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Phene, "Writing on the Wall" (Video)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:35:00 +0000

New music from York PA born and Atlanta resident Phene. After being crowned "Best Male Artist" 2 consecutive years at the Central PA Hip-Hop awards, he's back with a new video

Last month Phene took a trip back to Central PA with Director Stephen Philms to capture the visuals for “Writing On The Wall.” The song pays homage to his hometown & delivers an honest message about the trap society has inflicted upon us.

New album, God On A Greyhound coming September 2010.

And check out phene.net and highofflife.com for more new music and news on Phene and other artists.

Stones "System Bumpin/Hello Good Morning Remix" (Video)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:47:00 +0000

ST in the building.. Directed by Mazi-O [Gallic Wars Entertainment/D.O.H.H Squad]

Chaneblog: Best Ever

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:37:00 +0000

What's good people? I hope all is well. By now, you should checked out the 2nd leak off that upcoming KING OF NEW TALK Mixtape. Joint called BEST EVA. Its a motivational joint really which has dual usage. Its music and of course you can enjoy listening to it and also it can provide that much needed wind beneath your wings to get you through the day. It was produced by my homie, Mannie the Don. You already. Joint fire. Give me feedback, we need that!!! Also any booking are welcomed. I wanna come to your city, chill wit u, hang out, and talk shit. Hey might as well, cause I aint going nowhere. Take care and be safe.

Uno
KING
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Rah Digga - This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap (Video)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:23:00 +0000

Rah Digga left rap 10 years ago to pursue film editing (she went back to school to do so and continues to do this as a career) and raise her daughter. She only got back in the game after some finessing from one of rap's well known producers, Nottz, to make a few songs for an EP. That turned into more and next thing you know they were coaxing her to release an album. Together, they made Classic (coming 9/14 on Raw Koncept) and this is the first video for her single 'This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap'....the message is pretty clear.

The Werd - Stylistically On Time (Audio)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:48:00 +0000

New music from the homie The Werd..

Glasses Malone - I Get Doe ft. The Cataracs (Video)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Jaiden "The Cure" Mood Music

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:47:00 +0000

Jaiden "The Cure" - Mood Music appearing on "The Cure Suite II:Lost Songs" - No Words EP/LP Coming Soon. Foreground Entertainment Group/Zingari Management.

Fat Joe talks new album and his greatest contributions to Hip Hop..

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:14:00 +0000

Joey Crack is back! Fat Joe shares what he feels are his greatest contributions to the Hip Hop culture, talks about constantly striving to perfect his craft, manuevering financially in a crippled music economy, and of course he talks about his new album, The Darkside. Album in stores July 27th!

http://www.pyramidwest.tv

Artist Spotlight: Prince and Soufside

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:21:00 +0000

In 2009, Prince and Soufside were a part of the group GS Boyz and their hit single "Stanky Legg" was receiving mainstream success across the country. Now, fast forward to 2010, Prince and Soufside decided to disband the group and form a duo. Prince and Soufside recently stopped by Po Politickin to discuss why they decided to leave the GS Boyz, rebranding themselves as a duo, and how they complement each other styles.

Po: Thanks for stopping by Po Politickin. For our first question, describe a day in the life or SoufSide and Prince.

P & S: A day in the life wit soufside and prince will be, alot of music being played in the background, the phone none stop ringing, a whole lot of movement, we really never just sit in one spot!

Po: Last year, your former group The GS Boyz had a hit single with “Stanky Legg”. Could you discuss the reason(s) for why you decided the leave the group and form a duo? After gaining a certain level of success, was it difficult leaving the group?

P & S: We really just wanted to take the matters in to our own hands and run with it, being in a group you have to keep it one hundred. People wasn’t really talking how they felt about certain things they was just on the wagon, and it should be like that. Everyone should be able to work or do something, and in our eyes we was doing a lot of it, so we did what we had to do, and that was leave them there and let gsboyz be prince and soufside since everyone really just knew us two anyway.

Po: As a duo, how do your complement each other styles? Is there any current hip hop duo that you would compare yourselves to?

P & S: Boosie and Webbie is two rappers we look at, something like how baby and wayne feed off of each other. We both always worked good with one another when it comes to this music and we got this on lock.

Po: I read that you are focused on re-branding your image as duo. Could you discuss your plans for doing this?

P & S: Soufside branded his name perfect on stankylegg, it pops off the song saying his name. everyone knows who he be ... just like how he stated on the song. All we have to do this time around is stay humble, drop some more hit tracks, keep dropping them mixtapes and stay putting the city on the map. Once you pass all those then you have something to work with.

