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Halloween was good fun for the kids now it is a day for evil and some parents don't let there kids dress up no more! Is todays society too serious about everything? Has Santa, the Easter bunny, Halloween, and holidays that were mostly fun things fallen prey to the nature of todays society to be so serious? Are these things teaching our children the wrong messages?

Do you let your kids go trick or treating? Believe in Santa? or do you believe that Halloween is the Devil's day and refuse to let your kids believe in a man coming down the chimney to deliver presents to the people? Is it ok to let a kid believe in something and be a kid or Is it best for the kid to know the truth at an early age?  Are we robbing our youth of the innocence of childhood? You tell us tonight on the Live In The Vocal Booth Show.

Grammy Award Winning Artist Mýa, is celebrating 13 years in the entertainment industry as an internationally known, respected singer, songwriter, producer, dancer/choreographer, actress, designer, model, activist and philanthropist. In Fall 2009 Mýa entertained the world and impressed millions as the highest scoring contestant on ABC’s Season 9 of Dancing With The Stars. Mýa also created her own label, Planet 9, and released the first of a series of independent music compilations, Sugar & Spice LP and “The Perfect Edition” double disc in Japan in 2008 & 2009.  Mýa finished out the decade as one of Billboard’s Hot 100 Artists Of the Decade, and was featured on a number of diverse charts & top 10 lists from Fuse‟s Sexiest Videos of All Time to VH1 Latin America’s Top Videos of The Decade. In 2010 we will see various musical releases from Mýa including collaboration with Cedric Gervais of Ultra Records, the world’s top dance label, titled “Love is The Answer.” In 2010 Mýa also reprised her role as National Spokesperson for The North Shore Animal League‟s Tour For Life and is featured in the Wyclef Jean remake of We Are the World, to benefit Haiti.

Read More Mya Bio Here (www.myamya.com)

How To Blend The Blended Family

" The Blended Family " What do you do when two people are in a relationship and its like your in heaven? He knows and fulfills your every need. She knows what you like and want before you do and makes it come true. Life is really good. UNTIL its time for the family's to meet. Hear come uncle Joe drunk as a skunk and your aunt Sharon is no angel either, with her low cut shirt and high rise dress. Can you say Cougar? Like in the movie ( Jumping The Broom or Four Christmas ), How do you explain your families little secrets and make the transition to one happy family. Lets talk about it tonight on Bks1 Radio. Tell us your story.

One of the most challenging parts of any divorce, separation or break-up from a long-term relationship is getting along with your ex. In some cases, after you´ve divided up your possessions and worked out other financial and practical matters, you can wipe the slate clean and never look back.

If children are involved, though, this is not usually an option. You have to learn how to get along, be adults, and let go of your resentments -- not only for your own well-being but for the sake of your children. Now, if you´re thinking your kids can´t tell that you´re harboring feelings of resentment, anger or betrayal toward your ex because you mask it so well on the surface, think again. Children respond to who you are and how you feel more than how you pretend to be.

In time, and as you begin to release naturally, your feelings of resentment against your spouse will melt away. While this will make getting along with your ex much easier on you, the most important thing is the impact it will have on your children. They will definitely appreciate your openness to your ex, and in turn will develop a deeper, more open relationship with you.

If anyone you know is currently going through a divorce or break up and they have children, do pass the show info along to them so that they, too, can benefit from this show topic as well.

Let's Get It On With Relationship Coach Sadie! Only on BKS1 Radio.

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Ok! Calling all men! Tonight on bks1radio.com at 11 pm Chill, Smoov P, JD, Storm Norm, and special in house guest host Harold S. Reed Jr. We have kicked Supes, T Tatum and any other bks woman out the vocal booth so we can set the record straight about how men roll! If you are a lady and want to know what makes a man tick or want to ask any questions about men we are here to give you the unadulterated truth! Cheating, jealousy, kids, money, why are we afraid of marriage, lying, religion, our infatuation with sports, homophobia, in laws, what comes 1st our money or our lady? WHATEVER IS ON YOUR MIND!! Ladies if you wanna put your man on blast we will tell you if he deserves it! Fellas if you got a problem with females put it out there! Call in on the "put on blast or trash hotline 646 233 1302! TONIGHT LIVE IN THE MAN CAVE!!! Put the kids to bed for this one!!!

