Pure, unadulterated and empowering. That has been Mary J. Blige’s calling card ever since her 1992 multi-platinum debut album, What’s the 411? And in the ensuing years, the singer/songwriter’s musical strong suit has attracted an intensely loyal fan base—responsible for propelling worldwide sales of more than 50 million albums. With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus a staggering 29 nominations), a 2012 Golden Globe nomination, and four American Music Awards, Blige is only getting started. The singer returns just as fierce and compelling on her 10^th studio album, the aptly titled “My Life II … The Journey Continues (Act 1).” Released via Blige’s Geffen/Interscope-distributed Matriarch label, the new project doubles as the sequel to Blige’s 1994 classic My Life.

Thoughts from Mary

“A lot of women are misunderstood and a lot of men think they know what to do. But they don’t,”

Mary J. Blige

“My fans and I are living examples that you can turn a negative situation into something positive,”

Mary J. Blige

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Michael Bolton, the multiple Grammy Award-winning Singer, Songwriter and Social Activist, who has sold more than  53 million albums and singles worldwide, continues to tour the world every year, all while writing, recording and taping for a  wide array of  projects  spanning music,  film, television and theater.  Bolton remains committed to humanitarian causes,

especially through the Michael Bolton Charities as well as other social and political organizations.  Known for his soulful voice and poignant lyrics, his timeless style, charm and good looks have also earned him a spot in several “People Magazine’s Sexiest Man” issues, including  2012’s “Sexiest Man  Alive.”  He most recently became a viral sensation for

featuring in The Lonely Island’s hugely popular, “Captain Jack Sparrow” video that launched on Saturday Night Live and was performed live on the Emmys.  The Emmy-nominated video has racked up over 95 million views on YouTube, where it was the 3rd most viewed video of 2011.  Bolton credits his fans with being “the best in the world” and loves nothing more

than bringing his timeless hits to audiences globally.

John Legend is a nine-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, critically-acclaimed
concert performer, philanthropist/social activist, and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most
influential people. Legend’s debut album, Get Lifted (2004) sold more than three million copies worldwide and earned an astounding eight Grammy nominations with three wins for Best New Artist, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B album. Legend’s follow-up album, Once Again (2006) earned RIAA platinum certification and a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

Smashing hits, sold-out tours and inspirational messages, the 10 time Grammy nominated band, celebrates another milestone, 40^th Anniversary. Now, the Reggae Ambassadors is set to begin the year-long celebration at Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2013.

One of the longest running Reggae bands, the group was formed in 1973 and has since released a total of 23 albums as well as solo projects from Lead Singer Bunny Rugs and Guitarist Stephen Cat Coore. They have received numerous awards, including most recent in 2011 the University of the West Indies Award for Ambassadors of Education Through Music; JAMPACT Award for their Philanthropic Work; Unchained Forever Award; Keys to the City of Atlanta; New York City Ambassador Award in November 2009, the 1986 “United Nations Peace Medal,” 1992 and 1996 Jamaica Music Industry Awards for Best Show Band. International hit singles include: the cover version of Gamble & Huff’s, “Now That We’ve Found Love,” “96 Degrees in the Shade,” “Cool Meditation,” “Dancing on the Floor,” “Try Jah Love,” written by Stevie Wonder, “Sense of Purpose,” “Forbidden Love,” “Reggae Ambassador,” “Committed,” and “Reggae Party.” Additionally, the group has worked and collaborated with top acts such as the Jackson Five, Bob Marley and The Wailers and Stevie Wonder.

Look out for 40^th celebration performances in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.

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Rootz Underground represents Jamaica’s most recent contribution to the International Reggae & World Music scene. While undeniably rooted in reggae the six-member outfit uses their collective passion to create a sound that pushes boundaries and defies being boxed into a single genre. Electric yet organic, gritty and soulful; the band manages to harness the essence that the reggae aficionado was captivated by in the 1970’s while connecting the youth to the pure messages of Rastafari with explosive live performances that are a positive and emotional musical journey.

Monica is a multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist, 20-million- plus-selling singer, actress and entrepreneur. The young music veteran returned to the scene in 2010 after a four-year hiatus with her album “Still Standing” which garnered two Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her hit single “Everything to Me.” “StillStanding” also received two Billboard Music Award nominations for BestR&B Artist & Top R&B Album.