*Highlights* - On the LOOKout: Music's Rising Stars

Mishal Moore, Young Ivy, Vaughn Anthony - Do these names ring a bell? If not, they probably will by the end of this year. Be on the LOOkout:

Mishal Moore

This Florida native turned NY/NJ resident is best described as a true original. While her vocal stylings could possibly be likened to a fusion between Jill Scott's soul power and Billie Holiday's delicate simplicity, Mishal Moore has developed a sound all her own. Her lyrics are pensive. Her passion, evident. Her talent, overflowing.

If you've been waiting for the revival of real music, Mishal may be your savior, as she is gearing up for a late June release of her new single, "Oh Lord." Click Here to view her MySpace and hear some track samples. With musical inspirations spanning across all genres, Mishal's songs have a vivacity and sincerity reminiscent of 60s & 70s era classic tunes. Assisted by mega-talented, funk-inspired producer Kenny Dope, Mishal is quickly approaching her time to shine, and her style is GOING to inspire future artists.

Mishal Moore has been featured on numerous Mix tape albums and recorded a few EPs of her own in the past. 2009, however, could and should be her year. She's got stellar everything: team, talent, material, appeal, and personality. Be on the lookout for this emerging star - Mishal Moore.

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mishalmmoore

Vaughn Anthony

With tracks like "Yell" and "In Your Shoes" that are sure to blow up, Vaughn is proving to the world that talent runs in the Stephens family. He's heard all the comments about his strikingly similar sound to John Legend, but Vaughn embraces the noise and casually defers to the fact that they both have the same genetics. Yes, he may be John Legend's little brother, but this guy is first and foremost a singer!



On Thursday, May 14, 2009, Vaughn Anthony was officially introduced to the music scene with a showcase performance at S.O.B.'s in NY. His vocal prowess was in full effect and he left industry executives with an indelible impression.

Whereas brother John Legend embraces a GQ style, Vaughn's is simply "urban" and a bit more accessible. He has wide appeal because of his at once soulful, hip hop, church, unapologetic, and smooth vocal quality. He honestly cannot be completely categorized, and that could work very well for Mr. Vaughn Anthony. Visit Vaughn's MySpace page to see a list of touring dates and listen to tracks from his recently released EP, "Mr. Everything." To say the least, Vaughn Anthony's songs are refreshing and...good. Period.

*Vaughn Anthony, like British sensation Estelle, is signed to John Legend's "Homeschool Records" label.

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/vaughnanthony1

Young Ivy

Tunisian roots, raised in Sweden and the Cali Bay area, ...oh, and he's Ivy League educated. Young Ivy may not sound like the typical rapper, because in fact, he is not! Young Ivy's approach to the game is educated, raw, relentless, and unglamorous.



Sure, he's been wracking up female fans in colleges across America, but it's his lyrics that go hard. He's out to make you rock your head, get in a zone, and drop some knowledge on today's one-hit wonder rap scene. From bangers like "Turn Heads" to his chart climbing "Shirt Off" track, Young Ivy is just doing it - INTERNATIONALLY.

He's teamed up with very talented Swedish producers and come up with an international vibe & style that is sure to be well received. Young Ivy is calling his latest musical evolution "Euro-trash" because of its heavy beat, house music, trance feel. While it definitely has an international/European vibe, trash has never sounded this good. Ivy is unconventional, lyrically charming and beyond creative.

Young Ivy loves Hip Hop. True Hip Hop fans are already discovering and falling in love with Young Ivy.

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/youngivy

This new class of music artists is coming in strong and definitely gets high marks: