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Passion Mark - Natalie Imani shares why music is the mark of her passion at the BET Music Matters Showcase at Santos in NYC.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Ready to Blow - Natalie Imani electrifies the crowd with her powerful vocals at the BET Music Matters showcase on April 10, 2012.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Natural Beauty - Natalie Imani takes a moment to pose for the cameras before hitting the BET Music Matters stage.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Something New - Moxie brings her unique style to Santos in NYC. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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True Beauty - Moxie shares her huge smile and beautiful voice with the audience at Santos NYC for her BET Music Matters performance on April 10, 2012.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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All in Together - Host Buttahman poses with BET Music Matters artist Leron Young.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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American Heartbreaker - Leron Young woos the crowd with his performance at the BET Music Matters showcase on April 10. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Let's Go! - Soul singer Leron Young engages the crowd at the BET Music Matters showcase on April 10.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Fresh to Death - Leron Young shows off his unique sense of style before his set at the BET Music Matters showcase. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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All In - Gabe Roland puts his heart into his performance at the BET Music Matters showcase on April 10.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Nothing Less - Known for his high energy shows, Gabe doesn't hold back for the BET Music Matters showcase crowd.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Play On - Roland strokes the keys during his crowd-pleasing performance at the BET Music Matters showcase.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Ready to Go - Gabe Roland backstage at Santos in NYC awaiting his set.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Crew Love - Dolo the Bandit brings his band along for the ride at Santos in NYC. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Uptown Baby - New York MC Dolo the Bandit backstage at the BET Music Matters showcase on April 10. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Music Matters - DJ Quick Silva spins in between sets at the BET Music Matters showcase on April 10.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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