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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A JUVENILE AND ADULT CASE

Madison Jade Spearman was born September 24, 2010 and she departed this life August 15, 2011 at 11 months old.  Madison died from injuries she sustained at the hands of a 15 year old male that beat her because he grew tired of her crying. The young man that murdered Madison is about to be sentenced to 4 years in prison for Aggravated Man Slaughter.  Four years for taking the life of this baby. Madison’s family fights for a just sentence  that fits the crime.

This story raises many questions about trying juveniles as adults when they commit a serious crime.  The Live in the Vocal Booth team looks at Punishment vs Rehabilitation and when should we seek stiffer penalties for Juveniles. Join us “Live in the Vocal Booth” as we discuss this very serious issue.  Call in 646-233-1302 or Jump in chat because at bks1radio.com your voice matters.

Special Guest: Attorney Steven E. Savage

Steven E. Savage is a Newark, NJ-based criminal defense attorney who specializes in serious criminal cases in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts. A graduate of Cornell Law School and Columbia University Graduate School of Business, Mr. Savage remains committed to the community at-large by performing significant pro bono services and volunteer work, and serving as counsel to Occupy Newark. Even on nights and weekends, he writes and publishes legal articles and answers legal questions for those who log onto www.avvo.com.

When his firm, The Law Offices of Steven E. Savage, represents a criminal defendant whether of color or otherwise, he and his colleagues always strive to offer sensitive counsel with an eye toward ensuring that Justice truly is blind. He says, “Juvenile Justice is particularly important in this regard. Because the law tends to punish juveniles of color significantly more brutally than other minors, someone has to fight to preserve the lives of these often misguided souls.”

Well it's almost one week since the New Year and how many of us have already renigged on our resolutions? Each year we vow to stay organized, lose weight, or change our lives completely but, how do we stay on track with new crap from Christmas in the house, Girl Scout cookies around the corner, and just a lack of drive to overhaul our existence. This Friday from 11pm-1am the ladies of OWWHH will discover why we fall off and how to get back on track with our New Year's Resolutions. Let us know how your New Year will be different....Only on www.bks1radio.com.

"So God Created Man, And It Was Good!!!" Because you demanded it we brought it back!! THE MAN SHOW PT 2!!! Part 1 was one of the highest rated shows on bks1radio ever! An all man panel answered your questions HONESTLY about Men! Why we do what we do, why we cheat, How we feel about one night stands, What goes on in bachelor parties, How we feel about women with babies, What's more important to us our money or our women, and anything else about the #1 gender on the earth, THE MAN!!(little shot at the ladies)

Join us as we go on to Part 2 IN THE MAN CAVE @ 11 pm on bks1radio.com join our chat or call in 646-233-1302!!! Tell your lady you got MAN THINGS TO HANDLE TONIGHT on bks1radio.com

Ladies, have you ever asked a man out on a date? Fellas, do you still walk around the car to open the door for your lady? These are just two examples of different styles of dating. In today's society there's a huge difference between relationship styles. Are you more traditional, a person that goes by the books? Or are you liberal, an outside the box dater willing to go against the status quo? Chime in with the ladies of OWWHH to find out your style of dating and which is going to keep you dating in 2012! Each and every Friday night chat with the ladies of OWWHH FROM 11PM-1AM ONLY ON WWW.BKS1RADIO.COM!

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Is there something that bothers you and you just want to tell the world to knock it off? If so, then call into the show at 11:59pm ET on any Friday from anywhere and tell us how you are feeling!!!!

IF TWO PEOPLE ARE ADULTS SHOULD AGE MATTER IN A RELATIONSHIP? WOULD YOU DATE SOMEONE MUCH YOUNGER OR OLDER THAN YOU?

Men usually more often date younger women than visa versa. Lately, however women have been the ones who have been seen all over town and even on the Hollywood scene dating younger men. Can this be an issue in some cases and what problems can this cause? Have we as society put too much emphasis on what is taboo and what is not? Do women really mature faster than men, and how young is too young? How important is age when it comes to marriage and having children?

