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WOULD YOU EVER TAKE SOMEONE BACK THAT CHEATED ON YOU?

Relationships when someone has cheated sometimes continue to work and Sometimes they don’t. Some relationships can get past the act of betrayal and still stay together and some can never return to that relationship. Everybody handles relationships differently depending on the circumstances. Some situations even get better and become stronger after the act of cheating on a mate is revealed. Men and women deal with cheating differently, more women are willing to stay in A relationship after they’ve been cheated on than men, men have a harder time accepting that there mate was physically with another man. Would you stay in a relationship after you’ve been cheated on? Let’s have a Grown Sexy conversation about this Situation Tonight.

Special Guest: Struggle E. Stylez

Struggle E. Stylez is the President of Erick G  Inc, which is a multifaceted entertainment company involving a variety of companies forming together to cater to an ever demanding and changing entertainment field. Twenty years in the entertainment industry has taken Struggle through every area of entertainment, learning the business from the inside out. Struggle first showcased his talent at age 8, when he wrote and performed a rhyme at a block party, which within weeks had him on stage with LL Cool J and Run DMC at the Rally Racket Club in East Orange N.J.

After years of performing , record label signing and let downs, Struggle decided to take on the challenging road of being independent and starting his own label. When you become independent, it’s just that, INDEPENDENT. You handle every area of your artist’s career, to cut back on cost and expenses. That road lead to the learning process of photography, videography and management. PR work also became part of the weapons needed to fight the battle to be successful. The hands on learning experience developed and maintained a very hard work ethic to achieve a vision of success, while at the same time gaining a lot of knowledge in the ever changing entertainment field. Those experiences were priceless. Struggle E. Stylez was able to play the foundation and form Erick G Inc. which handles client’s needs from A-Z in the entertainment field. Struggle E. Stylez is a published author, actor, personal trainer, director, motivational speaker, music and film producer, just to name a few.

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The list of jobs and the housing market crash has put lots of Americans in a place they never imagined. The face of the homeless has changed. No longer are the homeless just people deemed as not wanting to work; lazy, or on drugs, but today we see people with college degrees, former business owners and just everyday hard working people faced with the threat and for some the reality of homelessness.

The “Live in the Vocal Booth Team” will tackle the new face of homelessness and how we can help those in need and stay away from becoming homeless ourselves. Tonight we have a special call in guest Taneisha Sanders who will tell her story of how now she too has become one of the millions who have become homeless. Join us Live in The Vocal Booth on Bks1radio.com.

Tonight on the Live In The Vocal Booth Show we bring you Eric Benet latest release The One. Followed at 11 pm est with another hot topic: Is Blood Thicker Than Water? Is this still true these days, Are your family members there for you more than your friends? How has your back and by your side when the times are the toughest? Let us know tonight on the Live In The Vocal Booth Show!

Artist Review: Eric Benet

R&B Crooner, songwriter and actor Eric Benét has successfully released five albums and is releasing his sixth album entitled The One on June 5th, 2012. Very appropriately named, Benét’s new album The One marks a moment of positive transition in his life and lyrically speaks to the many new beginnings developing in his career and family. The One will also be the first album released on Benét’s newly formed record label Jordan House Records, which he created in partnership with EMI.

“Real Love” (available on iTunes) is the first single off Benét’s new album The One and was the #1 added song to Urban AC when shipped to radio in October 2011 and is currently #5 on the Urban AC chart and climbing. This new single is a taste of only one-half of what to expect on Benét’s new album, which he describes as a “very contemporary approach to old-school songwriting integrity” with Benet’s signature mid-70s soul groove, but modernized with a bit of funk, hip-hop swagger and feel. On the new album, there are a variety of instruments from strings to horns plus featured artists, a confirmed duet with his first daughter India and even a lullaby at the end of the album dedicated to his new baby girl Lucia Bella.

Eric Benét was also nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for his single “Sometimes I Cry”. CeeLo Green’s “Fool For You” feat Melanie Fiona won the category. Additionally, Benét was nominated for a 2011 Soul Train Award for “Best Male R&B/Soul Artist” and also performed during the award show’s tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, which aired November 27th on BET.

In addition to a new album, single & record label, Eric Benét also has a new marriage and baby girl. Eric married Manuela Testolini on July 31st, 2011 in Newport Beach, CA and the newlyweds had their first baby together on December 20th, 2011, naming her Lucia Bella and weighing 6 lbs 5 oz. Previously, Eric was married to actress Halle Berry from 2001 – 2005 and has one daughter named India from a prior relationship with his longtime girlfriend Tami Marie Stauff, who tragically died in a car accident leaving Eric as a single father to their daughter at age 1. India is now 21 years old, attending USC and very musically gifted. Testolini also familiar with being in a Hollywood marriage was married to Prince prior to Benét.

Read More Eric Benet Bio: www.ericbenet.net/about

Tonight's Topic: Is Blood Thicker Than Water?

It's been said that friends come and go, but family is forever. How true is that statement for you? How many good friends do you have more of a bond with then your actual blood relatives? When you've been at your worst and really need assistance, is it family or friends that have been there for you the most? Should you always choose your family over your friends no matter what? Let discuss this right now here on Live In The Vocal Booth.

Special Guest: Ronald Alston, My Father Knows Best

Join CEO Ron Alston for a Cancer Awareness event on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Kays’ Sports Lounge located at 193-197 Western Parkway, Irvington NJ at 6pm.

There will be music, food and much more!

Donations are being requested for this event. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers; whatever donation you can contribute is appreciated.  

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Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door! Please call  973 399-5153.

My Father Knows Best Organization was created in 1988 with a mission to improve father and son relationships. CEO & FOUNDER Ron Alston developed this organization through sacrifice and twenty-six years of being a dedicated community activist. His motivation continues to press toward positive changes for his community. 

Visit www.myfatherknowsbest.org to learn more about the organization.

Artist Review: R. Kelly

In an era of declining songwriting skills and auto tune crooning R. Kelly embodies the best traditions of American music as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. He uses classic materials to create music as contemporary as Siri’s iPhone voice. Despite selling millions of recordings and writing classic songs for himself and many others, this Chicago based singer-songwriter continues to push his art forward with Write Me Back, a dynamic twelve song collection that is part of his extraordinary 2012 -- The Year of the R.

Along with his remarkable new album, R. Kelly is publishing his first memoir, Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me, and signed with the IFC Channel to add chapters to his innovative hip hop opera Trapped in the Closet, which was an early 21st century cultural phenomenon.

Write Me Back continues the homage to classic soul/R&B that distinguished 2010’s critically acclaimed Love Letter. But where that album celebrates the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s, this has a wider collection of musical inspirations, going to sounds that echo Ray Charles, while evoking the passionate magic of Teddy Pendergrass, Barry White and Michael Jackson among many others. The content and the title of this new recording were definitely inspired by the triumph of the previous album.

The songs on Write Me Back do not simply pay homage to older styles, but evoke a myriad of influences at the same time and in the process create something pleasing and new. “I have many directions I still wanna go in musically,” he says of where he is creatively. “This just happened to be a direction I choose for now because the first album did so well people started asking me if I was gonna be doing any other songs like that.. Through those questions I found a second wind of inspiration in the area of doing the classic R&B type of songs.”

Read More R. Kelly Bio: www.r-kelly.com/content/biography

Tonight's Topic: After The Death Of Rodney King..Why Can't We Still Get Along?

This is the twentieth Anniversary of the LA Riots and black on black crime is still prevalent in many black communities. Police brutalities still exist and black genocide among our nation’s young black men is happening every day.   Rodney King's recent passing coinciding with the twentieth anniversary of the riots and his words that still ring “Can’t we all just get along?”  What is the answer to this question?  Join us Live in the Vocal Booth for this hot topic.  Jump in the live chat or call in 646-233-1302. Bks1 Radio, where your voice matters.

Is Your Mate Jealous Of You - Could you be Sleeping with the enemy?

Have you been in a relationship with the opposite sex and you felt as though they were jealous of your successes? No matter how much you love them and want them to share in all that you experience and want to share your dreams they turned them into a nightmare. You come home happy to share news such as a promotion, or a new job offer and they could care less, but they want to compete with you on everything you do. Has this happen to you or someone you know? Let's talk about it.....

Special Guest: Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’s Karlie Redd

Karlie Redd was born in New York and raised with her West Indian family in Trinidad. She's a Hip Hop artist, model and aspiring actress. By the age of 16, she had made over 40 appearances as a model, in movies and in television commercials. As a dancer, she toured with the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

Karlie Redd is a woman on a mission to entertain. She is a graduate of the joint AFI & Los Angles Film School Degree Program in Film Directing and Producing. Karlie is also focused on her music career and is working with some of the industry's top producers in preparation to release her debut album.

