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LISTEN NOW ::: March 26, 2019BIG Exclusives, Hosted by Valerie Denise Jones : Conversation with Bunny DebargeBunny DeBarge Talks About Her Famous Family, New Book and Music And Finally Being Free From Drugs________________Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is an American soul singer–songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge. She is also best known as the lead vocalist behind the classic R&B ballad, "A Dream" from the group's In a Special Way album and is also the co-writer of the group's 1982 breakthrough hit, "I Like It" and the number-one hit, "Time Will Reveal".MORE ____ GOFUNDMEhttps://www.gofundme.com/getting-the-real-story-out-on-debargePlease donate . Please buy the book . download . like . share . subscribe https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

Thanks, Rhonda Supreme! I, Valerie Denise Jones, appreciate the intro. _______SPECIAL GUEST: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS EPISODE TITLE: Don’t Wake Me, I’m Dreamin': Intimate Moments with R&B Singer Christopher WilliamsMORE ____CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS Is Booked and Busy These Days In case you were oblivious as to the title of this EPISODE, here’s a quick recap:"I'm Dreamin"' is the title of a number-one R&B single by Christopher Williams. It appeared over the end credits of the film New Jack City and is featured on the soundtrack of the film, in which Williams has a supporting role. The hit song spent a couple of weeks at number-one on US R&B charts.LISTEN NOW to learn more about Christopher's status, schedule and social media. like . share . subscribe . download .https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

What did Jesus mean when He said to let the dead bury the dead? - “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own ... (Matthew 8:22)Well, in this (alleged) instance, the dead can not rest. The truth must be told. Listen NOW. --- Tony A (Da Wizard) gives us plenty of JUICE to sip on. Obviously (ALLEGEDLY), there is more to Dr Dre than he cares for us to note. Lets talk. Leave a comment below.like . share . subscribe . download .https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejonesGuest Host: Phelo the Great

LISTEN NOW Content Warning - Listener Discretion Is AdvisedAttorney Gerald A. Griggs spoke out after R&B star R. Kelly's first interview since a Cook County Grand Jury indicted him Please visit geraldagriggs.com for more information like . comment . subscribe . https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

LISTEN NOW --- Get Ready To Laugh - A Lot! Tuesday's broadcast was a fun audio that can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere - All they have to do, is laugh aloud and rambunctiously, with no inhibitions. BIG Exclusives airs every Tuesday and is hosted by Valerie Denise Jones. Today's guest, LaTruth and Big Greg stopped by to share their stories and promotions. Cody Logan (Manifest Music) and Phelo the Great also joined the conversation.MORE about .. . Artist/Stage Name: Big GregArtist Location: Charlotte, NC* Social Networks ** Facebook: www.facebook.com/biggregplk* Twitter: www.twitter.com/biggregplk* Instagram: www.instagram.com/biggregplk* SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/#biggregplk* Website: www.biggregplk.com* YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/biggreg4459/videos__________________ and Artist/Stage Name: LaTruthArtist Location: Atlanta, GA* Social Networks ** Website: https://www.thisizlatruth.com/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Latruth/* Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Latruth/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_Latruth/* SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/latruthmusic* YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNufue8_ttY0qHIkouVdWKQ like share . subscribe .. comment https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

