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Songs to Invoke Ego

Episode 10

No one is island. No one exists in a vacuum alone, even if it sometimes feels that way. Ego cannot be taken as just the expression of self, in such an island or vacuum, but as the place where self meets the world beyond.

Guest Performers

Benjamen Adams

Photographer and Stylist

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Fashion

Benjamen Adams is a fashion photographer, actor, producer, and model. When he first arrived in Los Angeles, California, it was suggested that he try modeling. He later thought photography was interesting.

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James McCrae

Author

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Literature

James McCrae is an award-winning strategist and author at the intersection of business, creativity, and consciousness. His book, "Sh#t Your Ego Says", is available through Hay House.

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Kathy Sledge

Grammy Award Nominee and Former Lead Singer, Sister Sledge

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Music

Kathy Sledge is a singer who is best known as lead singer of the R&B group Sister Sledge. As a solo performer, she has had several hits on the International Pop and Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including "Take Me Back to Love Again", which hit #1.

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Charisse Arrington

Recording Artist and Brilliance Coach

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Music

Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single "Down With This" which peaked in the top twenty of the Billboard Dance singles chart and top five of the Billboard Dance breakout chart.

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Mathew Knowles

Founder, President and CEO, Music World Entertainment

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Music

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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½ Pint

Member, Son of Bazerk and No Self Control

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Music

Son of Bazerk and No Self Control is an American hip-hop group consisting of Son of Bazerk, Almighty Jahwel, and ½ Pint. The group was formed by Hank Shocklee, a member of the production team Bomb Squad.

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Last Updated: July 5, 2021

About "Shefik presents Invocation"

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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WAMF-DB 102.1 FM

AMFM 24/7 Broadcasting Network

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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AMFM 24/7 Broadcasting Network

Long Beach, California

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WAMF-DB 1630 AM

AMFM 24/7 Broadcasting Network

Tampa, Florida

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Paul Laurence: This Song Was Written Literally Within 5 Minutes

Recording Artist and Multi-Platinum Music Producer

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July 24, 2018 Sentimentality

Paul Laurence is an American multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. He had several number one R&B hits, including Freddie Jackson's "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Jam Tonight", "Tasty Love", "Hey Lover", and "Do Me Again".

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Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips: As a Brain Tumor Survivor

Founder and Executive Director, J-Bird Music for the Arts

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June 16, 2018 Resilience

In 2012, Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips founded J-Bird Music for the Arts, with the vision of reviving arts programs by providing much needed equipment, instruments, and resources in order to enrich the lives of youths through arts education.

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Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord: I Medically Died Twice

Multi-Platinum Producer

August 1, 2017 Miracles

Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord is multi-platinum producer, who has worked with recording artists, such as Babyface, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kirk Franklin, Jaime Foxx, Master P, Tank, and Ludacris.

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Angela Adetola: Everyone Can Learn, as Long as They're Given the Right Tools

President of the Board of Directors, YWCA Yonkers

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June 17, 2020 Education

Angela Adetola is the President of the Board of Directors at YWCA Yonkers, located in Yonkers, New York. The members and supporters of YWCA Yonkers include women from many different faiths, ages, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

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Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Lyrics Like That Always Broaden People's Minds

Member, Force M.D.'s

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August 21, 2016 Acceptance

Force M.D.'s is a vocal group formed in 1981. Trisco Pearson later joined the group. They released a collection of R&B hits throughout the 1980s, and received overwhelming commercial success from the Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis penned love song "Tender Love".

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