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NEW MUSIC: VAUGHN ANTHONY ft. JOHN LEGEND – “HOLD ME DOWN”


♫ Vaughn Anthony feat. John Legend – Hold Me Down

He’s been singing background for his famous brother for quite some time, but Vaughn Anthony is ready to shine. He has been patiently waiting in the wings, but check out his brand new first single, “Hold Me Down,” featuring older brother John Legend.

In addition to working on his debut album, Vaughn plans to release a mixtape entitled Life of A Player this March, with features from Rick Ross, Olivia, and more. Make sure you keep up with Vaughn Anthony on his Twitter, @VaughnAnthony1.

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EVENTS/FEATURE: OLYMPIC HOPEFUL JASON RICHARDSON + HIS DINNER AT THE WATERLOO & CITY RESTAURANT

Olympic hopeful Jason Richardson is definitely one to watch in 2012. The 25 year-old who is the current 110M Hurdle World Champion, is putting his bid in for the 2012 Olympics in London.

Jason experienced a breakout season in only his 2nd year as a professional athlete in keeping with his accomplished college and high school career and has since been recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of the 30 American Olympic-bound athletes to watch in 2012 (READ MORE).

CL Founder/editor Angel Laws spoke with Jason earlier this month at his private event held at the Waterloo & City Restaurant in Culver City, California and asked him where he got his motivation from. He said, “My family is the supportive force in my life. After getting injured in 2008 and missing out on the Olympics in Beijing, they were there for me. Now that I’m back in fighting and wining shape, the sky is the limit.” We definitely agree!

Jason also spoke about his dream of making the 2012 Olympic team saying, “To make the United States Olympic team would be a dream come true but not easy. I’ve put in years of preparation, lived out of suitcases, laid my head to rest on couches, and even frustratedly pulled out a few dreads all to keep my dream on life support. I wish I could say I’m the perfect genetic athlete but in reality I’m just a stubborn man unwilling to let go of the idea that I can become one of the greatest hurdlers of all time.”

For more on this inspiring young man, make sure to check out his official site: JASONRICHARDSONONLINE.COM and definitely look out for him at the 2012 Olympics, we have a feeling he will be doing big things. More photos from his event below..

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EVENTS: TARGET CELEBRATES MIKO & TITI BRANCH OF ‘MISS JESSIES’ IN NYC + VIDEO

Owners of Miss Jessie’s Miko Branch and Titi Branch pose for pictures along with TARGET’s Greg Cunningham at their exclusive dinner celebrating their Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 feature. The event was held at GILT at The New York Palace Hotel on Thursday (January 12) in New York City.

CL owner/editor Angel Laws, Madam CJ Walker’s great great granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles and Group Manager- Strategic Partnerships & Lifestyle Marketing at Target Greg Cunningham were among the attendees. View some exclusive video below. Also, take the time to check out Miss Jessie’s official website to get more information on the wonderful brand. Congrats to Miko & Titi for all their success!

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FEATURE/VIDEO: EKLIPZ’ “HIP HOP HOMAGE” BOOK + GIVEAWAY INFO

Leon “Eklipz” Robinson has been a rap renaissance man of sorts since Hip Hops birth in the late seventies as a noted emcee (as a part of Crown A’ Thornz group), graffiti artist, noted photographer, videographer and now published author and illustrator.

The Canadian multi-medium artist has brought to life the larger than life icons of Hip Hop with an uncanny sense of personality and style with the release of Hip Hop Homage, a glossy hardcover book packed with color and culture that showcases fifty of Hip Hop’s most influential men and women.

With the stamp of approval from many of the featured artists within the book itself from Ghostface to EPMD – Robinson’s hand made creations and the artists from the golden era to the hit makers of today are immortalized in this go-to guide that is sure to spark conversation about Hip Hop and its journey from then to now.

Peep the interview and how to WIN a copy of HIP HOP HOMAGE below!

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