Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Searchable on iTunes
The other day as I was going into organized my songs on my ipod and podcast, I searched for my podcast and there we were. You can type in any of the artist including myself and you will pull up our podcast. As I move into the summer there will be more than just music on their, that includes my pod and my featured artist, so please subscibe and look out for what we'll be doing next.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ohio Hip Hop Award Nominations
Now Accepting Nominations!!!
Goto http://ohiohiphopawards.com/nominations.htm and nominate your favorate artists in all the categories...
Due to time constraints we had to get this form up as is... However there are more categories that will be added over the weekend. Please check back to see when new categories are added...
General Rules:
- All artists MUST have physical product to qualify for consideration. This product needs to be sent to our offices: The Ohio Hip Hop Awards,1266 West 6th suite 202 Cleveland, OH 44113 by July 3, 2008. All submissions have to have been commercially released between the "Qualifying Time Frame" of July 5, 2007 and July 1, 2008 for consideration.
- All Cd's must have professional quality printing (no square stickers, no sharpie/marker text) and industry standard sound.
- Nominations Begin on May 15th, 2008 and will last until July 4th, 2008. At that time the nomination process will end and the nominations will be considered. The official ballot for the 2008 Ohio Hip Hop Awards Show will be online on July 25th 2008.
- Submissions cannot be returned after they are received.
- All artists must be "active performers" in the Ohio music scene and be able to provide verification of such.
- This is the Ohio Hip Hop Awards - everyone must have a valid and current government issued ID from the great Buckeye state (copy must be sent with submission.) Artists born in Ohio are eligible for an award even if they no longer live in the state. Artists not born in Ohio must be able to prove they have been legal residents of Ohio for more than 6 months prior to when the Qualifying Time Frame begins to be nominated for an award.
- All potential nominees should submit a press kit (bio and pictures) along with your music for consideration. This is not a requirement (yet) but it greatly increases yourchances of being nominated.
- A Submission does not constitute a nomination.
- Interns and Employees of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards are not eligible for nomination.
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Qualifying rules for specific categories:
- Best New Artist/Group: 1st project commercially released during Qualifying Time Frame; CD single, CD full length, vinyl single, vinyl full length, EP, or mixtape.
- Best Male/Female Artist: Must have a new full length commercially released during Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Magazine: Must have a bare minimum 4 separate issues released during the Qualifying Time Frame. Issue must be submitted to the OHHA offices by July 1st 2008.
- Best Lyricist: Must have own product released during qualifying time frame, OR have been featured on a minimum of 5 other releases.
- Single of the Year: Must have been commercially released during the Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Record Label: Must have at least one new full length released during Qualifying Time Frame; Must be a registered business in the state of Ohio (verification required); Must show proof of publishing ownership. All this must be submitted to the OHHA by July 1, 2008.
- Best Battle Rapper: Must be active in a minimum of 3 public battles during the Qualifying Time Frame (verification required.)
- Best Male/Female Vocalist: Must have a new full length commercially released during Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Club DJ: Must have regular residency in a legal business entity, public venue during the Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Mixtape DJ: Must have a minimum of 2 commercially released mixtapes during the Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Mixtape Artist: Must have a new full length commercially released mixtape during Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Mixtape: Must be commercially released during the Qualifying Time Frame.
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These cover most of the categories that caused a bit of confusion last year, hopefully this clears up any questions. Most of the other categories are pretty self explanatory. There are a few categories that we are still finalizing the qualifications for, so keep checking back regularly for those updates. As always, if there are any specific questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@ohiohiphopawards.com.
Goto http://ohiohiphopawards.com/nominations.htm and nominate your favorate artists in all the categories...
Due to time constraints we had to get this form up as is... However there are more categories that will be added over the weekend. Please check back to see when new categories are added...
General Rules:
- All artists MUST have physical product to qualify for consideration. This product needs to be sent to our offices: The Ohio Hip Hop Awards,1266 West 6th suite 202 Cleveland, OH 44113 by July 3, 2008. All submissions have to have been commercially released between the "Qualifying Time Frame" of July 5, 2007 and July 1, 2008 for consideration.
- All Cd's must have professional quality printing (no square stickers, no sharpie/marker text) and industry standard sound.
- Nominations Begin on May 15th, 2008 and will last until July 4th, 2008. At that time the nomination process will end and the nominations will be considered. The official ballot for the 2008 Ohio Hip Hop Awards Show will be online on July 25th 2008.
- Submissions cannot be returned after they are received.
- All artists must be "active performers" in the Ohio music scene and be able to provide verification of such.
- This is the Ohio Hip Hop Awards - everyone must have a valid and current government issued ID from the great Buckeye state (copy must be sent with submission.) Artists born in Ohio are eligible for an award even if they no longer live in the state. Artists not born in Ohio must be able to prove they have been legal residents of Ohio for more than 6 months prior to when the Qualifying Time Frame begins to be nominated for an award.
- All potential nominees should submit a press kit (bio and pictures) along with your music for consideration. This is not a requirement (yet) but it greatly increases yourchances of being nominated.
- A Submission does not constitute a nomination.
- Interns and Employees of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards are not eligible for nomination.
********************************************************************************
Qualifying rules for specific categories:
- Best New Artist/Group: 1st project commercially released during Qualifying Time Frame; CD single, CD full length, vinyl single, vinyl full length, EP, or mixtape.
- Best Male/Female Artist: Must have a new full length commercially released during Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Magazine: Must have a bare minimum 4 separate issues released during the Qualifying Time Frame. Issue must be submitted to the OHHA offices by July 1st 2008.
- Best Lyricist: Must have own product released during qualifying time frame, OR have been featured on a minimum of 5 other releases.
- Single of the Year: Must have been commercially released during the Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Record Label: Must have at least one new full length released during Qualifying Time Frame; Must be a registered business in the state of Ohio (verification required); Must show proof of publishing ownership. All this must be submitted to the OHHA by July 1, 2008.
- Best Battle Rapper: Must be active in a minimum of 3 public battles during the Qualifying Time Frame (verification required.)
- Best Male/Female Vocalist: Must have a new full length commercially released during Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Club DJ: Must have regular residency in a legal business entity, public venue during the Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Mixtape DJ: Must have a minimum of 2 commercially released mixtapes during the Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Mixtape Artist: Must have a new full length commercially released mixtape during Qualifying Time Frame.
- Best Mixtape: Must be commercially released during the Qualifying Time Frame.
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These cover most of the categories that caused a bit of confusion last year, hopefully this clears up any questions. Most of the other categories are pretty self explanatory. There are a few categories that we are still finalizing the qualifications for, so keep checking back regularly for those updates. As always, if there are any specific questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@ohiohiphopawards.com.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
UPDATES
I am working hard to compile all my featured artists post, I will be adding three new artists, J. Nelm, Conman (from Mass Lyrics), and Ty-Ro, once I get everything together I will be releasing page url's and expect updates to all blogs by the end of the week.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Ohio Hip Hop Awards
As I get all the info will post, all details on the showcases that will take place in different cities in Ohio and the qualifications for performing at the awards show and the nomination process, stay tune.
---Destiny Chanel
---Destiny Chanel
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Hip Hop Awards Announcement
Nominations Start May 15th For The Ohio Hip Hop Awards, Get Your Nominations In You Can Submit Your Nominations Unitl July 3rd.
Hip Hop Awards
Sales/Internship Meeting on May 7th Downtown Cleveland Call 440-610-6567 to Confirm Your Attendance
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