Hip hop star Shizzio became the first British Asian music star to deliver a speech at the world famous TED TALKS forum, which was held at Oxford university in the presence of students, professors and very high profile people from the world business and showbiz. The highly acclaimed scholars from Oxford and Cambridge university, celebrities and business moguls listened intently as the young rap star from London delivered a speech that mixed up his own personal experiences along with his ideas of what success really means. “Speaking on such an prestigious platform was an absolute honour. I’m just a street kid and for the committee to find me, learn about what I did and then ask me to speak at such a prestigious event was truly unbelievable. No rapper has ever addressed a TED TALKS Oxford stage before so for it to be, an Asian kid is beyond words.

” The normally confident and confrontational rap star admitted to feeling pressure in the lead up to the event, joking that he didn’t eat or sleep for three days. “I never felt so much pressure in my life! I knew I was representing street kids, the minority, urban culture and Asians as a whole. When I was there the whole day I wanted to be sick because the pressure was getting too much. I however held it together and when I hit that stage it all went away and everything just seemed right,” said Shizzio Shizzio had the audience captivated despite not having a prepared speech or slides and rounded off the talk with quick performance of his song Live For The Moment. “It was just a mic, me and the audience. Millionaires, the world’s smartest professors and the worlds Elite gave speeches and yet someone who started making music in his mums shed got the standing ovation. Afterwards a prestigious Oxford university professor who also gave a speech said to me that I had the best speech and I was the highlight of the event. In fact Richard Branson’s mum said if she was my mum she would be proud of me.” Big names who have delivered inspirational speeches on the same stage in the past include Bill Gates, Al Gore, Gordon Brown, Bill Gates, Bono and a host of Nobel Prize winners.

  Michael Jackson Duet with Akon – Hold My Hand

Check out the video for Hold My Hand which will be the first single from Michael Jackson’s first posthumous LP release Michael out December 14th. 

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Suga Kane records presents- 'PEGG'

Pegg in Punjabi means ‘Shot’ no not as a gun shot folks, but as in a ‘ shot of drink’.

Code Red are all out to celebrate their new soundz this Christmas after the long awaited video to the smash the record ‘PEGG’  By Code Red is finally going to air on 25th December 2010 that’s Suga Kanes Christmas gift to all their loyal fans out there!

The video features a special appearance by Canadian Boxing Champion,
Andrew Kooner so watch out for Andrew.

There are numerous other cameo appearances by other Canadian Desi Stars
which have been kept secret from the media. The infamous
Tabla Guy- E.V. (Featured on Apple Bottom Jeans!) Dj Sunshine (The
original spin master of north america), Paul The Drummer, Manny Brar (Desi
Wear), Canadian Super Model Treyomi, Pama Sarai, Dj Publicity, Big Suga
Kane & More!!

Watch out for the exclusive premier coming to you  this Christmas!

Lethal Bizzle performing on stage.

Lethal Bizzle is rountinely able to reach the parts of culture other rappers cannot reach. 

Today at the Modified National Show in Peterborough Leathal Bizzel performed his new Track ‘Go Go Go’  from the Album ‘Going Out Tonight’ 
Kiss Fm 105-108 kept the crowds bopping all morning and are continuing to keep the music pumping all night! 

Lethal Lethal on Stage in Peterborough

 Leathal Bizzle check him performing on stage in peterborough
Photography by Shaz & Ash Desimag
 

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Lethal Bizzle performaing Paw infont of the crowds in Peterborough at Modified Nationals

Check out Lethals exclusive tarck Go Go Go…performed exclusively on stage in Peterborough massive.

The Bilz and Kashif.

May 3, 2010 – It’s time for a banging summer track that will heat up the clubs — the wait is over. The Bilz & Kashif’s ‘On The Dancefloor’ single and video are hot and sexy and going to drag everyone out of their seats. The iTunes release and YouTube video are available on Monday, May 3rd.

 

‘On The Dancefloor’ is an electro-pop track featuring the smooth English vocals of Kashif,  fresh Punjabi lyrics from Master D and banging rap from DJ Vicious. The boys have shot a slick video featuring the boys more stylish than ever – and of course, more of Kashif’s unmatchable moves.