Po: Begin in the industry since 2005, what would you consider your most valuable lesson learned? What advice would you give to aspiring artists?

P & S: Don't forget who helped you get your success, and stay prayed to the boss man!

Po: Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate. Any words for your fans?

P & S: We want to thank our fans for their continued support. Follow us on twitter at @OHBOYPRINCE, @SOUFSIDEHL on myspace http://www.myspace.com/gsboyz, and request our latest single she soufside and prince "She the Best" (dougie fresh) at your local radio station.

Po Politickin Ep 77: Kokane

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:04:00 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with West Coast pioneer Kokane. Kokane discusses his disdain for the West Coast radio, not compromising your artistry, and his new album "Gimme All Mine". Amsterdam's Dj Mixturess also stops by with a new mix featuring West Coast classics from Warren G, N.W.A., Snoop, and others. For song requests, feedback, or shoutouts call our toll-free hotline at 1-888-412-0390.

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Po Politickin Ep 76: Soul Mafia

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with hip hop, rock and soul band Soul Mafia. Soul Mafia discuss the formation of their group, not letting your past predict your future, and their latest album release "MK Ultra".

Trackstar the DJ, "Boogie Bang 24" (Mixtape)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:38:00 +0000

New mixtape from the homie Trackstar the DJ featuring new music from Big Boi, Curren$y, Pac Div, Royce da 5'9", The Roots, Cory Gunz, Joell Ortiz and Black Milk as well as members of The Force and more...hosted by Duck Down Records representative, Brooklyn's own Skyzoo.

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Streetz & Young Deuces, Straight Drop Muzik 2: SNYDpendence Day" (Mixtapes)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Streetz & Young Deuces is back with their highly anticipated mixtape "STRAIGHT DROP MUZIK 2 : SNYDpendence Day" hosted & Mixed by Aphilliates Dj, DJ Head Debiase!!!
The Aphilliates, BlokHead Ent, EMP Entertainment presents...Streetz & Young Deuces "STRAIGHT DROP MUZIK 2 : SNYDpendence Day" (Hosted & Mixed By DJ Head Debiase)

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Artist Spotlight: Greenspan

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0000

Po Politickin sat down with Baltimore artist Greenspan to discuss the origin of his name, being a underrated local rapper with one of the tightest live shows, and his upcoming project "Got Green 2".

Po: Sup homie, thanks for stopping by Po Politickin. For the first question, can your discuss your name? Are you related to the economist Alan Greenspan? Lol

GS: I feel that art allows you to be creative with your identity. Back in 2003 when I was in the process of creating a company and a brand, I was also learning about the Federal Reserve of the United States. The name Greenspan just stuck. Also GREEN is progressive, moving forward, --> like GREEN-Light. GREEN = Getting Rid of Each & Everything Negative.

Po: I read that you are an underrated local rapper with one of the tightest live shows in the city (Baltimore). What’s your opinion on this?

GS: Well, I'm appreciative to anyone who enjoys my music and my live show. People don't owe me to like my music, you feel me? Underrated...people like what they like. If they haven't heard of Greenspan, then there's more work for us to do as far as exposure and promo... That's how I feel.

Po: How would you describe yourself as a artist? What separates you from the 1,000,000,000,000 emcees out there?

GS: Sophisticated and Progressive. I'm all about moving forward and smiling :) So if anything is hindering my progress or has potential to make me unhappy, I leave it alone. What separates me is my honesty and my perspective on everything I speak on. I may have lived and experience something similar to another person, but what I learned from the situation can be different and that's how I approach music when I'm expressing myself...
And I have a fantastic smile too! :)

Po: I notice you have a new projects dropping soon "Got Green 2". Could you tell us more about it? Any other projects on deck?

GS: Got Green 2 is my 3rd release and the best 1 so far (in my opinion). I think GG2 allows listeners to experience a transition. I'm more focused on the creative process of entire songs and compositions rather than just a hot verse, you feel me...

Po: What are 5 things you cannot live without?

GS: My Mac Book Pro!!!

Po: Where do you see your music career in 2015?

GS: The cover of Rolling Stone... Lord Willing

Po: Once again, thanks for coming thru. Any words for your fans?

GS: Live Life and Luv it!! There's no time for "What if's." GreenspanMusic.com

DeeDotMillz, "The Title You Expected" (Mixtape)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:05:00 +0000

Detroit rapper DeeDotMillz and Signed To You teams up to present you with the debut Mixtape, 'The Title You Expected'. Included are 20 tracks recorded, mixed, and arranged by DeeDotMillz.. Thought provoking and brash lyricism coupled with sounds from Duffy, Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, Kings of Leon, and Alicia Keys.

