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Music Matters - Mike Classic performs with Tolu at the BET Music Matters showcase at Santos Party House on May 9. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Muzik for Love  - Spade Muzik brings out the band for his performance at the BET Music Matters showcase on May 9. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Next Up - Mike Classic hangs out backstage before his set at the BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Put Your Hands Up - Writer, singer and rapper Mike Classic pumps up the crowd at Santos Party House for the May BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Young Star - Kris Kasanova is ready to go live at Santos Party House on May 9 for the BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Oh Lord! - Brooklyn native Kris Kasanova performed his song "Oh Lord" for the BET Music Matters crowd. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Listen Up - 23-year-old rapper Kris Kasanova brought out his band for his performance at the May BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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More Than a Pretty Face - Philly native Jade Alston prepares for her performance at the BET Music Matters showcase at Santos Party House.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Show Stopper - Jade Alston commands attention during her set the at BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Go DJ!  - DJ Lyve spins for the Santos Party House crowd in between sets at the BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Say Cheese - Casey Casem poses for the camera before her set at the BET Music Matters Showcase on May 9. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Sing Your Heart Out - Casey Casem goes in on her BET Music Matters showcase.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Ready, Set, Blow - Casey Casem gives the BET Music Matters showcase audience all she's got. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Brooklyn Stand Up  - 20-year-old R&B singer Tolu performs at Santos Party House for the May 9 BET Music Matters Showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Ace of Spades - Spade Muzik performs at BET Music Matters showcase at Santos Party House.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Pulling Strings - Singer-songwriter Jade Alston brings out her guitar for the BET Music Matters Show at Santos Party House. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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