Urban Threshold’s 9th Annual Underground Music Awards Was A Huge Success!
Urban Threshold’s 9th Annual Underground Music Awards took place Sunday, August 21, 2011.
The event was held at the famous BB King’s Theater in the heart of NYC’s Times Square. The award show was a star-studded mega musical extravaganza with performances by the nominees, Hip Hop legends and appearances by film and fashion celebrities. It was another sold out crowd with close to 1000 people in atttendance. The award show was hosted by the super sexy and talented Chia Schonberg, the Host of The Morning Influence on Da Matrix Studios Network. She did an amazing job as the hostess! And the DJ for the evening was DJ Swurv who was incredible.
The Underground Music Awards highlights the best unsigned and independent artists within the urban music scene. Moreover, the 2011 UMA’s honored Hip Hop Icons Brand Nubian. The Hip Hop legends gave valuable advice to the aspiring artists in attendance and they put on a scorching performance.
The Bronx dominated the wins at the 2011 Underground Music Awards.. There is definitely a new Hip Hop Renaissance taking place there. In fact the 1st award of the evening was for DJ of the Year, which went to the Bronx’s own DJ N.O.E.
The big winner of the evening was Bronx Rap Titan Fred The Godson who was awarded the 2011 UMA Male Artist of the Year. Southern Rapstress Shelly B, was voted as the 2011 UMA Female Artist of the Year, an award which was won by Rap Superstar Nicki Minaj in 2008.
The Underground Is What keeps Hip Hop Alive. The Underground Is What Keeps Hip Hop leveled.
The Best Radio Show went to NewNY on Power 105.1FM with Jovonn The Last Don. Rap titan REKS won the Indie Album of the Year for his album Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme . Busta Rhymes protege ReekDaVillian took home the Outstanding Artist of the Year award. Five The General was crowned “Most Exciting Artist of The Year and Jesse Abraham was named “Best Lyricist.” Also Oun-P was praised as having the Best Punchlines of the year.
It Was An Amazing And Historical Night!
Some other awards were given to T-Will for Best Southern Rapper, FaSho for Best Male R&B Group, Switch Mula for Best Female Rapper, CrazeA730 for Best Male Rapper, Dee Allen for Best Midwest Artist, Acestar for Best Emerging Producer, J.R Bricks for the Buzz Factor Award, QuesFire won the #1 Contender award and rapper Timbo won for Best Live Performance. Capping the ceremony, was the award for Song of the Year which went to the Byzantine Kings (St Ivan) for their socially conscious song “Guilty”. Special thanks to all of the performers who performed that night: HOLLY, Young Rell, KTrina, Leon, Five The General, Dreamy, Afolabi, Eerie Canal, Dre Garcia, Star Murphy, Shelly B, Tiffany Mynon, 3G and Madeliene.
For A Complete list of the winners, Log on to www.UndergroundMusicAwards.com
The BRONX has its second wind. There’s a different energy amongst the talent in the Borough that birthed Hip hop, a measure of unity and strength in camaraderie. 2010 the Bronx dominated the Underground Music Awards in BB Kings. Ever since Big Puns passing there has been a void, an emptiness that needed to be filled. Never in the borough’s Hip Hop history has there been a more diverse group of artist on the edge of stardom. Which one of today’s Bronx stars will be the next big thing?
2011 XXL Freshman Alumni Fred the Godson has become the breakout unsigned talent in today’s saturated game. Being the co owner of Blokwork studios, he has a hit man team of artist named Ax, Craze A 730 and Papers, Blokwork is the team to watch in the Bronx. While Rick Ross newest project Self Made focuses on his newest signees Wale, Pills and Meek Mills, it was Torch who was at the forefront during the war with words between 50Cent and Rozay. Torch formed his own team called The Specialyst featuring artist Smoke Grey and Provolone P. The DefJam recording artist and TripleCs member has planted seeds for the borough’s future talent. CEO of Muscle Management and the current Maybach Music Groups Vice President, Geter K also hails from the Bronx. Young Gunner aka Cory Gunz has been on the brink of stardom for years, never has the Militia captain been any closer. The 6 ft 7 ft feature off Lil Wayne’s single garnered national attention, but it was the MTV reality show that drew in an even wider audience to the Young Money artist. Keeping the momentum on full throttle is General Mysonne and his Team US camp “Salute me or Shoot me”. Recently Mysonne was recruited by the Game of Black Wall Street. With DJ. Vlad on the helm, Mysonnes online video dominance has reigned. MC battle vet Oun-P scored big on MTV with his “What you talkin bout” video that featured Lloyd Banks and Jadakiss, once again shining a spotlight to the region. Let’s not forget the former Konvict Music artist French Montana, with the hit “Choppa Choppa” and his Cocaine Boys, he shows no sign of slowing down. With Notables like Quesfire, who introduces his Iphone Applications and Flashcard albums to fans. Ruff Ryders Drag-On and Former Terror Squad member Armageddon renewed re-emergence; you can sense there’s a rally to keep the Bronx relevant. Last but not least the often misunderstood but equally talented Mickey Facts has moved to the west coast. Currently signed to Jive Records, Mr Factz adds needed diversity to new school. With Remy Ma looking at a possible 2014 release, the future looks even brighter.
It’s safe to say the music industry and fans are once again looking out for The Bronx, and while there will never be another Big Pun, KRS One or Slick Rick, you can bet The Bronx in good hands.
