CONTACT: messages@holyhiphop.com           ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------               2010 Holy Hip Hop Awards Showcase/Awards January 15, 2010 - January 16, 2010 Atlanta, Georgia LIVE STREAMING: WWW.USTREAM.TV/HOLYHIPHOP   January 11, 2010. Atlanta. 10th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards - Powered by HolyHipHop.org and JC-TV/TBN will take place January 15-16, 2010 at Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live Arena) in downtown Atlanta, GA. Over 100 Live Performances will take place, with Supporters, Ministers of the Gospel (Emcees), Pastors, Churches and Labels arriving from over 146 cities and 40 different states, plus international countries: England, Canada, Japan, Bahamas, Sweden and Australia.         Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta will once again be the official host hotel for the 2010 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase, Awards, Ministerial Classes, and Press Rooms.  Holy Hip Hop Awards will be MCd by eDDie Velez (Da Preachin Puerto Rican) and Erica Cumbo. Go Ye Djs are the exclusive DJs for Holy Hip Hop Awards.  Fla.vor Alliance: Official Breakers & Graffiti. Street Team Promotions Powered by: CIO Music and MTM Entertainment. Magazine Program for Holy Hip Hop Awards Powered by: U-Zone Magazine. Hp4 Digital Works is the official Video and Production crew of the Holy Hip Hop Awards. Multi-media and Internet services powered by: First Class Multi-Media.  Holy Hip Hop Supported TV Network Partners: JC-TV/TBN and INSP/i-Lifetv. 2010 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:  *Cy*Nova 4 Jehova*DJ I Rock Jesus*Lil Prophet*Rapid Fire*Infamous*DJ D-Lite*The Clergy*Kuntrey Wyte & Pyro*M.A.J.O.R.S*BLAK.  Ambassador Award: Anonymous and J-Blaze; Eternal Soldier: Enock   Honorees are recognized annually for invaluable service, sacrifice, labor and contributions to the community, uplifting and positively impacting the hearts, minds and souls of children, youth and adults, and in furtherance of the world-wide proliferation of Spiritually-Enlightening Holy Hip Hop Ministry, Music and Entertainment Glorifying GOD. James 5:20. Amen.   To view 2009 footage, click here:   2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards To view, Tony Brown�s Journal Footage, click here:  (What Is Holy Hip Hop?) To View 2002 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards (Lost Footage) (Souled-Out Arena), Click Here (or) click on the following link: Holy Hip Hop Music Awards (Lost Footage) or copy/paste the following code in to your web-browser: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2216349848766511250     HOLY HIP HOP AWARDS HONOREES (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009): JahWord, Prime Minister, Scribe, Easop, Cross Movement, Pettidee, T-Bone, Chejah, Mark J, D-Hunter, Nolly Williams, BB-Jay, Jaz, Nuwine, Amani, Corey Red, Elle Roc, Urban D, G.R.I.T.S., Precise, Tragedy, Son of Jesse, Godsunz, Lil Raskull, Obadiah-1, Bishop Eddie Long, Tre-9, Lady Kross, Tunnel Rats, Street Sweeperz, G.O.G.'z, Sup The Chemist, Lisa McClendon, Ricardo Flo, Frankie Cutlass, Ambassador, Knowdaverbs, Set-Free, Breeve Eazy, KJ52, Ty Scott, The Priesthood, Mr. Del, HanSoul & Tribe of Judah, I.D.O.L. Kings, STIKK, Carriers of the Cross, Kingsta, Ricky B. & 4Given, Shekinah, Christopher Martin, Sean Slaughter, Todd Bangz, Enock, New Breed, Fros-T, Lil Short/e, DJ Lace, Dynamic Twins, Lee Jerkins, Fiti Futuristic, Canton Jones, J.Silas, Bert Bocachica, Phanatik, L.A. Symphony, Minister Zion, Ritchie Righteous, DJ Maj, Shai Linne, Light, TooBiz, Mars Ill, John The Baptist, Ason, Rawsrvnt, Curtis Jermany, Emc, God's Army, Japhia Life, Tony Stone, Shei Atkins, Bobby Bishop, Lecrae, Knine, J.Kwest, Dynamite X, Kennie Randall, MVP, Floyd Cray, Ephrem Smith, Kay Bizzy, DJ Rapzilla, Da Truth, Tha GIM, Rev.Rap, K-Drama, Mike Mike, Da Minista, Flame, Braille, Sean Blu, 116 Clique, Stephen Wiley, Vic Padilla, LG Wise, Young Prayzr, IROCC, S.O.M., D-M.A.U.B., Gospel Gangstaz, The Great Commission, Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez (posthumous), Legacy, XROSS, Dice Gamble, Christafari, Kurtis Blow Walker, Josh Niemyjski.  