A savvy business woman, Karlie also juggles her entrepreneurial pursuits which include the Karlie Redd Mixology watch line, the Redd Remy weave hair line and the Jade Redd by Karlie Redd lip gloss line.

Special Guest:  A. Lyric

This ecclectic singer, songwriter, actor & poet is unmatched. Her style of music swells with Soul/ R&B, Blues, Funk and a splash of Hip Hop. And now you can hear a collection of her music on her new EP 'A. Lyric - Your Ears Will Thank You Later'. This album is bold, vocally soothing, lyrically provoking and makes you want to move. A. Lyric is also an active performer on the poetry scene, you can find her performing all over the city.

Recently featuring @ Bronx Stories, Brooklyn Historical Society Bridging the Gap series and Mike Geffners Inspired Word. She's also featured @ The National Black Writers Conference Poetry Cafe and published her first poetry chapbook, Love In All Its Shades, not your grandmothers Love poems in Feb 2011. Her acting credits include; I Lost My Heart in Haiti, A Season in The Congo, The Blues According to Langston Hughes, Manhattan Plaza Suite, The Vagina Monologues & Barn Razing. Currently, A. Lyric is in the studio working on her full LP album and is steady writing preparing for the release of her second poetry chapbook in Fall 2012.

Special Guest: Te'Niel Nicole

Born in Virginia on May 30th and raised New Jersey, Te'Neil Nicole has a sweet personality mixed with that Jersey sass. Working triple time she comes to you as a singer, song-writer and model. As a songtress, she has been compared to the likes of Faith Evans and Keyshia Cole. In 2005, Te'Neil won 1st place at The World Famous Amatuer Night at the Apollo. Te'Neil says, "I love music because it speaks to every emotion known to mankind." Her musical influences are not limited to a particular artist or genre. Peggy Lee, Sade, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson are classic artists and influential music makers, just to name a few. Te'Neil's goal as an artist & songwriter is to make records that will stand the test of time.

As a model, Te'Neil made her professional debut in 2006 Style Q magazine. Fashion comes second nature to her. How would you define her look? Natural Beauty with a sophisticatedly striking edge. In 2010, Te'Neil participated in John Blassingame's Annual Hype Hair Natural Beauty Contest, taking 2nd place. Also in 2010, she featured in Straight Stuntin' Magazine with the one and only Lenny Green of 98.7 Kiss Fm.

For Te'Neil Nicole, everything she does revolves around an unwavering faith in god.

"If you want to be anything in life, start with being yourself first." -Te'Neil Nicole

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Artist Review: Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys’ artistic light is so bright it could illuminate a pitch-black room. A true musical prodigy whose multi-dimensional gifts emerged at age five, the beautiful Alicia will soon take modern R&B soul to a whole new level at the tender age of nineteen.

Born aware of her old soul yet living in New York’s inner city amidst the dominance of Biggie and Jay Z, Alicia’s natural talents blossomed into a rare mix of hip-hop flavor and insightful, wise-beyond-her-years songwriting. Coupling this with the singer’s spine-tingling vocal power, positively stirring live performances and expertise as a classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys could be this generation’s Roberta Flack.

Highly sought-after by record labels that held good, old-fashioned bidding wars in her honor, Alicia signed to Arista Records in 1998. There, in the spirit of a genius like D’Angelo or Prince, she continued the process of writing, producing and recording the debut she’d begun penning at age 14.

In late 1999, Alicia followed Clive Davis to his new J Records where she continues to chart her arrival to the music world. Creations now rising out of the studio show signs of both a critical and commercial monster - a deep, melodic, soulful gem of an album that showcases Alicia in all her universal glory. Though most of the album- including the luminous "Fallin'" and the moving "Troubles" - was written and produced by Alicia Keys, the artist collaborates with Jermaine Dupri on "Girlfriend" and with Isaac Hayes on "Rock Wit U" from the Shaft soundtrack. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, is set for release on J Records in late June.

Born and raised in Manhattan, the stunning, bi-racial Alicia Keys recognizes a number of influences including her ultra-supportive mother who told her "You can quit anything else but you can never give up on your piano lessons." Alicia also sites a teacher at the Professional Performance Arts School in Manhattan who, while she was majoring in Choir, gave her valuable instruction on her voice. "This teacher spent so much time with me, she became the closest thing to vocal training I received," Alicia recalls.