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Artist Spotlight: Mark Milly

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:37:00 +0000

Po Politickin caught up with Baltimore emcee Mark Milly to dicuss his Hip-Hop based lifestyle brand Young Hustlaz Gettin' Money, his influences, and his latest release "F%@kMarkMilly-The Brief Tape".

Po: Thanks for stopping by Po Politickin? For our first question, describe a day in the life of Mark Milly.

MM: Wow! well, everyday is different. LOL But typically wake up ((do all that morning
'clean people' shit, ya know? wash face, brush teeth etc.)) <-- too much detail right? But umm... majority of my day would be spent on my computer, networking, promoting, editing videos, writing songs etc. Unless i'm out getting to the money. So all in all a day in the life of ME is pretty much just busy-busy-busy! work work work! Sometimes I barely eat... video shoots, studio, events.. being a boss.... the life I chose... *shrugs*

Po: I read that you are an entrepreneur who has dreams of operating a media empire? Could you discuss? How are you cultivating your business side?

MM: Yes, Yes that I am. I have 'up & coming empire' #1 -- Y.H.G.M (Young Hustlaz Gettin Money) which is a Hip-Hop based lifestyle brand. Y.H.G.M. (Young Hustlaz Gettin' Money) embraces the culture of young, hard working individuals who are successful, through all outlets; music, clothing, community events, blogging, web based social networks to name a few. Y.H.G.M. (Young Hustlaz Gettin Money) is also the blueprint for Hustlaz in every aspect from the street to the office and is the new definition of HARD WORK! Music is our Hustle whats yours? ( via http://www.youtube.com/yhgm1 ). Branches that stem from Y.H.G.M include YHGM films http://yhgmfilms.blogspot.com/ , YHGM South, clothing, a record pool etc etc. I just want to cover many areas of the entertainment industry because theres not much money to be made in music anymore.

My second up & coming company "The Incredible Creation" is a creative venture that host an array of artistic abilities, facilitating in creating, building and supporting the dreams of those artist invested in this artistic powerhouse. Joining together all facets of creative talents under one unifying brand who's mission is to set the standard of being incredible though fostering the growth and development of its members personally, professionally, emotionally and by using the wealth of resources at its disposal, a unique perspective, an outlet to freely express themselves/cause through use of their various artistic talents. The Incredible Creation in essence is a family full of different talents outlets and outlets all connected by a sincere desire to touch and inspire the world through their gifts.

http://www.theincrediblecreation.com/ x http://www.wix.com/incrediblecreation/incrediblecreationdotcom

Po: How would you describe yourself as a artist? Who were some of your influences?

MM: As an I artist I believe that i'm very versatile and experimental. I like to create and play around with different ideas & concepts. I'm 'incredible' to say the least and have even been called a genius by some *shrugs*. I haven't even reached my full potential and I know that I have a long way to go. I'm determined to be one of the best artists the world has seen. Some of my influences were Kriss Kross, Master P & his No Limit empire, Jay-Z, Cash Money, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Michael Jackson and a list of others

Po: You are rapper, producer, and a designer. Could you tell us how you balance each career?

MM: LOL I'll let the "rapper" part slide.... I don't make beats but I am a producer in a sense.... 'executive producer' + many other titles but I balance everything that i do with time management and my moods. Depending on what kinda mood i'm in determines on what i'll focus on at that specific moment in time but as a boss who wears many hats you have to know how to juggle & multi-task.

Po: Could you discuss your current project? I know you just dropped "F%@kMarkMilly-The Brief Tape". Any other projects on deck.

MM: Well 'F**k Mark Milly' was just a brief -tape, something to keep my name hot and on peoples mind. My next project which is an EP will be much more brief but straight to the point. Every track is produced by a young, up & coming producer from New Jersey who goes by the name of Probz. All the songs have a soulful feel to them and each will tell a story. We're releasing it on July 26th, heres some promo for it :: http://vimeo.com/10192626 x http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vsxxKCxtMc

Po: Name 5 things you couldn’t live without?

MM: Music, Females, Food, My son &..... technology !

Po: Thanks for stopping by. Any words to your fans?

MM: NOW AND LATER - JULY 26TH !!!! "A BEAUTIFUL MIND : MEMORY LOSS 2" -- SEPTEMBER 11TH....... UMMM.... STAY FOCUSED, MOTIVATED AND ALWAYS CHASE YOUR DREAMS... GET MONEY & DON'T LET ANYTHING GET IN YOUR WAY.. EVER! www.itsmyurls.com/markmilly

Tydis ft New Boyz, Make Me Say (Video)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:26:00 +0000

G.Q. Bugs, Presidential Suite (Audio)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:40:00 +0000

New single from the homie G.Q. Bugs entitled Presidential Suite. The track features R3 singing on the hook and the beat is by Extraordinary Gentlemen.

