Introducing Stacy Barthe

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Introducing Stacy Barthe - Behind every great song is an even more amazing songwriter, but Stacy Barthe is a double threat because she doesn't just write amazing songs, she sings them too!  Don't miss Stacy Barthe tonight on 106 & Park for Music Matter week! For now click on because we are formally Introducing Stacy Barthe now!   (Photo: Anna Donovan/FilmMagic)

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Introducing Stacy Barthe - Behind every great song is an even more amazing songwriter, but Stacy Barthe is a double threat because she doesn't just write amazing songs, she sings them too! Don't miss Stacy Barthe tonight on 106 & Park for Music Matter week! For now click on because we are formally Introducing Stacy Barthe now!   (Photo: Anna Donovan/FilmMagic)

Stacy Barthe - Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Stacy Barthe serenaded attendees like a seasoned veteran at this year's BET Music Matters Grammy Showcase in Los Angeles. Looks like there's a new star in town. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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Humble Start - This Brooklyn, New York native shows the same hustle and drive as most artists, but Stacy Barthe humbled herself early on in her career by interning at various record lables including Geffen and Jive. It was all about getting her foot in the door, and that's exactly what she did! (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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Get Your Education On - Like fellow Music Matters artist J. Cole, Stacy Barthe attended St. John's University in Queen, New York showing and proving that education has to be a priority especially when you're getting your hustle on in this business.    (Photo: Courtesy of St. John's University)

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Get Your Education On - Like fellow Music Matters artist J. Cole, Stacy Barthe attended St. John's University in Queen, New York showing and proving that education has to be a priority especially when you're getting your hustle on in this business. (Photo: Courtesy of St. John's University)

Working With Diddy - Working with Diddy can't be an easy task, but Stacy Barthe did it. The songstress said this about working for the mogul: "Diddy is one of the most hard working men in theindustry . There is a reason why he has been able to be this successful! He is relentless. It was so inspiring to work with someone like that who I admired so much as a child. I brought him a small candle set for all the years he lit up my life. I learned a lot working with him. He was so much fun to be around!"  (Photo: Stacy Barthe via Instagram)

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Working With Diddy - Working with Diddy can't be an easy task, but Stacy Barthe did it. The songstress said this about working for the mogul: "Diddy is one of the most hard working men in theindustry . There is a reason why he has been able to be this successful! He is relentless. It was so inspiring to work with someone like that who I admired so much as a child. I brought him a small candle set for all the years he lit up my life. I learned a lot working with him. He was so much fun to be around!" (Photo: Stacy Barthe via Instagram)

Nouveau Noir - With so much talk about the "death of R&B" Stacy Barthe, Luke James, Miguel and Elle Varner (all Music Matters artists) have taken it upon themselves to revive the genre. They are a collective called "Nouveau Noir" and they chose this name to bring the feeling of the Harlem Renaissance back to this generation.   (Photo: Stacy Barthe via Instagram)

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Nouveau Noir - With so much talk about the "death of R&B" Stacy Barthe, Luke James, Miguel and Elle Varner (all Music Matters artists) have taken it upon themselves to revive the genre. They are a collective called "Nouveau Noir" and they chose this name to bring the feeling of the Harlem Renaissance back to this generation. (Photo: Stacy Barthe via Instagram)

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Get Blurry For Britney - One of Stacy Barthe's most significant songwriting credits was the song "Blur" on Britney Spears' album Circus. This is major because as you know Britney is one of the biggest popstars in the world, but note that Stacy has also written for Katy Perry, Kelly Rowland and more!(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Get Blurry For Britney - One of Stacy Barthe's most significant songwriting credits was the song "Blur" on Britney Spears' album Circus. This is major because as you know Britney is one of the biggest popstars in the world, but note that Stacy has also written for Katy Perry, Kelly Rowland and more!(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Stacy Barthe (@StacyBarthe) - "@frank_ocean so happy for you! It takes courage to be who you are!"BET Music Matters artist Stacy Barthe, who has been a longtime collaborator with Frank Ocean, finds joy in the singer-songwriter's bravery.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Making A Change - In an article from VIBE Magazine, Stacy Barthe explains why she lost weight and dropped 14 sizes. It wasn't for the industry, it was for herself, so check what she said here:"I wanted to loose weight so I can live. I spent a quarter of my life existing. Being overweight is not easy. Its funny how a majority of America is overweight and we have such limited options.. for the first time in my life, I am shopping in a regular store. I went from wearing a size 26 and now I am wearing a 10-12 in pants. I want to live without any restrictions or limitations. I recall not being able to get on a ride with friends because the levee would not come down and close over my thighs. That was one of the most mortifying experiences in my life. I said to myself, I never want to feel like this again. Losing the weight has helped me find the true me. Sometimes, you gotta lose i...

Beyoncé - Beyoncé is No. 17. The superstar was noted for signing a $50 million contract with Pepsi and drawing high ratings for her Super Bowl performance and HBO autobiographical documentary.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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The Real Beyonce Experience - After being recommended to Beyonce as a songwriter, Stacy met the diva and over the course of a few hours they chatted and Stacy even had the chance to discuss her music with Bey and got some feedback. Recently, the two ran into each other and the Queen complimented Stacy on her weight loss and everything that she's been up to. Go Stacy! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Celebs and More Rallied for Trayvon Martin  - It’s been two years since an unarmed Trayvon Martin was gunned down on his way home from the store in Sanford, Florida. His tragic death sparked a national outcry for justice as communities across America protested, rallied, volunteered, vented and more at the news of his death and George Zimmerman’s not-guilty verdict. His death hit home for everyone from Beyoncé to Michelle Obama. Take a look at how prominent people supported justice for Trayvon.  —Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: UPI/Landov)

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Honoring Trayvon Martin - On Stacy's EP Sincerely Yours, she wrote a song titled "Flawed Beautiful Creatures" in memory of Trayvon and to make a point that nobody is perfect, but that everyone deserves to live their lives without fear because sometimes fear and hate lead to mistakes that can't be reversed. (Photo: UPI/Photo via Newscom/Landov)

Stacy Barthe On 106! - Don't miss Stacy Barthe on 106 & Park tonight!  (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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Stacy Barthe On 106! - Don't miss Stacy Barthe on 106 & Park tonight! (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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