DJ Vicious says “This track is about having a good time, leaving your problems behind and wilding out on the dancefloor!’”

‘On The Dancefloor’ is the latest single from The Bilz & Kashif’s upcoming album, ”Breaking Barriers” which drops in late May.
  

Check out the video and link to iTunes here: youtube.com/bilzmusic

Vijay Galani.

Desimag.co.uk caught up with Bollywood Film Producer Mr Vijay Galani who told us how the preps are going for the biggest A R Rahman show ever, to be held in the UK.

 

AR Rahman is lined up to set the stage on fire. He has 20 shows all across the globe performing 3 in the UK covering London, Manchester & Birmingham! JAI HO!

Tickets are on sale now so get your bookings in fast. This spectacular show is set to create history for years to come; Vijay has brought the rights for all three shows and is eager to set a trend for plenty more shows in the near future.

He is currently busy planning publicity promotions for the shows and is ecstatic  from the response he has received so far.

DesiMag: How long have you been in the industry for?

Vijay : I have been in the industry for the past 20 years, I started my film in 1991 which with Salman Khan called ‘Suryavanshi’. Then I continued to make films like ‘Achanak’ with Govinda and Manisha then ‘Ajnabi’ I launched Bipasha in this film with Akshay, Bobby & Kareena. I started a film with Bobby, Sunil shetty and launched Priyanka chopra as well, but that film was not completed. I made ‘Hungama’ with Akshay Khanna, I made a small film called ‘Bachke Rehna Re Baba’ which starred Imran Khan & Mallika sherawat in it, which was shot in Mauritius then more recently I picked Veer with Salman Khan.

DesiMag: What was it like to work with Salman after so many years?

Vijay : We have been friends for many years, Its important to wait for the right time in life to approach the right actor who will charge me the right money which in turn will make me money. It’s very important to understand the economical side to a project before signing it; we did discuss it a few times and at the time I felt it was the right time to sign it at a particular price. I felt I would be able to recover my money, so we went ahead and made veer.

DesiMag: What is it like to be back in the UK working on a completely different platform doing A. R Rahmans concerts, how did the whole idea come about?

Vijay : I have experience in organising show I’ve organised 5 very popular shows for Himesh Reshammiya acting as a international promoter which were very successful. I visit the UK very often, having shot my films here I understand the business market out here, so I’m comfortable working here, bringing big artists down from India. A R Rahman is a very big international star now, he’s bigger then the bollywood heroes.

He’s going on a world tour, which consist’s of 20 shows. I brought the rights for three shows all in UK. I know the whole process and I’m aware of what goes in to making a show successful overall. Show business and film making is more or less the same, it works side by side. So my visit here today is to book venues, plan the publicity promotion and work out the sponsorship deal and organise the show.

DesiMag: The first show is in New York, What are we to expect from the show?

Vijay : This is the first time a show like this has been put together for an artist from India the whole team is from LA, this team has worked with well known famous artists such as the king of Pop legendary Michael Jackson, queen of pop Madonna, and Byonce’s Noels shows. Usually when an international show has been organised the show director is usually from India but what A R Rahman has done is he’s hired an International team, this works out better. The scale of the show is very, very big the show is added with back drops the props lighting, sound and a lot of technical support, a bit like watching a Madonna concert, giving you the full works. Rahman as hired the biggest PR agency to promote the show, he’s also hired all the international people to handle this.

DesiMag: What is the expected turn out for this show?

Vijay : You will get to feel a theoretical experience on stage for the first time, the whole show has been put together by a fantastic American company based in LA you will see, dancers, props, live performances & musicians. There are a lot of singers from his own group who you will see performing on stage, like for example the guy who sung ‘Pappo can’t dance sala’ and Adithi. The backdrops, technical sound is absolutely fantastic, incredible lighting includes illumination like never before. AR Rahman isn’t bringing the same old. He’s coming to perform to rock the stage with new upcoming talent hailing from India.

DesiMag: Can you tell us more about the Preparations that have gone in to the show?

