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Allure is an American New York-based R&B girl group that formed in the 1990's. Allure is best known for their hit single "All Cried Out" with 112, which reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The group's members are comprised of Alia Davis, Lalisha Sanders, & Akissa Mendez.

Doug is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Huddle Up Academy. A native of New Haven, CT, Doug attended Hopkins School, where he played football and basketball for four years. He earned All-New England Class C honors in football and received the prestigious Charles Dorrance Award, the school's highest athletic honor. After one year at Union College, Doug transferred to the University of Connecticut, where he played football and earned a spot on the 2022 AAC All-Academic Team. He was also a runner-up for the 2022 UConn Male Community Outreach Athlete of the Year award.

The Bronx born Amadeus is CEO of Platinum Boy Music Inc, Multi-Platinum Record Producer, & Trey Songz’s Musical Director/Tour Drummer. He's also a Brand Ambassador for Belaire, Bumbu Rum, McQueen and the Violet Fog & Villon, Drais Night Club Resident, Educator & Motivational Speaker.Amadeus has produced for over 100 artist thus far, ranging from Jennifer Lopez, French Montana, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Justin Bieber, Fabolous, T.I, Young Jeezy, Tyga, Keyshia Cole, Wale, Busta Rhymes, just to name a few. He has produced & scores music for BET, VHI, Burger King, Sprite, EA Sports & ESPN.

A celebrated hip-hop-oriented entertainer and educator, Andre “Doctor Dre” Brown long ago established himself as a savvy creator of popular culture. He has made his mark on radio and television, in the movies and in print, working successively as a DJ, composer, talent scout, program host, actor, author, and critic. Dre is likely best-known as the co-host with Ed Lover of “Yo! MTV Raps” (1989 -1995), the tv show that did more than any other to make rap music and hip-hop culture a global phenomena.

Nikki-Nichole Granger is an Author, Founder, and Philanthropist. As an Author, she has cultivated a series of personal development books, journals, and notebooks. The most recent title Seven 7 Keys is an Interactive guide to Unlocking the Gifts Within by achieving excellence. This title is scheduled to Launch this July 7th 2024. Seven 7 Keys, Its A Movement! As a Founder and Entrepreneur of Desired Home Realty, which aids in the Real Estate Industry, Desired Home Furnishings, a recommended home and office staging and retail furniture company, and Desired Keys a Non-Profit Organization which aids in Home Ownership for Minorities. As a Philanthropist she is creating partnership with community leaders and organizations such as the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce through addressing various social and economic disadvantages within specialized communities throughout southern California.

Jermel Howard is an Actor, Author, and Writer from the heart of Long Island, New York. He attacked and booked acting opportunities such as the one and only "Law & Order" (2011), "NYC 22" (2012) produced by Robert Deniro; "Golden Boy" (2013), "Major Crimes" (2013); the role of Donte in the Netflix hit series "Orange Is The New Black"; "Oz" and "Person of Interest" (2014).He's worked alongside top A-List Actors/Actresses making him a well-seasoned actor. Howard has landed recurring roles on Marvel's "Luke Cage," Starz's "Power," BET's "Trap Queen," and "Tales."

Nathalia Fernandez is an American politician serving a Democratic member of the New York State Senate representing the 34th Senate District. In August 2022, Fernandez won the primary for New York's 34th State Senate district. She went on to win the district in the general election and began serving in January 2023.

Since retiring from law, Jeff has developed a music career having 9 CDs released including an EDM album with a French DJ, as well as a popular Christmas album whose initial proceeds went to a Haitian orphanage. Jeff has given concerts at The Hamilton and Bethesda Blues and Jazz. With close to 500,000 Facebook music fans, a music channel with close to 4,000 subscribers, and 50 videos on YouTube which have around 1,500,000 views, Jeff feels it’s never too late. Noted jazz critic Scott Yanow, author of the Jazz Singers wrote “Jeff is one highly talented singer with a powerful and appealing voice”.J’sun Tyler is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, independent artist, vocal coach, and producer who is musically influenced by Gospel, Jazz, Meditation Music, Rhythm & Blues, and Neo-Soul. His humble beginning started when he began accompanying his grandmother to clean the church they attended. J’sun was instinctively drawn to the piano. With no formal music training, he taught himself how to play. His grandmother saw such passion and dedication to learning in him that she allowed him to play while she cleaned. Her love and support were instrumental in fueling his desire to excel in his craft. Over time, J’sun’s instrumental repertoire grew to include the drums, organ, bass, electric guitar, trumpet, baritone, and tuba. He showcased his talent in multiple venues as a drummer, keyboardist, organist, bass player, and vocal coach in the DMV and several other states.

Philadelphia native Dorn, son of jazz and R'n'B producer Joel Dorn, studied at Berklee College of Music. He adopted the Mocean Worker moniker as a DJ of drum 'n' bass music, and his style evolved to include Electro-Swing, funk, big-band, and swing elements. Dorn has led bands, given high-profile performances, and had his music used extensively in TV, advertising, and film.