Vistoso Bosses, "The World Would Suck Without Girls" (Video)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:32:00 +0000

Chaneblog: Something to Talk About

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:52:00 +0000

What's good everyone. Yea we in the midst of dropping that KING OF NEW TALK MIXYAPE. Pure fiyah, you already. Leading off that journey is the first LEAK track called "Something To Talk About". I was inspired to reference this song because of my mother, may she rest in peace. I recall this was one of her favorite records by Bonnie Rait. I thought about the statement the record made as well. And in reality, you have to give the people "something to talk about" to get noticed. You got to put the right words or have that catchy hook to get the attention of the listener. So what better way to capture that moment than by writing a song about it. Works for me! New talk is crazy. Just imagine Hd in wax. Pictures, referencing old and new situation, catch phrases, real hip hop shit. Going back to when niggas made you rewind to catch what he was saying. And at the same time, the tracks are crazy. Big ups to Mannie the Don for producing the album and also Po for overseeing marketing and promotion. So yea I hope you enjoy, feedback is appreciated and utilized. Be safe, and be well. UNO!

Roccett "City I Know" (Video)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:20:00 +0000

The New West is in full effect...

Po Politickin Ep 75: Public Enemy 420

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:09:00 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with cannabis activist Ed Forchion aka NJweedman. Ed Forchion has achieved cult status in the medical marijuana community and beyond for his stance as an advocate for his right to legally smoke marijuana. Prop Joe from the Prop Joe Radio Show also stops by.

Call our toll free Po-line at 1-888-412-0390 and leave a request or shout-out.

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O'mega Red - Red Tape Vol. 3 (Mixtape)

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:55:00 +0000

Staygrindin Inc. & The Heavy Hitters Present: O'mega Red - Red Tape Vol.3 Hosted by DJ Chubby Chub

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Artist Spotlight: Kil Ripkin

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:12:00 +0000

Hip Hop is a culture that was created by and for the people, and when it comes to exibiting that love and passion for the art, nobody displays it like Kil Ripkin the Genereal, AKA The Ghetto Correspondent. Describing his music as soulful, truthful, spiritual and rebelious. Kil stopped by Po Politickin to discusses his musical career thus far.

Po: Sup Kil, thanks for stopping by. For our first question, could you describe a day in the life of Kil Ripkin?

Kil Ripkin: I wake up early in the morning, usually express my daily appetite by letting my pen touch the ink. Once I’ve hit either a sixteen or more, I wake my family up, and then depending on the day, I either hit the studio or the job. I do what I need to do in the studio; some cats go to the studio and smoke or drink and relax. I’m the opposite. I go into the studio prepared with a plan to one take and leave. I’m all about staying focused right now. Once I leave the studio I come home and spend time with my family. I usually contact my manager, Phill Roche, to make sure we are on the same page. I review potential beats, shows, and suggestions.
But I really don’t have a typical day. I could be shooting a video in New York with Torae one week, and the next week doing a photo shoot or playing a show. In the music business I feel a typical usually doesn’t exist.

Po: By listening to your music, I could tell that you are a very revolutionary and conscious artist? Could you discuss this? Do you believe that you will be able to reach mainstream with this type of music?

Kil Ripkin: My music is all based on my character. It is so important in my values to always maintain the truth. The revolutionary reference is something people have labeled me, but I guess it reflects the experiences I have gone through and my story, so if you want to call it a revolutionary one I’m not mad at that. I definitely have been able to reach the mainstream with my music. The more music I put out the more I realize I have no Kil Ripkin fan demographic. I mean for me to come out Coney Island what some refer to as the hood and have fans in the Hamptons is direct evidence that I am reaching the mainstream. Also what you’re seeing is a overall call for more music with integrity and spirit, people are sick of the garbage.

Po: Who were your musical influences and what would be a dream collaboration for you (Rapper, Singer, Producer)?

Kil Ripkin: Growing up in New York my musical influences were the rappers that were in my neighborhood or in my borough. Hands down Notorious B.I.G. because you could take him and have him flow over anything no questions asked. I would also say other pioneers from New York, Rakim, and Slick Rick. But I would definitely say Rakim for his complex lyrical crafting.

Po: We met thru the world wide web lol so I wanted you to discuss the importance of the internet to artist.