Read more Alicia Keys Bio: www.sing365.com/aliciakeys

Tonight’s Topic: "IT TAKES 2 TO TANGO, BUT WHAT IF.....1 DOESN'T WANT TO DANCE?"

You think all is well, come home from work and your spouse says they want a divorce. How do you handle it? What do you do? What about the kids? What happened to "for better or worse" What do you do if you are the spouse that still is in love like you were the first time you met your better half? It's so easy to fall out of love but to have it leave you isn't so easy.

Tonight the Vocal Booth team tackles the topic of divorce from the person who never saw it coming, also we have in studio the actors and actresses of the independent film "NO SURRENDER" Join us in the chat or call in at 646 233 1302 to share your feeling about divorce or share your story whether good or bad tonight at 10 pm est LIVE IN THE VOCAL BOOTH!

Special Guests: Cast of Independent Film No Surrender

This is a story about a man(Jay) and his wife (Simone)and how even before they got married there were signs of a selfish mentally, but blinded by their love they proceeded to get married and hopes things would change, but as time went on things got worse. Consulting with their family and friends every time a situation occurs didn’t make things any better. Jay best friend is (Terrance aka T) and Simone best friend is her (mother) struggling the first couple of years of marriage they realize they had to make a change and with them having no real example of how a happy marriage looked.

They took it upon themselves to find a church home that would help them replenish there marriage! Finally after hopping from one church to another they found a church they both agree on, now the journey really starts as they are being taught how to love, respect, honor one another like never before.

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Kashanie Lagrotta

This is Kashanie's first future film. She hopes the beginning of many more to come. Kashanie was born in Brooklyn NY. However she was raised in Panama City, Panama. Since she can remember she has been in love with the performing arts. She expressed her love by taking part of any and all plays, talent show and dance show cases in school. At home she didn't let the acting bug die, she weirded-out her family by dressing up in different outfits and costumes and playing out different characters. After graduating from high school she could not have made her way back to New York any faster to focus on acting.

She is a recent graduate of the The New School University. Although she is an avid music listener (if you shuffle through her IPod you will find many genres of music as well as music from many countries around the world) and she loves to dance, she doesn't consider herself a singer (the exception being in the intimate privacy of her own apartment). She is probably the only one out of the cast without afore mentioned talent and therefore feels very fortunate to have been cast for the part of "Simone" and to be surrounded by many multi-talented actors. She looks forward to the premiere of "No Surrender" and she asks that all have who come have an open mind and heart when viewing the film.

Takiyah Diamond

Something about that “Shinning Diamond” that has all eyes on her. Her love for theater & music contributes to her captivating reality-check approach leaving audiences on the edge. Takiyah was born in Newark NJ and grew up singing in church. It's no wonder she'd fit right in her latest Role as " The preachers wife" in the film "NO SURRENDER by Jameel Hayes. She was well know amongst her peers as "Most likely to succeed" & "Most Gifted".

The singer/songwriter/actress has shared her talents in plays such as I know Im Somebody by Sheba Jordon, Mama I wanna sing, Greece & More. She is recently know for playing in films such as "You Already Know" by Hykine Johnson, Brick City Boys by Tony James, Notorious and others. Takiyah has performed long side many main stream artist such as Mary J Blige, Jennifer Hudson, even hip hop pioneer Lil Kim. So if you ask anyone who’s “Shinning” in the Garden State, Takiyah T. K. Diamond is surly planting the seeds to her "Rise"!.

Samantha Braham

Samantha Braham is a British/Jamaican entrepreneur, radio personality, and fashion designer. Samantha previously worked for Sirius/XM and local NJ radio stations. Samantha discovered her passion for radio when she was 13 years old and embarked her career on Seton Hall University’s radio station 89.5FM WSOU.

Following high school Samantha attended and successfully graduated from The Institute of Audio Research, an audio engineering program. Samantha joined Sirius/XM Shade 45 in 2007 and launched the financial empowerment segment, Get Money in 50 Seconds.

She is most notable for her appearance on The Wendy Williams show and award winning BET Wrap It Up campaign commercial. Currently Samantha is preparing for law school and building her fashion company, Heavenly Things Boutique ww.heavenlythingsboutique.com, which is based in South Orange, New Jersey. Samantha is also a Communications graduate from St. John's University and licensed real estate agent in New Jersey.

