Posted by richard on 07/08/10
Filed under: Awards, News
New York, N.Y. -- For the past seven years, UndergroundMusicAwards.com has been shining the spotlight on the best and brightest below-the-radar talents in the urban music game. Now preparing to open the polls for the eighth round of awards, they've assembled a pool of nominees featuring a wide variety of reader-acclaimed hip-hop and R&B buzzmakers. But that's …
Posted by richard on 04/24/09
Filed under: Albums, Awards, News, Press Release
New York, NY -- Hip-hop artist Pitbull was honored at tonight’s Billboard Latin Music Awards with the first-ever “Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year” award. Pitbull’s explosive single “Krazy” (Mr. 305/Orchard), featuring Lil Jon, captured the title from fellow category nominees Aventura, Enrique Iglesias, and Shakira. “This is the beginning of a new phase in my …
Posted by DJ Z on 10/18/07
Filed under: Awards, News, Press Release, Singles
New York, NY -- Cash Money Co-Founder and platinum-plus superstar Birdman snagged the coveted Alltel People's Champ (Viewer's Choice) Award with Cash Money signature star Lil Wayne for their smash "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" at the 2nd Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards this weekend. The scorching hit single was the touchstone anthem from the duo's epic 2006 pairing, the platinum-plus Like …
Posted by DJ Z on 10/18/07
Filed under: Albums, Awards, News, Press Release
LOS ANGELES, LA -- Common's G.O.O.D Music/Geffen Records gold-selling release "Finding Forever" wins the "CD of the Year" award at the BET Hip Hop Awards show held in Atlanta, GA. on Saturday, October 13th (Common tied with platinum-selling hip hop star T.I. in winning the top award). Common also won the award for "Lyricist of the Year" and performs "Drivin' …
Posted by DJ Z on 09/10/07
Filed under: Awards, News, Press Release
Las Vegas, NV -- U.S. performing right organization BMI saluted the world's premier r&b, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its Urban Awards, held at the Zumanity Theatre at New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta Catherine Brewton, the gala attracted an …
Posted by DJ Z on 06/26/07
Filed under: Awards, News, Free Downloads, Mixtapes, Press Release
Los Angeles, CA -- DJ Strong, Justo's mixtape award winning DJ, bringing you mixtapes with Lil Eazy E, Ice Cube, Kurupt, Dogg Pound, Game, etc. brings you the 2007 BET Awards FREE promotional Mixtape sponsored by Birmingham Entertainment, HipHopWest, and Recording artist "Ghetto Mafia". This tastemaker tape is littered with new music and appearances by The Game, …
Posted by DJ Z on 06/25/07
Filed under: Awards, News, Press Release
New York, NY -- Legendary hip-hop songwriter and artist Rev Run from groundbreaking group Run-DMC will be honored as a BMI Icon at the performing right organization's 7th Annual Urban Awards. The invitation-only gala, which will also recognize the past year's most-performed BMI urban songs, is set for Sept. 7 at The New York New York in Las Vegas, NV, …
Posted by DJ Z on 05/16/07
Filed under: Awards, News, Press Release
LOS ANGELES, CA -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor Mary J. Blige during its 20th Anniversary Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 25, 2007, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Blige will be presented with the ASCAP Voice of Music Award during the invitation-only event, which will also honor ASCAP's …
Posted by DJ Z on 02/12/07
Filed under: Awards, News
NEW YORK, NY -- Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. was among the multiple winners at Sunday night's 49th Annual Grammy Awards, taking home two of the event's most prestigious trophies. T.I. was the undisputed king of the Grammy's Rap division, scoring the "Best Rap Solo Performance" award for his smash single, "What You Know." The ATL-based superstar …
Posted by DJ Z on 12/05/06
Filed under: Awards, News, Press Release
NEW YORK, NY -- Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. garnered a remarkable 5 trophies at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards, held last night in Las Vegas. T.I. dominated the Rap category, winning for "Rap Artist of the Year," "Rap Album of the Year" (for "KING"), "Rap Songs Artist of the Year," "Rap Album Artist of the Year," and "Videoclips Artist."
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