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Special to The Recorder NEW YORK — The driving force behind, hip-hop superstars DMX, Eve, The Lox, Drag-On, & Swizz Beatz have teamed up with today’s hottest producers and artists to come up with what will be the biggest compilation of the year: Ruff Ryders “Ryde or Die Vol. II” tentatively scheduled to hit stores June 27. The first single “Got It AH” produced by Teflon, the next Ruff Ryders producer poised to take the Ruff Ryders production team to the next level features the highest selling female rap artist Eve & ex-Bad Boy Jadakiss of the Lox. “Got It AH” a mid-tempo Carib-bean/hip-hop head knocker that puts the best of each sex to battle.

Eve (the women) vs. Jadakiss (the' men) will be serviced to radio and video immediately. “Ryde or Die Vol. 11” brings you production by Timbaland (Aaliyah, Missy Elliot), DJ Premier (Nas, Jay-Z), Dr. Dre, & The Ruff Ryder’s production team Swizz Beatz, Teflon, and Mahogany. Vol. 11 also brings you a stellar line-up of artists — Busta Rhymes, Method Man & Redman, Snoop Doggy Dog, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Trick Daddy, & The Ruff Ryders family DMX, Eve, The Lox, & Drag-On. Be on the look out for solo rap albums from Jadakiss, Swizz Beatz in stores this summer and a sophomore effort from Eve due out in the winter.

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was an orphan, but still managed to make his way in this world under

for the wood burning stove in the very trying conditions: living in kitchen in order for them to pre- the South and being of Black heri-

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complaints from the neighbors,‘o Charles refused to roll over and which were met with stem words play dead. Instead he continued his from Mrs. Robinson. She told them education at St. Augusfiae’Vti her son was blind, not stupid arid Florida’s state school for the deaf he must continue to learn to do and blind. A few years later, things, not only for himself, but for Charles decided to move. His others as well. choice — Seattle, Wash. It was in Unfortunately, Charles lost the Seattle that Charles recorded his guidance of his mother and the first record. It was also in Seattle counseling of his father at a very that the seed was planted for a. young age. lifelong friendship that remains in At 15-years-old, Ray Charles full force with Quincy Jones. In the decades since Seattle, Ray Charles has been making his contributions to the many facets of music in which he excels. His awards are too numerous to mention, however he has earned three honorary doctoral degrees, 15 Grammys and a Playboy Award. Most recently he was chosen by the King and Queen of Sweden to receive the Polar Music Award, which is that country’s most prestigious award, recognized the world

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Lionel Richie joins Tinia Turner tour Legendary artist, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie joins Tina Turner on her “Twenty-Four Seven” Tour performance at Conseco Fieldhouse on May 26. Richie will perform many of his classic hits as well as new songs from his upcoming album Renaissance, which is scheduled for release on Island/Def Jam early this summer. Lionel Richie has touched the world with classic songs that range from mainstream pop, to country to jazz to rootsy Rhythm and Blues. His creative expression is endless, from his days with the Commodores to his massive success as a solo artist, Richie has never stopped writing, producing and performing songs with a universal message. Richie has resumed his touring duties whole-heartedly over the past few years, playing to sold out venues all over the globe.