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What's In Alice Russell's 'Pot Of Gold'?

By Derek Rath

Published November 26, 2008 at 1:00 PM EST

UK neo-soul singer Alice Russell is out with her second album, Pot of Gold. She's known for her collaborations with Massive Attack, The Nextmen and The Quantic Soul Orchestra.

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