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A Diva and a Gentleman - Winner of ABC's Duets J Rome kicks it with R&B Divas star Monifah before shutting down the BET Music Matters August showcase at S.O.B.'s in New York City.(Photo:  Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Light in the Dark - Kameron Corvet's voice brings light to his Darker Than Grey album while he belts out a few upbeat hits like "Led Me to You" and "Bad for Me."(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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For the Ladies - From YouTube sensation to the center stage, Maryland-bred singer J Rome is feeling the vibes as he serendaes the crowd.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hip Hop Soul - West Coast rapper Universe the King, or U.T.K., kicks it with soulful singer George Tandy Jr. before their Music Matters sets.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Kora the Artist - When this Washington, D.C., songstress hit the stage, she quickly had the crowd transfixed. The colorful, self-professed "hippie" won over the audience with jazzy, hip hop-infused songs from her self-titled digital album. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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It Feels Great to Be Dope - Universe the King puts on the theatrics while performing his latest hit "FGTBD (Feels Great To Be Dope)."(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Vet - R&B veteran Monifah feels at home on stage singing her latest single, "The Other Side."(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Happy Hosts - Model Celeste Seda looks stunning in a casual look as she strikes a pose with co-host Buttah Man backstage.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mr. Solo Dolo - Former 112 singer Q Parker captures the audience all his own.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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New Era - Old-school meets new millennial sounds with '90s star Q Parker and newbie Kameron Corvet.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Stuntin' Like His Daddy - George Tandy Jr. performs his first single, "March," which was produced by his jazz musician father, George, Sr.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Cover King - J Rome may have won America's hearts with his YouTube covers of hits from Beyoncé and Usher, but it was all about his music at the showcase.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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More Than a Singer - Singer/songwriter Kameron Corvet gets down with his band, adding his guitar into his set.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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A Word From the Wise - BET's own music director Kelly G offers some words of wisdom to reality TV star J Rome after Rome's performance at the BET Music Matters showcase.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Man of Many Talents - Besides being a singer/songwriter, Virginia native George Tandy Jr. also plays several instruments, including the piano.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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All Fun - George Tandy Jr. and Music Matters host Buttah Man share a few laughs on stage in between performances.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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