Honorees are recognized annually for invaluable service, sacrifice, labor and contributions to the community, uplifting and positively impacting the hearts, minds and souls of children, youth and adults, and in furtherance of the world-wide proliferation of Spiritually-Enlightening Holy Hip Hop Ministry, Music and Entertainment Glorifying GOD. James 5:20. Amen.   2010 Holy Hip Hop Awards (10th Annual) HOSTED BY Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta PLEASE NOTE: HOLY HIP HOP SUMMIT & ALL MINISTERIAL CLASSES ARE INCLUDED, SO, JUST BRING YOUR BIBLE (LIMITED SEATING, SO ARRIVE EARLY/ON-TIME). HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE: Friday, January 15, 2010: Show-Time: 8 P.M., Doors Open at: 7 P.M. Ministry Seminar Series: Friday, January 15, 2010 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta) 11-noon: Pastor eDDie Velez - "Conquering The Enemy Within" Noon-1 P.M.: Pastor Tommy Kyllonen (Urban D)- "Triumph Over Fear and Adversity" 1- 2 P.M.: Fatimah Hall- CEO (IMAGE Magazine) "Media Basics & Effective PR Media Room: Friday, January 15, 2010 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta) The media conference room is self-service and is open for interviews during Holy Hip Hop Week with attending Ministers of the Gospel and Authorized media. For Press Info.: email: [email protected] Booth Set-Up (Vendors Only): Friday, January 15, 2010 (Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live))): 1:00-4:00 P.M. (Booth Check-in Time). Please note: All booths are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis, and must be paid in advance on or before December 15, 2009. For booth information, email: [email protected]. Doors Open (General Public): Friday, January 15, 2010: Doors Open at: 7:00 P.M. Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase January 15, 2010. Show-Time: 8 P.M.-12:30 A.M.(Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live Arena: Artist Showcase featuring Ministers of the Gospel through Holy Hip Hop, representing North, South, East and West. 2010 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase Itinerary (Friday, January 15, 2010): � Hosted by: Erica Cumbo and eDDie Velez. Praise & Worship (7:45 P.M.). 8-9:30 P.M.   Ace Infiniti (TN) Crane & A-1 (SC) Mobigga (FL) G-Quinn (FL) Twiceborn (MS) Man Praisin Hard (GA) Tay Clemons (NC) Neshama Nephesh (MD) OD (GA) HYBREAD (FL) WillStomp (IN) Tjuan (FL) Billy D (GA) Man Praisin Hard (GA) God's Child (CA) 9:30-11 P.M. Jake Lynn (KY) C-Micah (TN) The Clergy (GA) Letita Martin (NC) Child of Zion (GA) Chris White Da General (NC) No Compromise (GA) Soul Water (GA) Brother P (VA) King Wes (AL) God�s Chosen (GA) Daughter of Zion (TN) Promise Land (GA) God's Prodigy (GA) Lyfe Or Def (MD)   11-12:30 A.M. Front Line Movement (NC) Brothatone (TN) Ason (MD) Messengers of Christ (MI) RIO (AR) Pierre Tha Southern Supastar (FL) Billy D (GA) DoloPacino (NC) LA Will (LA) Gideonz Army (GA) Flesh vs Spirit (NC) B.Wright (PA) Holy South (TN) Saint Markus (GA) K-Mor (TX)   HOLY HIP HOP AWARDS (HONOREE Presentation): Saturday, January 16, 2010 Saturday, January 16, 2010: Show-Time: 6 P.M., Doors Open at: 5 P.M. Ministry Seminar Series: Saturday, January 16, 2010 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta)  11-noon: Pastor eDDie Velez - "Power Through Unity and Purpose" Noon-1 P.M.: Pastor Tommy Kyllonen (Urban D)- "Getting the Most Out of Each and Every Day" 1- 3 P.M.: Rock, Paper, Scissors Productions - Fellowship"   Media Room: Saturday, January 16, 2010 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta) The media conference room is self-service and are open for interviews during Holy Hip Hop Week with attending Ministers of the Gospel and Authorized media. For Press Info.: email: [email protected]   Booth Set-Up (Vendors Only): Saturday, January 16, 2010 (Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live))): 1:00-4:00 P.M. (Booth Check-in Time). Please note: All booths are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis, and must be paid in advance on or before December 15, 2009. For booth information, email: [email protected].   Doors Open (General Public): Doors Open (General Public): Saturday, January 16, 2010: 5:00 P.M.   2010 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:  *Cy*Nova 4 Jehova*DJ I Rock Jesus*Lil Prophet*Rapid Fire*Infamous*DJ D-Lite*The Clergy*Kuntrey Wyte & Pyro*M.A.J.O.R.S*BLAK.  Ambassador Award: Anonymous and J-Blaze; Eternal Soldier: Enock 6 P.M.-Midnight. (Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live)) Holy Hip Hop Honorees presentation, music and ministry, immediately followed by After Praise Party at Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live))   2010 Holy Hip Hop Awards: Saturday, January 16, 2010 � Hosted by: Erica Cumbo and eDDie Velez. Praise & Worship: (5:45 P.M.). 