pop rock duo is a musical breath of fresh air in a world of homogenized & overly super-sized corporate rock. Born to Rich Libutti, a lover of The Beatles, Bowie, and Star Wars, who rocks the guitar, and Melanie Krahmer, who must be the love child of Eartha Kitt and Superman, SIRSY is a force much greater than most found on earth. Their clever, hook drenched songs are infectious and lyrically run the gamut from wildly joyful to utterly heartbreaking. The title track from their newest CD, Revolution, is not only one in a collection of great songs, but was also the opening track for the highly acclaimed ?green film', ?So Right So Smart? (Darryl Hanna, Bare Naked Ladies, Guster). The video for ?Revolution? was also in regular rotation on HBO Zone. Now signed to Funzalo Records, they're working on a new disc with knob-twisting geniuses, Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade (Hole, Radiohead, Dresden Dolls, Pixies). SIRSY also recently finished a studio project with famed producer, David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor, Kelly Clarkson) who called Melanie?s ?a world class voice.? Melanie is also endorsed nationally by Vater Percussion and has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine. 

Tamia was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. As a child, she took acting and singing lessons, eventually performing in a number of local choirs and theatrical presentations. She soon earned a reputation and several awards, including the YTV Vocal Achievement Award in 1993. The following year, she won the Steve Ross Music Scholarship at the American Academy of Achievement's Annual Salute to Excel lence in 1994.  That same year, she attended a fateful party thrown by her manager Brenda Richie for Luther Vandross. There she met producer Quincy Jones, who became taken with Tamia's talent during a one-song performance. Soon Jones had Tamia in the studio, recording "You Put a Move on My Heart" for Jones' new album, Q's Jook Joint. The song became a Top Ten R&B hit and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Another song on the album, a duet with Babyface entitled "Slow Jams," was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. She also sang "Missing You" with Brandy, Gladys Knight, and Chaka Khan on the soundtrack for the 1995 film “Set It Off.” With a Grammy nod for "Missing You,” this made for three nominations for Tamia, who hadn’t even released an album yet.  

In 1989, after graduating from Northwest High School in Indianapolis, Imani worked several factory jobs before she dedicated her life to care for her mother, grandparents, and aunt.  She stood by their side for fourteen years; including being a single parent to three (two boys and a girl).  After Imani's sister resumed the role as primary caregiver for their mother, Imani enrolled at a local community college to major in Paralegal Studies.  It was then, the four-time Dean's List student discovered her passion of writing.  She wrote essays, short stories, and poetries, and a few were published in the college paper and a local magazine.While being a Caregiver, Imani suffered the darkness of depression.  She described her emotions in a 2010 poem, Trapped With My Eyes Wide Open.

Alternative Rock/Pop Artist, David Duane has been singing since the young age of 11.  His first mark of success came in 2002, when he formed a male duo group with his best friend, Malcolm B called, “DM3”. Recently, David Duane re-released his debut EP, "Fierce Wings: 1st Time Coming” in early September, 2012. The EP includes 11 tracks and features singles, "Love Won't Wait On Us (R&B Mix)", “U Lose Me” and “My Hearts On Overload” and is described as a "Pop-R&B-Soul-Alternative-Rock-Electro-Twist" album. 

