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Indie songstress Zshatwa releases the brand new single "Me + You." On the track, the R&B singer is all about catering to her baby, who seems to be treating it just right. It’s no wonder why Los Angeles native Zshatwa (pronounced Zhe-Twa) has become the  beautiful sultry songstress that she is today. Zshatwa was born into a musically inclined  family by a mother who sang in the church along with her other family members. 

  As the former lead vocalist for global jazz/funk collectives, Incognito, Count Basic and Defunkt, she has seen the world, worked with world class musicians and learned that at the end of the day, all you have is you. “People’s egos are so huge,” she says, frankly. Pure is not her first solo effort, but it is her very best. She wrote, arranged and produced every song along with A-list musicians of her own choosing. Without industry interference, she made an album that peels away the layers of her intricate soul. The music and lyrics of Pure are honest and frank. 

  While still in high school, Vaetta Stewart and her friends Mary McCreary and Elva Mouton had a gospel group called The Heavenly Tones and performed at various venues around the Oakland/San Francisco area. When Vaetta's older brother Sylvester took on the name Sly Stone and formed Sly & the Family Stone with their brother Freddie, and friends Larry Graham, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, and Greg Errico, The Heavenly Tones were recruited directly out of high school to become Little Sister, Sly & the Family Stone's background vocalists.  "You're The One" and "Somebody's Watching You", a cover of a song from Stand!. The Little Sister version of "Somebody's Watching You" was the first major record to have a rhythm track created with a drum machine.

Known the world over as one of the original members of one of the top funk/rock/R&B bands of all time, Cameo, Tomi has always been an integral part of the groups success. His distinctive tenor has helped define the groups signature sound as much as partner and co-founder Larry Blackmon's "OW" has. He has also co-written, along with Blackmon, many of the groups biggest hits, such as "Candy", Word Up", "Single Life",  "Flirt", "Back and "Forth" and many others.   Songstress Teri Tobin Debut her latest hit single " SO GOOD TO ME" Featuring Morris Alan

In 2007, Ywada opened up for the hit R&B Group 112. Shortly after doing so, local press started to acknowledge her talented soulful voice. They took notice of her ability to become the character in her songs and her ability to touch the audience with the story she would tell through her music. Ywada went on to become the winner of Sarasota Florida “Singer of the Year” in 2007. With her music career on a steadfast paste, she has appeared on nationally known radio shows as well as featured on Southwest Florida’s ABC 7 News. Ywada has also become known nationally after appearing on 106 & Park “Wild Out Wednesday” in 2008. Her new album would be put to use to encourage women to follow their dreams. Ywada is asked so frequently, “What inspires her to have a love for what she does”? Outside her influential inspirations .

   Jonathan Winstead-award-winning songwriter, producer, arranger, pianist, and R&B/soul vocalist. ******************************************************* A native of Nashville, Tenn. ("The Music City") and founder and owner of One Staj Music Group, Jonathan brings a pure, authentic, and joyously funky vibe to an industry that, lately, is marked by the merely commercial.   Jonathan’s soulful roots run deep and wide. From his early training in religious music (he’s the scion of two Nashville-based gospel musician) to his work with rock, pop and gospel artist such as Casmé, the Dixie Travelers, the Joy Boyz, April Rucker, Yaza, Damien Horne, Lawrence Thomison, Kink Ador and Jackie Wilson, Jonathan Winstead has expanded his eclectic repertoire to include fresh and contemporary takes on the age-old themes of love, hurt, passion, and happiness.

  Reynolds is most widely known as former lead guitarist and vocalist with the legendary Earth.Wind & Fire During that era, Reynolds also recorded with the group Chicago. His tenure with Earth, Wind & Fire lasted 14 years. Reynolds received an Image Award for lifetime achievement while a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. In the mid 90’s Reynolds was nominated for a Grammy for the popular song Sunday Morning, which Reynolds wrote and recorded with EWF. In 2004, he formed Devoted Spirits with two former members of EWF, Morris Pleasure and original member Larry Dunn. They recorded and released a tribute CD to their former band called Devoted Spirits "A Tribute To Earth, Wind, and Fire". Sheldon also served as producer on a CD project for breakout vocalist Victoria White. The CD was released in May 2008 on the Kalimba label headed by his former mentor, Maurice White.

As her success grew, she found herself on the fast track. One thing led to another and Deniece became a backup vocalist for Stevie Wonder as part of “Wonderlove.” in the early 1970s. It was an exciting time and she experienced many things on her journey. In 1975, Deniece decided to venture forward, leaving Stevie Wonder and signing with Columbia Records. She then teamed up with two famed producers: Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, and his frequent collaborator, Charles Stepney. Her 1976 debut album entitled This Is Niecy was released. The single “Free” reached #2 on the Black Singles chart, #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the British Singles chart. The album also featured “Cause You Love Me Baby” (which charted separately on the R&B chart as the flip side of “Free”) and “That’s What Friends Are For”. She also shared a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with pop singer Johnny Mathis in 1978 with the duet “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late”. The duet also topped the Black Singles and Adult Contemporary charts. Williams also topped the dance charts with her disco single “I’ve Got the Next Dance”. Mathis and Williams also recorded the popular theme to the 1980s sitcom Family Ties, “Without Us”.

