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Hold on and prepare to blast off to the future world of music. A bold new group named Blaque will take listeners to places never before traveled. Helmed by three young women -- Shamari Fears, Brandi Williams and Natina Reed -- Blaque explores uncharted grooves with their self-titled debut album for Columbia Records. The innovative collection blends soulful R&B with a funky alternative vibe. "We go where other groups are afraid to go," advises Natina. "We're straight out of the year 2080." And it's no wonder. Blaque came to Columbia via one of contemporary music's pioneers, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez of the group TLC. Blaque, which stands for Believing in Life and A chieving a Quest for Unity in Everything, was conceived by Lopez and is signed to Left Eye Productions. Each member of Blaque has a distinctive sound. Brandi's vocals are as sweet and pure as a baby's breath. Shamari delivers powerful soul stylings while Natina handles all of the rap inst...