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Special Musical Guest: KF Hox

Kathryn F. Hoxie, better known in the music world as KFHox, is a Bronxite by way of Rhode Island and Florida. Her musical training began when she about 10 years old in Warwick, Rhode Island by Gerry Granahan of GQ Records, where she was immersed in artists such as Karen Carpenter and Anne Murray. She continued with voice lessons and was in the choir throughout elementary school continuing on throughout her college career at Iona College, where she sang in the folk choir and the gospel choir.

During her time in Florida, she auditioned for American Idol and participated in several singing contests throughout the central Florida area. A relocation to New York was the golden opportunity for KFHox to make music in the city where her heart had always been. Raising over $5,000 in 32 days through Kickstarter, she recorded her first EP, “Light Shines Through Me,” which became available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, & Spotify in early February 2012.

KFHox is currently recording new music with artists from all over the country, including Sunni G of South Carolina. Her song, “Him or the Music,” is a response to Sunni G’s song, “Her or the Music,” which talks about the struggles of balancing life in the music industry and a love life. The song is scheduled for an online release on Valentine’s Day 2012 through Kelly Kels Promotions also of South Carolina. For information on where you can come check out KFHox, check out reverbnation.com/kathrynfhoxie or facebook.com/kfhox.

Hoxie tries to be a positive voice and role model. Everything that she does, she keeps in mind that someone is watching. It helps her make better decisions knowing that her choices will impact others.

Artist Review: Rebecca Ferguson (Bio taken from: www.amazon.com)

Everyone knows that TV talent show auditions are mostly for having a laugh at the people whose confidence far outweighs their abilities, or else getting teary over someone’s sad life story. So viewers watching the start of the tenth season of Britain’s “The X Factor” might have had the impression that the willowy young woman waiting outside the audition hall was just one more hard luck story – pregnant at 17 and again at 19, she was a young mother who had to abandon her dreams of being a singer. Later, when it was her turn to perform, she took the stage looking like she was a bundle of nerves, though she did manage a shy smile when asked her to introduce herself.

And then Rebecca Ferguson sang Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come.” Her eyes glued to the floor, her shoulders hunched defensively, she sang with a voice so unexpected – a mix of Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones and Sade, with a refined hint of Macy Gray -- that “X Factor” judge Simon Cowell told her point blank, “I think potentially you have an incredible voice.” He and the other judges warned that her lack of self-confidence could hurt her. “The problem is, it’s like you’re singing to yourself,” observed Nicole Scherzinger. “You need to start looking people back in the eye again, don’t you?” asked Cowell. Still, she got four “yes” votes and moved to the next round.

Her drama slowly unfolded over the next 10 Saturday nights – would Rebecca, so often tearful in the beginning, be able to stand the pressure? Would her talent be enough to carry her to the end? And, well, could she possibly be any lovelier, more charming, down to earth and humble? The audiences rejoiced and the judges praised her elegance and poise – “You are pure class,” said one -- not to mention her “subtle, understated and gorgeous” vocals. After a series of stunning performances, the “X Factor” audience was completely enthralled with the once frightened, now luminous young woman from Liverpool.

When it came down to the wire, though, Rebecca was the show’s runner-up. “I’d be lying if I said that, when I was standing on that stage in the final, I didn’t want to win,” she admitted in an interview with the Telegraph. “Everybody wants that petal drop. But, in the long run, I knew it would be better for me. It gave me time to get things right.”

She used the year after “The X-Factor” envisioning, writing and performing her album, “Heaven.” As her first single, “Nothing’s Real But Love,” is released in the U.K., the reviews have been glowing. "Her gorgeous debut single puts Rebecca Ferguson in the same league as Aretha Franklin," wrote the pop music critic for the Telegraph, who went on to call “Heaven” “a gritty collection of soulful, self-penned songs about real emotional issues.”

