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ENTERTAINMENT MIX

SPOTLIGHT

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Music Shines

The road to music continues with a new crop of indie artists that are sure to challenge the competition.

California

SOPHIA MOJO - R&B

Sophia MoJo is an R&B, Pop and EDM Soul powerhouse from Los Angeles, CA that also boasts the talent of songwriter and producer. Born into a musically talented family, Sophia found her own voice at the age of six; when she began songwriting and later developed her distinguished smoky, soulful vocal tone.

Sophia mastered her songwriting and vocal talents while singing in various female vocal groups. In 2013 she began producing her own music and the journey into musical creativity lead her to a solo music career.

While experiencing personal health issues, Sophia was motivated to pursue a music career that is grounded in faith, a message of love, redemption

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and empowerment. Determined to make her mark in the music industry, Sophia and her band currently perform original music as well as covers by some of todays hottest artists. Sophia MoJo’s much anticipated debut album is scheduled to be released in August 2015. FACEBOOK

Born in Trinidad, Straughn Urbain who's stage name is JAY U, began playing the piano in church at the age of 10 . Straughn Urbain has been writing his own original songs and performing at many events. He also works with other groups/bands like S.T.L Music Group and Pulse Gospel Groove .

His first official performace was at the Tobago Jazz Festival where he was asked by the judges to perform his original song "Your My Everything". JAY U is currently working on his album (Moving Up). His dream is to write songs and good music for major labels as well as tour.

Trinidad

JAY U - POP, R&B

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