Vijay : The organisation and preparation that has gone in to the show is phenomenal. The world tour A.R Rahman had done before consisted of 2 world tours, one was in 2002 the other in 2005-6 all the shows were sold out even though there was only 8-9 shows, 3 in the UK and 6-7 in USA & Canada so at that time all the shows were completely sold out, even though they were very few. But those shows were nothing like how these shows are expected to be.

This time he’s doing around 20 shows around the world 3 in UK again; UK cannot accommodate more than that. I haven’t even started yet and I’m already getting a lot of response from people especially corporate enquiries from people from all different communities, whether that’s Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Tamilians everybody is very keen and has shown great interest, plus we have had a fantastic response from the Western British crowd in UK as well. So this has opened a few more doors and allowed more people to get in contact with Bollywood and myself. This is the first time a show at this level has received a lot of corporative enquiries where we have bulk bookings I the pipe line.

DesiMag: Can you tell us more about what is A R Rahman currently focussing on at present ?

Vijay: He’s now experimenting with new boys and new girls he’s introduced a lot of new talent in singing. He’s not looking to bring down all the popular singers like Sukwinder and many others we have all seen performing in concerts, he looking to incorporate brand new fresh singers, so something to look forward to.

DesiMag: Do you know if he will be using any UK based Singers? (has he trained anyone from UK that might be performing on stage with him)

Vijay : Well we don’t have anything planned as yet, but maybe something I could always put this forward to him.

A R Rahman- Jai Ho.

DesiMag: Can you tell us more about what is A R Rahman currently focussing on at present ?
 

Vijay : He’s now experimenting with new boys and new girls he’s introduced a lot of new talent in singing. He’s not looking to bring down all the popular singers like Sukwinder and many others we have all seen performing in concerts, he looking to incorporate brand new fresh singers, so something to look forward to.

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Guru Jazzmatazz dies at 43.

American rapper Guru, who has died aged 43 after battling cancer.

A statement said: “Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer.”

The artist, who was part of 1990s hip hop duo Gang Starr, suffered a cardiac arrest on March 2 and was in a coma for some time.

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JAY SEAN.

Jay Sean has topped the inaugural official Asian music download chart with his single Do You Remember.

 Currently in Las Vegas, celebrating his 27th Birthday – Jay sean is shocked to hear the news!

The R&B star’s song, also featuring Sean Paul and Lil Jon, beat Imran Khan’s Bewafa to the number one spot.

Female singer Jaya made it to number three with DJ Do It Again, while independent artist Foji’s fourth spot with Dafa Ho Ja came as a surprise.

The highest-charting Bollywood track was at five with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Sajdaa from the film My Name is Khan.

The new chart is made up of music of British Asian or South Asian origin, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan.

The figures are collated by the Official Charts Company which puts together the mainstream UK top 40 download chart, in which Sean’s Do You Remember was number 33 last week.

“Music is changing very quickly in the US. Hip hop is turning into a kind of pop-dance-electro thing, and that should suit British artists.

“One thing they really appreciate in the US is if you’re just a nice person. If you’re easy to talk to and quite personable that should go a long way anywhere, but maybe its rarer than it should be.”

He continued: “I see the wave coming now. Taio Cruz is coming through, JLS are coming through, Cheryl Cole looks as if she might come through.”

A R Rahman.

Kick starting in NYC on June 11th, A.R Rahman will be touring the UK this year!

Thats not all, the double Oscar and Grammy winner  will be touring US, Canada, Netherlands, France, Norway and UK. Hosting all his own shows we will have to see what magic he brings on stage but something tells us its going to be BIG when it comes to A.R Rahman.

The best thing about his tour is that the Grand Finale is here in London on the 25th July 2010!

We’ve booked the Wembley stadium and O2 auditorium for the final concert,” informs Vijay Galani 

Vijay has purchased the full rights for the UK tours!

The first of the concerts will be at Manchester on July 23, the second one at Birmingham on July 24 and the Finale in London, the place where it all goes down on the 25th July 2010.

Amy Tinkham who is the well established show director who has worked with the likes of Madonna, Britney, and Sir Paul McCartney will be set to work closely with Mr Galani to celebrate the Jai Ho Euphoria.