  In 2005, fans and critics alike were enthralled by music sensation Brooke Valentine. It was her dynamic single, “Girlfight,” featuring Lil Jon and Big Boi, taken from her debut full-length project, Chain Letter (Virgin Records), that helped propel album sales to 300,000 copies worldwide. Now, she is back —with a new focus, a higher sense of purpose, and most of all, exciting new music!   Brooke Valentine is ecstatic about the release of her long-awaited album Forever (Subliminal Ent/Universal) and its upbeat title track single, called "Forever"—her first collection of all-new material in four years. The album is a celebration of life, family, and Valentine’s new-found freedom. She does not completely shed her sexy and fun-girl image, but the tragic loss of a family member, a complicated pregnancy, raising a special needs son, and a long battle to be released from Virgin Records certainly have affected her perspective.   “A lot of fans have been asking where I have been,” she says, referring to her extended hiatus from the music business. “You know, I’ve been singing since I was 12 years-old; so by the time songs like ‘Girlfight’ and the Chain Letter album hit, I’d been doing this for quite a while. In this world, you just can’t have all career and no balance.  I gave birth to my son London, who I love and adore. He requires a bit more attention than what the average parent has to give to a child. I’d been fighting to be released from the deal with Virgin Records. I was no longer in love with the industry and with the politics that go with it. I needed a break. I needed to live life. But I want my fans to know, though, that I never fell out of love with mus

Imagine this: you’re a Grammy-nominated singer, considered one of the best vocalists of your generation, who has scored major R&B hits and been invited to collaborate with the likes of Kanye West and R. Kelly, yet some folks consider you “underrated.” This has been the plight of Syleena Johnson, acclaimed as one of the finest R&B voices to have emerged during the past decade. Having fought the maj or label system to allow her true identity to shine forth, Syleena now steps forward with her most personal statement to date. Her boundary-stretching fifth album, entitled, appropriately enough, Chapter V: Underrated, released September 27, 2011 on Shanachie Entertainment. Easily her best all-around album since her second best-selling album, Underrated shows the full range of Syleena’s talent as it moves from the powerful soul-balladry of songs like “Little Things” to full-on club bangers like the first single, “A Boss.” The result is a rarity in the R&B world these days - a true album that flows through a diverse and satisfying complete listening experience. Every song but one was written or co-written by Syleena. “I’m calling this album Underrated because it was a name chosen by my fans,” Syleena explains. “Also, if you look in Webster’s, the definition of ‘underrated’ is ‘underestimated.’ I feel some of my counterparts in the industry have underestimated me, thinking I wouldn’t make another album past Chapter 2.” Indeed, the album opens with the defiant title track that segues immediatel

Brian Angel has always done everything big. This Houston native has done it all by the age 15, from traveling the world to performing in front of thousand (sharing the stage with such as Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Avant, Jagged Edge, Joe, Brian McKnight, and many more.) Brian currently is the lead singer for the super- group Day 26, which was created as the MTV reality TV series "Making The Band". Day 26 had the highest rated television show in MTV history for five straight seasons, two #1 albums’, BET Awards and numerous other awards. Emmanuel and Phillip Hudson were born in Mississippi in 1990 and 1992 the youngest of 8 boys to an awesome pair of God fearing parents, Roger and Brenda Hudson. The family moved to Jonesboro, Ga in 1998 where the brothers quickly made a name for themselves as the funniest guys in their schools, dancing, joking, and rapping to bring each of their classrooms to uncontrollable amounts of laughter every day. What they didn’t know was that during these years God was carefully helping them sharpen their skills as talented entertainers for something greater. When they decided to make a video called ‘Rachet Girl Anthem’ on January 16th of 2012 they were unprepared for how much God was about to bless them when the video went viral from a few thousand views to more than 20 million views overnight. 

Anthony Hamilton’s voice just keeps getting better with time. The Grammy Award winner’s arresting voice—a favorite staple on the scene since 2003—recently provided the perfect accompaniment to Jill Scott’s earthy vocals on the captivating duet “So in Love.” Their dynamic pairing also set a record: 18 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Urban Adult Contemporary chart, tying with Maxwell for the most co nsecutive weeks atop the tally. The single, in turn, helped propel Scott’s album, The Light of the Sun, to a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Now on the heels of that smash hit, Hamilton is igniting even more buzz. It’s for his new single “Woo,” recently the No. 1 most added single at urban adult radio. The vibrant, Babyface-produced track is the first single from his fourth studio album, Back to Love. The December 13 release is the follow-up to his 2008 gold-certified, No. 1-debuting album, The Point of It All (So So Def/Zomba Label Group). The impending release marks his first album for the newly restructured RCA Records—and signals the eagerly anticipated next chapter in the multi-talented singer/songwriter’s evolving career. “Having children,” says the father of five, including year-old twins, “gives you another burst of energy, a new perspective. Back to Love stems from that energy.”

