2016 BET Music Grammy Showcase

Rising stars sometimes shine the brightest.

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Big Sister Brandy - BET family, the multitalented Brandy hosted the 2016 BET Music Matters Grammy Showcase at W Hollywood! (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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The Gentleman - The Midwest's finest rising R&B star is BJ the Chicago Kid, who started off with soul that could take anyone to church in an instant.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Talents Beyond What Meets the Eye - To keep the rhythm going, BJ hit the drums, showing a lot of versatility and impeccable showmanship. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Classic Man - Between "Church," "Love Inside" and more, this boy from Chicago is good and here to stay!(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Miss Wilson on the Mic - Gabi Wilson strummed her guitar and rocked the mic like a seasoned vet!(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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She's Got Soul - Is R&B and soul music dead? Not if Gabi has anything to do with it.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Cool, Calm and Fierce! - Sure, her demeanor is amazingly cool, but don't let that mask the fact that she didn't come to play, she came to slay!(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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The Empress - Songstress V. Bozeman took Empire by storm and is now ready to let you know that she's more than just a guest star. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Sink In - When you feel the passion from the performer ooze from their pores when you're in the audience, you know they've got it. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Smile - She told us all to show our pearly whites in "Smile," her song with Timbaland, and that's exactly what we do whenever V. touches the mic. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Pass the Torch - If you've been praised by Brandy like Jazmine Sullivan has, know that you've definitely got it!(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Lions, Tigers and Bears - Vocally, Jazmine is more of a beast than a lion, tiger and bear combined. Come on vocals!(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Perfect Place - Bliss is following your passion and sharing it with the world. She exudes that!(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Reality Show - From "Mascara" to "#HoodLove" to "Stupid Girl," Ms. Sullivan's music will touch a nerve and your heart all at the same time. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)