There’s no denying that the facets of music have vastly evolved over recent years. It wasn’t long ago that collaborations between your favorite artists were limited to disaster relief efforts. Since then, a division of East vs. West coast no longer exists and there’s a fine line in the distinction between pop and hip hop. These days, you know you’ve made it if you’ve got a new hit single on itunes, and it doesn’t hurt to have a song featuring Bay Area pioneer Too $hort. For Oakland native Allen Anthony, the journey to this point began when he was ten, the year he started his very first rock band. By the time he turned thirteen Anthony was playing bay area house parties, mastering the art of drumming and joining in on break dance battles. When 1997 rolled around, he was a member of the R&B duo Christión, and produced an album called “Ghetto Cyrano” which was on its way to becoming the first R&B album released by Roc-A-Fella Records. Shortly thereafter, Allen Anthony ventured into solo artist territory and produced his first solo album “Oakland International” from which his single “Alright” hit the Top 15 on the charts. A few years later, Roc-A-Fella faced its dissolution and Anthony’s albums were never officially released. 

LOTL-RADIO  WELCOMES RAHSAAN PAATERSON  & SoSo Def Recording artist Dondria Dondria Nicole Fields never had to send a demo tape to an A&R. She never stood in line to audition for “American Idol,” nor has she ever joined a girl group to get her foot in the door. Nope. Dondria, So So Def’s newest R&B singer with a stunning voice, got her big break in the music biz with the help of a $15 webcam and YouTube, the popular video-sharing website. But if you ask her, all of this – her online discovery, record deal and newfound music career – happened simply by accident.       

  GRAMMY® NOMINATED SOUL JAZZ VOCAL SENSATION GREGORY PORTER'S BE GOOD CONTINUES TO EARN RAVE REVIEWS IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD Sophomore Release Holds Strong on Jazz Charts on iTunes, Amazon and Billboard  “Porter fuses jazz and soul better than anybody working these days… We are only one month into 2012 and we may have already heard the album of the year. Very Highly Recommended.”    – SOUL TRACKS “The '70s soul is still quite apparent in his voice, with shades of Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers, but he's also the vocal heir to Nat King Cole...a major talent, not just as a singer but also as a composer, with a unique, elliptical style, both for melodies and lyrics…”  - ALLMUSIC.COM

The Raye 6 sound is futuristic, often lifting and blasting you into space." Raye 6 is not only defined by talent and beauty. Many have wondered and some have fantasized what a female version of Prince would be like, even Prince tried to create his female prototype but as dope as Sheena Easton was and as sexy as Vanity 6 may have been they all lived in the shadow of their creator, so I introduce to you Raye 6. While comparable to “The Artist” this woman shines in her own light. Erotic, worldly, talented singer, song-writer, producer and performer, Raye 6 has a psychedelic soulful sound accompanied by lyrics written from a woman who has lived and learned. This International Brooklyn based artist’s sound is sensual and demanding, melodic and unapologetic. Audiences let go of their inhibitions when Raye 6 comes into play. Miss 6′s brand is magnetizing, drawing listeners from all facets of life into her Universe 6.  

  Hendryx was born on October 9, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey, and by the time she was 18 she had joined the Del Capris, a "girl group" based in Philadelphia. Soon after, she joined the Ordettes, where she met Patricia Holt, who became known as Patti Labelle, and Cindy Birdsong, who later became a member of The Supremes. With Sara Dash, who had sung with the Del Capris, the new group called themselves the BlueBelles. Their first single was "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman," which they followed in 1963 with a bigger hit, "Down the Aisle." But the BlueBelles failed to sell as many records as their label had initially hoped, and in 1969 they were dropped. Now a trio after the 1967 departure of Birdsong, the group decided in 1970 to hire British television producer Vicki Wickham as their new manager. Renaming the group Labelle, Wickham gave them a new image. Instead of the sentimental songs they had covered in earlier records, they started covering rock hits by such stars as the Rolling Stones, Carole King, and the Who. In 1971 the group put out the album Labelle, followed by 1972's Moon Shadow. While Hendryx contributed only a few songs to this album, she wrote most of the original material for Pressure Cookin'; , which was released in 1973. According to a writer in Contemporary Musicians, the album contained no "standouts." With Nightbirds.

  Amidst and industry filled with entertainers, Pop/Rock/R&B singer Tara King stands out amongst the crowd. Tara King is a singer/songwriter and fashion designer born in Kansas and raised in Southern California. She blends the sound of rock, pop hip-hop, and R&B to create a style that is naturally her own. Tara provides listeners with an undeniable authenticity that keeps her audience anticipating. This songstress is destined to prevail with versatile vocals and imagery filled lyrics. Tara King is a connoisseur of eclectic music due to her melting pot heritage. She accredits her father for her affinity of music. Mr. King, who was once in and R&B group signed to Sony Records in 1993, was instrumental in her love for entertaining. Throughout he childhood she listened to the legends ranging from Marvin Gaye to The Beatles. Tara notes beloved musicians such as Outkast, Prince and Madonna as her early musical influences, which inspired her to create a culmination of pop rock, hip-hop and soul.

 Kirby Maurier’s undeniable voice and personality are only the beginning traits of an extraordinarily gifted songstress. More than just a pretty voice, Kirby conveys a sense of intensity seldom found in original talent. A truly gifted songwriter and vocalist, Kirby has embraced the spotlight since the young age of 4 as her parents contributed to their daughter’s natural ability with a stable upbringing among a flourishing musical environment. Showcasing her talent throughout high school and college, she continued to follow her destiny when the option of a pursuing a professional music career presented itself. Cultivating her talent, the summer of 2010 saw the emergence of Kirby Maurier as her first single "You" quickly gained momentum with DJ’s throughout the U.S., spinning the single in the hottest clubs, and being featured on South Florida radio .