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- ↑ Show Review of Eartha Kitt Concert at B.B. King's Blues Club, New York (April, 2004)
- ↑ Motown Legend Richard Street & LMNT on debut Issue Artist Zone News article (2003)
- ↑ Rhythm & Blues Showcase News Magazine Reference in "Sears Entertainment" News article (2006) Archived 2014-01-26 at Archive.today
- ↑ R&B Showcase Magazine listed as top publication for Independent Artists in "New Release Tuesday" News article (2010)
- ↑ Global Entertainment Media & Arts Foundation
- ↑ Staff host Music Industry workshop for Community Youth, Philadelphia Inquirer November 6, 2013