Cheryl Pepsii Riley, who first burst on the music scene in the late '80's with her torching classic "Thanks for My Child," has been able to steadily build her fan base via several ventures, including an independent CD release "Let Me Be Me." But her inclusion in over ten Tyler Perry productions, including stage plays, DVD releases, film cameos and soundtrack credits, has served to solidify her as one of soul and gospel music's legendary voices. 

The native New Yorker from Brooklyn holds down a solid base on her home front as well. She is also celebrating five successful years at New York's legendary Village Underground with her own homegrown vehicle, the "Back in the Day, Black Velvet Painting, Blue Lights in da Basement, Musicians and Singers Jam" night.

My man GP The Golden Child a.k.a. G.A.M.E.P.R.O. is doing it again with "The Star Of Piercing Brightness" a new 5 Song EP Release. He's got some well-crafted beats to support some clever and inspirational lyrics. GP's message is potent, going right to the heart of the listeners!

--Documentary to Celebrate the “Native Tongue Posse”

Film and Music Video Director Benny Boom has announced that he has signed on as a Producer for an in-development documentary project called “Speaking In Tongues.” The  feature-length documentary will celebrate the legacy and undeniable influence of the internationally renowned, late 1980s Hip Hop collective “The Native Tongue Posse.” 

The Native Tongue Posse innovatively changed the face and sound of Hip Hop music; pioneering acts included The Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Queen Latifah. The movement grew to have many affiliated groups and has evolved, some 20 years later, to have a clear influence on countless numbers of today’s most influential acts.

As a Producer for “Speaking in Tongues,” Benny, who directed Sony Pictures/Original Films’ “S.W.A.T.: Firefight” (2011), action comedy Next Day Air (2009) with Mos Def, Mike Eppsand Donald Faison and more than 150 music videos featuring the likes of P. Diddy, Akon and 50 Cent, will lend his behind the camera talents and his perspective as a integral role player in the music industry to the project.

“Speaking In Tongues” is being directed by Omar Akil, a 12-year director/producer with extensive success in groundbreaking and original television, film, corporate and digital projects. His credits include Director 2004 H2O International Film Festival’s Best Narrative Short "The Defendant Rests;" Director for "UNCLE POP" (Andre Royo)--official selection for: The Black Hollywood Film Festival, The Independent Black Film Festival and Director of Association for Diversity in Motorsports' Trailblazer Award recipient "Black Wheels," a documentary that celebrates the contributions of African Americans in motorsports.

“Speaking In Tongues” is slated for a fourth quarter 2012 release.

Fans can receive updates on the documentary via FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/NativeTonguesDoc) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/NativeTongueDoc).