” Rahman will be  travelling with a troupe of 85 people that includes singers, musicians, dancers but no actors,” says Galani, whose ‘package deal’ was locked after taking into account travel and stay expenses for the troupe as well. 

UK shows will be priced between 35 pounds and 250 pounds.  “For star shows, the highest tickets are tagged at 100 pounds. The VIP area for the Rahman concert is going at over double the price but we are confident there will not be even one vacant seat,” says Galani.

A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour” will be a theatrical experience that will blend new technologies with powerful dance arrangements and acrobatics, the promoters said.

EKKO BeatBox!

Ekko is a 17 year old Beatboxer hailing from the Midland sides of Nottingham.

 

Beatboxer Ekko started Beatboxing at the tender age of 15 picking up tips from his mentor Beatbox Unorthodox, from this on he has been networking and meeting the industry experts

Beatboxer Ekko specialises in a range of Genres which include Rap, Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Techno, Funky House and Experimental, by having a wide and broad interest in these genres will gain to achieve a unique sound.

In his short-term Beatboxer Ekko has an impressive career he has performed alongside the likes of Panjabi Mc, Jay Sean, Darnell Swallow (Big Brother), Serese, Camalot (Boy Better Know) and Badness. In the Asian industry he has worked, performed and gained acknowledgment from the likes of Pal D, Dj Harpz, PBN, AG Dolla, Sonny Ji (Asian Network), DEA, Strikey, Sam Khan, RKZ, Vigilante, Dj H, Jagz Klimax – the list is endless.

In having this support from the industry has also been seen in Radio field he has worked alongside Nottingham’s Trent Fm on a regular bases featuring on the Notts Unsigned Podcast frequently. Not forgetting the list of other radio stations – BBC Radio Nottingham, BBC Asian Network, BBC Radio Derby, Sabras Radio, Bang Radio and many more.

This can be seen online / offline in terms of Magazine exposure as Beatboxer Ekko’s profile features with Sensazn Magazine, Citi Life Magazine, and Eastern Eye.

On National TV Beatboxer Ekko has been aired on BritAsia, ITV News and regular views on Youtube.

Beatboxer Ekko is continuing to put the extra mile in by working on a variety projects.

Watch Out as Ekko will Rock the Mic in Many Years to Come!

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UK AMA Press Meet.

The year’s celebration of the very best in Music took place at the Royal Festival Hall in Waterloo London. 

Karen David, The Grewal family,  Gurinder Chadha, Katie Piper, Preeya Kalidas, Mumzy, H-Dhami, Face of Miss Asia, Shizio, ChipMunk ,DJ Ironic, Sugarbabes, Amar Singh, Jimmy Mistry, Harry Dhillon, RDB ,Roach killa, Biltz Kreig, Surinder Ratan, JK, Yoganthan, Ratheesan, Manish Khan, Amir Khan, Jay Sean, Imran Khan, blimey who was’nt there. 

Highlights included: 

Imran smashed it! Performing his track ‘Bewafa’ on stage with a python around his neck, Imran picked up an award for Best Desi Act, now that’s an achievement!
Jay Sean bagged 4 awards Best Male, Best Album, Best Video, & Best Urban Act, all in all he deserved to win, and really shocked everyone when he appeared on stage to receive his second award in person; as he had missed out on receiving his first award which was very kindly received on his behalf by Ritu Sethi of The Sethi Partnership Solicitors.
Best Female Act received by Amar Singh.
Best International Album went to Miss Pooja for her album Romantic.
Best International Act went to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Best radio Show was received by Nihal from Radio One.
Best Alternative Act received by Natasha Khan
Best Club Dj received by DJ H
Best producer went to Sukshinder Shinda 

H-Dhami

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Imran picked up Best Desi Act

Desimag took a shine to the future legend Imran Khan at the

UK Ama Awards this year! He rolled out in Denim! The young, charmer seemed to be enjoying himself at the UK Ama’s picking an award. Not to mention his fans going wild when he performed on stage!

We bring you access to the biggest Music event of the year! The Asian Music Awards.

