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Nikki Smith has been blessed with discovering her gifts as a singer/songwriter at a very early age. Her family has always played a major role in her evolution as an artist. In her early childhood, back in Camden, Arkansas, she recalls belting out songs from the likes of Anita Baker & Shirley Murdock, alongside her Mom and creating her own tunes playing around on her grandma's piano. At 9 years old, while living in Las Vegas, Nikki's musical talents would continue to blossom. She, along with her older brother, Ne-Yo, participated in Kids For A Better Society (KFABS), a non-for-profit organization founded by their uncle, Jerry Smith. Here, Nikki S. received vocal lessons and began performing on stages in front of live audiences. Nikki Smith went on to continue her musical quest by studying classical music, at the Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts. While attending the Academy, she along with two other classmates, formed KNIA, a 3 girl R&B/POP group. She immediately took the spotlight in KNIA, as the lead singer and songwriter. Under the management of Terry Lynn Cason, of C&L Music, KNIA had the opportunity to work alongside other music industry pioneers including songwriting with Quincy Jones Jr. of QD3 Productions and vocal training with Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Nikki along with KNIA has also performed at many live venues including MTV's "The Cut".

Tracey Moore arrived in New York City with two hundred dollars, a one- way ticket and a trunk from San Francisco, California to pursue a directing career, but she was suddenly side-tracked by the many opportunities that she discovered. Her first venture was CEO of "The Jokes On You!" Inc., an ensemble of actors who performed practical jokes for hire. Through the success of her company, she developed lasting relationships with various actors who were anxious to be a part of this wacky production. After five years of performing jokes, a director noticed the bulging files that Tracey had and asked her for a casting favor. "Find a void, fill it," says Moore and so Tracey Moore Casting was born. Tracey has gone on to cast for feature films such as Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., New Jersey Drive and A Brother’s Kiss. As Extras Casting Director, Tracey cast for the popular Fox show New York Undercover. Her commercial credits include; Nike, Sprite, Coca-Cola, New York Times, Miller Lite, Pontiac and Taco Bell to name a few.

Broadway J. Philly is one of the most innovative rappers fresh out of Jamaica Queens who speaks the truth and his life. He has become one of the most talked about MC’s since his February 2007 release of “Child of the Ghetto”, which arguably boasted two of the best underground songs of the summer “Blow his head off” and “Chocolate Girl”. Now with the Zone Out Entertainment regime, which is backed up by Queens Leading Lady, Dj Mo Luv, Focus aka Bout-A-Billion, and J. Philly himself, he has com

not on set, he's in the recording studio working on his first solo album, Utopia, which will be released summer 2008. Keith is very excited to bring his passionate sound of soulful R&B music to his fans. Keith is currently being pursued by many major music labels in connection with the release of this much anticipated album. Best known for his role of in Bill Condon’s award winning adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Dreamgirls, in the role of “C.C. White,” the brother of Jennifer Hudson

As you may know, the Divas of Literature Tour 2008 is fast approaching. In our never-ending quest to always promote our fellow authors, I’d like to offer you the opportunity to donate an autographed copy of your book for our book club prize packs to be raffled off at the upcoming DOL stops. If you are interested, we will be sure to promote you throughout the tour and would ask that you send your signed books to the address below. In the meantime, take a look at our site www.di

Description: The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network Joining the “Don’t Judge Me…EmPower Me” kick-off in New York City is LeToya Luckett, Lil Mama, MC Lyte, Melyssa Ford, La La Vasquez, Lil Mo, Julissa Bermudez, Free, BET television personality Alesha Renee, Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith, Primetime Omnimedia CEO Marilyn Crawford, Universal Motown Executives Shanti Das and Phylicia Fant, 5WPR executive Tracy Nygen, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Director of Talent Relations Jasmin Franjul, Model Agent Davida Williams, Dr. Nicole Roberson, Dr. Catrise Austin (Dentist), Activist Maria Davis, Lynn Richardson of Wealth n Real Estate, Lori Gibbs of Genworth Financial. The WEEN event is also supported by actor/author Hill Harper, renowned video director Lil X, Warner Music Group Executive Vice President Kevin Liles, BET’s host of 106 & Park Terrence J and Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President Dr. Benjamin Chavis

