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INTRODUCING THE NEWEST TEENAGE MUSIC SENSATION - YELLA J

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Nov. 15, 2002 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Performing for friends and family since the age of three, Danielle Jerkins, better known as Yella J has been rapping since the age of 12. Her style contains a combination of Rap, And R & B. She is a lyricist who deals mainly with issues experienced by teenage populations. The messages in her songs touch the lives of all who hear them and resonate with a wide cross section of teens from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Recently Yella J. finished taping an Aids commercial for the Atlantic City Health Department. Southern New Jersey aired this commercial and combined it with radio airplay using the rap that she created.

In addition to the TV commercial she has had the opportunity to complete a professional music video, shot by an award winning director. The video will be released in the near future.

She has performed in several local events and showcases where she impressed everyone with her unique rap style.

Yella J is a serious artist and she feels that there are many female teenagers' experiences that have not been told in the industry and hopes that with her messages their voices will be heard.

On December 2nd, 2002 she will perform for the Statewide HIV conference that will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

Yella's first CD will be released just prior to that engagement, on her 17th birthday, November 27th, 2002.

For more information regarding up-coming performances, or to contact Yella J. for an interview call 609-517-4195

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Source of news: Paul Jerkins