Music Matters "Press Play" Highlights

Mali Music, Mack Wilds, Astro and more.

Mean Green - Teen MC Brian "Astro" Bradley takes a moment to pose for the cameras. The X Factor Season 1 standout was one of many stars in the house for Music Matters' "Press Play" event. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mean Green - Teen MC Brian "Astro" Bradley takes a moment to pose for the cameras. The X Factor Season 1 standout was one of many stars in the house for Music Matters' "Press Play" event. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Point and Shoot - 90210 heartthrob Tristan Wilds stops by to check out some of the sights and sounds at TWELVE Atlantic Station in Atlanta. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Point and Shoot - 90210 heartthrob Tristan Wilds stops by to check out some of the sights and sounds at TWELVE Atlantic Station in Atlanta. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Full Salute - Idle Times actor Omatayo Marshall comes through to check out some good music in preparation for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Full Salute - Idle Times actor Omatayo Marshall comes through to check out some good music in preparation for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Ready to Rock - Musician Mali Music is always ready and able to rock a crowd and tonight is no different. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Ready to Rock - Musician Mali Music is always ready and able to rock a crowd and tonight is no different. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Here's Lookin' at You - Photographer Johnny Nunez takes a break from chopping it up with his fellow VIPs to sign one of his photos. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Here's Lookin' at You - Photographer Johnny Nunez takes a break from chopping it up with his fellow VIPs to sign one of his photos. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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I'm a Monster - Founder of Monster Noel Lee gives the crowd a little taste of what's to come from the electronics magnate. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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I'm a Monster - Founder of Monster Noel Lee gives the crowd a little taste of what's to come from the electronics magnate. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Suited and Booted - Producer Bryant Reid checks out some of the hottest young talent of today. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Suited and Booted - Producer Bryant Reid checks out some of the hottest young talent of today. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

All of the Lights - Rapper Lightshow stops to check out some of the talent at the BET Music Matters "Press Play" event. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All of the Lights - Rapper Lightshow stops to check out some of the talent at the BET Music Matters "Press Play" event. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Special Request - The DJ keeps it moving while a bevy of stars and partygoers enjoy the evening's festivities. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Special Request - The DJ keeps it moving while a bevy of stars and partygoers enjoy the evening's festivities. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Demetria McKinney: August 27 - The House of Payne actress is taking a stab at a music career at 33.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Payne-fully Beautiful - House of Payne actress Demetria McKinney stops by the BET Music Matters "Press Play" event to catch up with old friends and new music. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Friday Night Lights - DJ Fadelf is used to moving the crowd, but right now he's part of the crowd as he smiles for the cameras. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Friday Night Lights - DJ Fadelf is used to moving the crowd, but right now he's part of the crowd as he smiles for the cameras. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Lady in Red - Egypt Sherrod came through to check out the best and brightest as the radio personality prepares for the highly anticipated BET Hip Hop Awards. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lady in Red - Egypt Sherrod came through to check out the best and brightest as the radio personality prepares for the highly anticipated BET Hip Hop Awards. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Two Kings - Two of today's brightest young stars, reggae-rocker Mali Music and former The Wire star Tristan Wilds pause for a photo op. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Two Kings - Two of today's brightest young stars, reggae-rocker Mali Music and former The Wire star Tristan Wilds pause for a photo op. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Picture Perfect - Musician Mali Music and photographer Johnny Nunez are the picture of excellence at the star-studded BET Music Matters "Press Play" Event powered by Monster. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Picture Perfect - Musician Mali Music and photographer Johnny Nunez are the picture of excellence at the star-studded BET Music Matters "Press Play" Event powered by Monster. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Present and Future - Budding rapper Andre 'Dre P' Parr is looking fresh as the suave MC poses for a photo. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Present and Future - Budding rapper Andre 'Dre P' Parr is looking fresh as the suave MC poses for a photo. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Go Green - Television personality Shay Johnson looks stunning as she stops to let the cameras appreciate her beauty.  (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Go Green - Television personality Shay Johnson looks stunning as she stops to let the cameras appreciate her beauty.  (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Cat in the Hat - Actor Stevie Baggs Jr. smiles for the camera before heading in to check out some of the hottest new music courtesy of BET Music Matters. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Cat in the Hat - Actor Stevie Baggs Jr. smiles for the camera before heading in to check out some of the hottest new music courtesy of BET Music Matters. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Powered by Monster - Tali Gore is all smiles as he stops for a photo on his way into the BET Music Matters "Press Play Event powered by Monster. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Powered by Monster - Tali Gore is all smiles as he stops for a photo on his way into the BET Music Matters "Press Play Event powered by Monster. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Game Recognize Game - Rocking the newest swag, songwriter Theron Thomas of Rock City stops to check out one of the photos. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Game Recognize Game - Rocking the newest swag, songwriter Theron Thomas of Rock City stops to check out one of the photos. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Hands Up High - Some of ATL's finest came out Friday night to enjoy a night filled with stars and good music at the city's famous TWELVE Atlantic Station. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hands Up High - Some of ATL's finest came out Friday night to enjoy a night filled with stars and good music at the city's famous TWELVE Atlantic Station. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Photo By Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET