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Aaliyah was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip-hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop".
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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| Born | Aaliyah Dana Haughton January 16, 1979 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 2001 (aged 22) Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas |
| Cause of death | Airplane crash |
| Resting place | Ferncliff Cemetery Hartsdale, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Baby Girl |
| Education | Detroit School of Arts |
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| Years active | 1989–2001 |
| Partner(s) | Damon Dash (2000–2001; her death) |
| Relatives | Rashad Haughton (brother) Barry Hankerson (uncle) |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | www |
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Tony Lindsay is a producer and director, known for "Where Hearts Lie" (2016). The film features such notable actors as Clifton Powell ("Ray", "Rush Hour", "Next Friday"), Malik Yoba ("Empire", "Why Did I Get Married?"), and Taral Hicks ("A Bronx Tale").
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Ari Gold regularly addressed being both Jewish and gay. He landed his first job as a professional singer by performing the lead role on the CBS Children's recording "Pot Belly Bear: Song and Stories". He also performed backing vocals for Diana Ross.
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Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.
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Sarah Dash's first notable appearance was as a member of Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles. Dash has had a full career, moving from singer, to songwriter and session musician for famous bands that include Labelle, The Rolling Stones, and Keith Richards.