Meet Kangol Kid --- (Thanks again, Rhonda Supreme)Shaun Shiller Fequiere, known by his stage name, Kangol Kid, or, alternatively, The Kangol Kid, is an American hip hop producer, songwriter, break dancer, and emcee. Kangol is best known as a member of the old school hip hop group, UTFO.Early lifeKangol was born in Brooklyn, New York.He acquired his nickname, The Kangol Kid, from neighborhood friends during the early 80s, because of the many Kangol hats he owns and wears. He is also officially sponsored by Kangol Headwear, Inc.UTFO memberKangol was originally a breakdancer along with his dance partner, Doctor Ice. In 1984, UTFO became one of the most popular rap and breakdance acts in the country on the strength of their breakout single, "Roxanne, Roxanne."During the mid-80s, as "Roxanne, Roxanne" gained popularity and chart position, UTFO was voted best rap group, at the 1988 Urban Music Awards, had featured spots on Don Cornelius' Soul Train, The Phil Donahue Show, and performed live for actors such as Dustin Hoffman, and Tony Danza. UTFO was the first rap group to perform at Harlem's Apollo Theater as they opened for Hall & Oates and the Temptation's Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin.In 1987, UTFO released their most popular selling album, Lethal. The title song featured the rock group Anthrax and later that year became the number one rap album in the United States.Current activitiesBesides writing and producing songs, Fequiere has recorded voice-overs for various MTV commercials & animations, jingles for New York City's HOT 97 radio station and wrote his own column in Black Beat magazine entitled, "Yo Kangol". The column was designed to answer music related questions for up and coming artists nationwide.In 2004, Fequiere scored the music for an independent film entitled Nightmare which later won an award for “Best Movie Score”.Fequiere currently balances his time between Producer, Composer, Performer, Artist Manager, Songwriter, President of his music production company, Kangol's Kreations, Inc., and CEO of his Public Relations firm, Kreative Media Group. Fequiere's lecturing at High Schools and Colleges nationwide on today's business of music has led this Brooklynite to receiving a proclamation from the City of New York for being among the first Haitians in Hip-Hop Music.[2]Today, the Kangol sound can be heard on female R&B groups such as 3LW, Tres Jolie, and Blaque, as well as Latin pop group C-Note, who recorded a remake of Whistle's "Right Next To Me".Fequiere's "Yo Kangol" column can be found monthly on the Allhiphop.com site, while up and coming projects include his first solo R&B recordings, scoring the independent film The Other Side of Hip-Hop, which will include new songs, written and produced by Kangol which will feature his son’s R&B group, Project: Plan B.https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

PLEASE ENJOY THIS AUDIO . MY INTERVIEW WITH STEVE ARRINGTON Steve Arrington is known for his innovative vocals on funk classics such as “Watching You” and “Just A Touch of Love". He is also known for hits like “Weak at the Knees”, “Way Out”, “Nobody Can Be You”, “Feel So Real” and “Dancing In The Key Of Life”. Arrington’s songs have been sampled by the likes of Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Snoop, LL Cool J, Mariah Carey, N.W.A, Masters At Work and Pitbull.MORE DEETS ___________In 1975, Arrington moved to San Francisco, hoping to take his music to a national level. He landed a spot in percussionist, Coke Esovedo’s band, and eventually moved in with the percussionist and his manager. He become a Latin soul apprentice and protégé. Arrington went on to play (and tour) with Escovedo’s older brother, Pete and niece, Sheila - now known as Sheila E. His performance tour included guitarist, Carlos Santana.As that tour was ending, Arrington returned to Dayton to join a group called Slave, as a drummer. Some time later, he became Slave's lead singer. During the next four years, he contributed to Dayton's most successful period. During that period, dance floor classics like “Watching You,” “Just a Touch of Love,” Snap Shot,” and “Wait for Me” flourished.In 1982, Arrington left Slave and formed Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame. After signing with Atlantic Records, he completed several singles and solo albums -- “Dancin In The Key”, which spent three weeks at #2 on the dance charts and “Feel So Real’’, which landed #6 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1986, Arrington was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Male Artist of the Year. In 2000, he won a Grammy for his contribution to “Money Ain’t A Thang”, performed by Jay Z and Jermaine Dupri.In 1991 (at the height of his career), Arrington left the music business to dedicate his life to spirituality. He recently returned, Steve is currently touring with a new band +has dates with artists like Public Enemy, DJ Quik, Chub Rock, Q Tip, The Ohio Players, Original Lakeside, The Bar-Kays, Con-Funk-Shun, Cameo and Zapp. He recently spent time in the studio with artist, George Clinton.https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

