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I’m especially honored to introduce this next artist in the Get to Know series, because I honestly feel that you will fall in love with her sound as well as and her charm. Teisha Marie’s free-flowing, melodic sound is captivating as much as it is a fresh face to an otherwise humdrum music scene. With her latest project set for release next spring, Teisha offers what I feel has been missing from music here as of late- heart. I hope that we can bring her to Memphis, so that others can see what I adore about her. Please Get to Know: Teisha Marie.

My boyfriend dreads these last few entries the most…So Kevin and I were enjoying our fling…the chemistry was fantastic! I could feel my guard slowly coming down. He was fun. Our mini lunch dates and Perkins outings were savored. I felt that this could really go somewhere. I introduced him to my world and all who dwelled within. And then he drops a bomb…Sandra. Now I’ve been caught up in some awkward shit but NOTHING tops how I meet Sandra. Kevin had mentioned weeks earlier about a show that was going on. I was down. I get good music and a chance to see him…win/win, right?

The one thing that I can say and honestly admire about this next artist in our Get to Know series is that not only is he passionate about his music, but he is one of the hardest working people I know when it comes to self-promotion. With the release of his sophomore album slated for the beginning of 2011, Duane Scott is continuing to not only hone his craft, but also charm us with his southern hospitality. Get to Know: Duane Scott

Tell me a little bit about the new album. How did you come up with the name Sycamore & Riley?

The next artist in the Get to Know series needs hardly any introduction. Working with such talents as Little Brother and Grammy-nominated Foreign Exchange, multi-talented producer Zo! continues to elate us with musical jewels. His debut solo project, SunStorm, is set for release July 27th (pre-order now at www.theforeignexchangemusic.com) and pays homage to his Detroit roots while giving you an intimate view at his depth and range as a producer. Be sure to also check out the video to the first single This Could Be The Night feat. Eric Roberson, Darien Brockingham and Rapper Big Pooh at +FE Music. Distinguished, gifted, very humble, and of course brilliantly talented; Get to Know: Zo!

Memphis is the most underrated when it comes to the showcasing of our talent. We have it oozing so out of our ears we can’t contain it. If you don’t believe me, then hopefully this band will convince you of our shining capabilities. Born and raised right here in Memphis, New Genesis is definitely blazing a trail. Currently touring with acts like Chrisette Michele and the legendary Stevie Wonder is only an eye glance of their resume right now. These guys are hard at work on a new project slated for release next month. With pride I feature our next artists, Get To Know: New Genesis.

It was such a pleasure to meet and talk to this next featured artist in our Get to Know series. Hailing from St. Louis, Teresa Jenee is indeed making a name for herself. Her passion hangs proudly on her sound, an “eclectic” mixture that will surely keep you tuned in. Her debut album, The Eklectic, is one of those rare treats giving you a variety of different sounds and genres from one artist (So awesome!). She recently made a guest appearance at The Word and graced me with some of her time. Get to Know: Teresa Jenee

So what prompted you to want to come and perform in Memphis?

For the first couple of months all we fought about was music. Why could he not make time for me…he could make time for everybody else. I would hate when his phone would ring sometimes…I could tell by the tone that was someone wanting to do some studio time. It didn’t matter about us…his concern and his priority was his music. Besides women come a dime a dozen, right? What was really so special about me?

It might be said that Hip Hop is dead, but Soul is alive and kicking. Bilal’s newly leaked single "Free" from his upcoming LP Air Tight’s Revenge is sure to keep your heart racing and your musical soul happy. You are automatically hit with heart thumping percussion as this song takes you on a life journey that you will believe is your own. If the melody doesn’t draw you in the lyrics definitely will. And just when I thought to myself that this song would be hot with horns, like a mental cue, horns blaze high. If you have been on pins and needles awaiting some new Bilal, he did not disappoint at all.