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Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Noel Hill (born May 26, 1975 in South Orange, New Jersey) is an American musical artist, and record producer, initially establishing her reputation as the most visible and vocal member of the Fugees, then continued on to a solo career releasing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hill's works primarily in the neo-soul and alternative rap styles, among other influences from reggae and folk. After a four year hiatus, she released the controversial MTV Unplugged No. 2.0, a live recording of original material except for

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Dave Young

Singer/songwriter Dave Young started off his career working with Dave Hollister crafting the single "Keep Loving You" and also songs "Tell Me Why" as well as being featured on Talib Kweli single "Never Been In Love". He has been signed to Mary J. Blige's imprint, Matriarch Records. Lately Dave has been keeping busy working on his debut album and was also featured on Mary J. Blige's album The Breakthrough as well as opening for her during her Growing Pains Tour. Dave has wrote some of the latest hit songs such as LeToya (formerly of Destiny's Child) single "Torn", Mary J.

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Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Myeshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) better known as Keyshia Cole is an American R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop recording artist. She released her platinum selling debut album The Way It Is in June 2005, and her sophomore platinum album Just Like You in September 2007. Cole's third studio album, A Different Me was released on December 16, 2008, and is also certified platinum. A fourth album, Calling All Hearts was released on December 21, 2010 becoming her fourth consecutive top ten album.

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Mr. Lif

Mr. Lif (born Jeffrey Haynes) is a Boston rapper who is currently signed to New York independent label Definitive Jux. Besides his solo career, Lif is also a member of the hip hop group The Perceptionists with long-time friends and collaborators Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One. Mr. Lif grew up in the neighbourhood of Brighton in Boston, MA. For two years he attended Colgate University, dropping out after becoming enamored with the hip hop music being produced at the time.

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