Kil Ripkin: The internet is an extremely helpful and reliable tool for marketing and exposure. Today it seems to be a lot more about social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and more than going store to store with a tape. If you become an internet sensation the whole world now recognizes you, so the net is extremely important in the music business.

Po: What's your current label situation? Do you have any current projects out?

Kil Ripkin: I am signed to Soulspazm Records out in New York. I have four projects completed and a handful of videos waiting to be released. The first of these projects will be released at the end of the summer. I got a mixtape coming out with Chicago producer, The Exceptionalist, Tony Roche. I also have a project coming out with Atlanta producer, Raticus, and of course the album, The Balancing Act. I also have an album finished with Torae for our group The Coalescence. Besides that I am doing collabs with a lot of cats, but I can’t really talk about it because it is still early.

Po: Thanks for stopping by homie, appreciate it, could tell us where we can check out more of your music?

Kil Ripkin: Check me out at myspace.com/kilripkin, 2dopeboyz and type Kil Ripkin in. All the blogs out there, twitter.com/kilripkin. Look also for a website dropping soon at www.kilripkin.com

Artist Spotlight: Sullee J

popolitickin@gmail.com (Po) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:38:00 +0000

Baltimore emcee Sullee J describes his music as a refreshing new voice of hope for his generation. His music exposes internal human struggles along with society's problems. Sullee J's music promotes positive action and personal enlightenment, as he writes from a deep inner reflection upon his life and environment.

Sullee J has been getting his tour on, working with acts such as Cash Money Records Jay Sean, DJ Whoo Kid, and International stars Lomaticc, Baba Khan and Sunny Brown. Most recently, Sullee J opened for Mos Def in Norway, Oslo City.

Sullee J stopped by Po Politickin to discuss his career thus far..

Po: Sup Sullee J, thanks for stopping bye. I read that your music, "Exposes internal human struggles as well as society's problems". Could you explain this?

Sullee J: Hey Po, What’s good! I feel like sometimes I may have went through almost everything besides death, and have been close to it several times. Instead of writing about the incidents, more so I like to talk about how to get through them, and provide some sort of guidance through my music. Human struggles, mean scenario’s like relationships, addiction, rape, poverty, and societies problems revolve around racism, democracy, stereotypes, hate crimes, and such.

Po: I see you are from Baltimore. When did you fall in love with hip hop? Who are some of your musical influences?

Sullee J: Man, I grew up loving hip hop, I always felt like music was like a getaway for me. When no one understands you, and you don’t feel like hearing no one out, just turn up a song you can relate to and kick it. Growing up, I wrote poetry for the most part, usually about how I felt, and situations I would come across or even see. I was so addicted to the rhythm, even in school; all of my notes would become rhymes. Eventually, I started to post up my work and people told me I should try to put it over a beat, which I did and it brought me where I am today. My musical influences, I look at more than just the publicity of a person, or how much money they are getting, I like people like Pac, DMX, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, basically artist who say something meaningful and are trying to open eyes.

Po: In the next two years, what's your top 3 career goals?

Sullee J: Tour, Go platinum with the album we are creating because it’s going to be a classic, and be on every speaker/TV/radio that exists.

Po: I seen you recently opened for Mos Def in Norway, I am sure that was supadope.. How was that experience?

Sullee J: Hell yea! It was amazing, the crowd was ridiculous, I loved Norway, the people are real supportive, and of course Mos Def being one of my biggest inspirations, it was like a dream for me to be on the same stage. Shout outs to Dee J Unica for making that happen!

Po: What's your label situation? Do you have any current projects out?

Sullee J: Label wise, I have a few offers on the table that Im just waiting out on to see more opportunities, I believe the more and more fame I keep getting, the better chances that keep coming. I believe in myself 100% and God, so I know when It’s the right time to get signed, it will happen, right now I got to stay on the move, on my grind. I do have a few projects I am working on right now, one of the biggest ones is a tour which should be in November, more information will be released on that soon, I should be in this upcoming XXL issue of August 2010. Maria Monique Last Wish foundation is a globally acclaimed charity which has picked me up as an artist, that I will be supporting them by making them a theme song, as well as flying out to Indonesia around end of July, beginning of August to visit different villages and help, earthquake victims, paralyzed and terminally ill children. You can see the article they posted on me at - http://mariamonique.org/sulee-j-will-be-helping-the-mmlwf.html

Po: Thanks for stopping bye, is there anything you would like to say to your fans?

Sullee J: No Problem, it was my pleasure, and to all my fans I love you! And I can’t do it without you, you might hear that from a lot of mouths, but it’s true. I won’t let you down!

For More Info:

http://www.blogger.com/SulleeJ.Management@Gmail.com