Ten Things You Never, Ever Tell Your Manager or PR Agent ---- Listen to today's interview to find out the reason for our titleABOUT TODAYS GUESTMontclair's DJ Prince Hakim aka Mr. Keeping it 'Kool' is a man of many hats: DJ, songwriter, producer, consultant, manager. Recently, he made a bid to follow in his father's funky footsteps as a marquee artist in his own right. His new song, "R.O.Y.A.L.T.Y", is everything. You might say it applies to the songwriter's bloodline. He is R&B royalty — the son of Robert "Kool" Bell and nephew of Ronald Bell, co-founders of the legendary funk group "Kool & The Gang," whose hits included"Celebration," "Jungle Boogie," "Joanna," and "Get Down on It.""Groove to my songs while I take a quick trip to the bank," says Hakim. The saga continues. Please visit djprincehakim.com or http://valeriedenisejones.com for more details

Skyler Jordan Chose Sisterhood Over Competition And It Shows! HELLO - Today's episode wasn’t meant to be a bold feminist statement — The broadcast testified to a paradigm shift for women in music: this is no longer a moment of divas duking it out for a sole spot atop the pyramid. Instead, rising female artists like Skyler Jordan are finding new power in banding together. If I must say so myself, it felt really good to interview someone who plays such an important part in the new wave of representation in the MAINSTREAM.More About Skyler JordanHer sound is a melodic mix of R&B, Pop, Rock and Soul, infused with a splash of sassy attitude. Skyler’s sophomore CD “Touch” is an exhilarating fusion of creative tracks that caress the listener, transforming them into Skyler Jordan devotees. On her debut project entitled “Seven,” she offered us a glimpse into her first musical journey. As you listen to her sultry, yet powerful vocals you will recognize her distinctive sound from platinum hits by Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eminem and the late Nate Dogg. Recording as “Barbara Wilson” – she’s recorded with Kenny G, Nine Inch Nails and Pop Legend Stevie Wonder. Other concert tours include Raphael Saddiq, Eric Bene`t, Goapele, the late great Teena Marie and Rock Icons - Boz Scaggs, and Rod Stewart. Skyler most recently toured with Rock Boy Band — GIRLS.Please visit www.skylerjordanmusic.com or valeriedenisejones.com for more details. ALSO, TUNE IN ON THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 4P EST. STUDIO LINE: (929) 477-1167 __ Please do not forget to like, subscribe and share our episodes with your networks and social media friends.

Love & Hip Hop: Miami is the fourth installment of the Love & Hip Hop reality television franchise. The show features appearances from notable figures associated with Southern hip hop, as well as Latin music and reggaeton.ABOUT MY GUEST :: PRINCEChristopher Michael Harty, known professionally as Prince and also known as Prince Michael, is a promoter, brand ambassador and model. He is the self-proclaimed "Fresh Prince of South Beach", born and raised in South Miami to Jamaican parents. He endured a rough life as a teenager and young adult, including two years in a juvenile facility and several years homeless, which led to a series of arrests from 2010 until 2013 for theft, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He eventually turned his life around and landed a job with Varsity LG, one of Miami's largest event promotions companies. In 2015, he appeared in Trina's music video for her single "Fuck Boy".2019Prince returns as a supporting cast member in season two, where he rekindles his relationship with Liz, leading to a violent fall out with Bobby.MORE OF HIS LIFE AND LIFESTYLE IS EXPLAINED IN THIS EPISODE. Please excuse the audio quality. It was not the best. See ya on Thursdays and Fridays at 4p EST ... Call (929) 477-1167