Though Rebecca says her direct musical influences are soul based, she admires a wide variety of performers including Ray Charles, Tupac, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, Florence and The Machine, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and, of course, Adele. “She’s been such a support and said such lovely things about me,” she says of her fellow chanteuse. “She even admitted she voted for me over 80 times when I was on the show. She means every word she sings, which I love.”

For her first album, “I spilled my soul out. A lot of it comes from writing about relationships I’ve been in, so I think everyone can probably relate to the lyrics – we’ve all been there.” A self-confessed perfectionist, Rebecca, who has always written her own material, wrote a song every day for months. “People just made an assumption, ‘She came off The X Factor, she won’t be able to write. We’ll just write her songs.’ Then as time passed they realized, ‘Oh, she can actually do this!’”

Joining her in the studio were some industry heavy-weights who were eager to collaborate: Eg White (Adele, James Morrison, Duffy) Fraser T Smith (N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, Cee Lo Green) and Claude Kelly in New York (Britney, Whitney Houston, Jessie J). She admits that creating it wasn’t always easy. “Some days in the studio I’d been crying and say ‘OK, I’ve had a really bad week, I’m not going to lie but we’re going to write about it, and hopefully something good can come out of that. Someone can listen to it, and think, ‘She’s been there too. She knows how I feel.’”

Creating this album has also rewarded Rebecca with a new level of assertiveness and self-belief, “I refused to re-vocal some of the songs on the album. I meant every word of those songs when I sang them, and I’m not going to do them again, and not mean it. I don’t care if that makes me sound like a diva.”

The key line in the chorus of “Nothing’s Real But Love” -- “No money, no house, no car, can beat love” – has great significance, says Rebecca. “People used to say to me ‘Being rich doesn’t make you happy.’ And I’d think, I’ve got no electricity, nothing -- tell that to my empty fridge. But now I’m doing okay, I realize, they were right. It doesn’t matter what you’ve got, as long as you’ve got love. I know that sounds cheesy, but that’s everything.”

Rebecca grew up in a chaotic single-parent household, with three brothers and two sisters; she used music as her escape. “I didn’t have a very easy childhood to be honest and to get away from that I dreamt my life away; dreamt of singing.” Even as she was learning to talk, Rebecca could see her future: “I used to write songs [at] age three,” she laughs, “There’s pads and pads of lyrics I wrote as a teenager at my mum’s house.”

She admits she didn’t enjoy school, mostly because she was always wondering why she was there when she knew her destiny was in music. She had more than a few roadblocks. “My mum was really strict and I was only allowed to listen to Christian music,” Rebecca remembers. “But I remember one of her friends who knew I loved singing giving me two tapes -- Cher and Whitney Houston. I’d sit there for hours and hours listening to those two albums on repeat.”

There wasn’t enough money for Rebecca to follow her passion for singing, so at 14 she got a job in a clothes shop to pay for singing lessons. Performing Arts college followed, but then at 17, everything changed when she got pregnant with her first child, Lillie May, followed by Karl two years later. “People would say to me, ‘Well your life’s ruined now!’ For a while I started to believe it, but you don’t have to get rid of your dreams just because you have kids. They’ve just pushed me to succeed, to want to do better for them. And for me.” She studied to be a legal secretary as something to fall back on, but decided to make another stab at being a performer by signing up for that fateful “X Factor” audition.

Because of social media, Rebecca’s “X Factor” performances have been viewed by millions of people around the world; her audition video has had more than 3 million views on YouTube. Being on the show “completely changed me as a person. I’m strong now. Singing used to just be a dream, now it’s my focus. I had begun to give up hope and then the show happened and now, with this first album, I just wanted to get to a point where my voice and my songs are as good as they can possibly be.”

Tonight's Topic: What's your pet peeves?

No matter how calm or collected a person may be, everyone has particular things that drive them bananas. Whether it's in someones actions or lack of action, we all have pet peeves. But how often do we talk about these issues, especially to the individuals that bring the worst out of us? Let's talk about it today right here on the  Live In The Vocal Booth show.

