McDonald's Presents Mic Check, Day 1

Melanie Fiona perfects her performance for the BET Awards.

McDonald's Presents Mic Check - Check out Day 1 of the BET Awards rehearsals with Melanie Fiona and watch the live show this Sunday, July 1 at 8P/7C!

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McDonald's Presents Mic Check - Check out Day 1 of the BET Awards rehearsals with Melanie Fiona and watch the live show this Sunday, July 1 at 8P/7C!

Born Ready - Having graced other well known BET performance stages (including the Soul Train Awards and Black Girls Rock), Melanie Fiona takes the grand leap forward as a performer for BET Awards 2012. Practice makes perfect and Melanie made sure to treat each take like she was on-air.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Born Ready - Having graced other well known BET performance stages (including the Soul Train Awards and Black Girls Rock), Melanie Fiona takes the grand leap forward as a performer for BET Awards 2012. Practice makes perfect and Melanie made sure to treat each take like she was on-air.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Music Always Matters - As a charter member of BET's Music Matters program, Melanie has grown tremendously with each release. Her latest album, The MF Life, featured appearances from the likes of Nas, J.Cole and B.O.B. and garnered rave reviews from critics everywhere. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Music Always Matters - As a charter member of BET's Music Matters program, Melanie has grown tremendously with each release. Her latest album, The MF Life, featured appearances from the likes of Nas, J.Cole and B.O.B. and garnered rave reviews from critics everywhere. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

The Band Played On - Accompanied by a seven piece band and three backup singers, Melanie tore through each take with ferocious energy. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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The Band Played On - Accompanied by a seven piece band and three backup singers, Melanie tore through each take with ferocious energy. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Simultaneously Talented - Before the lights dimmed for each take, the announcer reminded folks that Melanie was "sexy and soulful at the same damn time" (CC: Future). (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Simultaneously Talented - Before the lights dimmed for each take, the announcer reminded folks that Melanie was "sexy and soulful at the same damn time" (CC: Future). (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Never a Dull Moment - The singer from Toronto ended her rehearsal set flawlessly. Tune in on July 1 at 8P/7C to see Melanie Fiona live at BET Awards 2012! (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Never a Dull Moment - The singer from Toronto ended her rehearsal set flawlessly. Tune in on July 1 at 8P/7C to see Melanie Fiona live at BET Awards 2012! (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)