6-8 P.M.   K-DRAMA (OH) Sean Slaughter (VA) IROCC (GA) Cheno Lyfe (FL) Urban D (FL) Fedel (OK) Dre Murray (TX) Mark J (GA) Pettidee (FL) Rapid Fire (AR) KJ (MN) LIL Prophet (FL) J. Alan (MN) Young Prayzr (GA) Infamous (AL) XROSS (MN) Lunie: 380 (GA) Eastwood (CA) D-Maub (OH) Platinum Souls (GA) Mr. Del (TN) Canton Jones (GA)   8-10 P.M. Knine (SC)   big AL (LA) K-Lee (TN) Legacy (FL) Tha Gim (CA) Japhia Life (PA) Street and KamBINO (OH) Humble Tip (VA) Heata (TX) DA RAP MINISTER (SC) YUNG SEMAJ Priesthood Family (TN) MARKILO ALLEN (UT) Bishop The Nemesis (NY) Poetic Prophet (TX) Nate Evans (KS) Pro (TN) Good Son (MI) Holy Hot Boyz (LA) Get Right RH (KS) Dice Gamble (GA) Rich aka Jkells (LA) 10-Midnight  Willie Will (WA) Che Che Da Supastar (NJ) TwinSaintz (GA) Sanctified Soldiers (GA) Melo G (MO) Justified and Zealous (NY) LA�s Finest (LA) Jeremiah the Prophet (CA) Saul Paul (TX) Micheal (FL) Transparent 82 (CA) Brotha Remixx (NJ) GTK (TX) THE LYRICAL MIRACLE (IL) John The Revelator (MO) TRUE (FL) Reg Blan (GA) The Great Commission (TN) Nmisol (NV) Prentice (MO)     2010 (10th Annual) Holy Hip Hop Awards Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day of Freedom ("Let Freedom Ring") January 18, 2010: -- at The King Center- Downtown Atlanta. For more information on 2010 Holy Hip Hop Week, log on to: HolyHipHop.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (BOOTH RENTALS & MEDIA PASSES):   For Booth Rental and Program Advertising Information: All booths are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis, and must be paid in advance on or before December 15, 2009. There will be no walk-up booth reservations available in 2010, so do not hesitate or delay if you would like to reserve a booth at Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live)) on either January 15th or 16th, 2010. For booth rental information, please email: info(@)ephraimproductions.org.   For Press Passes (only 30 media passes available). Must be actual media in either print, web, tv or radio, with actual media website, radio platform, publication media or television show. Only one media pass allowed per organization. Media Pass also allows for two (2) day entry to Holy Hip Hop Awards (January 15th and 16th) and name will be added to Media list present at door, where a Media pass can be secured. Press Passes must be secured by December 15, 2009 via reply email to: info(@)ephraimproductions.org. Due to venue and event registration parameters, no media passes will be granted after this date, and must be verified Media to receive as Press Pass. Eligible Media include: FM & AM Radio Stations, Internet Radio, Internet Magazines/Internet Media Sites, Print Magazines and Television (News and Talk-Shows/Video Shows). Tickets available via: Ticketmaster Outlets, as of October 15, 2009. Key Search Words: "Holy Hip Hop". All Seats are General Admission. Limited Seating Available, please get your tickets early, for both events, if you plan to attend. To order tickets, Click Here.   Since 2002, Television Network Partners, reaching million homes, Supporting the Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards: i-Lifetv & INSP; JC-TV/TBN.  HP4 Digital Works, official production company of the Holy Hip Hop Music Awards, Click Here: HP4 Digital Works & Solutions. Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live)) is located at: 1374 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia. Phone: (404) 885-1365. Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta: Official Hotel Sponsor for 2010 Holy Hip Hop Summit, Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Holy Hip Hop Awards (2010 Holy Hip Hop Week). Reservations: (770)-428-4400. Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta is located convenient to downtown Atlanta, Center Stage Arena and to the Atlanta Hartsfield/Jackson Airport at: 1775 Parkway Place, SE, Marietta, Georgia 30067. Discounts: Mention: Holy Hip Hop/Holy Hip Hop Awards. *Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta Address: 1775 Parkway Place, SE, Marietta, Georgia 30067 Reservations: Direct: 770-428-4400   For Reservation Discount at Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta Host Hotel Only, Mention: "Holy Hip Hop/Holy Hip Hop Awards".   For more information on 2010 Holy Hip Hop Awards, log on to: HolyHipHopWeek.com   For more information on 2010 Holy Hip Hop Week, log on to: HolyHipHopWeek.com   Holy Hip Hop - Powered by JC-TV     About JC-TV:   Holy Hip Hop Awards Broadcast Partner.  