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Whoa! What a finale on June 2! And A&R was in the house and our winner - Jasmine Smutherman - is on
her way to a deal! We are auditioning folks for Season 20 of Who's Got That Vibe! Atlanta's premiere talent show, which began
on Wednesday, June 9, at Cafe 290. Next shows are: July 28, August 4, 11 and the finale August 18. Show time 9 p.m. Auditions
are Saturdays from noon until 2:30 p.m. at Cafe 290. Click on Who's Got That Vibe in the left top corner for more detailed
information. Write CarolO@starpoynt.com for more details or if you have any questions. You can also call Carol O at 770.331.1606
from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily.
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Who's Got That Vibe! Season 17 Finale was Wednesday, December 9, at Cafe
290 in Atlanta. Once again, we had some of the best talent, from as far away as Bermuda and right here out of Atlanta. Congratulstions
to teen-age sensation Aamani, who stole the show with her energy, stage presence and talent! Second place went to amazing
singer Minka Willtz and third to the very entertaining Shawty Mac, who drove all the way from Augusta. And thanks to a stellar
panel of judges that included R&B star Tony Terry, the Black Pavarotti Dave Tolliver, Mrs. Lucy Ryan-Raoof (SoSo Def/Michael
Mauldin Brand Agency) and platinum producer Pep of Sick Notes (50 Cent, Eminem, K Jon, etc.). We were also treated to Tony
Terry's new single and Dave Tolli singing, accompanied by finalist Paige Williams, and, a performance from Season 16 winner
Sa'Von (who is in negotiations with Universal). It was an awesome night! (See photo above!) And on Wednesday, December 16, it was Carol O's 10th Annual Birthday
Bash Benefit for the U.S. Marines Toys For Tots, featuring the incredible Tony Terry, Motown's new artists Mrz. Smith and
Jeffrey Hardy, as well as Gospel group 4 Miles, the amazing Clark King and several of Who's Got That Vibe's talented all stars,
including Minka Willtz, Aamani Hutson, Rusty Hayes, Sabrina, Steven Knight, Gabrielle, Michae Miller & Jim Keisel, De
A, Dontay Miller and the always amazing Charlene! It was one of the best holiday shows ever! U.S. Marine Sgt. was on hand
to collect the hundreds of toys and hundred of dollar collected for the U.S. Marines Toys For Tots program. (See photos below.) Stay blessed! Carol o, producer - Who's Got That Vibe!
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In the back, left to right:
John Scatena (owner of Cafe 290), Pep (producer/owner of Sick Notes), Kendall
Minter (attorney), Kevin Shine (A&R consultant to Jive Records), Lucy Ryan-Raoof (SoSo Def), Nisha (third place), Denmark
(second place) and Chazz Oliver (owner/producer with Inner Soul Records).
Front: Winner Gabrielle and Who's Got That
Vibe producer Carol O!
The Season 15 Finale of Who's Got That Vibe! was amazing! Gabrielle, just 10 years old, won first place,
followed by R&B singer Denmark in second and another awesome teen, Nisha, in third place. Season 16 began Wednesday, August 19 and the finale was October 28. We were packed and the night was one of our best
ever! Amazing things happened to our talent, including The Truth (guitar player, violin player, both who also sang) being
asked to be on "106th & Park." Top honors went to hip hop artist Sa'Von, who is now in negotiations with Unversal
Music. We ARE the real deal! Second place was The Truth and third went to Xambya, a warm and gifted singer from Zambia. I
wish I had photos to share, but somone broke into my car and stole my camera.
Auditions
are Saturdays from noon until 2:30 p.m. for the Wednesday night show. Click on Who's Got That Vibe top left corner for more
details on the show and auditions ...
Wow! What a finale. Season 14 wrapped on May 27, and it was nothing short of incredible. The winner - by one vote because
of the audience -- was Jamila Thompson. She edged out Stephen Norwood and third went to lovely 16-year-old Jekarra from Augusta.
All the acts were terrific. We want to thank our incredible panel of judges, which included Jive A&R consultant Kevin
Shine, So So Def's Lucy Ryan Raouf, Ear Jam Ent/Universal's Akina and Adolfo Love, super hot producer Swole and National Talent
Search exec director Darrin Campbell. A new season is already underway! Auditions every Saturday noon - 2:30 at Cafe 290 and
the show is on Wednesday nights. And... It's official! Season 13 FInale third place winner Natasha - as a result
of being in Who's Got That Vibe! - is now a member of The Fiesty Girls - So So Def's hot spanking new girl group. Stay tuned
for more exciting info! Or better yet, come audition to be a part of Who's Got That Vibe! See more info by clicking on Who's
Got That Vibe top left.
Click top left to read Starpoynt
magazine - an occasional Black radio/music trade... Starpoynt is back...the latest issue features R&B singer Calvin Richardson,
Lalah Hathaway, Final Draft and more!
Starpoynt - where the client is the STAR!
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As a 15-year veteran of the Black music/radio industry and a 20-year + journalist, I can provide your label, media entity,
entertainment firm or conference the necessary knowledge to fast-track your product or service to success.
My specialty is Black radio. This is an excellent medium to get you noticed, whether you are an artist, author, promoter,
record label or other entertainment entity. I can also provide publicity and consulting services.
In addition to my consulting skills, I am an excellent writer, proofreader and editor, having had my work featured in
Variety, Upscale, Vibe, BRE, Inner City and Jazziz, to name just a few.
I have interviewed and photographed many of today's hottest stars, including Usher, India.Arie, Toni Braxton, Mary J.
Blige, Brandy, Boyz II Men, Faith Evans, Da Brat, Will Smith, Janet Jackson, TLC, Destiny's Child, Will Downing, Ginuwine,
Avant, Glenn Lewis, Luther Vandross, Jagged Edge, Aaliyah and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (just before their tragic deaths),
just to name a few.
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Celebrated journalist Carol O (Ozemhoya) is in the process of working with renowned business man and entrepreneur
Dr. Farrah Gray on a series of books focusing on inspirational stories from many of your favorite music stars. Farrah Gray
Publishing Inc. will print this new series of books that will inspire, entertain and educate millions of great music fans.
"Celebrating Soul: The Untold Stories of Black Music's Icons, Hit Makers and Trailblazers." Farrah Gray Publishing
is an imprint of HCI Books, which published the world famous No. 1 New York Times, USA Today and Guinness Book of World Records
best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Chicken Soup for the Soul sold more than 112 million copies, with titles translated
into more than 40 languages. Stay tuned for more information, and if you are a music icon, feel free to contact me (Carol
0) at CarolsVibe@AOL.com. You can also check out www.drfarrahgray.com.
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Carol U. Ozemhoya
Starpoynt
P.O. Box 76494
Sandy Springs, GA 30358
Phone: 770.331.1606
or E-mail: carolsvibe@aol.com or CarolO@Starpoynt.com
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Coming Soon!
Watch for Silent Partner, a great American
novel with the Black music industry as its playground. In Silent Partner, meet Stormy, an independent woman caught up in the
affairs of the music industry ... and the heart... but who will win her love in the end? Geo, the dashing 30-something record
label mogul, or Casey, the unabashed singer 10 years her junior? You can only find out in Silent Partner, available here and
in book stores in 2008. Click on "Silent Partner" below for a teaser....
Silent Partner (Excerpt)
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