Music Matters On 106

Kendrick's "Poetic Justice" hits 106 tonight!

"Black Boy Fly" - This track alone justifies the extra three dollars for the deluxe edition of the album. Kendrick Lamar is at his introspective best, breaking down crabs-in-a-barrel jealousy and poignantly name-dropping Compton heroes the Game and Arron Afflalo over mournful Rhodes chords.   (Photo: Solomon Scott / BET)

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Kendrick Lamar - He's straight out of Compton, and Kendrick Lamar is going straight for your speakers with flavor that you haven't heard until now. Don't miss out, take a listen. See what magic happened when him and Drake collaborated on his new song "Poetic Justice" that's World Premiering on 106 & Park tonight! (Photo: Solomon Scott / BET)

Austin Brown - Austin Brown is R&B's latest soulchild to be making a splash on the music scene. Continuing the legacy of entertainment, Austin is following in the footsteps of his family members Michael and Janet Jackson and taking it straight to the top. Oh, and ladies, he's quite the charmer!(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Austin Brown - Austin Brown is R&B's latest soulchild to be making a splash on the music scene. Continuing the legacy of entertainment, Austin is following in the footsteps of his family members Michael and Janet Jackson and taking it straight to the top. Oh, and ladies, he's quite the charmer!(photo: John Ricard / BET)

Stalley (@Stalley) - TWEET: “Me and @young_guru in the studio. Just knocked out 7 new songs. ‘Savage Journey To The American Dream’ coming soon”Up-an-coming Ohio rapper Stalley gets it in, in the studio with the legendary music man Guru. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Stalley - It wouldn't be a show without the MMG fam, and that's where Stalley comes in. You saw him on 106 the other night and if you're smart, you'll keep your eyes and ears open for this emcee because he's bringing the heat in 2012.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Big K.R.I.T. - Big K.R.I.T. is one of the newest kings of the South, but he comes with a message that everyone needs to hear. Listen to him and respect him.(Photo: David Blake Hutchinson)

Emeli Sande - Emeli Sande is one of the latest artists to make it on the Music Matters roster and with good reason. She has amazing stage presence, style, and her talent is unrivaled.(Photo: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Emeli Sande - Emeli Sande is one of the latest artists to make it on the Music Matters roster and with good reason. She has amazing stage presence, style, and her talent is unrivaled.(Photo: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Not A Waste of Time (or Money) - Miguel has managed to put together a fun and enticing album bursting with creativity. He's a rare original in a sea of artists following trends. Sound and lyrics fuel the power of his new album, and the mashup has created a Kaleidoscope Dream. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Miguel - BET Music Matters has been behind Miguel from the beginning of his career with good reason. The "All I Want Is You" singer has written for Usher and Mary J. Blige and forged a successful career for himself. Keep it up Miguel!(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

New Beginings - In late 2009, Marsha Ambrosius signed a solo deal with J Records and began working on her solo debut, which lead with the hilariously titled track, “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player).” (Photo: Roger Kisby/PictureGroup)

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Marsha Ambrosius - If you want to hear what a songbird sounds like, then listen to every word that Marsha Ambrosius sings. She defines R&B and will be around for years to come. Oh, and she's the woman behind Michael Jackson's hit "Butterflies."(Photo: Roger Kisby/PictureGroup)

MGK - Another 106 & Park favorite, MGK is going to tear BET's SXSW stage up tonight with all of his latest hits!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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MGK - Another 106 & Park favorite, MGK is going to tear down every stage that he steps on this year, so get ready!(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

BET Hip Hop Awards, October 10, 2011 - After having an amazing summer, Big Sean got right into the fall on the BET Hip Hop Awards stage alongside of his "Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay" hook man, Roscoe Dash.(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

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Big Sean - G.O.O.D. Music superstar, Big Sean is the Fresh Prince of hip hop and combines his swag, clever lyrics and dope fashion sense to achieve perfection on stage.(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

Don Trip - Hailing from Memphis, Don Trip is ready to show the industry why Memphis is one of the most amazing musical hubs in the United States. You've never heard anyone like him!(Photo: Courtesy Sittin PHAT/GMG Records)

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Don Trip - Hailing from Memphis, Don Trip is ready to show the industry why Memphis is one of the most amazing musical hubs in the United States. You've never heard anyone like him!(Photo: Courtesy Sittin PHAT/GMG Records)

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Smoke DZA - Whoever said that NYC hip hop was dead is being proven to be a liar because Smoke DZA brings the heat and reminds rap why NYC is the birthplace of hip hop.(Photo: Courtesy Cinematic Music Group)

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Smoke DZA - Whoever said that NYC hip hop was dead is being proven to be a liar because Smoke DZA brings the heat and reminds rap why NYC is the birthplace of hip hop.(Photo: Courtesy Cinematic Music Group)

Chuuwee - Music Matters is all about promoting new and promising talent, so remember that you heard about rapper Chuuwee here first!(Photo: Courtesy T. US Records)

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Chuuwee - Music Matters is all about promoting new and promising talent, so remember that you heard about rapper Chuuwee here first!(Photo: Courtesy T. US Records)