Rise
Artist: Samantha James
Format: CD
label: OM Records
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One of the best house music CD releases of '07, Samantha James' debut release, Rise, lays down chill beats alongside Samantha's sweet and sexy vocals. Already hot at the top of the Billboard charts and listed as one of Urb's Next 1,000, the "rise" to stardom isn't far off. The lead single, "Rise," is the stuff anthems are made of. -Jonathan Wong
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IMep MP-701-388
From: 3P Electronics, www.i-mep.com
Price: $299
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From: Saitek, www.saitaekusa.com
Price: $299
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Silent Hill: Origins
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