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Pulling from influences ranging from John Mayer to Jay-Z, and just as comfortable in venues ranging from cafe open mics to legendary venues to street corner cyphers, Jay is attempting make his own brand of Acoustic Music: a style his friends and contemporaries call "Acoustic Soul" or "GuitaR&B".

The man has been gigging NYC for a hot minute now and he has a slew of shows lined up ready to heat it up before the summer hits us. He has just launched his own website where he is giving away free mp3 downloads of some of his songs and features a radio player. I know you wondering where you can catch this man live. What’s the use of www.jaylegaspi.com if I’m just gonna spoon-feed it to you.

Jasmine Trias - This young lady won’t stop and it’s not cause she can’t stop. First, she took third place on American Idol a few years ago. She went on a world tour. She is the spokesperson for a clothing company, a tooth paste, and appeared in a cell phone commercial. On top of all that, she released her a CD and had a Happy Meal named after her in the Phillipines.

Now she is featured in the latest issue of People magazine, the April 16th, 2007 issue. She has also re-released her CD in the Philippines, a repackaged edition, two-CD set featuring two new songs. For more information on Jasmine, the People magazine article or to purchase the CD, please visit her official site, www.jasminetrias.net.

Lyrics Born - In between tour dates and studio recording, Quannum Projects artist Lyrics Born stopped by Studio C to talk about his upcoming projects, crate digging, and the evolution of hip-hop. Even without labelmate Lateef, LB flawlessly performed one of Latryx's classic singles "Lady Don't Tek No." You can peep the interview at http://music.download.com/2001-12619_32-0.html. Also he has posted a live recording of a new joint off his new album on his MySpace page, www.myspace.com/lyricsborn. For more information on his shows, new album and new music, please visit www.lyricsborn.com.

Anoushka Shankar - Anoushka takes a Stand for PETA, once again joins the campaign against cruelty to animals. She is demanding better care and treatment for thousands of animals who lead miserable lives in zoos all across India and other parts of the world.

On the musical note, we recently caught up with Ms. Shankar at her concert in NYC a couple of months ago. She is still on her last leg of her North American tour and will be heading to Europe to bless the heads on the other continent with her music. For more information on Anoushka, her music and the tour, please log on to www.anoushkashankar.com.

10. Laree Choote Album / Film: Ek Chalis Ki Last Local
9. In Dino Album / Film: Life In A Metro
8. Hum Tum Hum Tum Album / Film: Life Mein Kabhie Kabhie
7. I Am Coming Home Album / Film: Hattrick
6. Hey Shona Album / Film: Ta Ra Rum Pum
5. Dil Lagaayenge Album / Film: Shaka Laka Boom Boom
4. Chanda Re (The Moon Song) Album / Film: Eklavya - The Royal Guard
3. Kitni Der Tak Album / Film: Delhi Heights
2. Main Jahaan Rahoon Album / Film: Namastey London

...And the No.1 Recommended Song of this Week is:
1. Rozana Album / Film: Nishabd

NUZ from the Hip Hop Hour was in attendance for Penthouse’s launch of their new site and the Playmate of the Year and runner-up was in the building. He reports that it was a blast and he has the pictures to prove it. Also, he will be supporting Ishle Park and Taiyo Na’s Danger and Beauty show this Thursday as a part of the Queens Theater in the Park's Asian Cultural Festival. If you are free this Thursday, come out and enjoy the show.

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Matt Sia - Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Seton Hall - South Orange, NJ

Eugene Song - Friday, April 20, 2007
Five Points Mission – 30 Mott Street, New York City
Cost - Regular Admission: $13, (Includes 1 drink minimum)

Ishle Park and Taiyo Na - Thursday, April 19, 2007
Queens Theater in the Park - Flushing/Corona Park

Jay Legaspi - Friday, April 20, 2007 @ 7pm
Arlene's Grocery - 95 Stanton Street, New York City
Cost - $10

Kevin So - Saturday, April 21, 2007 @ 1:30pm
Houston International Festival, Houston, Texas

DJ QBert - Wednesday, April 18, 2007
One Happy Cloud, ARISTOFANOUS 12, Athens Greece

Burning Tree Project - Friday, April 20th, 2007
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Alfa - Saturday, April 21, 2007
Philippine Cultural Night, New York University, NYC

Cynthia Lin - Saturday, April 21, 2007
Green Festival Chicago @ McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois

Lyrics Born - Friday, April 20, 2007
Downtown Brew - 1119 Garden Street, San Luis, CA
Cost - $15.00