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Atlanta, GA - The Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop announced today that Holy Hip Hop emcee and Stellar Awards Winner IROCC has been tapped as on-site correspondent for the 9th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards (January 16-17, 2009) at Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live Arena) in downtown Atlanta, GA, on behalf of BET Networks' 106 & Park Presents: Generation Gospel television show. IROCC will capture interviews and footage of the entire event, working hand-in-hand with Videographer and Producer Christopher 'Play' Martin, CEO of Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions. 137 Ministers of the Gospel are confirmed to perform at the 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards, over 2 days, with visitors arriving for fellowship in Christ from over 146 cities, 40 different states and 5 nations, representing North, South, East and West. For more information, please visit: www.HolyHipHopWeek.com.
"On behalf of the entire global Holy Hip Hop and Gospel community, we welcome 106 & Park Presents: Generation Gospel to the 9th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, GA. BET's reach is now in excess of 87 million homes and its influence extends worldwide as a part of the Viacom family which also includes MTV. 106 & Park Presents: Generation Gospel will prove to be a bold step by BET and an important milestone in the evolution of Gospel music to reach the streets.
This important milestone for the entire global Holy Hip Hop and Gospel community is further culmination of 20+ years of sacrifice of Holy Hip Hop Ministers of the Gospel and Supporters who have remained joyful in hope, patient in tribulation and faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12). Amen. There is more great news to come in 2009 and beyond as we remain focused on the global mission to enlighten, uplift and edify the community, children, youth and adults for generations to come," said Minister eDDie Velez (a/k/a Da Preachin Puerto Rican).
For more information on 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards, log on to: www.HolyHipHopWeek.com.
"106 & PARK PRESENTS: GENERATION GOSPEL"
Washington, DC. December 10, 2008. On Sunday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT), BET's hit music countdown show 106 & PARK leaps out on faith with the premiere of its new weekly spin-off, 106 & PARK PRESENTS: GENERATION GOSPEL!
Hosted by Angel Taylor from the Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tri-ni-tee 5:7 and Jorel Quinn from the gospel group 21:03, GENERATION GOSPEL will feature a LIVE studio audience, the hottest music videos sweeping the faith-based community, celebrity guests, interactive choir battles, exclusive packages and much more.
"Black entertainment in effect started with Gospel music and Gospel will always be in its fiber," said Stephen G. Hill, President of Programming, BET. "What's exciting is how the youth have taken the hottest rhythms and beats, mixed it with classic gospel sound and put their own stamp on the music and spirit. Generation Gospel will give the viewers contemporary gospel sights and sounds like no other show on television...get ready!"
106 & PARK: PRESENTS GENERATION GOSPEL will kick off its premiere episode with performances by the dynamic Pastor Marvin Sapp, Stellar Award and Dove Award winner, Kierra Sheard and more.
Providing viewers with a broader look at what's going on in and around the pulpit, GENERATION GOSPEL will feature weekly news, lifestyle and underground segments, from across the country by some of today's favorite gospel artists and show correspondents, like Tye Tribett, Kiki Sheard, IROCC Williams and SUNDAY BEST finalist Jermaine Sellers.
106 & PARK PRESENTS: GENERATION GOSPEL is poised to be a vehicle to spotlight the most sought-after stars and up-and-coming acts in the genre, as it sets out to entertain, inspire, and uplift.
So, tune in to the new show on Sunday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT)!
About BET Networks:
BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
For more information, please visit: http://www.BET.com
2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:
* 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. Ambassador Award: Kurtis Blow Walker and Josh Niemyjski
To view Video Trailer for 2008 Holy Hip Hop Awards to be broadcast on JC-TV (TBN Affiliate), click here: 2008 Holy Hip Hop Awards Trailer or go to: www.24Gospel.com.
2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:
* 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. Ambassador Award: Kurtis Blow Walker and Josh Niemyjski
The following are the Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees from 2001-2008: JahWord, Prime Minister, Scribe, Easop, Cross Movement, Pettidee, T-Bone, Chejah, Mark J, D-Hunter, Nolly Williams, BB-Jay, Jaz, Knowdaverbs, 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.
For more information on 2009 Holy Hip Hop Week, log on to: HolyHipHopWeek.com
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