Cash Lee is an American rapper and singer. Cash is also an actress based in New York City

Meet Bronx-native and rising star, Silva Reign, a talented singer-songwriter who’s taking the music scene by storm with her powerful vocals and dynamic range. Inspired by the likes of Alicia Keys and Beyoncé, Silva has been honing her craft since she was a young girl.

In a smooth, soulful and majestic tone, S. Green, a native of Jackson, Miss., advocates the essence of classic Rhythm and Blues set against a modern tone. When S. Green takes stage, one instantly notices that he exudes style and sophistication for the “Grown & Sexy” audience. He takes his cue from musical influences such as Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Tamia, and John Legend. He obtained his bachelor, master and doctoral degrees and is a proud life-member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Born John Potter in the Bronx, New York “Fur King The Designer” is a dominant trend-setter. He has single-handedly built four companies from the ground up. Fur King is the CEO/Founder of Exclusive Fashion and Furs and Dessalines Clothing, Lang Monster Clothing, and most recent, Snake belly Clothing. Over a 20-year span, Fur King or his designs have graced the pages and front covers of some of the most influential print and online magazines.

Alex Miller is a bonafide torch-carrying champion of traditional Country music, with an arresting voice, an infectious personality and charm to spare. Everything about Alex is exciting; he is wholesome and inspiring - with a baby face and an eager enthusiasm - and an air of explosive expectation surrounds him. This young man is going places … quickly … and his loyal fans are rushing to follow as his career takes another leap forward. Launched to global audiences during American Idol, Season 19, Alex is now happily reaping the benefits of that exposure. In a very short amount of time, he’s taken the stage at the Ryman Auditorium, performed at multiple high-profile State Fairs, (Kentucky, New York, Wisconsin, Washington), and opened for Hank, Jr, Josh Turner, Lee Brice, Rhonda Vincent and Shenandoah. Alex has been named Texas Roadhouse Artist of the Month (October 2021) and is set to sing a duet with Bluegrass superstar Rhonda Vincent for an upcoming Lee Greenwood Tribute concert. The biggest change for Miller is his signing to Nashville-based Billy Jam Records and the opportunities that brings. His first album, produced by noted Nashville songwriter and respected industry veteran Jerry Salley, is now complete and is due for release early next year. The project’s first single, “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya,” is a classic Western Swing tune that is sure to resonate with Alex’s fans – and set the stage for even more great music to come.

Chris is a worship leader by day and a drag queen by night. He grew up singing in the church because his mom was a Pentecostal preacher, but being gay, he never quite felt he could express his true self until he discovered drag. His drag persona is a gorgeous sassy woman named Nedra Belle. He performs weekly at the West End Lounge, hosting and singing live. Two years ago he had the opportunity to sing for Jennifer Hudson at a party for her Broadway show "The Color Purple," and she threw a shoe at him, which coming from their church background is the ultimate compliment.

Vero G. Musician/Host 2021 Latin Artist of the Year @ldmradio Music Artist/A&R/Producer TV?Radio Host.Born and raised on the Lower East Side Manhattan, NY Vero G. Music has been a passion for Vero G. She is an artist, model, actress, tv & radio host, author, poet, and screenwriter, in each of her works she puts passion into. Vero G is woman empowerment and an inspiration to many people especially women of her Hispanic community. She tells her story and powerful message through her words based on her life and shares her wisdom and her message to empower other women to always fight for what you believe in and your dreams no matter what.

The poet has been the library tech coordinator at St. Mark the Evangelist School on 138th Street since 2002, and released his second self-published poetry book, “Honey in Harlem,” earlier this year, but his words have been displayed in Harlem establishments like Revolution Books, Lenox Coffee and Red Rooster for years.David is very much a part of this New Harlem Renaissance, and his thoughtful poetry captures that elegantly,” Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster’s co-creator and chef has said. “His love of this community and teaching is evident as well as his passion for poetry and artistry.”

Mark first picked up a guitar to play a song for my wife on our anniversary. That’s when I discovered the joy of connecting with people through music. My sound is rock with a positive vibe and my biggest influences are John Mayer, Tom Petty, and Jason Mraz. My music starts from a place of poetry and creative inspiration, and I use my “rocket-scientist brain” to find structures that help me explore that initial burst of inspiration and feeling – like writing haikus, my favorite!

Actress/Host/Executive Producer: MELONY FELICIANO IG: @Mz. Melony Featuring stories from Brilliant and Resilient people sharing their formula for success and the journey they’ve been on through trials and tribulations.

Wanly Florexile was born in Haiti a small town in Lartibonite raised by his grandmother and aunts. Wanly left Haiti at eight years old came to America to pursue a better life he fell in love with making movies completing his first project Hope a Brooklyn story which had his community loved it & wanting more he’s last project Love is blind even got him mentioned on one of the most popular papers in UK the Guardian, Wanly is a family man & promise to keep making movies of all genres to inspire othersWavon Waters is a famous Rapper/Actor, who was born on December 17, 1987 in United States. American rapper who is best known for his popular Instagram featuring lifestyle, music, and fashion-oriented social media posts. He has his own clothing line, Waveys World, which he sells merchandise he designs and creates himself.