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Tonight's Topic: Is Today's Workplace Legalized Slavery?

Is Today's Workplace a form of Legalized Slavery? With unemployment still at such a high rate today's employers seem to feel you should be grateful to have a job. Do you walk on eggshells wondering is today my last day? Are you asked to work longer hours with no regards to your family or personal life? Do they also ask you to do so without getting paid at times? Even with the current state of the employment market, we need to know we have right's as employees. If your employer is like a slave master you need to know you have rights. Let's talk about what you can do to get off of the "Plantation", on Bks1radio.com.  Call in 646-233-1302 or become a chat rebel. Join the BKS1 Radio experience!

Special Guest: Singer/Song Writer Tiffany Monique

Joining the live in the vocal booth show tonight is the very talented Singer and Song writer Tiffany Monique.  Who better to describe Tiffany than the Legendary Beyonce, with whom she has toured the world with and performed countless times:

"Tiffany's voice has effortless strength, sass, seduction, and heart with a tone that puts you at ease. I am very lucky to have worked with her for many years and I am proud that she now has such a wonderful piece of work to share with the world."

-Beyoncé

Best known to the general public for being one-third of Beyoncé’s background singers – famously known as “The Mamas”– vocalist/songwriter Tiffany Moníque stepped out of the shadows as a solo recording artist with her debut EP, Nemesis,  in 2010. The five-track gem not only highlighted Tiffany’s stylistic diversity, but solidified her place as a superstar on the rise. In less than two years since the launch of her debut, Tiffany Moníque has amassed an impressive international fan base of thousands, including none other than her former boss, Beyoncé:

"Tiffany's voice has effortless strength, sass, seduction, and heart with a tone that puts you at ease," said Beyoncé. "I am very lucky to have worked with her for many years and I am proud that she now has such a wonderful piece of work to share with the world."

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Tiffany’s mom moved the family to Newark, New Jersey in 1983.  At the age of three, Tiffany became actively involved in church and began to lay the foundation of her musical career through the church choir. “I went with my grandmother every Sunday and was involved in every ministry,” she pleasantly recalls. By the time she was in high school, Tiffany was a director in the church’s music ministry. While she knew well the songs in her hymnbook, Tiffany also found joy listening to seasoned soul singers on the radio. Listening to artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Whitney Houston, Vesta and Chaka Khan, for whom her Aunt Beverly once sang backgrounds, Tiffany was inspired.

Read More About Tiffany Monique at www.tiffanymonique.com

Will School Choice Create Better Schools or Disable the Public School System?

School choice advocates believe having the option to send children to charter schools, private schools or better performing public schools should be the right of every parent and will provide for competition in education where schools will have to perform better to retain students. The opposition to school choice argues it can violate the separation of Church & State by providing federal funds for private faith based education. Many view school choice as a tool to destroy the Public School System particularly in poorer district where students will be limited because of the available tax dollars and the inability to travel to better performing schools.

Tonight the Live in the Vocal Booth team ask you to weigh in on school choice. Do you think school choice will hurt the public school system or create a climate of competition where all schools will have to raise student performance and offer and education that parents and children want or is school choice undermining an already disabled educational system by taking needed funds away.  Also does money provided per pupil make a difference in a child’s education?  Join us for what is sure to be a major debate “Live in the Vocal Booth”

Special Guest: Qadree El-Amin

If ever someone had the Midas touch in business and music, it would have to be internationally recognized entertainment executive Qadree El-Amin. Best known for his skillful and successful navigation of the careers of GRAMMY Award-winning artists Boyz II Men, El-Amin seems to not only turn everything within his grasp into pure gold, but over the years, he has had a knack for attracting successful artists who want to take their careers to even greater heights.

Born and raised in Little Brick Newark, New Jersey, El-Amin has a reputation as a savvy artist manager and a crafty negotiator. Thanks to his ingenuity and assertiveness, Boyz II Men holds the distinction of being one of only a handful of artists who climbed to the number one position on the charts a remarkable 50 times. Their hit single, “One Sweet Day,” with Mariah Carey, spent a record-breaking 16 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

Earlier this year, El-Amin’s hard work was memorialized when the group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Said El-Amin of the occasion, “It was a surreal moment; to see those guys, for all of us to be together again...witnessing a historic moment for Boyz II Men.” While he is largely recognized for his success with Boyz II Men, the El-Amin stamp extends far beyond the popular 90’s boy band. Through his Southpaw Entertainment Company, he has also served as manager to global superstars Michael Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Janet Jackson, Teddy Riley & Blackstreet, Deborah Cox and Lou Bega, among many others.

