ISLAND FLOATS IN D.C.

Vocal powerhouse and freshly inked Island recording artist Jac Ross, who was the opening performer at D.C.’s Urban One Honors, maintained his composure for this memorable photo op with label brass and two bona fide legends, Radio One founder Cathy Hughes and the Black Godfather himself, Clarence Avant. Seen just before the eggnog met the brandy are (l-r) Island Head of Promo Ayelet Schiffman, manager Rodney Jerkins, label boss Darcus Beese, Ross, Hughes, Avant and Island GM LaTrice Brunette.