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Topic: The Saggy Pants Ban is it a form of Racial Profiling or Really Addressing a Public Nuisance?

Recently the town of Wildwood approved a ban on Saggy Pants on the boardwalk.  This outraged many and there exist two very strong points of view.  Does a banning of saggy pant really indicate a way to racial profile or is it really an act to clean up the moral nuisance many just dislike?  Many have come to speak out on this in particular  one of Hip Hops most notables The Game told TMZ “the anti-sag movement is racist ... and tantamount to SLAVERY” .  Where do you stand on the Saggy Pants Ban?  We want you to sound of tonight “Live in the Vocal Booth”. Call in 646-233-1302 or Jump in the Live Chat.

Artist Review: Chrisette Michele

Everything and everyone grows. Chrisette Michele is no exception. A veteran at the grizzled age of 27, and on the cusp of her third album, Chrisette has found that middle ground. In 2007 she released the critically lauded I Am, which fetched Chrisette her first Grammy for the song “Be OK” written by Chrisette herself and produced by will.i.am. 2009 brought the commercial success of Epiphany, which debuted at #1 on Soundscan and the Billboard charts.

Now, come November 30th, 2010, Chrisette is prepared to Let Freedom Reign. First single “I’m a Star,” written by Ne-Yo and produced by Chuck Harmony, has already landed impactfully at urban mainstream and urban adult contemporary stations nationwide.

“When I got the call that Ne-Yo wrote a song called ‘I’m a Star’ I was like, ‘Nope, I ain’t singing that!’” Chrisette chuckles. “Then I heard it and it was about everything I’ve been through the last couple years. I realized I have willpower beyond what I recognized. That song is about going through a really tough time and coming out on top. And that you can have peace no matter what you’re going through, despite how fragile you’re feeling at the moment.” Indeed, Chrisette turns fragility into frivolity with her uplifting vocals.

Speaking of vocals, Chrisette’s have been blanketing the radio dial alongside Rick Ross and Drake on the massive “Aston Martin Music,” from the Bawse’s current mega-album Teflon Don. Chrisette has been enjoying that ride as well: “When I’m in the studio, the last words you’ll ever hear me say is ‘hit’ or ‘top of the charts.’ I don’t think that way; I just think about what feels really good. I didn’t fathom the success of ‘Aston Martin Music.’ I was just excited to be in the studio with Rick.” Studio time with Rick likewise birthed the track entitled “So In Love,” which Chrisette is proud to claim as part of Let Freedom Reign. Also, look online for her highly-touted mixtape with her new artist Lem Payne (her brother), aptly called Love Thy Brother. Additionally in the past year, Michele joined Maxwell, Musiq Soulchild and Anthony Hamilton on four tours, then headlined a tour with Solange Knowles.

Read more Chrisette Michele Bio: http://www.islanddefjam.com/

Special Guest: Amnesty


Amnesty's heart is set in drawing youth and all who hear him into a transformed life through his inspirational rap lyrics. Amnesty has the flare and swag of major music recording artists; yet his message is scripturally based.


Many who hear Amnesty's music can agree, that this young man is not just a rapper, but a lyricist, whose words reach into the depths of a person's being; and forces that individual to reflect on life. Amnesty is also a young pastor, author, teacher, mentor, and  someone who continues to help build  and empower the community and society as a whole. Amnesty was born and reared in Newark NJ.