Tonight on The Biz With D is the "Fashion & Beauty" Spotlight. This evening David Duane will be spotlighting great-positive indivduals involved in the world of fashion and beauty.    CONFIRMED GUESTS: Zakiya - Soapy Luv CEOSara A. Crawford"Anara" - Anara Original CEO (Jewelery/Accessories)Donna Scott (Celebrity Facialist)M. November (Model) & More .....   

  Chuniq PR is an independent public relations firm supporting clients in entertainment, fashion, lifestyle and non-profit industries led by founder, Zaneta Chuniq Inpower. Through our strong relationships with media, bloggers, journalists and industry tastemakers, we expertly place your message to the right audience at the right time. Our multi-disciplinary approach blends aspects of marketing, advertising and communications into a customized public relations strategy that meets your unique company, brand, or product needs. We work to amplify your message and increase awareness with your target audiences through media engagement, fan interaction, special events and guerilla marketing tactics. Our motto is: "PR for the people", which means that our work is a service to our clients and our communities.

Tonight on "The Biz With D", David Duane will be having a special "Love & Hip-Hop" segment as the topic of the night. He'll also be interviewing "LLAH" cast members. If you want to call in "The Biz With D" & discuss tonight's topic call in by dialing 858-956-2110 and press "1" to speak to the host. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar

Vaughn Anthony, aka VA, was given the nickname “Mr. Everything”.   He excels in multiple venues: the artist, the actor, singer, athlete and sex symbol all blended with a charismatic personality, enhanced by a spirit of humility.  Now all grown up, Vaughn Anthony has reinvented himself. He is becoming a strong soulful presence in the music industry.  VA served as John Legend’s back-up singer from 2005-2010 while writing songs and developing his signature performance.     Kathy Liautaud is a visionary who is meticulous, persistent, ambitious, creative and determined. She is an excellent writer and communicator who uses her words to persuade, empower and inform. As a forward thinker, she uses her intellect and world experiences to assist clients and maximizes their visibility as well as potential. She is an independent public relations practitioner and an Internet marketer. Putting herself in the shoes of consumers and clients allows her to create customized, comprehensive strategic campaigns. She’s a proud student of the “School of Life” and is always striving to learn more. Her success is a fusion of her willingness to succeed, her passion for public relations and her desire to help others.

  Kyron a.k.a Young Kay is a talented independent artist as a R&B singer-songwriter, music producer, and recording engineer. Young Kay creates his incredible sound from many different genres of music.    In the year of 2009, Young Kay started to pursue his dreams and begin working on his music. One of his biggest inspiration is Russel Simmons, "His is a true definition of a successful African American entrepreneur", says Young Kay.  

Curves Rock Fashion Weekend- Curves Rock Fashion Weekend is committed to improving the self-esteem of the curvy community & bringing fashion to the MD, DC & VA area that caters to the woman with CURVES also known as plus (sizes 10+). Though the task ahead is not easy we are committed to bringing awareness to and improving the self-esteem of the curvy community as well as making styles, trends and fashion that not only caters to the IDEAL size model but also to the woman with CURVES. Chef JJ- Recently, Chef JJ was the first winner of Rocco’s Dinner Party competition, which aired on Bravo Television Network. With his amazing charm and high confidence it was very easy for viewers to take a liking to him. Chef JJ is currently displaying his culinary talents in an executive dining institute while hosting events, and teaching others to live a healthy lifestyle..         

