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Urban Soul Café brings together the brightest Gospel stars for two unforgettable nights.

Nashville, TN -  R.A.R.E. Entertainment, a veteran in the Gospel music industry, continues its great tradition of gathering phenomenal talent on one stage with the first Urban Soul Café of 2009.  On January 15-16, the Urban Soul Café will welcome over 30 popular award -winning Gospel artists for a two night star- studded extravaganza at B.B. King’s Nashville.   Located at 152 2nd Ave North, in the heart of the music city, B.B. Kings will be saturated with the Holy anointing of artists like Damita Haddon, James Fortune and FIYA, DeWayne Woods, Flame, Mali Music and others.  Doors open at 6:30 pm each night with “Happy Hour” beverage specials and $5 cover.  At 7:30 pm, cover goes to $10.  

Thursday, January 15 begins the ultimate worship experience with a night of Gospel soul introducing the new movement in Gospel music- Young Gunz. That’s right. The next wave of Gospel music is here with a fresh new sound. Fusing the melodic harmonies of soul, pop, R & P and Hip Hop, these young ministers of the Gospel are here to put the enemy on notice.  Vashawn Mitchell, Isahia D. Thomas, Leon Timbo, Jessica Green, Stephen Hurb, Lejuene Thompson, Mali Music, J-S.O.U.L, Rae Ellis, Kevin Lavar, The Murrills, UnCommon, Mr. Del, Holy Boy, Frontlayz, Big Nick, Crazy One have their target in sight ready to take down any weapon formed against them. You do not want to miss it!

Friday, January 16 the climatic finale of this extraordinary ensemble of Gospel music will host unforgettable performances by the industry’s brightest stars of past, present and the future. Yep, Young Gunz will represent Friday night as well.  Damita Haddon, Kevin Gray, Blasé, Ian Von, D. Montrell, Shamond Scales, LP, Carla Tolbert, Dewayne Woods, JR, Da TRUTH, Jai, Wess Morgan, Brain C. Wilson, Christopher, James Fortune and FIYA, Flame, Yunek, and Ted Winn will hit the stage singing the biggest hits of 2008.  Also, BET’s Sunday Best finalists, Crystal Alkin, Shari Addison, and Tasha Collins will be in the place.    

Both nights feature music provided by DJ Will of the One Accord DJ’s, Mr. E and DJ Maestro.  Hosted by the infamous RARE Entertainment CEO Carlos Hale and Preacher Kid’s PK, audience members are sure to enjoy not only good music but fellowship as well. Special celebrity co- hosts include Sheila Bell from the Belle Report, Richard Picart of Gospel City.com and Gerard Bonner of Gospelflava.com. As always special surprise guest appearances are schedule to appear. You’ll never know who might come to the Café!

Since 2005, the Urban Soul Café serves as a vehicle to promote the urban Gospel music genre and provide a safe haven for Christians to fellowship with one another in a less structured setting without losing the focus of Christ.  Throughout the years, the café’s territory increases fruitfully as record attendance numbers continue to shoot through the roof. Over 200 major and independent artists have appeared on the Urban Soul Café stage.  “It’s more than music, it’s a lifestyle,” says Mr. Hale. “There’s fun, excitement, networking and there is Jesus in the midst.” 

To help celebrate this momentous occasion, business partners Nashville’s 92Q WQQK,  Universal Christian Music Group,  Spirit Rising, the Bellemy Group, The Belle Report, GospleFlava.com, Image Magazine, StreamingFaith.com, GospelCity.com, Releve' Entertainment, One Accord DJ’s, and JaylaMak Promotions have all given a special present to the Soul Café with their generous support.

All events are open to the public and media; minimum age requirement of 18.

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