JCTV offers a 24/7 blend of high-energy programs, including Christian music videos, extreme sports, concerts and comedy shows. Due to its unique format, JCTV produces and features many programs that cannot be seen anywhere else. The channel, which is programmed for 13-29 year olds, was launched by Trinity Broadcasting Network in 2002.  For more information, go to: www.JCTV.org About Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): TBN is the largest and most requested faith-based network in the U.S. With a combination of family-friendly programming and exclusive movies, concerts and specials, it consistently ranks number one in Nielsen rankings of faith-based channels. TBN is currently available to 92 percent of total U.S. households. For more information, go to: www.TBNNetworks.com           CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR SELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2009 HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE AND MUSIC AWARDS!!! AGREEMENT TO PERFORM - 2009 HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE AND MUSIC AWARDS BY PERFORMING AT THE 2009 HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE AND MUSIC AWARDS, DURING MY DESIGNATED TIME, I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Designated ministry time blocks are not interchangeable. To see designated ministry time blocks, go to: http://www.holyhiphopweek.com - to see Schedule of Events, Ticket Information, Booth Rental Information, etc. 2. Arrive to register on-site, at the front-door of Center Stage Arena to receive your designated performance time, no less than one (1) hour prior to the performance time block in which you are designated to minister and be prepared to go on stage during your designated time-block. If designated time is missed, time will be forfeited. There will be no make-up times. 3. You must be in the Minister "Holding Area" back-stage, no less than ten (10) minutes prior to your designated time. If you are not in the Holding Area at least ten (10) minutes prior to your designated time, your designated stage time will be forfeited. Past Practice indicates that you should plan to be backstage, thirty (30) minutes to one-hour, prior to your stage time in the event of no-shows. 4. Each Ministry is given up to five (5) minutes to minister the Gospel, and not one minute more. At the end of five (5) minutes, if ministry is incomplete, Mic(s) will be interrupted and the next minister will be queued up to perform. 5. Any profanity (including the "N" word) is prohibited, and will result in Mic(s) being interrupted, escort from the stage area and removal from the arena. 6. Each Minister/Group is responsible for purchasing tickets, via TicketMaster (key words: �Holy Hip Hop�) for nights of attendance which group/emcee is not designated to perform. Each emcee/group is provided three (3) admission wrist-bands for the night which a performance slot is provided/designated; and wrist-bands are for emcee/group members only and are not transferable, due to a change in building policy. To view the Holy Hip Hop Week 2009 Itinerary, go to: http://holyhiphopweek.com. For Booth Rental Information, email: [email protected] (note: there are limited booth spaces available on a first-come/first-available basis). 7. As a condition and in consideration of the opportunity and privilege to perform/minister at the Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards and Holy Hip Hop Week , each minister/group agrees to release Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, Inc., its affiliated companies, partners, employees, partners, agents, directors, Center Stage also known as Earthlink Live Arena, distributors, volunteers from any claims, costs, or liabilities in regards to your performance; and each minister/group grants Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, Inc., its contractors and its designates the right to film and record all on-stage ministries, participating in the 2009 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards, and collectively market and promote worldwide such performances whether via video, dvd, compilation or audio files, without charge, fee or remuneration to ministry/group. Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, Inc. shall own all right, title and interest in all video and audio footage and each ministry/group consents to be filmed, as well as photography by designates, upon commencement of ministry/performance at Earthlink Live Arena and a perpetual, world-wide, royalty-free license to all audio recordings, as a part of any video or in any separate audio recording produced, marketed, sold or distributed by Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, Inc., its designates or assigns. The cost of producing any such film, photography or audio recording, as well as any-related marketing and promotions shall be the sole responsibility and expense of Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, Inc. or its designates. This Agreement shall cover all members of each Ministers/Group�s and any and all performances filmed retroactively, including 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, 2008 an all years thereafter Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards, by Minister/Group. Finally, it is agreed and understood that any concerns or disputes concerning your ministry/group�s performance or conditions of performance outlined in these rules will be settled first via good-faith Christian negotiations or finally via binding arbitration in Atlanta, Georgia. 8. PRAY, BLESS GOD, SPIT THE GOSPEL, HAVE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP!!! 2009 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase & Music Awards Danny Wilson (signed) ______________________________________________ Label/Minister Receiving Time Confirmation and Accepting Opportunity to Minister 2009 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards (signed)/Accepted upon Ministry at Event/Copy to be signed on-site, during registration.   To: Holy Hip Hop Ministers of the Gospel From: HP4 Digital Works Re: Prohibition of Using Unauthorized Copyrighted Beats Date: August 21, 2008   If you are a Minister at the 2009 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards, you have agreed to be filmed during your live ministry. In 2004, there were two instances out of approximately performances, where a Holy Hip Hop Minister of the Gospel utilized a copyrighted beat from another label in another genre of music. Unfortunately, in those instances, the performances were deleted from all edited footage because they could not be used in any duplication or re-broadcast, since the original copyright owners to those tracks have not provided any advanced written authorization to HP4 Digital Works. As such, for any performances, and at any future filmed HP4 Digital Works events, you will not be allowed to use copyrighted instrumentals in your performance. If that was your intention, then you will need to select an alternative set of tracks to minister over during your five (5) minute set. With 16 hours of footage to edit, it is not possible or feasible to have to spend time or resources on footage that is not cleared. So again, (1) If you were intending to use copyrighted, not authorized secular beats to minister over, those tracks will not be played by the Sound Engineers; so (2) You will need to select a replacement instrumental track that you own or have received written copyright authorization which must be presented at the Artist-Check in Table to: Mr. David Myers II, Production Coordinator. Thank you for your time and agreement in this matter. Sincerely Yours, HP4 Digital Works 2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards   How to Hold a Microphone For the microphone to pick up a clear, undistorted sound, it must be held about one to three centimeters from your mouth. Hold the mic at a constant distance, so the volume of your voice doesn't keep changing. Try to keep the mike steady, and don't let it wave about. Do not press the microphone up to your lips or chin, as this will obstruct your mouth and may cause distortion. If you are sounding muffled over the microphone, it may be that you are holding it too close to your mouth. The hand that you hold the microphone with should be as far from your mouth as possible, so that the dancers can see your face (and not just part of it). Although you see Rock Singers holding the head of the microphone, it is not good for the clear sound needed for square dance calling. The mic itself should be held at a 45-degree angle, and slightly to one side - once again, so as not to cover your face. Correct Microphone Technique: Do�s and Don�ts of Microphone Technique DO hold the microphone steady DO hold it at a short distance away from your mouth (about one inch) DON'T wave the microphone around DON'T press it into your chin DON'T place the mike on your lips (don't swallow it!) DON'T choke the microphone (don�t hold it at the tip) DON'T say anything over the microphone that you might regret later