Soul Train Awards 2012: Rehearsals

Check out the prep session for the big show.

No Stranger to The Game - Having hosted Soul Train Awards before, Cedric the Entertainer once again gets comfortable and makes hosting look easy.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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No Stranger to The Game - Having hosted Soul Train Awards before, Cedric the Entertainer once again gets comfortable and makes hosting look easy.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Jumping Right In - Wasting no time, Cedric joins Eddie Levert during his rehearsal adding a boost of on-stage entertainment. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Jumping Right In - Wasting no time, Cedric joins Eddie Levert during his rehearsal adding a boost of on-stage entertainment. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Confident Swagger - Cedric goes over how he will make his entrance. Practice makes perfect.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Confident Swagger - Cedric goes over how he will make his entrance. Practice makes perfect.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Unstoppable - Let's face it--2012 was the year of 2 Chainz. With appearances at virtually every high profile music event and award show, 2 Chainz brings his unique brand of hip hop to the rehearsal stage in preparation for an awesome show. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Unstoppable - Let's face it--2012 was the year of 2 Chainz. With appearances at virtually every high profile music event and award show, 2 Chainz brings his unique brand of hip hop to the rehearsal stage in preparation for an awesome show. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Hunger - 2 Chainz has the hunger of a rookie in his eyes!(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Hunger - 2 Chainz has the hunger of a rookie in his eyes!(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Emotional - Bobby gets lost in the moment as lets the high notes go!(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Emotional - Bobby gets lost in the moment as lets the high notes go!(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Back In Action - The Lifetime Achievement honorees assume their respective positions and deliver a dose of soulful energy. If this is the rehearsal, than imagine what the live show will be like.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Back In Action - The Lifetime Achievement honorees assume their respective positions and deliver a dose of soulful energy. If this is the rehearsal, than imagine what the live show will be like.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Name Rings Bells - Ricky Bell maintains the momentum and keeps the Soul Train moving at lightening fast speeds!(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Name Rings Bells - Ricky Bell maintains the momentum and keeps the Soul Train moving at lightening fast speeds!(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Powerful Voice - Never one to disappoint, Ne-Yo opens up during his rehearsal set. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Powerful Voice - Never one to disappoint, Ne-Yo opens up during his rehearsal set. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Jump Around - With the system booming, Miguel hopped out ready to give a solid preview of his set.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Jump Around - With the system booming, Miguel hopped out ready to give a solid preview of his set.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Miguel - The "Adorn" crooner is up for Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Rap Song and Best Urban Contemporary Album for his sophomore effort Kaleidoscope Dream.  (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Making It Look Easy - With his leather jacket on and hat high, Miguel's looked as comfortable as he was confident during rehearsals.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Watch Out for Keyshia - Armed with her trusty decorated crystal microphone, Keyshia Cole poured out a sea of emotion during her rehearsal.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Watch Out for Keyshia - Armed with her trusty decorated crystal microphone, Keyshia Cole poured out a sea of emotion during her rehearsal.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

 Lovely Rehearsal - Anthony Hamilton let the nostalgic vibes pour in when kicked off the medley with a fantastic rendition of Bill Withers "Lovely Day."(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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 Lovely Rehearsal - Anthony Hamilton let the nostalgic vibes pour in when kicked off the medley with a fantastic rendition of Bill Withers "Lovely Day."(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Putting the TG in TGT - Ginuwine (left) and Tank step in to embrace the stage.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Putting the TG in TGT - Ginuwine (left) and Tank step in to embrace the stage.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Are You Ready? - Tank takes the temperture of the room as he prepares to shine!  (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Are You Ready? - Tank takes the temperture of the room as he prepares to shine! (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Perfectly Perfect Rehearsal - Music Matters alum, Elle Varner (whose debut Perfectly Imperfect was released earlier this year), kept the stage hot with her rehearsal of "Refill."  (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Perfectly Perfect Rehearsal - Music Matters alum, Elle Varner (whose debut Perfectly Imperfect was released earlier this year), kept the stage hot with her rehearsal of "Refill." (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Very Familiar - Varner is no stranger to putting the right amount of emotion into a performance.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Very Familiar - Varner is no stranger to putting the right amount of emotion into a performance.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Letting It Be Known - G.O.O.D Music representative belts a high note during his set. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Letting It Be Known - G.O.O.D Music representative belts a high note during his set. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Pure Brilliance - John Legend wraps up his STA rehearsals with brilliant rendition of his song "Tonight."(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Pure Brilliance - John Legend wraps up his STA rehearsals with brilliant rendition of his song "Tonight."(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Iconic Return - Charlie Wilson, 2009 Soul Train Awards Icon Award honoree returns to pour on the good vibes.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Iconic Return - Charlie Wilson, 2009 Soul Train Awards Icon Award honoree returns to pour on the good vibes.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Idolized - Fantasia breathes energy into the microphone! (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Idolized - Fantasia breathes energy into the microphone! (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric

Still Going Strong - Leah LaBelle continued the momentum with a tribute to Teena Marie, singing the classic "Square Biz."(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Still Going Strong - Leah LaBelle continued the momentum with a tribute to Teena Marie, singing the classic "Square Biz."(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Rocking Out At Rehearsals - With rehearsals going extraordinarily well, it's only right that this translates to the show! Tune in on November 25 at 8P/7C! (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Rocking Out At Rehearsals - With rehearsals going extraordinarily well, it's only right that this translates to the show! Tune in on November 25 at 8P/7C! (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)