  Hannah has always been an imaginative young girl since her early years in middle school.  Like many young introverted girls, she experienced bullying from her peers. She found comfort in being able to escape through her writing and found it as a way of release. Fiction has always been her specialty and she invites readers into her world of fantasy, realness, and rawness. Hannah has a way of influencing her readers and emotions and making them expect the unexpected. She enjoys pushing the grain and stroking her pen until it's empty. By then, the story is complete and is saturated with everything in a nutshell.             Ms. Spivey was raised by her mother and father in South Florida and she has one sister.  She obtained her Associate’s degree in Business Administration. She is a continuing ghost writer and freelance writer. Hannah is a strong advocate against domestic violence and plans to continue spreading the word against it through her novels, she is currently working on her second novel called “The Bold and The Ugly Truth” and her fourth E-book “Perspectives”. In addition to her first novel “Ebony the Beloved", Ms. Spivey has previously written and published three short story e-books: “My Sherry Amor”, “Payback is an S.O.B” and “Lloyd Tube”.  Hannah’s favorite authors include: Tracy Brown, Carl Webster, Mary Monroe, and Kimberla Lawson Roby.  She enjoys listening to R&B and watching old television shows.  She is also an advocate for natural hair and natural beauty. 

Sitting across the table from singer-songwriter Brian Owens, one might get the feeling of conversing with — as some say — an old soul. There is a calmness and self-assuredness that suggests he’s been here before, even though he is only on the verge of becoming the new voice of American soul. He doesn’t project the harried, fast-paced life of a national recording artist, but rather the soulful energy that dominates his music. Raised in St. Louis, his music reflects a city infused with blues, soul and funk, resulting in a style that is distinctly his own, yet reminiscent of artists like Marvin Gaye, Al Green,and Otis Redding, who laid the foundation for Grammy Award winning, R&B soul artists like D’Angelo, Maxwell and Raphael Saadiq. Now, joining that class is Brian Owens. “I want to be my own voice, but in a way that’s familiar to people,” Owens says. “So I welcome the comparisons because it means that people take comfort in my influences.  As one of the lead singers of Sidewinder, the Air Force band that became a YouTube web sensation with more than 2.5 million views and swept up a flurry of media attention for their version of soul-pop singer, Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep,” Brian has been featured on national television shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Entertainment Tonight. 

    Kalenna started writing songs at 11, when she would accompany her father—a rapper and army man—into the studio. As a military daughter, she moved often, living in diverse locations including Alaska, Germany and Hawaii. In music, she found a home for herself even as “home” was constantly changing. “Growing up, I understood how music can take you away and help you escape,” she says. “At the same time I began learning how music brings people together; how it can heal and comfort.” She eventually channeled her talent for songwriting into a successful career penning hits for Jill Scott, Jennifer Lopez, Timbaland and multi-platinum producer Rodney Jerkins. As a songwriter, she is highly sought by A-list artists to write their hits. Her talent has been featured in varied genres of music. She has written songs for Christina Milan, Opera signer, Charlotte Church (Mood Swing), Bobby Valentino , Rasheeda, Aretha Franklin and Fantasia, Slim Thug,  cat Dolls, Timati, Christina Aguilera and countless others. Additional credits include, Maino , Three 6 Mafia, Ciara, Trina, and of course Diddy-Dirty Money.  In between touring and songwriting, Kalenna lends time to her nonprofit organization, the I Heart Kalenna Foundation. Her mission is to provide social services to families with lupus or homeless veterans. She also provides mentoring and guidance to students by way of school visits and workshops.

MAGIC MAN Musiq Soulchild   It’s hard to imagine a performer working today with more heart and soul than Musiq Soulchild. With over a decade on the scene, the multiplatinum singer/songwriter brings a new depth to his meditations on life and love with his sixth studio album, Musiqinthemagiq. Could he be the hardest working man in the business? At the very least, he’s got to be the most soulful.   “Soul music is something that you can’t fake. You’re just expressing yourself. That’s the magic in my music.” —Musiq Soulchild   A lot has changed since Musiq first hit the scene. He’s no longer that talented cat from Philadelphia who just wants to sing. Since then, he’s made the shift from his native Philly, where he honed his skills among the city’s prolific music scene, to Atlanta. He’s gone platinum not once, but twice, and performed with everyone from Mary J. Blige and Carlos Santana to Estelle and The Roots. As he readies the release of MusiqintheMagiq, he is eager to show fans yet another side, and perhaps let them in on the secret to his unforgettable blend of magic.

