Rising Icons in NYC | Rising Icons 2

The Icons perform in NYC. See photos now.

B.o.B - Bobby Ray is a first-time nominee who will be competing in several categories. "Nothing on You," featuring Bruno Mars, is nominated for Record of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Collabo and Best Rap Song, while "Airplanes, Part II" is up for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals. His B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray is also nominated for Best Rap Album.

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B.o.B - Musician B.o.B arrives and chucks up the deuce before performing.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Melanie Fiona - “Rising Icons” veteran Melanie Fiona arrives. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Melanie Fiona - “Rising Icons” veteran Melanie Fiona arrives. <br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Estelle - Singer Estelle is styling in her black and gold.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Estelle - Singer Estelle is styling in her black and gold.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Rising Icons - J. Cole, Laura Izibor, Estelle and Jeremih take a break.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Rising Icons - J. Cole, Laura Izibor, Estelle and Jeremih take a break.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

B.o.B - Bobby Ray gets some participation from the crowd.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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B.o.B - Bobby Ray gets some participation from the crowd.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

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B.o.B - B.o.B raps, sings and plays his guitar during his performance.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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B.o.B - B.o.B raps, sings and plays his guitar during his performance.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Eric Lewis - Jazz pianist Eric Lewis talks to his listeners before his set.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Eric Lewis - Jazz pianist Eric Lewis talks to his listeners before his set.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Eric Lewis - Eric is focused on his keys while performing.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Eric Lewis - Eric is focused on his keys while performing.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Eric Lewis - When Eric performs, he taps into the music.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Eric Lewis - When Eric performs, he taps into the music.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Estelle - The Grammy-nominated singer moves to the beat.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Estelle - The Grammy-nominated singer moves to the beat.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Jay Sean - Jay Sean puts it “Down” with his chart-topping single and other hits.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Jay Sean - Jay Sean puts it “Down” with his chart-topping single and other hits.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Jay Sean - Jay Sean gets cool with his dark shades on.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Jay Sean - Jay Sean gets cool with his dark shades on.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

J. Cole - Jermaine Cole brings pure hip-hop to “Rising Icons.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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J. Cole - Jermaine Cole brings pure hip-hop to “Rising Icons.”<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Jeremih - Jeremih sings while playing his keyboard.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Jeremih - Jeremih sings while playing his keyboard.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Jeremih - Free from the keys, R&B singer Jeremih moves to the music.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Jeremih - Free from the keys, R&B singer Jeremih moves to the music.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Laura Izibor - Award-winning musician Laura Izibor hits the keys.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Laura Izibor - Award-winning musician Laura Izibor hits the keys.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Laura Izibor - A self-taught pianist, Laura lets her instrumental and vocal skills shine.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Laura Izibor - A self-taught pianist, Laura lets her instrumental and vocal skills shine.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Laura Izibor - Laura steps to the microphone for a sultry tune.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Laura Izibor - Laura steps to the microphone for a sultry tune.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona returns from “Rising Icons” season one.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona returns from “Rising Icons” season one.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira

Melanie Fiona - Melanie sings from the heart.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Credit: Alex Oliveira

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie sings from the heart.<br><br>Credit: Alex Oliveira