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Yesterday, RapFix reported on the surprise weekend wedding of R&B singer Keyshia Cole and longtime beau Cleveland Cavalier guard Daniel “Boobie” Gibson using the bright lights of Las Vegas as a backdrop to celebrate their impending union.

Tonight the Vocal Booth team brings you a power packed show. Keyshia Cole is featured in our artist review portion of show with her new release Woman to Woman.  Joining us tonight will be the cast from upcoming movie Christmas In Compton. Also we have Former High Ranking Member of Gangster Disciples Harold “Noonie G” Ward here to discuss the release of his Book and DVD "Gangster with a Heart of Gold: The Noonie G Story."

Artist Review: Keyshia Cole

Often it is said that the only constant in life is change. Four-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter KEYSHIA COLE knows well about enduring the seasons of change, particularly matters of the heart. With the release of her fourth album CALLING ALL HEARTS (Geffen Records), in the true spirit of full disclosure, Keyshia pours her heart and soul on all 14 tracks of her latest masterpiece. Enlisting powerful collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Faith Evans, Tank and her mother Dr. Yvonne Cole, and partnering with production giants Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Timbaland, Keyshia made this project a labor of love and an true expression of life…Keyshia’s life.

According to KEYSHIA, “I wasn’t that optimistic about finding true love.” In the early stages of developing CALLING ALL HEARTS, Keyshia had all but given up on the prospect. “I decided when I did get back into the swing of things I’m not dealing with anyone who’s not on my level.” Enter Daniel “Boobie” Gibson, point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The undeniable connection between the two not only transformed Keyshia’s heart, but also soon after the birth of their son, Daniel Jr., she was able to pour out her heart in signature fashion to complete this, her 4^th album.

KEYSHIA’s journey is reflected in the depth she brings to each song on CALLING ALL HEARTS. Being transparent is nothing new and has resonated in her music since her 2005 debut, The Way It Is. To date Keyshia has scored two #1 R&B/Hip-hop albums and seven #1 singles, two of them platinum. In addition, she has amassed six Top 40 hits on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart in the span of five years. Her 2^nd album, 2007's Just Like You, debuted at #1 on Billboards R&B/Hip Hop chart (#2 nationally) and was propelled by three #1s, the platinum "Let It Go" featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim, "I Remember" and "Heaven Sent," while "Shoulda Let You Go" featuring Amina hit the Top 10. The groundbreaking album garnered Keyshia four Grammy nominations, including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary R&B Album, and an American Music Award nomination. By her 2008 third release, A Different Me, Keyshia not only debuted #1 on the R&B chart for a second time, but captured the R&B Top 10 singles chart with "Playa Cardz Right" featuring 2Pac, "Trust" featuring Monica and "You Complete Me."

Read more Keyshia Cole Bio: www.keyshiacole.com/bio

Tonight Special Guest Host: Reynard “Rey” Gibbs

Renard “Rey” Gibbs has always been full of energy, life, and laughs.

Born and raised in one of New Jersey’s toughest inner cities, Gibbs could always find the humor in everything he witnessed whether good or bad, and had an innate ability at very young age to make people laugh. Finding joy in being able to bring smiles to others, it was always Gibbs’ dream to one day bring that laughter to larger crowds on a even bigger platform.   

After moving to the suburbs of New Jersey, Gibbs perspective in life changed as found himself looking at things in more diverse way. As an adolescent he began his quest to pursue comedy by taking acting classes for four years, to sharpen his improv skills and improve his presence on stage.

In 2010, Gibbs decided pursue his comedy career full time, and has seen his career move at a faster pace than most beginners. His smart and clever style of comedy, has opened doors for him at too many venues to count, that includes but are not limited to, Caroline’s, Laugh House, Stress Factory.  In 2011 Gibbs, began his “Comedy Is The Remedy” initiative, and in 2012 Gibbs became a travelling comic, and makes it his personal mission for people tto understand there is healing in laughter.

Gibbs currently resides in Union, NJ with his son. Follow him on Twitter @Comedian_rey, and like his page Comedy Is The Remedy on Facebook.

Special Guests: Cast Members from Movie Christmas In Compton

Joining us will be ReShaun Frear, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Keith David, Arif Kinchen, Porscha Coleman and Buddy Lewis to discuss the upcoming release of Christmas In Compton. Check out trailer:

Special Guest: Harold “Noonie G” Ward

Chicago - As street gang violence in Chicago rages out of control, law keepers and politicians continue to toil with solutions. A generational saga, not many can relate to the back-story causes that rest at the root of this very tragic dilemma. With history dating as far back to the influence of the original gangster Al Capone, a recent NPR story aptly noted that many of Chicagoland gangs are "older enterprises than Microsoft and Yahoo."

Harold "Noonie G" Ward is one man who can intimately relate with the violence at both the cause and effects levels. "Noonie G," as he is popularly known, is a former high-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, a Chicago area gang reported to be one of the largest criminal organizations in the United States. Once considered a prominent force of terror on the city's South Side, Ward has been on a mission to change the effects of causes he understands and relates to on a very personal level.

The devastating rise in violent gun deaths has prompted Ward to announce the re-release of his DVD alongside the new release of his book, both titled, "Gangster with a Heart of Gold: The Noonie G Story." Motivated by a strong sense of responsibility and desire to inspire positive change, Ward has pledged to donate 5000 copies of the books and DVD's during the holiday season to organizations around the country committed to curbing street violence and uplifting inner city youth. "Gangster with a Heart of Gold: The Noonie G Story" is narrated by Chicago natives Grammy Award winner Kanye West and celebrated hip hop artist and actor Common.   Both artists provide the book's foreword as well.

Harold "Noonie G" Ward can be reached via twitter at https://twitter.com/therealnoonieg or via his Facebook fan page, "The Real 'Noonie G'" at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Real-Noonie-G. "Gangster with a Heart of Gold: The Noonie G Story" both the DVD and book are available on Amazon.com.

Check out the film’s trailer: