Hear the Lowcountry Artists Chosen to Perform at the 2023 Black Expo!

Meet the Talented Lowcountry Artists Who’ve Earned Their Spot on Stage
at the 2023 Black Expo & a Chance to Win Up to $3,000

Star 99.7, The People’s Station, has narrowed the field of talented Lowcountry listeners down to just two artists chosen to perform at the March 11, 2023 Black Expo and compete for their chance to win one of three cash prizes:

1^st place: $3,000
2^nd place: $2,000
3^rd place: $1,000

Congratulations to Christina Black Diamond Smalls and LaFaye Benton of West Ashley – our two qualifiers who will take the stage at the 2023 Black Expo and compete against other Lowcountry artists for their chance to win up to $3,000! Sample their singles below and be sure to get your ticket to the Expo and cheer them on. Good luck, Christina and LaFaye!

Christina Black Diamond Smalls – “Winning”:

Lafaye Benton – “Flaws & All”:

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