In January 2007, Lil Mo along with her business partner and friend, Russell Webster, launched the independent label, HoneyChild Inc. Their first venture is her upcoming album, slated for release on August 28th, Pain and Paper. This mother of two joyfully refers to her latest project as her third child. “Finally, I get to be myself! This album represents me—the things I’ve been through and how I’ve grown.” Along with the new label comes her new moniker, The Godmother Lil Mo. Of this she says, “ I More

The tour is the vision of Renee Daniel Flagler, author, President and CEO of Aspicomm Media Inc. The Divas of Literature Tour brings a new creative tool to the world of literary marketing, presenting five dynamic authors to a captive market in a variety of malls of America. Flagler has devised an inventive formula to elevate author profiles, expand and build audiences, connect to that audience and enable readers to get a glimpse of the women behind the words.

It is written: “Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Sing forth the honor of His name: Make His praise glorious.” Psalms 66:1-2. Contemporary Gospel music group RCE embodies the sentiment and instruction of those verses in every praise soaked note they play and sing on their abundantly anointed debut CD “The Path” (EBL Entertainment/ Baker & Taylor). RCE is the Ron Crichlow Gospel Ensemble, RCE is a 12 member group of phenomenally accomplished singers and musicians consisting of Ronald

In addition, EPMD is currently in the studio finishing their seventh studio album "We Mean Business" to be release on their new imprint EP Records distributed by Fontana/Universal. "We Mean Business" is truly a relic of the group's 1988 debut album "Strictly Business" over 20 years ago. Erick and Parrish's blend of old school flavor and new style funk will sure to please the die hard EPMD fans. "The music business is very different from 20 years ago. As a collective, we wanted to take our time a

Watch Coach Dee Marshall on the season premier of Makeover Manor on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 8:00 pm est. on TVOne. Experience Coach Dee live at The Hometown Express Tour on Wednesday, May 28th; here from Coach Dee at Empowering Young Women for the 21st Century luncheon on Saturday, May 31st. Read her most recent coverage in the May 14th issue of the Sunday Star Ledger entitled "life coach wants to help". About Dee Marshall A sought-after speaker, career and business coach, TVOne Makeov

I will receive a lifetime Achievement awards for my work in the plus modeling industry. I am humbled and grateful for their acknowledgement and recognition of my work. I hope that some of you will be able to attend and celebrate my honor with me.

Thank you for visiting my site!! I would like to give some shout outs and thank a couple of people who have helped me and are currently helping me along the way: God, for giving me the strength to keep reaching for my goals, Shoutouts to Bridgeport CT, Hartford, New Haven, The Whole CT Area, Welco Realty, Inc. for your continued support, Dame Grease, Pop, D-Moet, three of the hottest producers out, I got alot of love for you my homies!, My Friends at Hot 93.7 and DJ Buck and DJ Wrexx for believing in my project and for being the 1st to play my debut single, DJ Steve and DJ Snoops for holding me down in London, DJ Dynamo, my best friend and manager Cris Cartier, Harry, OG Mack, Don, Shelby, Allah B & A-Sun, J.O.S.T.L.E. Ent., DBO, MCH ENT, BALLERS CREW, MYSTIC ENT, Dee (Young Denzel) from Round the Clock Ent., Give & Go Ent., Tad, Lou, Vansilk, Opn Mic from The Chosen Few, a producer who has worked with me for the past couple of years, My Dancers/Choreographers Alvin & Willis, My street team, for helping me promote throughout the boroughs, My photographers, Robert Fein and John Anthony for their excellent work - what would I do without them!, Elwood, Quan, my choreographer, Jay my hairstylist, Karen my designer - thanks for designing all my outfits, and Cliff Strobe, a long time business partner. Special Shout outs to Tahlia Fagan, my BEST FRIEND in the entireeeeee WORLD, Mrs. Sheila & Family, the whole Raw Magazine family- thanks for having me as your FIRST RAW MODEL..HOLLA!, Streets Mos Magazine, ALL THE DJS WHO ARE SUPPORTING MY RECORD and last but not least, EVERYONE who has doubted me along the way, man, thanks for motivating me, I really appreciate it! Shout outs to all my best friends which are my family (Karen, Marjorie, Peter, Mom, Dad, my aunts, uncles, and cousins), and again, last but not least my My fans, thank you for your support through your sweet emails and comments! Thanks to everyone who has believed in me!