The Powerful Health Benefits of My Relationship With Ernest Lee ThomasWhen I first met Ernest Lee Thomas (Raj), I fell in love with his realistically dark commentary and whimsical sense of humour. I had always admired him from a distance, again not just because of his capricious hilarity, but because of the powerful benefits his comedy creates:1. Laughter, like sports, can help relieves stressStudies have shown that laughter can effectively reduce your stress levels. Research suggests that laughter relieves stress by initiating and then abruptly cooling down your stress responses. What's more, simply anticipating a laugh can have powerful stress-relieving effects.2. It can help relieve painIn addition to being a stress-reliever, comedy could also help with long-term pain management. Laughing can cause your body to produce natural painkillers and may also relieve pain caused by muscle disorders by interfering with the "pain-spasm" cycle.3. It can help boost your immune systemSome research has shown that laughter may increase the number of infection-fighting antibodies and boost immune cells. Likewise, positive thoughts and feelings -- such as those released with laughter -- have the potential to release neuropeptides, which help fight illness and stress.4. It can help reduce blood pressureIn addition to the health benefits mentioned above, laughing can improve blood flow and reduce your blood pressure. In fact, two well-documented studies found that laughter improves the flow of blood through the body's arteries, thus reducing blood pressure as well as subjects' risk of heart disease.Most amazingly, one of the studies found that watching a funny movie improved blood pressure "for a full 24 hours" after the program was viewed. The other study discovered that, not only do humorous programs improve dilation of the arteries, but that watching depressing programs is actually harmful to our blood vessels.5. It can stimulate your mindCould HANGING OUT WITH RAJ (ERNEST LEE THOMAS) actually improve your brain function? Cognitive neuroscientists found that people exposed to comedy are better able to answer semantic associates tasks. In a Psychology Today article, a writer stated, "Comedy is like mental exercise, and just as physical exercise strengthens the body, comedy pumps up the mind."6. RAJ (ERNEST LEE THOMAS) can be likened to a good workoutSpeaking of physical exercise, however, it's worth noting that HANGING OUT WITH RAJ (ERNEST LEE THOMAS) can be likened to an easy workout. Of course, you probably shouldn't try to substitute your relationship with MR THOMAS for a solid gym workout, but HANGING OUT WITH HIM does have its benefits. My informal studies have suggested that 10-15 minutes of ELT COMEDY can burn about 50 calories -- that's approximately one Oreo cookie.https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

adinahoward.com --- NEW LOOK. NEW MUSIC. NEW ATTITUDE. Stay Tuned ... Adina Howard is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to fame during the mid-1990s with her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride? and her debut single, "Freak Like Me". Some of her other minor hits include "What's Love Got to Do with It?" (with Warren G), "(Freak) And U Know It", "Nasty Grind", "Freaks" (with Play-N-Skillz and Krayzie Bone) and "T-Shirt & Panties" (with Jamie Foxx).please visit adinahoward.com or valeriedenisejones.com for updates

TODAYS GUEST: CHERYL COOLEY ORIGINAL GUITARIST ____ KLYMAXXEXCERPTS FROM BIO | klymaxx.com/cheryl_cooley Cheryl started guitar lessons at the age of 11. She learned music composition, orchestration and arranging at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. Later, she earned a degree in commercial music at Los Angeles City College. After graduating college, Cheryl played in local bands. While rehearsing at a studio in Hollywood, she was approached by a female who said she was a part of an all-girl band --- KLYMAXX (AFB). She asked Cooley to rehearse with them. Cooley agreed. Cooley shared her story (THIS STORY) with her supervisor at her local bank. Her supervisor, Linda Pate, told Cheryl that her uncle, Johnny Pate, was a producer. Linda gave the band's demo tape to Johnny. Johnny listened to the music. He was not impressed, but passed the demo to Solar Record's A&R executive, Margaret Nash. Nash loved it. KLYMAXX was signed immediately. Cooley wrote the music to the demo song that got KLYMAXX their record deal. The song is titled ... "Never Underestimate The Power Of A Woman" -------------------------- please valeriedenisejones.com for more details

ABOUT TODAYS GUEST: CHRIS JASPERChristopher H. "Chris" Jasper is an American singer, composer, and producer. Jasper is a former member of the Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley and is responsible for writing and producing the majority of the Isley Brothers music and Isley-Jasper-Isley music.please visit valeriedenisejones.com for more details