In the independent film, No Surrender, Samantha plays the role as Alicia. The protagonist Alicia is engaged to her long time boyfriend. Alicia is supportive to her sister’s, Simone marriage.

The Dark Side To Shacking Up

What Happens When Moving In leads to you Moving On. There are so many reasons why people move in together. Some get the urge out of love, others for support, and many because they don't want to be alone, but with making life changing decisions like these there are likely to be some repercussions that can cause the other person to look for someone new.

Today's relationships have become less traditional and more casual some people are settling without demanding to be on the lease, and the others aren't making it a priority. There are thousands of women out there that get strung along on an emotional roller coaster of "love" only to find out they were sucked into playing housekeeper. For other women the role may be in reverse and play the con artists gaming men into supporting them "so to speak", but what happens to those women…OR MEN when their significant other gets tired of the free ride and says "IM DONE! "YOU GOT TO GO" what then?…Living with the opposite sex has its perks, but lets not forget everything that glitters isn't gold, and most importantly nothing lasts forever, or does it?

Regardless, we all know what happens when "Shacking Up" goes all too well and everyone lives "happily ever after", but what happens when you’re not so lucky and get caught out there, are too naive to make the right decisions.

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ARE YOU REALLY HAPPY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP OR ARE JUST SETTLING?

Do you see yourself with someone else in the long-run? Are you in an ‘open’ relationship, but you're the only one that wants it to be exclusive? Even though you’re with someone, do you often wonder when you’ll meet someone else? Do you wish you could change a not-so-short list of things about your current mate? If you could be with anyone in the world would you choose someone other than the person you’re with? If Your Answer Is Yes To Any Of These Questions Then You Are Definitely Settling. Let's Discuss It The Grown Sexy Situation Way.

Special Guest: Author Alan Roger Currie

Alan Roger Currie is an Interpersonal Communication Consultant and Verbal Skills Expert who provides advice to men and women on how to improve the manner in which they convey their romantic and sexual desires, interests and intentions to members of the opposite sex.

Currie is currently the Host of two talk radio podcast programs, 'Upfront & Straightforward with Alan Roger Currie' and 'The Erotic Conversationalist'. Currie has interviewed a number of book authors who have written books in the dating and relationships genre as well as the sex and seduction genre. Currie divides his time between Northwest Indiana and Southern California.

Tonight’s Musical Guest: Sonyae Elise

In the dictionary it states that a ‘Rebel’ is someone unconventional who opposes the codes and conventions of society, in simpler terms a ‘Rebel’ is someone who doesn’t follow the pack and stands out amongst the norm. New Jersey born R&B sensation Sonyae Elise, the ‘Lady Rebel’ is out to make sure that her raw, heartfelt and passionate musical offerings do just that!

Having worked in theatre since the third grade, Sonyae quickly gravitated towards on and off Broadway stage performance opportunities for acclaimed shows such as Lion King, Le Miserable, Little Shop of Horrors and Rag Time. Sonyae’s musical influences range from 2 Pac to Prince, Linda Jones to Ella Fitzgerald and Phyllis Hyman to Barbara Streisand. With no musical training, just a family history of talented musicians and producers, Sonyae has linked up with Multi Platinum producers & Grammy-Nominated songwriters such as Malay, Jill Scott, Andrea Martin, Kara DioGuardi Corte Ellis, August Rigo, J. U. S. T. I. C. E. League, Dre & Vidal, Sterotypes, Jerry Wonder, Keith Harris, Kwame, Los 'da Mystro' McKinney, JR Rodum, Tricky Stewart, The Interns & Sizzle to name a few.

Sonyae's latest EP(s) ‘Lady Rebel Vol 1’ and 'LRV2' boasts original production from Ski Beats, A.U, Brite Ware, Mini Mafia and JV. ‘With the EP's, and with any compilation of work I put forth for that matter, my intentions are to provoke the very emotion in people that made me fall in love with this art form. Essentially, I create to keep from going insane… the fact that others can relate, laugh, cry and possible find their own peace of mind through my music is a plus'. Sonyae has been extremely busy preparing for her time to shine and is now the season one winner of a new Bravo television series 'Platinum Hit'. After the show, Sonyae inked a deal with RCA, Sony/ATV & TWC and is currently working on her first studio album as well as writing hits for & collaborating with some of your favorite artist out!