Special Musical Guest: Larry Dunn of the Legendary R&B Group Earth, Wind, & Fire

For many of us, Earth, Wind & Fire has been an elemental part of our musical experiences since childhood, making us dance, sing and, more often than not, inspiring us to simply pause to observe or think. Among the many names and faces associated with the legendary band, Larry Dunn is one that stands out in the minds of fans, tastemakers and musicians.

As the band’s keyboardist and musical director, Dunn helped to meld soul, jazz, R&B, funk and rock into a sound that became the band’s signature. It was a sound that transformed Earth, Wind & Fire into one of the most successful bands in the world, with sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, six GRAMMYs, 13 GRAMMY nominations, four American Music Awards, 32 gold and platinum/multi-platinum records and albums, a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010).

Barely 18 years old when he joined the band, Dunn started “beating on an old tore up upright piano” when he just a tot. He met fellow Denverite, Phillip Bailey when he was 13 (Bailey was 15) and they struck up a bond that remains firm to this day. Along with Bailey, Maurice White, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson and Al McKay Dunn founded Earth, Wind & Fire, lending his musical expertise on organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboards, and clavinet for over a decade. As a writer, he contributed to many of the band’s most memorable hits, including "Shining Star," "Spirit," "Be Ever Wonderful," “Keep Your Head to the Sky,” "Runnin'," "See The Light," "Let Me Talk," “Got to Get You Into My Life,” "And Love Goes On," and "Jupiter.”

But EWF wasn’t the only outfit that reaped the benefits of Dunn’s talents. The musical multi-tasker found himself in high demand by other artists as a keyboardist, synth programmer and composer. He worked with The Emotions, Level 42, Ronnie Laws, George Duke, Lenny White, Paulinho Da Costa, Foley, Ramsey Lewis, Caldera, Hubert Laws, Stanley Turrentine, Dianne Reeves, Brian Culbertson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stanley Clarke and Deniece Williams, among others.

While Dunn’s tenure with Earth Wind and Fire ended in 1983, his love for music never went on hiatus. Since 1988 he and his wife Luisa, through their company Source Productions, have been involved with production projects, writing music for Japanese television commercials, film, and studio work. Dunn says he enjoys sharing his gift on the world stage. “What I love about the Japanese culture and European culture as well is that they don’t trip on your age or skin color. Knowing me from Fire, they knew that we were going to give it to them on the highest level.”

In 1996 Dunn released his first solo CD, “Lover’s Silhouette,” an album that blends contemporary music and new age while adding a twist of funk. Says Dunn, “My goal is to reach as many people as possible through music. That’s why we not only released the album here but in Japan as well.” Dunn said the album encompasses “true World Music” and features  eleven powerful tracks that pick up where he left off with EWF. One of the album’s standouts is Luisa’s performance of the emotionally stirring "Don't It Make You Want To Cry."

Among the greats featured on “Lover’s Silhouette” are Phil Upchurch, Ronnie Laws, Marcel East, Hilliard Wilson, Steven Dunn, Derf Reklaw, and original Earth, Wind & Fire band members Ralph Johnson and Al McKay. Dunn’s most recent CD, “N2 the Journey,” was released last October and, like its predecessor, features a roster of top notch musicians: Hubert Laws,  Munyungo Jackson, James Ingram, Foley, Ronnie Laws, Stanley Clarke, Sheldon Reynolds, Procton Bonnell, Jay King, Steven Dunn, Paulinho DaCosta, Rahmlee Michael Davis, Michael Harris, Hilliard Wilson, Andre Delano, Jorge "Jeo" Evans, Steve Baxter and, of course, his wife and partner, Luisa.

Dunn stresses that the album also features an array of styles, a fact that he is extremely proud of.  “I love that we’re able to do all different types of music,” he says. “Some people who didn’t know my background and capabilities are now realizing that I do more than ‘Shining Star’ and if they really knew EWF they would know that we were bigger than that anyway. I’ve done everything from straight ahead opera to jazz to hip hop and I love that part because you get to be an artist.”

Dunn’s artistry was fed early on -- way back in Denver, Colorado. “I remember hearing an array of music on my mom’s side of the family,” he says. “She was Italian and they used to sing Italian folk songs on the weekends. Mom listened to and sang country and western and popular music. Pops played piano, upright bass and guitar....By the time I was 15 I had already played guitar, bass, baritone horn, trombone and violin.”

On “N2 the Journey,” fans will get a taste of classic EWF laced with a hint of jazz, an ingredient that Dunn attributes to jazz organist Jimmy Smith. “He was one of my influences,” he says. “When I was 11 years old my folks got me an organ. I would turn the turntable down to 33 and a third and learn those jazz licks and play them just like him.”

Just as EWF defied musical labeling, Dunn says his musical landscape is vast. “We need to come up with a new genre,” he says, “but if I had to call it anything I would call it adult contemporary. Most people when they hear it will call it grown folks music.”

Despite his solo success, Dunn is forever part of the Earth, Wind & Fire family. In January 2011, he joined the band on stage during the annual Monster Retailer Awards and Concert and their CES 2011 Convention in Las Vegas. He jumped on the keyboard for their performances of “Spirit,” “September,” “Shining Star,” and “That’s the Way of the World.” And, much to the delight of EWF fans,  he recently reunited with the band for the recording of their latest single “Guiding Lights,” the lead single from the band’s “Now, Then and Forever,” CD released in January 2012. With Dunn on keys, the song is being lauded as a welcome throwback to the group’s vintage sound.

After more than fifty years of ‘beating on’ one keyboard or another, Larry Dunn shows no signs of slowing down. Like the elements, his creative genius remains timeless, universal and uncontainable.

Topic: Forever Single-Some People Aren't Meant To Be Married!

You have so many Bridesmaid dresses that you can start your own boutique.  Tired of being a Bridesmaid or the Groomsman catching the garter belt? That clock is ticking, everyone has done it once, twice or Hell third time is the charm and you haven't gotten there once!

Why? You wonder to yourself "am I marriage material" what is it about me that has me wondering if I will ever make it down that isle and have my King or Queen standing next to me....my forever, or will I forever just be a guest on the Wedding Roster?

Special Musical Guest: Debra Church

Debra Church, a talented singer and songwriter, is known for her soulful voice when performing in music lounges like Ashford & Simpson's "Sugar Bar" and "The Village Underground” in New York City. Born and raised in Alabama, Debra has been singing since a very young age and enjoys bringing out the powerful soul of her southern roots when she performs.  She enjoys hosting youth-inspired events whereby she merges her musical talent with the goal of educating youth on various topics going in their community and in the world.

Debra is a joint partner of Master Plan Productions with talented music producer Darin "PianoMan" Whittington. Darin has produced hits for Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton,  Britney Spears, and more. Together, they teamed up to collaborate on various musical projects and create great music to perform as well as pitch to major artists. In 2011, Debra made an appearance on the national radio syndicated talk show (1190 WLIB in Harlem, NY) "Keeping It Real" with the Rev. Al Sharpton, where she performed a tribute song about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Debra currently teaches vocal students at a private school in NY and she continues to write, record, promote, and perform her R&B soul/pop music for people all over the world.

Special Guest: Author Julie Ojeda Nin

Author Julie Ojeda Nin is here to talk about her book series Friends 'Til The End.

Can President Obama Do No Wrong?

The black community can truly have its' own back, supporting African American leaders in a triumphant way. No example is stronger than the support of President Barack Obama's presidential era. From his humble beginnings to the grass roots bid and campaign, to his historic inauguration, the majority of African-Americans revere every decision he makes. Or do we?

Join the crew tonight as we discuss the Obama platform and where the community stands. Do we protect him too much or is he truly the Superman he's made out to be?  Sound off in the chat or call in to let your voice be heard...tonight on "Live in the Vocal Booth".

