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    Maxwell performs before the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans Saturday, July 4, 2009. The festival celebrates its 15th year. (AP Photo/Katina Revels)
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    Jazmine Sullivan performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Saturday, July 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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    NEW ORLEANS - JULY 04: Jazmine Sulivan preforms during the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 4, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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    NEW ORLEANS - JULY 04: Jazmine Sulivan preforms during the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 4, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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    NEW ORLEANS - JULY 04: Robin Thicke preforms during the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 4, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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    Anita Baker performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Saturday, July 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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    NEW ORLEANS - JULY 04: Anita Baker preforms at the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 4, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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    NEW ORLEANS - JULY 03: Beyonce preforms during the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 3, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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    NEW ORLEANS - JULY 03: Beyonce preforms during the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 3, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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