Over the years, El-Amin has worked closely and formed valuable alliances with a veritable who’s who of music’s elite, including noted record label presidents Clive Davis, L.A. Reid, Jimmy Iovine and Tommy Mottola. Never one to shy away from diversification, El-Amin has also dabbled in the film world, having played a major role in groundbreaking movie soundtracks for big screen favorites such as “Jason’s Lyric,” “Boomerang,” “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “Khazam, “Soul Food,” “How Stella Got Her Groove Back, “ Prince of Egypt,” and “Hurricane.” He has also produced several notable television specials, among them “Homecoming,” a Disney production featuring Boyz II Men and “A Christmas Special,” with Vanessa Williams, Babyface, Shania Twain, Phil Collins and Rosie O’Donnell. Clearly, El-Amin has passion for his work but there’s more to him than what the entertainment world sees.  As the father of four -- three sons and one daughter -- El-Amin keeps his hands busy guiding the growth and development of his own family. Additionally, his two clothing lines, Southpaw and Heavy Hittaz, continue to thrive and grow.

Currently, he is hard at work on his biography, Qadree El-Amin: AMAN, which is due for a Fall 2012 release, as well as various other domestic and international business ventures, including a burgeoning deal with legendary boxing promoter Don King, with the Don King Flight Card Mobile App.  But despite all of his endeavors, this generous, socially-conscious role model prides himself on his philanthropy and makes every effort to feed his desire to give back to the community.  He has travelled worldwide on charitable and humanitarian missions, something which is very close to El-Amin’s heart.  An active philanthropist, he has benefitted organizations such as the American Diabetes Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation and back in his home town, the Newark Boy’s Club.

After more than four decades in the music industry, Qadree El-Amin shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, if you ask him, he’ll tell you that he’s just beginning to make his mark. Says El-Amin, “God has told me that the things I’ve done in the past will pale in comparison to the things that I will do in the future.”

Being a parent is never an easy task, especially when one must go "it" alone. There are countless statistics that show the reason so many children are being raised in single-parent homes yet the least amount of attention is paid to the child.

Exactly how are children being raised in single parent homes fairing to their (some would say) "more well equipped" counterparts. This Friday from 11pm-1am join the ladies of OWWHH as they to tackle the debate of single-parent households - what happens to the children?

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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!!!!

Tonight at 10 pm est the LIVB team brings you the legendary Lenny Williams latest release Still In The Game. Join our interactive review process where your opinion counts. Followed at 11 pm est by the nights discussion of parenting in these trying times.

Artist Review: Lenny Williams

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Lenny moved to Oakland at a very young age.  Learning to play the trumpet in elementary school fueled his interest in music.  Lenny's skills as a vocalist were first nurtured by singing in gospel choirs and groups around the Bay Area. He was in good company working alongside up-and-coming artist Sly Stone, Andre Crouch, Billy Preston and members of the Hawkins family, Edwin, Walter and Tremaine.

After winning several local talent contests, Williams signed his first record deal with Fantasy records.  He cut two singles for the label including "Lisa's Gone", now regarded as an R & B classic among British soul music lovers, and "Feelin Blue", written by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival.  Lenny then spent a brief spell with Atlantic Records before deciding to put his solo career on hold in 1972, when he joined the emerging funk band Tower of Power.  A string of hits ensued, including " So Very Hard To Go', and "Don't Change Horses (In The Middle Of The Stream)", written by Lenny and Johnny "Guitar" Watson.  During his two years with the group, Lenny participated in three milestone albums, the gold LP Tower Of Power, Back To Oakland, and Urban Renewal, while touring non-stop throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

At the end of 1975 Lenny returned to his solo projects.  Initially signing with Motown in 1972, he later moved to ABC Records in 1977 (which was then purchased by MCA Records in 1979).  Over the next four years. Lenny scored ten charted hits, including "Shoo Doo FuFu Ooh", 'Choosing You", "You Got ME Running", "Love Hurt Me Love Healed Me", and "Midnight Girl".  Lenny recorded four more albums from 1977 to 1980, Choosing You, his first gold LP, Spark Of Love, Love Current, and Let's Do It Today.  These albums established a solid and loyal following for Lenny, and the impact of his music can still be felt, particularly the mega-hit "Cause I Love You", from Spark Of Love.  This song crosses generational boundaries, and has frequently been used on "old school" and "slow jam" compilations throughout the years.