ABOUT TODAYS GUEST: SUGA-TTenina Stevens, better known by her stage name SUGA-T, is an American rapper and actress from Vallejo, California. She is a founding member of The Click, a rap group that also includes her brothers E-40 and D-Shot and her cousin B-Legit.Please visit valeriedenisejones.com for more details

DJ Ready Red Dead: Former Geto Boys DJ Dies at 53 | -- MY TRIBUTEDJ Ready Red, early DJ and producer for the Geto Boys, has died after suffering an apparent heart attack.Red (born Collins Leysath) passed away Friday (Aug. 24), according to the Geto Boys' Willie D, who posted a video on Instagram to share the sad news. "He gave us our sound," Willie D said of Red, whom he called "the Musical Enforcer" and said was "responsible for most of the production of our early stuff and all of the sound on my first album, Controversy." To say that DJ READY RED was a pioneer would be an understatement. Red was before his time. --- (Thanks Van Silk and Rhonda Supreme! I love you to life!)IN THIS EPISODE ... :: ...KURTIS BLOWKurtis Walker, professionally known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record/film producer, b-boy, DJ, public speaker and minister. He is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label.GRANDWIZARD THEODOREGrandwizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five (also known as the Fantastic Freaks or simply Fantastic Five) was an old school hip hop group, best known for their 12" single, "Can I Get A Soul Clap" (1980). The group also appeared in the film Wild Style (1982) and recorded a song in 1994 with the Cold Crush Brothers and Terminator X which appeared on Terminator X's album, Super Bad.MELLE MELMelvin Glover, better known as Melle Mel and Grandmaster Melle Mel, is an American hip-hop musician – one of the pioneers of rap as lead rapper and main songwriter for Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.MR BIGGSSoulsonic Force (also referred to as Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force) was an American electro-funk and hip hop ensemble led by Afrika Bambaataa who helped establish hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". They were also influential in the birth of the electro movement in America and helped pave the way for modern dance music styles such as electro-funk as well as the entire Miami bass scene.PRINCE JOHNNY CPrince Johnny C is an American rapper and record producer from Trenton, New Jersey. He was a member of the Geto Boys from 1987 to 1988, and contributed to the group's debut album Making Trouble. His only solo album, It's Been a Long Rhyme Coming, was released in 1992. In addition to his rapping career, he produced songs for fellow Rap-A-Lot artists Geto Boys, Convicts, Too Much Trouble and Choice.DJ Spinderella or simply Spinderella, is an American DJ, rapper, producer and actress. SIRE JUKE BOXHip Hop Raheem, Sire Jukebox, and DJ Ready Red (Raheem and Jukebox, original group), DJ Ready Red was part of the second edition featured on Making Trouble, Grip It, The Geto Boys, and We Can’t be Stopped.Chief Rocker Busy BeeDavid James Parker, known by the stage name Busy Bee, is an American old-school hip hop musician from New York, NY. First coming on the New York City music scene in 1977, Busy Bee worked with many of hip-hop's founding fathers, including Melle Mel, Afrika Bambaataa, and Kool DJ AJ.KOOL KYLE STARCHILD Kyle Brinson is professionally known as ”Kool Kyle” the original “Starchild”. Kyle's fiery performances began uptown in the Bronx.LISTEN to see who else stopped by.

BIG EXCLUSIVES, HOSTED BY VALERIE DENISE JONES - TUESDAY, 4P EST - (929) 477-1167 - (SPECIAL GUEST: DR WILLIE JOLLEY) SPONSOR AND HONOREE: GINGERSURPRISE.COM (HOSEA BOYD) AND ANDREA JAMESABOUT Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. He’s the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chamber of Commerce.Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and An Attitude of Excellence, which was endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey and Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford Motors). He is also featured on the front of the top-selling book, Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul II.He has also written a popular new marriage book, co-authored with his wife of over 33 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley. The book is entitled, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last! Dr. Jolley holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Faith-Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a master’s degree in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from The American University. Dr. Jolley resides with his family in Washington, DC.http://www.williejolley.com | https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones