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What's a wannabe soul diva to do when the playing field is overrun and overcrowded with other divas -- some of whom have stronger pipes, better songs, and more talent to offer the masses?One option would be to improve upon your vocal skills and hire better songwriters. Another option would ...

The brothas' are back! This time they gave me some of the classics that I only have on wax (and my turntable is broke) and I couldn't keep up to this sound, but now I can!The Full Force sound has been heard and still stands after years. I am ...

Ready for some grooving bass beats, brassy trumpeting in the background, and aggressive rap? Miracle makes a definite impact with his album, Keep it Country. The album contains a fusion of east coast style rap with James Brown funk and soul, especially in tracks such as the jivin' ...

Ms. Toi is one tough woman whose confidence inundates her lyrics and approach to her music. She is a rap/hip-hop diva in the making, and is yet to make it big. However, with her traditional flow complementing her crisp, clear voice, she presents a maturity that brings realness ...

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee Raymond Usher began singing in the church choir when he was nine years old. This innocent start marked the beginning of what is becoming a legendary career for this R&B heartthrob. By age 14 he had inked a record deal and put out his self titled ...