Bididie Buggz born in Los Angeles, California and raised in the High Desert, Bididie Buggz has an 11 year Hip Hop history. He has appeared in clubs around Southern California including Ruby's Night Club and has volunteer his time and talent to producing a sampler CD for the Relay 4 Life, a non-profit fund raising agency organized to fight cancer. He has completed such work as "In and Out of Traffic", "Don't Get Pissed Off", and "Same O Thang". Bididie Buggz is currently working on a CD that will be released early summer. Bididie Buggz will be dropping his album early 1st quarter 2013.  Black Magic Gang is a group out of Detroit MI who also has solo projects on the market.  The group consists of Topnotch Tha Don (The General), Dirty Marc, Insane Wayne, Ace Black and Yung Unk.  They are making noise worldwide with their hit singles "Ridin Round Wit Choppers" and "40 On My Lap".  Keep your ear to the radio folks because they will definitely be a household name!  

On this installment of "The Biz With D", David Duane will be interviewing Sha Smoak, Gemini, and Vaygez Blakk. If you want to call into "The Biz With D" dial 858-956-2110 and press "1" to speak to the host or the guests. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar  Biography:Sha Smoak - Dayton, Ohio Hip-Hop Artist Gemini- Delaware/PA Based Hip-Hop GroupVaygez Blakk-  Harlem, NY Street Savvy Hip-Hop Recording Artist Follow them on Twitter for more information : @ShaSmoak @DREW00GEMINI @Vaygez_Blakk

  Tonight on "The Biz With D", David Duane will be interviewing The OMG Girlz, Chris Landry, and McAllister. If you want to call in "The Biz With D", call in by dialing 858-956-2110 and press "1" to speak to the host. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar  

Tonight is the Young Stars Edition (Part.1) of "The Biz With D".... Sahyba, Bryson, and Young D will be the guests. If you want to call into the show, dial 858-956-2110 & press "1" to speak to the host. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar

Tonight on "The Biz With D", David Duane will be interviewing Richie Wess and DJ Spintak. If you want to call in "The Biz With D", call in by dialing 858-956-2110 and press "1" to speak to the host. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar

Tonight on "The Biz With D", David Duane will be interviewing Tamara Bubble & Zaveon Jequan. If you want to call in "The Biz With D" call in by dialing 858-956-2110 and press "1" to speak to the host. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar

  Tonight on "The Biz With D", David Duane will be interviewing Frenchie 1017 & Yung Dred. If you want to call in "The Biz With D" call in by dialing 858-956-2110 and press "1" to speak to the host. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar

Tonight on "The Biz With D", David Duane will be interviewing Shannon Bex (Formerly of Danity Kane). Biography : Shannon hails from Portland, Ore and has been an avid singer and dancer since childhood. She learned a great deal about performing with a group when she became a Portland Trailblazers cheerleader at age 19. Eclectic in her musical taste, she expresses admiration for acts as far afield as Aerosmith and Garth Brooks. The only member of Danity Kane who sports a wedding ring, Shannon attributes some of the poise and confidence her bandmates have praised in her to the bond she enjoys with her spouse. "He's so positive," she declares of her husband, a fellow dancer. "He helps me push myself." http://shannonbex.com http://twitter.com/ShannonBex http://facebook.com/shannonbex http://www.youtube.com/ShannonBexOfficial   If you want to call in "The Biz With D"dial 858-956-2110 and press "1" to speak to the host. Follow us on Twitter @TheBizWithD / @MrDRockStar