Imran Khan, (24) really knows how to work the crowds, in fact he was working the press back stage just as hard. As soon as he took to the mic the crowds went crazy!

The Imran Khan craze is big and wonderful!  The Audiences love him, he loves the fans and now he’s pushing it up a notch with his fashion label set to be released later this year!

Seem’s like Imran has got it all figured out and is definatly here to stay!

There’s something very special about Imran Khan, Amir Khan, H-Dhami, Mumzy and Jay Sean when they enter any room! People just seem to go wild, even the press?

They are like superstar’s we can’t get enough of and we now can’t leave them alone….we have to be there following their every move!

Imran Khan has come such a long way since the release of his album ”Unforgettable”. Infact even though he still think’s he’s a newcomer, the Imran Khan craze is sweeping the whole nation.

”Bewafaa” has taken Imran to a whole new level and thats a fact! Everyones got eye’s on him, what’s he going to do next, what’s the label going to be called? His and Amir Khan’s friendship, Is he moving back to Holland? Does he have a girlfriend? Has he brought that Yellow Mini Cooper he always wanted? So Many questions for a man whose been in the industry for only a few years now.

Working on his new fashion label, Imran is hard at work again! Keep logged on to find instant information about Imran!

Watch out for the pictures of the UK Ama’s 2010!

Fans who attended a good night out!

Just another auto-tone computer disguised as an artist? Nope, not Navin Kundra – he has got the goods to hold his own!

 In an era where digitally enhanced music is the norm, Navin Kundra stands out in the crowd as and incredibly talented singer, guitarist and producer!

This overflowing musical powerhouse has proven his merit with his tracks: Love Thing, ‘Mehbooba’ and ‘Tere Liye’  and bagged 2 UK AMA Nominations as well as some stellar upcoming performances.
 
Kundra’s sound is very unique to the South Asian scene. Though he is known for his Bollywood sound and covers of some classics, it is his incredibly fresh alternative vibe that bagged him the UK AMA nominations in the categories of Best Male Act and Best Alternative Act.
 
Navin’s journey in the music industry started when he spontaneously decided to audition for an audition for a music show at a Mela. He went on to represent the UK in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge Dubai. As his career progressed, Navin has gone on to perform at those same Melas and at other prestigious events. Recently he performed at the UK British Sports Award 2010 and has a performance coming up in front of Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Amitabh Bachan, Shilpa Shetty and Jesse Jackson. 

Rishi Rich is proud to announce the search for the next Rishi Rich Project group members.

The Brit Asian producer who successfully put together Juggy D and Jay Sean as part of the original chart topping Rishi Rich Project is now looking for the stars of the future.

 During the year Rishi will be searching for people throughout the Rishi Rich Academy to find the new band members.Classes will be a basic introductory 4 days course for those who want to make a career in the music industry.  Students will be taught in the world famous Pineapple Studios in Covent Garden starting in London.
 
This course will give many opportunities for aspiring artists to be fast tracked and have the opportunity to be taught and meet the world’s finest artists and professionals in the industry.
This course will be covering all aspects of being an artist from production, singing, performing and dancing.  This will be an amazing opportunity for those wishing to learn the realities of becoming an artist and have insight into what it really takes.
 
Throughout the course students will have the chance to meet and learn from the likes of Rishi Rich, H-Dhami, Mumzy, Nihal, Ameet Chana, Juggy D and Veronica.
 
Rishi Rich Says:
“Personally I’m hoping to find the stars of the future, I’ve already made the Rishi Rich Project a massive brand and we gave ourselves a big chart hot with Dance With You that launched the careers of Juggy D and Jay Sean so I now hope to find the new Rish Rich Project band members via the Academy” For registration and more info, please use the online form on www.rishirichacademy.com / academy@rishirichproductions.com or call 07769588493www.rishirichproductions.com www.rishirichacademy.comwww.mumzystranger.com www.hdhami.comwww.veronicauk.com

Baby I Believe.

