Classic Deep Funky Jazzy Neo Soulful Underground

The House Music lovers in Atlanta, the folks that are reaching, seeking, searching for a new avenue, a new vibe a new venue to fill their need for the music, HOUSE MUSIC. Oh, you meant musical influences. We are influenced by the one that started it all. The DJs that stepped out on faith, not really knowing where their love of the hard hitting kick drum, hi hat clap, the fat rolling bass line would take them. All they knew was the sound, the rhythm, the uplifting voice had taken control, and jack was in effect.

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Originally built around a riff from Vincent Montana’s classic It looks like love, the track has taken on a life of its own. Re-united for the first time since 2005′s anthem Its Alright on LA’s Generate Music, RedSoul & RaShaan deliver the positive message and let the music do the talking

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‘Black in America 2′ Preview
Anderson Cooper and Soledad O’Brien examine the continuing challenges of being black in America and look at the pioneers and leaders in the African-American community in a special preview of “Black in America 2.” Thursday, 10 p.m. ET.

Black In America

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It’s an American success story. Self-made black multimillionaires, many of whom grew up poor,
have made vast fortunes in the sports, entertainment and media industries.

The new moguls made their millions under the age of 40, primarily by taking more ownership and control over their brands than their predecessors. Collectively, black athletes in the NFL, NBA, and in Major League Baseball earned nearly $4 billion last year and the nation’s 20 highest-paid hip-hop entrepreneurs brought in more than $500 million. Now, with their newfound wealth come responsibilities to their family, friends, and community.

Based on Lee Hawkins’ forthcoming book of the same title, NEWBOs: The Rise of America’s New Black Overclass examines the growing responsibilities of black celebrities in the Obama age. The project features personal stories and interviews with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. It’s an inside look into how each successful NEWBO surmounted challenges to achieve the American Dream.

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