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The Main Ingredient is an American soul and R&B group best known for their 1972 hit song "Everybody Plays the Fool".
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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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The Main Ingredient | |
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 The Main Ingredient in 1970.
Original members (L-to-R) Luther Simmons, Don McPherson, and Tony Silvester | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, funk |
| Years active | 1964–1977, 1979–1981, 1986–1991, 1999–2020 |
| Labels | Red Bird Records (1964) RCA Records (1970–1981) Polydor Records (1989) Magnatar (2001) Kent Soul (Compilation) |
| Past members | Jerome Jackson Stanley Alston Cuba Gooding Sr. Donald McPherson Tony "Panama" Silvester Luther Simmons Carl Tompkins Larry Moore Carlton Blount George Staley, Sr. Ryan Idell |
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In March 2004, Dan Bazile joined the news team at WNYT (a television affiliate of NBC), where he anchors "Weekend Today". Prior to that, he spent several years as an actor and freelance writer before jumping into television news in 1999.
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Mathew Knowles is best known for being the former manager of Destiny's Child. He also managed his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. His company, Music World Entertainment, is one of the most renowned, with record sales exceeding 300 million.
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Robert D. Siano, Esq. has practiced law for over thirteen years and is an experienced attorney that handles matters involving entertainment, including intellectual property, contracts, and licensing.
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Amelia Moore (aka Ameliaismore) is an actress, producer, and journalist. She has been A&R Assistant at Atlantic Records, Director of A&R at Gee Street, and General Manager at Ruff Ryders Records, leaving as President at Ruff Ryders Lifestyle.
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Alyssa Morgan Lego was the reigning Miss Stars and Stripes' Outstanding Teen 2017 through Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program (Miss America's Outstanding Teen).