After leaving MCA, Lenny recorded for independent labels, Rockshire and Knobhill.  In 1986 Lenny was invited to sing vocals on "Don't Make ME Wait For Love" a track from superstar sax man Kenny G's multimillion selling album Duo Tones.  When released as a single in 1987, the song became a top 20 pop and R & B hit.

Over the past few years, Lenny has continued his solo career, touring the US, Europe and South Africa   In 2004 and 2005 Lenny Williams and Kanye West were honored recipients of the BMI song writer’s award for the song "Over Night Celebrity" recorded by rapper Twista. He has recently shared stages with Aretha Franklin, The Whispers, Rick James, Boney James, Bobby Womack, Ohio Players, Al Green, Usher, K-Ci and JoJo, Alicia Keyes, Anthony Hamilton and Frankie Beverly and Maze.   Lenny has also expanded his multi-dimensional career to include acting, starring in several stages plays "Love On Lay Away" starring Deborah Cox, actor Mel Jackson and Martha Wash.  He also appeared in "What Men Don't Tell" starring Kenny Latimore, Shante Moore and Dottie Peoples the hit stage play  "When A Woman's Fed Up".  As an icon of the past and the present, Lenny Williams continues to expand his musical prowess and flex his newly found acting skills.  He is sure to continue wowing his fans in the United States and beyond for decades to come.

Read More Lenny Williams Bio: www.lennywilliams.com

Tonight’s Topic: The Plight Of The Parent

Tonight we put the parent on the grill, we invite all parents and children to share their stories and opinions about this topic. Who is easier to raise, a son or a daughter?? What are the perils of raising children in 2012?? As a parent what are your fears? What are your joys? When is it the right time to admit your child isn't your lil baby no more? You tell us tonight  in the chat room or call us at 646 233 1302. Live In The Vocal Booth!

Topic: You Ain't My Daddy Pt. 2

You may love your wife/girlfriend or husband/boyfriend but maybe their kids don't love you! Maybe you have a problem with the way your step kids talk to your mate? Maybe you have a little "Baby Boy" running around in your life? How do you handle it? Maybe the child's biological parent who is not with your mate now is causing problems telling your spouse "He better not discipline my child! I'll do that!" How do and you handle that? Do step parents always get the respect of their step children? When is it ok to tell your mate about what you don't like about THEIR child?

Tonight the Vocal Booth tackles this interesting topic with the help of the Chat rebels and ask for your opinion and stories on the call in line of (646)233 1302. join us tonight at 11pm on bks1radio.com LIVE IN THE VOCAL BOOTH!!! Where you at Jooooo-deeeee!!!!!!

Special Guest: Songwriter/Rap Artist Samaya “SoRayre” Wilkins

Samaya "SoRayre" Wilkins, is a songwriter/ rap artist, who is blasting through music waves, and blazing a hot trail, merging unique R&B melodies, with complex metaphoric rhymes, oozing with Hip Hop sex appeal. She plans to emerge on the urban music scene, unexpected, unsigned, and with no remorse.

Now at the age of 23, SoRayre has composed lyrics and melodies for over 18 years, and has discovered the most effective outlet of her music to be, MC-ing.

Born and raised in New Jersey, from the gritty streets of Newark, to the quiet suburbs of Piscataway, SoRayre's music, showcases her versatility, edginess, vulnerability, and humility; with a sense of humor for the witty and the wise. After enduring open adoption, physical and sexual abuse, homelessness, drug addiction and single-parenthood at a young age to say the least, SoRayre's music and the grace of God, have been the constant positive therapies throughout her struggles.