Double Topic Night:

CAN YOU HANDLE A RELATIONSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE?

Work place Romances can they work? Can you mix business and pleasure and expect everyone involved in the situation to keep a cool head, or when the Boss or the person in charge holds all the cards??? Can you separate the two? What if you are married and you are put to the test, what would you do in that situation? What happens when you have an issue with your boss and he is the one your having this work affair with? Can You Handle It Maturely or Should You Never Get Involved With Someone You Work With. Lets Talk About It.

"MONEY, SEX, POWER OR LOVE-WHICH ONE REALLY ATTRACTS YOU THE MOST WHEN CHOOSING A MATE?"

Most would say women want men with money and power, then some would say men are simple and just want sex from a woman. When it comes to Money, Sex, Power or Love, what's the real honest attraction when choosing a mate, in a perfect world it should be love. If a woman says she looks for a man to have money she is called a gold digger, If a man looks to a woman for sex and money he is called a gigolo or even a pimp. Tonight on BKS1 Radio The Grown Sexy Situation Team will discuss this controversial topic with you the listeners.

Special Guest: Model Tana Allure

Brooklyn born Puerto Rican / Peruvian model sensation, Tana Allure hit the scene two years ago in 2009 by storm. Elite Promotions and Marketing also known as (E.P.E.M INC) was the start of it all when she was working as the Director of Promotions. The C.E.O of E.P.E.M Inc (Sheana Stokes) decided she wanted to do a photo-shoot of all staff for the site. Desi Adorn was the contracted photographer and since then has been managing and mentoring Tana Allure. Since 2009, she has graced the covers of Dream Magazine, HipHopWorld Magazine, Stiletto Talk Magazine and SoFine Magazine. She has been in several music videos such as: guest starred in Nivlas "Reconsider" video directed by Vid Arroyo, main girl in Produk's "Bad Guy" video directed by Jynx Million, Don Omars "Hasta Abajo", Cam'ron & Vado "Hey Muma", J&S "Put Your Cape On" and more. She has hosted events for Vodkilla Liquor, Stiletto Talk Magazine, Archer Car Wash, G&G Wheels, and more.

As well as co-hosted in radio talk shows such as Nite Line Radio hosted by Untouchables Entertainment group, In The Mixx Radio hosted by Soul Exchange and BKS1 Radio. She has walked the runway for N8KD clothing line, Dean John's fashion show, Yves Solution and was a model for Diamond Face Clothing line. Tana also showcases her freestyle choreography moves and did a 3 song live dance performance with upcoming reggaeton artist, Yoneiry at the Sky Marina Yacht in New York City. 

Tana Allure came in to the scene to not only show girls that vegan models have plenty of curves too, but to also show that you can get far by just being yourself and staying true to yourself. She wanted to let others know that you don't need to ever visit the "casting couch" to prove you can be successful. Her hard working drive and positive spirit is what so many like about her. When she walks into the room you know she has arrived with her colorful personality as she brings a breath of fresh air to the industry. She has provided guidance to other upcoming models who are trying to break into the industry, helping the start of a new breed of urban models. 

The Alluring model strives to set a standard and is known as the Vegan Model with a Mission to Inspire Others. With this comes plenty of responsibility but with her determination, she will succeed and surpass these expectations with grace. Always keeping a tight circle of productive people around her and constantly sorting out ways to better herself. Very humbly she is grateful to all fans and supporters. Everything she gets involved in is for you all so keep the support coming. Her appreciation to you all is tremendous! --

Special Musical Guest: Badia Farha

Badia Farha – means original creation

Everyone is jumping at the chance to know just who she is.  Badia Farha, also affectionately known as “Lady Rose,” is a new musical sensation making waves throughout the U.S.  Currently, her second CD “Still Waiting?” was released on August 11, 2009 to rave reviews.  Along with recording, she is presently segueing her talents into the realm of Musical Theatre with such shows as Sister Act- The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Dreamgirls amongst many others.  Most recently, Badia Performed at Lincoln Center’s “American Songbook Concert Series” A Tribute to Alan Menken.  At this sold-out concert, Badia alongside Alan Menken, sang a beautiful Rendition of “A Whole New World.”  Badia also recently completed work of a brand new Alan Menken musical entitled “Leap of Faith.” This musical opened on Broadway in May and closed soon after.  She worked with the Oscar winning director Taylor Hackford (“Ray” starring Jamie Foxx).

