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"Washington Heights, Manhattan native Jonathan Perez was hanging out with a few buddies\u2014which is how he spends most of his time when he's not writing rhymes or rapping on stage\u2014and realized their real lives were every bit as fascinating as any show on TV. So he grabbed a camera and filmed a pilot starring his friends and his neighborhood.\n\nThe footage fortuitously landed on a desk at MTV, and the network quickly picked up the show. Washington Heights is a classic MTV reality drama that's like a lot like The Hills but a little artsier, a whole lot grittier, and on the East Coast instead of the West.\n\n In anticipation of the show's premiere, we chatted with Frankie, the witty outspoken poet who never fails to say what's on her mind, and Taylor, the super-sweet college student with a penchant for fashion. The girls talked about their beloved neighborhood, their best friends, and their post-show plans.\n\nCheck out our interviews, then tune in tonight at 10/9c on MTV."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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