"I feel my music has the potential to be relatable to the masses. Any person who's ever struggled, and had a dream, with the determination to achieve and conquer, with dignity and humility, could feel my music. That's why I love fashion from the 80's, and music from the 90's! It was fun, tasteful, and soundful! Even with rap, it was something to be heard, and a story to be told. Whether it was about love, or respect. It was okay to sing or spit how you felt, respectfully and tactfully. Now and days it's all raunchy; who's the cockiest, who get the most women, who get the most money. Its all repetitive.. no message of realism. And I'll honestly state, sometimes, Im in the mood to ride that wave. But, sometimes Im not. I just do what I feel is right, for me, to say, in the moment Im in."

And that's exactly what she has set out to do! In every line, in every song.

Her greatest musical influences vary from Anita Baker, Toni Braxton, Brandy, Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston, to Drake and Kandi Burruss.

Her best friends would describe her as a crazy, smart, ambitious intellectual. Her younger sister would paint the picture of a rude, aggressive bitch. If you could only know SoRayre through her music, how would you describe her?

Her debut mixtape, Osama SoRayre, is due to be released Spring 2012. For more SoRayre exclusive interviews and news visit TheKnobodies.com, Facebook and Twitter @SamayaSoRayre.

Special Guest: Author Drica Armstrong

Drica Armstrong was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. She never thought of becoming an author because she wanted to be a lawyer. A homework assignment given to her by an English teacher sparked her interest in writing. While attending high school, Drica wrote several short stories and poetry but starting writing her first novel, Beautiful Liars, during her first year of college. After graduating from Newbury College in Brookline, MA, Drica started to pursue publishing for her debut novel.

Beautiful Liars was self-published in 2009. Soon after the release of her new novel, Drica finished her second novel, Hide and Seek. Hide and Seek is the first book to be published on Drica’s self publishing company, Double Take Publications, in 2011. Drica is currently working on the screen play for Hide and Seek and completing her third novel. Drica lives in Elizabeth, NJ with her son.

Tonight on The Grown Sexy Situation Show we have a double topic: If you had the power to change a choice you made in your life what would it be? and What did the cancellation of the oxygen channel's reality show "all my babies mama's" do for African Americans? Our guest author & health /fitness trainer Sundiata Ramin, chat live or call in 646-233-1302 to discuss the topic or to give your shout outs. Join the live experience of bks1radio.com

Topic #1: If You Had The Power To Change A Choice You Made, What Would It Be?

We've each been provided with a number of incredible and irrevocable gifts that are often times overlooked and/or taken for granted. One of the most incredible gifts provided to you is your Power to Choose. Everything we do and don’t do in life is a choice. Every day we choose to do some things and to not do other things. Most people would like to change their life in one way or another. How about you? Are there areas of your life that you would like to change?

Topic #2: What Did The Cancellation Of  The Oxygen Channels All My Babies Mama’s Do For African Americans?

Amid mounting pressure from the public the Oxygen Channel cancelled Shorty Lo reality show All My Babies Mama’s, which starred Shorty Lo his 11 children and 10 different mothers.  Concerns were raised by many people who viewed the show as disrespectful and giving off the wrong message, while showing African Americans in a bad light.

On The flip side it can be argued that the show would have shown a father who is stepping up and taking the responsibility of raising his children along with the baby mothers. If this stance is taken then the show could be a positive influence.

Special Guest: Sundiata Ramin

A native  of Washington, D.C. and graduate of  Duke Ellington School for the Arts, Sundiata pursued his education in Graphic/Advertising Design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City where he earned a  Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.

After working many years in advertising, Sundiata decided to make  a career change from graphic designer to entrepreneur and for nearly a decade owned  several bookstores in New Jersey. As an avid reader, he always  enjoyed reading books pertaining to  health, fitness and well-being.  He discovered that through a proper balance of spiritual, mental, physical exercise he could prevent many of the health problems that plague his family, community and nation today. Sundiata discovered that obesity was at the root of most common illnesses  including high blood pressure, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.

Sundiata made a committment to eat healthy and exercise daily. By cutting out the trans fats and maintaining the saturated fats could improve his health overall but he learned that the body needs essential proteins and fiber to function on an optimum level.

He was introduced to Visalus and the 90-Day Challenge by a friend in March 2012.  From that day forward he has promoted the 90-Day Challenge with great success.  As a Director of Visalus and the 90-Day Challenge, Sundiata has helped hundreds of clients lose and maintain their weight.   He looks forward to helping others in the new year to achieve their personal goals regarding optimum health.