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' - Page A 5 ï l i f ^Jnrtlanò CObscrucr (Elje IJnvtkinù (Ob5cruci* 'S&t/d ENTERTAINMENT jw ? a . Wash A Car Without Water? Sound Crazv! mas memories We look forward to the holiday season and the warm felling it brings to people. And like our name says, 'sisters m i l l voices.' we wanted Io use our voices in their ull glory (we really worked hard, ke Santa's elves) to demonstrate how highly we regard the holiday season. Traditions are important to us. and the sons on this album are all C hrist mas favorites, down with our own flavor. We especially suggest that you give a listen to "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An fire),.... rhis Christmas," and "O Holy Night,” we filled them with spirit, to lead you into the season. Taj gives a new twist to "Christmas Ain't Christ mas" and l.elee and Taj turn in a wonderful interpretation (it we do say so ourselves ,.)of "My Favorite Thins." great for w rapping-or un wrapping -colorful gilt boxes And an especially notable track is the outstanding duel between Coko and her gospel singer mother. Tibba Gamble, on their heartfelt rendition of the classic "Silent Night." In closing, w e'd like to wish you and yours a v ery happy joyful 1997 holiday season We hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as we enjoyed making it! Contact Maudie White (503) 288-1140 P A G IN G & C E L L U L A R New DEBIT PHILIPS FIZZ PHONES for only $159.00 That includes: The Philips Fizz Phone, 33 minutes of Local Airtime and the Activation Fee Colo, Taj & Lelee S IW Yuletide greetings from SWV! Welcome to our first RCA Records Christmas album. "A Special Christ mas.” We really enjoyed recording these very special holiday songs. Y ou’ll hear live music, played by real musicians, on this album All three of us—Coko (Cheryl Gamble), Taj (Tamara Johnson), and Lelee (Leanne L yons)-sing leads on its various songs. Our producer was Michael powell. DIAMOND I) noted lor his w ork with vocalist Anita Baker. And though we did this album quite quickly. Michael, out selves and executive producer Kevin Evans cre ated this album like clockwork, like a finely-tuned machine. It is our la bor of love. (O h -a n d we can't forget producers Phil Tem ple anil Rex Rideout, who guided our melodic version of “Silver Bells.") On this new offering, we talk about our families, our pets, and tond Christ No Credit Check, No Gimmicks, No Turn Downs. Everyone is approved! 0 <0 CHS Lone DlSTAKf StRVtCf 5 P»»«*/«!.! BY (OMMUMIQOl MfTWOUK SOVKIS.UC Call now for more details Knrrknn/ 503.288.9180 O-K or come visit us at: 3213 N.E. 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Like that individual classic, Diamond's ster ling inaugural LP, Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop, served as a first class exhi bition for the hip hop heavyweight’s prowess from both sides of the studio control boards, delivering undeni ably dope songs like "Sally Got A One Track,” “F— K Whatcha Heard" and the underground posse barn stormer “You C an 't Front,” featur ing former Brand Nubian, Satai X and fellow DITC-associaie Lord Fi nesse. More than three years, and a series of now squashed label-complication later, Diamond makes his highly an ticipated return as a recording artist with his long-delayed follow-up, Hatred, Passion and Infidelity and exciting collection ol showcase com pelling lyrics and expertly craflcd tracks that once again invigorates hip hop with a much-needed dose ot cre ativity, ingenuity and legitimacy. Jam es D e P r e is t, conductor BRUTALLY POWERFUL, CHILLING AND PROVOCATIVE." 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