Badia defined means “original creation.”  Which is exactly what she is.  She explodes on the stage, and you can’t keep your eyes off her.  Born in Newark, NJ, she began singing at the age of 2.  She is a graduate of NYU with a Masters degree in Musical Performance.  She continues to lend her talents as a background singer for major recording artists, as well as writing and producing her own music.  She is a member of ASCAP in which she publishes her music/lyrics under her own Publishing Company, along with being a member of the New York Grammy Chapter.

Special Musical Guest: Cassio Ware

Newark New Jersey born Cassio James Vincent Ware II started off playing classical piano and then began freestyling on keyboards at his father's church and in club sensations with legendary DJ Naeem Johnson. He was a member of the Back Room Music Productions trio which included himself, Derrick Jenkins, and Dwayne Spen Richardson. This production company gave birth to the female diva trio JOMANDA. Cassio was also part of the group Ruffneck. He then branched off to pursue his singing career and work as a solo producer.

He teamed up with B.O.P. Productions producer Paul Scott and worked along side the garage stalwarts, Blaze. Who are responsible for his underground success in music with various hits such as, " My Baby Love", "Never Thought I See You Again", "Like Paradise", and the big hit "Funky People". Cassio has consistently developed his stage performance with the assistance of a group of producers, DJ Ruben Torro, Big Moises, Tee Alford and Allen Jeffrey, Godfather of house "Chip E.", DJ Danny Rod of Ultimate Ent., DJ Crime, DJ Dough Boy, the entire O.G. camp, dancers, singers, models, athletes and actors known as The Funky People. Now with Funky People Recordings Inc, he was responsible for the creation of "Funky People". Their debut single, aptly titled "Funky People", fused old school jazz and soul roots with crisp house beats and received the attention way beyond the ever-supportive Paul "Trouble" Anderson.

This was licensed to Slip 'N' Slide on this side of the Atlantic, Blaze and Masters At Work have added their seasoned touch to Cassio's individual style and undoubtedly increasingly influential house sound. Cassio Ware is currently the CEO of Cassio Ware Corp., Funky Soul Recordings, Groove Music Entertainment, and Chocolate Cake Inc.. He is currently remixing and producing and collaborating as an artist with various producers all over the world.

Join the live in the vocal booth team as we review Usher's new release Looking 4 Myself. A legend in the R & B world Usher has always delivered quality music for the world to hear. Looking 4 Myself is Ushers 7th studio album. Lets see if he can continue the trend of hits he is known to deliver. Read more info on Usher at www.usherworld.com

Tonight's Topic: Ghettofabulousness

"GHETTOFABULOUSNESS" Is it ever ok to lose your class? Have you ever been so mad that "Ghettofab" took you out your character? Some people let "Ghettofab" tell them how to get over and they end up getting caught and embarrassed at the same time! Maybe you were raised to believe it was ok but someone pulled you to the side and told you what you did was not proper but "Ghettofab." What is being "Ghetto?"

Can anyone be Ghettofabulous? Tonight on "Live In the Vocal Booth" we have a little fun talking about being "GhettoFabulous" Is there a thin line between being "GhettoFab" and boojie? We invite you to laugh it up and tell your stories of "Ghettofabulous people and situations you know of tonight Live In The Vocal Booth bks1radio.com! And don't park your car in front of your neighbors house and use their WiFi on your laptop cause you didn't pay your bill! That's GHETTO!!!