Deniece Williams has been one of popular music’s most treasured voices for almost three decades. Her flexible upper-range has led to comparisons with the late Minnie Ripperton and her influence is obvious on young divas like Jill Scott. But “Niecy” has always been her own artist and, on her newest recording, Love, Niecy Style, she pays tribute to the music that has, and continues to influence her. “My producer, Robbie Eli … wanted to know about a covers project and I thought, ‘that sounds interesting,” she says, laughing.

Halle Berry: Actress, Perfect Stranger
Oscar winning actress Halle Berry surprised many when she disrobed in Monster’s Ball. She even had people questioning her integrity and whether or not she really deserved this type of recognition for the role. Jadakiss references this fact in his hit single “Why?” Well fine, fabulous and flawless at 40, Berry’s not worried about what people have to say about her decision to play Leticia Musgrove and then receive the most esteemed film award in the world.

Crime Mob: Rappers
In the summer of 2005, six teenagers from East Atlanta released an explosive anthem that assured the nation that crunk music was here to stay. The aggressively charged single, “Knuck If You Buck” was Crime Mob’s rowdy introduction to the world and eventually made them one of the most sought after groups in rap. With their new album, Hated On Mostly, group members Cyco Black, Diamond, Lil Jay, Princess, MIG and Killa C are looking to continue to create intoxicating club bangers while showcasing their musical expansion.

Rosario Dawson: Actress, Grindhouse
Actress Rosario Dawson is on fire. She proves that you can’t take her sexiness for granted in Grindhouse. It’s easy to see why she was the only member of the cast allowed to see a segment of the movie before the evening’s premiere. “I watched it and it was really great. I am very excited for people to see it in the extended version,” she says enthusiastically.

Ice Cube: Actor, Are We Done Yet?
Don’t make the mistake of asking this rapper/actor about his past success. “I never want to harp on the first movie,” shares Ice Cube, who reprises his role of Nick Persons alongside Nia Long in Are We Done Yet?

Angela Basset: Actress, Meet the Robinsons
It’s her first animated film, and the illustrious Angela Bassett makes it look so easy. In Walt Disney’s highly anticipated digital 3-D offering, Meet the Robinsons, Bassett voices Mildred, the director of the 6th Street Orphanage. “I’m the mother figure who’s trying to get little boys placed in good homes,” she offers.

Young Buck:Rapper, Buck The World
Young Buck has sold 2.3 million albums worldwide and is a member of what was once the highest selling rap label in the industry; however, he finds himself at square one with his upcoming sophomore release, Buck the World.

Patti Labelle: Singer, The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle
Throughout her nearly five-decade career, Patti Labelle’s timeless voice has inspired countless female singers to follow their dreams. Now the Grammy award-winning singer who’s had best-selling cookbooks and a top-rated television show has returned to her musical roots.

Fat Joe: Def Jam: Icon
The game is dope. Even Fat Joe seems to think so. At least that’s what we could gather from ro’s visit to EA’s extravagant gaming suite located in Buckhead’s Four Seasons Hotel. Of course it was hard gathering much information from the rap star, as the new game, Def Jam: Icon that he was on the road promoting, had all of his attention.