Antonio “L.A.” Reid has been named Chairman and CEO of Epic Records. The announcement came from Doug Morris, CEO of Sony Music Entertainment. Reid will report to Morris and oversee the day-to-day operations of the New York-based label.
“I look forward with great enthusiasm to joining the Sony Music family as it affords us the opportunity to build Epic Recordings as the revolutionary music company of tomorrow,” LA Reid said. “We are deeply committed to discovering and developing the next generation of superstars as well as implementing a fresh and innovative business model. It is also my distinct pleasure to be once again joining Doug Morris who is an amazing leader and the most visionary and forward-thinking executive in the music entertainment industry.”
“L.A. repeatedly has proven over the course of his celebrated career that he knows how to develop world-class artistry,” Morris said. “We are very happy to have an executive of his talents leading Epic Records as we begin an exciting new chapter of growth for Sony Music Entertainment.”
Antonio gained the nickname “L.A.” as a young musician when a guitar player in his band called him “L.A.” because he was wearing a T-shirt that said “L.A.” in reference to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Prior to his stint at Island Def Jam Music Group, L.A. Reid served as CEO of Arista Records and before that, co-founded LaFace Records.
The ever controversial Queens native and business mogul, 50 cent spoke to MTV about the signing of his newest G-Unit artist Kid Kidd .The New Orleans resident recorded the title track to 50cent’s soon to be released album. The former Young Money artist, Kidd Kidd also got shot in New Orleans 6 times over a attempted robbery recently. Kidd Kidd displayed his “stomach bag” to the MTV cameras. 50cent says in regards to Kidd’s incident “If anything I relate to the violence”. 50 also noted that the song “Outlaw” is not the official first single.
When asked about the original G Unit members 50 said “Banks project was the beginning of them flying solo, flying without my assistance”. In the past 50 was featured on their projects to bring light to his artist to help with marketing and sales.
50 also laughed while saying “DefJam is not in a good space, there like 80 million in the hole. Don’t tell them I told you”
Frank Oceans “Novocain” record and the Big Sean single “My Last” feat Chris Brown are some of the records he is currently feeling.
Mr. Vitamin water also said “Kelly Rowland is the most underrated female soloist in the game”. 50 went on to say “there wasn’t no dance moves Beyonce wasn’t doing Kelly wasn’t doing”. “This year is her year”.
Kayne West tweeted fans to pre-order “The Throne” at Watchthethrone.com. The highly anticipated Jay-Z collaboration album comes in a standard CD and a deluxe edition with 4 bonus songs. Riccardo Tisci, creative director at Givenchy, designed the album art. The LP is scheduled to drop on the first week in August .
Below are the rumored production credits
1 No Church In The Wild f. Frank Ocean (prod. Kanye West & 88-Keys)
2 Lift Off f. Beyoncé (prod. Kanye West, Mike Dean, Jeff Bhasker, Q-Tip & Don Jazzy)
3 Niggas In Paris (prod. Hit-Boy, Kanye West, Mike Dean & Anthony Kilhoffer)
4 Otis f. Otis Redding (prod. Kanye West)
5 Gotta Have It (prod. The Neptunes & Kanye Wwest)
6 New Day (prod. The RZA, Kanye West, Mike Dean & Ken Lewis)
7 That’s My Bi**h (prod. Q-Tip, Kanye West & Jeff Bhasker)
8 Who Gon’ Stop Me (prod. Sham “Sak Pase” Joseph, Kanye West & Mike Dean)
9 Murder To Excellence (prod. Swizz Beatz & Symbolyc One)
10 Welcome To The Jungle (prod. Swizz Beatz, Mike Dean & Ken Lewis)
11 Made In America f. Frank Ocean (prod. Sham “Sak Pase” Joseph & Mike Dean)
12 Why I Love You f. Mr Hudson (prod. Mike Dean & Kanye West)
13 Illest Motherfucker Alive (prod. Southside, Kanye West & Mike Dean)
14 H.A.M (prod. Lex Luger, Kanye West & Mike Dean)
15 Primetime (prod. No I.D.) *
16 The Joy f. Curtis Mayfield (prod. Pete Rock, Kanye West & Mike Dean)
Hip-Hop music executive Gee Roberson has been named Chairman of Universal Music Group’s Geffen Records. Roberson will oversee the creative direction and operations of Geffen Records, with a special focus on discovering and nurturing new talent.
Geffen A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine stated “Gee has a unique combination of talents that the music industry really needs running a record company today,”
Gee Roberson will report to Interscope Geffen A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine.
Hot 97 own Miss Info as well as thousands of Hip Hop fans congratulated Gee Roberson on his new label position:
@Missinfo “Congrads to @GeeRoberson and @Hiphopsince 1978 crew. Gee is the new Geffen Chairman! “
Gee began his music career at Roc-A-Fella Records where he shortly became the senior VP of A&R. He then moved to Atlantic Records as senior VP of A&R heading up the label’s urban music division.
Gee along with Cortez Bryant co-executive produced Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III, which sold 3.5 million copies worldwide. According to the Billboard charts, these were the only albums in Hip-Hop to sell over one million copies in 2008.
Hip Hop Since 1978 (HHS78) is a management company and production company based in New York. It was started by Gee Roberson and Kyambo Joshua. Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua is the Co-CEO of Hip Hop Since 1978. Gee Roberson’s status with Hip Hop 1978 is unclear at the present time.
Hip Hop since 1978 has managed platinum artist Young Jeezy, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Drake, Nicki Minaj and more.
