SQUAD THOUGHTS ON RHIAN
By now, you should be aware that The Squad loves music and we are not afraid to passionately express our discomfort with various forms of it. Two weeks ago, (Issue No. 21, 10/3) The Squad MC let it be known that rap music is outta control. What we didn't add to that piece are thoughts about R&B. We will get to that later, for now, it's time to celebrate. What happens when you find an artist that simply feels good to you? You don't know why, but when you hear their music - in your car, on your computer or chilling with your honey, boo, baby, dumpling, sugar, other-half or even a bad other half...all of sudden, your heart feels stronger, your fantasies entrap you in bliss, your mind is still...you get the chills and then OOOHH - you feel love.

RHIAN'S MUSIC WILL DO THAT FOR YOU...And that's on the real. This is the sound that you have been
searching for this summer. Make sure this is in your collection for fall, winter, spring and forever after. You may not know it right now, but we just may have a new superstar.

The Squad

WE HEAR ABOUT IT FIRST…AND PASS IT ON TO YOU…

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, RHIAN BENSON

What others are saying

VIBE MAGAZINE - "a unique blend of R&B, soul, jazz and reggae"

"One of today's brightest new prospects" - USA TODAY

DJFINK, clubbintv.com - " Rhian's voice adds to the growing number of real vocalists."

About Rhian
Rhian Benson (pronounced Ree-Ann) is a singer, songwriter, musician and producer. This new African/British artist wrote all the songs on her highly-anticipated debut album 'Gold Coast' and co-produced the album with Grammy Award-winning producers James Poyser (Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Jill Scott) and Bob Power (D'Angelo, Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu).

Her hot new debut video "Say How I Feel' co-stars supermodel Tyson Beckford, and the song deals with a situation we've all experienced…when you see someone across a room and want to go up and talk to them, but… can't get up the nerve to do it.!?! Watch for the video on BET and MTV2 or check it out online.

Visit Rhian's official site:
www.rhianbenson.com to check out her videos, hear her music and enter exciting contests!

Purchasing Information
Gold Coast hit stores TODAY and is on sale at a special price of under $10 for a limited time at Tower Records, Virgin, Sam Goody, Borders, Musicland and Wal-Mart. You can also order online at www.Amazon.com