Baby I Believe is a sweet track for the ladies off the new mixtape “THE QUICK FIX” vol.1 Available Feb 18 2010

SING ALONG TO : BABY I BELIEVE

Chorus:
Baby i believe, baby i do
baby i believe baby its true
you were sent for me and i was sent for you
baby i beleive baby i do x 2
baby i believe baby its true
you be good to me and ill be good to you
baby i believe baby its you

When we first met
i admit i was tryna hit quick split
never could commit
alotta one night stands
but you, i couldnt understand
why i kept coming back on the phone
nah i couldnt believe all that
coudlnt fall for the trap
the nights you werent there was a fuckin nightmare
it wasnt quite fair we could be a nice pair
and when i fell you was right there
when my homie passed you wiped away tears
months turned to years
it was quite clear you was meant for me gave me a seed
when they never did girl you still believed
when they said stop girl u said proceed
when i turned blind girl u made me see
thanks to u girl i now believe x2

Chorus:
Baby i believe, baby i do
baby i believe baby its true
you were sent for me and i was sent for you
baby i believe baby i do x 2
baby i believe baby its true
you be good to me and ill be good to you
baby i believe baby its you

now i aint got alot but u still my sweetheart
and i dont mean to sweet talk but senorita
cant wait to see ya i dont need much but i need ya never did b4 but ima keep ya
never be a cheata cud neva cheat ya liek a queen ima treat ya i cud leave this whole world but i never leave ya
heart beatin slow when im near ya and ya features got me catchin fevers never make u cry cuz our love is deeper
the type of bond they cud neva teach ya so id liek to thank ya come here for a minute let me hold ya
put u on a poster they can hate but so what tell ur frends grow up
and y know what forever ima be ur soldier cuz
forever ima b ur soldier cuz

Chorus:
Baby i believe, baby i do
baby i believe baby its true
you were sent for me and i was sent for you
baby i believe baby i do x 2
baby i believe baby its true
you be good to me and ill be good to you
baby i believe baby its you

Title:Baby I believe
Artist: Roti
Producer:Skoshamuzik
Alnum: The Quick Fix 2010

PBN

Having given us chart-topping hits like ‘Aashiq’, ‘Jaan Panjabi’, ‘Aaj Me Peeni’ and ‘Nain Preeto De’, PBN aims to continue the musical pace in 2010 with his much-anticipated forthcoming release.

A few weeks ago Bhangra producer PBN announced that he has been working on his next album and after a campaign on Facebook, where PBN invited his fans to help him name his album, the title can be revealed.

The hitmaker’s new album will be fittingly titled ‘Crowd Pleaser’ and is due for release at the end of April on Limitless Records. Following the success of his previous releases, his huge fanbase and tours stretching from Canada to Australia, PBN has proven that his music definitely pleases crowds around the world. With an ‘A list’ line up, which may possibly be the biggest heard on a Bhangra album, this release is set to be true to its title – a ‘Crowd Pleaser’.

The first track to be taken from the album will be a collaboration with The Dhol Foundation. They will be providing their world famous dhol beats to a huge party track and featuring in the video which is being filmed later this month and will be hitting screens in March.

Featuring 8 tracks, PBN is currently putting finishing touches to the forthcoming release. With an amazing line up and the production talents of PBN, ‘Crowd Pleaser’ is shaping up to be another huge album like ‘Homegrown’ which has gained PBN a ‘Best Producer’ nomination at this year’s UK Asian Music Awards.

So get ready for some really exciting collaborations and huge dancefloor hits in true PBN style.

For updates log on to www.panjabibynature.com

ROACH KILLA

Lyrical Revolver!

 
Working alongside Manchester-based producer, Surinder Rattan and his Canadian hip-hop co-star Blitzkrieg, Roach is well on the way to matching the success he enjoyed with ‘Yara Dil Dara’ which retained the top spot on the BBC Asian Network chart for many weeks.

Asian reggae artist, Roach Killa kicks off his assault into 2010 with the release of the video to the awesome tune ‘Ghora’, the third delivery from his debut album ‘THE REVOLUTION’.

Roach Killa’s popularity has led to him being chosen to perform live at the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Canada later this year! Performing alongside the likes of singer/songwriter Justin Hines and pop rocker Fefe Dobson has also gained him great media interest.

Plans are afoot for a tour across Europe, India and Pakistan. More to come soon!

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