September Music Matters Showcase

Highlights from another stellar night in the Big Apple.

Ladies First - After bringing the house down in Dallas two weeks earlier, Ashley Kimbrae delivered another amazing set in the Big Apple. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Ladies First - After bringing the house down in Dallas two weeks earlier, Ashley Kimbrae delivered another amazing set in the Big Apple. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Siren's Song - All eyes were on "Drop 64" singer Ashley Kimbrae and she did not disappoint, giving them a show to remember. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Siren's Song - All eyes were on "Drop 64" singer Ashley Kimbrae and she did not disappoint, giving them a show to remember. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Those Dreamin' Eyes - Dallas' new first lady of R&B Ashley Kimbrae shows New York City some of that Southern hospitality at BET Music Matters. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Those Dreamin' Eyes - Dallas' new first lady of R&B Ashley Kimbrae shows New York City some of that Southern hospitality at BET Music Matters. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Stand and Deliver - Ashley Kimbrae embraces her core fans while also gaining new ones during her unforgettable set at SOB's. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Stand and Deliver - Ashley Kimbrae embraces her core fans while also gaining new ones during her unforgettable set at SOB's. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Pretty in Purple - Brooklyn's own Cocoa Sarai takes a moment to share a smile with her drummer during her headlining set. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Pretty in Purple - Brooklyn's own Cocoa Sarai takes a moment to share a smile with her drummer during her headlining set. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Take 'Em to Church - Fearless newcomer Cocoa Sarai gives the people of New York a show they will never forget, performing some of her buzz-worthy hits as the crowd takes it in. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Take 'Em to Church - Fearless newcomer Cocoa Sarai gives the people of New York a show they will never forget, performing some of her buzz-worthy hits as the crowd takes it in. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

On Bended Knee - Half Past 7 songstress Cocoa Sarai gives her heart and soul leaving her hometown audience in awe as she took control of the stage. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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On Bended Knee - Half Past 7 songstress Cocoa Sarai gives her heart and soul leaving her hometown audience in awe as she took control of the stage. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

All Smiles - Cocoa Sarai brings Church to SOB's as she flexes her one-of-a-kind vocals. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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All Smiles - Cocoa Sarai brings Church to SOB's as she flexes her one-of-a-kind vocals. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Capture the Moment - Ro James gets up close and personal with fans, and they obliged capturing lasting memories from an incredible evening of music. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Capture the Moment - Ro James gets up close and personal with fans, and they obliged capturing lasting memories from an incredible evening of music. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Sing for the Moment - Ro James gets gets the crowd going for BET Music Matters in NYC. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Sing for the Moment - Ro James gets gets the crowd going for BET Music Matters in NYC. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Can You Hear Me Now? - Ro James takes command of the stage. The "84" singer brought his best and the crowd responded accordingly. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Can You Hear Me Now? - Ro James takes command of the stage. The "84" singer brought his best and the crowd responded accordingly. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Visualize - Rising star Ro James slows things down for the ladies in the house. The tatted up singer took control of the stage during his set at SOB's. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Visualize - Rising star Ro James slows things down for the ladies in the house. The tatted up singer took control of the stage during his set at SOB's. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Scream and Shout - Swagged out and ready to go, Gourdan kicked off an evening of great music and lasting memories at BET Music Matters in NYC. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Scream and Shout - Swagged out and ready to go, Gourdan kicked off an evening of great music and lasting memories at BET Music Matters in NYC. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Back in Black - Charismatic crooner Gourdan gives the crowd something to cheer for with his smooth voice and incomparable stage presence. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Back in Black - Charismatic crooner Gourdan gives the crowd something to cheer for with his smooth voice and incomparable stage presence. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Feelin' It - Smooth and stylish, Gourdan showed the City That Never Sleeps why he is one of this year's artists to watch during his set at SOB's. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Feelin' It - Smooth and stylish, Gourdan showed the City That Never Sleeps why he is one of this year's artists to watch during his set at SOB's. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

Reaching Out - Gourdan gets intimate with the crowd during his opening set, delivering an impassioned performance for those lucky enough to get there early. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)

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Reaching Out - Gourdan gets intimate with the crowd during his opening set, delivering an impassioned performance for those lucky enough to get there early. (Photo: Tishani James/BET)