The dark shadow to the demise of a relationship doesn't always lie between the two people dating. Many times it’s the opinions, thoughts, and manipulative ways of close friends that can take your man or females mind in other directions. Men and women often look to their closest associates or friends to vent or share their personal issues, but what if that advice is purposely misguided. When your friends should be there to guide you in the right direction they become the dark shadow that follows the relationship to its end. Let's talk about it with the lovely ladies of O.W.W.H.H.!

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Artist Review: AMBER BULLOCK

Music World Gospel recording artist Amber Bullock, soared to the top of the gospel music charts after capturing the hearts of millions as she topped a talented field of singers to become the 2011, Season 4 winner of BET’s Sunday Best, the #1 rated weekly gospel music competition show. Her debut CD project, Thank You, was released in December, 2011, on Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel label. The EP entered at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. Thank You featured the Top 10 Billboard hit, “Thank You Lord,” a rendition of Walter Hawkins’ anthem as well as other contemporary classic songs.

Bullock, the St. Louis native and single mother of three-year old Amya, is building a diverse fan base with her signature jazz-infused and neo-soul inspired style. Her unique approach to gospel and inspirational music is front and center on her sophomore CD project, So In Love, which will be available in stores and online everywhere on July 10, 2012.

So In Love is produced by PJ Morton for 2PM Music. Bullock describes their musical partnership as a “match made in heaven.” The result is ten songs of feel-good inspirational music that ranges in style from neo-soul, to jazz, to contemporary gospel, to reggae, with even a little country thrown in. The songs on the CD highlight Bullock’s incredible vocal range and her unique singing style.

“I love music, so I don’t want to just give my listeners the same type of music that’s already out there,” says Bullock. “I want to give them fresh, memorable songs that they are still humming long after the song has finished playing, the kind of songs you keep on repeat.” On her new CD, she does just that.

Bullock wrote her first single, “Lord You’ve Been So Good” with a friend, when she was in college. The song was updated for this CD project with the help of PJ Morton. The upbeat, neo-soul style song features a driving horn section and shows off Bullock’s wide range and effortless runs. “Done For Me,” was also written by Bullock, with Shaun Martin, Greg Brown and Kirk Franklin, who is featured on this song. It has a catchy tune and a powerful message about God’s unconditional love. Bullock goes reggae in “I’m So In Love with You,” which was penned by PJ Morton. “Second Chances,” is a contemporary gospel song that Bullock describes as “dramatic” with instrumentation that features strings and an organ. The song reminds the listener that God’s love and forgiveness are great gifts to us. “Changed,” written by PJ Morton and featuring Isaac Carree, has a contemporary gospel style and a memorable hook. “My daughter sings along with this song every time she hears it,” says Bullock.

The R&B style “Yes,” starts with drums and keeps on pumping energy. The song, written by PJ Morton, is one of Bullock’s favorite on the CD because of both the catch tune and the message. “Yes is a powerful word,” she says. Written by Juante Hall and Jonathan Dunn, “Nobody Else” has jazzy undertones and a message about going to a secret place to meet only with God. “Take it Back,” written by Josiah Martin, reminds us that everything we do or have comes from God. That message is delivered in a pop style song with techno-rock undertones. “Ruler” is a contemporary praise and worship song that Bullock describes as “a little bit country.” Bullock continues, “My most powerful worship experience is when I’m focused on how powerful and loving God is, and how He keeps blessing me, even when I don’t deserve it.” The last song on the CD, “Same God,” was written by Bullock and Shaun Martin. It’s a simple but powerful worship song that acknowledges the faithfulness of God.

Read More Amber Bullock Bio: www.musicworldent.com/artists/amberbullock

Tonight's Topic: Who Holds The Power in Romantic Relationships:  Men vs. Women

We live in a world where whoever has the control stands supreme.  How does the balance out in romantic relationships?  Does one sex have more power over another?  Does one sex hold the reins over another?  Tonight, we will discuss the power struggle between men and women.  Which sex has been endowed with the ability to sway a relationship in one direction or another.

We'll also break down what each sex does right or wrong when it comes to beginning, maintaining and dissolving a romantic relationship.  Will the men trump the women, or do the ladies dominate over man.  We'll be joined by the authors of Fearless:  A Bold Approach to Reinventing Your Life, Candace Kelley, Caryl Lucas and Gilda Rogers.  Let's get ready to rumble....right here, on "Live in the Vocal Booth"!