BOKISSONTHRONE: HipHop World Awards 2009 Nominees Announced in UK for Empire Awards

UK Empire Awards 2009

Empire Global Awards, where the best of Nigerians across all sectors will be rewarded for their contributions to thedevelopment of the country, holds today at the Grand Hall, West London, England. The event will be attended by dignitaries from all walks of life including envoys, political leaders, state governors, captains of industries, banking and insurance moguls and showbiz personalities among others.

Mr. Dele Aberuagba, Publisher of Empire International magazine, UK, organizers of the awards ceremony explained that the event is being put together to celebrate Nigerians who have achieved excellence in their different fields.

OLADAPO DANIEL OYEBANJO JUNIOR

The nominees for the 2009 HipHop World Awards have been announced. The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 16, 2009 and will be held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The 2009 HHWA will be hosted by Banky W and Kemi Adetiba.

HHWA1 ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Best album (solo or group) in year under review that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realm: songwriting, production, rendition, promotion and acceptability (sales, popularity)

ENTERTAINER Artiste - D’BanjProducer(s) - Don JazzyRecord Label - Mo Hits Records

GONGO ASO Artiste - 9iceProducer - ID Cabasa, Puffy TRecord Label - Alapomeji Records

PARADIGM SHIFT Artiste - Mode 9Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse JagzRecord Label - Red Eye Music

TALK ABOUT IT Artiste - M IProducer(s) – Jesse Jagz, M.I, KraftworkRecord Label – Chocolate City

UNSTOPPABLE Artiste – 2FaceProducers – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. HowardRecord Label – Hypertek Records

HHWA2 ARTISTE OF THE YEARMost critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.

PSQUAR

EPETER AND PAUL OKOYE

TIMAYA

INETIMI ALFRED ODOM

9ICE

ABOLORE AKANDE

HHWA3 SONG OF THE YEARMost popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting

“FALL IN LOVE”

Album- ENTERTAINER

Artiste- D’banj

Producer - Don Jazzy

Record Label - Mo Hits

“INCASE U NEVER KNOW”

Album - MUSIC BUSINESS

Artiste – 2Shot ft. Timaya

Producer – Terry G

Record Label – Umunamu Records

“GONGO ASO”

Album- GONGO ASO

Artiste - 9ice

Producer - ID Cabasa

Record Label - Alapomeji Records

“GOOD OR BAD”

Album - GET SERIOUS

Artiste - J Martins ft. Timaya and P-Square

Producer - J Martins

Record Label - Don Family Records

HHWA4 Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential

“STREET CREDIBILITY”
Album - GONGO ASO

Artiste - 9ICE FT. 2Face

Producer – Id Cabasa

Record Label - Alapomeji Records

“NOT THE GIRL”

Album – UNDAREYTED

Artiste - Dare Art Alade

Producer - Tee-Y Mix

Record Label – Soul Muzik

“MITCHELL”

Album – ETCETERA

Artiste – Etcetera

Producer – Etcetera and Jo’kaynie

Record Label – X3M

“CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU”

Album – UNSTOPPABLE

Artiste – Tuface Ft. Melissa Briggs

Producer – Mic Tunes

Record Label - Hypertek Music

HHWA5 PRODUCER OF THE YEARThe individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.

TEE-Y MIX

Album Title – YOU KNOW MY P

Artiste - Naeto C

Song Title – “KI NI BIG DEAL”

DON JAZZY

Album Title- ENTERTAINER

Artiste – D’Banj

Song Title – “FALL IN LOVE”

ID CABASA

Album Title – GONGO ASO

Artiste - 9ice

Song Title – “GONGO ASO”

TERRY G

Album – MUSIC BIZNESS

Artiste - 2 Shotz

Song Title – “IN CASE YOU NEVER KNOW”

JESSE JAGZ

Album – TALK ABOUT IT

Artiste – M.I

Song title – “SHORT BALCK BOY”

HHWA6 BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)Best conceptualist, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.

ALFONSO DORMUN

Album Title – BIG BOY

Artiste - eLDeeVideo

Song Title – “BO SI GBAN GBA”

JUDE OKOYE

Album Title - GAME OVER

Artiste - P SquareVideo

Song Title – “ROLL IT”

DJ TEE

Album Title - CV

Artiste – Mo Hits All StarsVideo

song Title – “PERE”

IGHO

Album Title – GET AWAY

Artiste - IghoVideo

song Title – “NAIJA BOY”

HHWA7 BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL ALBUMBest reggae or dancehall album in year under review

GIFT AND GRACE

Artiste - Timaya

Producer(s) - K Solo, Akeem D’Beat, Jeggs, Spankie, Terry G,

Record Label – Dem Mama

ME MUSIQ AND I

Artiste – Blackface

Producers – George Nathaniel, Blackface Naija, Terry G, Pro-Kessy, Henry Hope,

Record Label – Loud Houz Entertainment

ICHIBAN

Artiste - Chakka Da’ Souljah

Producer(s) - Del B

Record Label - Premier Music

MY SHINE

Artiste – Black Solo

Producer(s) - Jah Mix, Zeeno Foster, DMM

Record Label - Kiss Music

HHWA8 BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUMBest R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)

ENTERTAINER

Artiste- D’BanjProducer(s) - Don Jazzy

Record Label- Mo Hits
UNSTOPPABLE

Artiste – 2FaceProducer(s) – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. Howard

Record Label – Hypertek Records

ETCETERA

Artiste – Etcetera

Producer(s) – Etcetera, Jo’ Kenny, Mr Daz, Chris Yakub

Record Label – X3M

GONGO ASO

Artiste- 9ice

Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Puffy T

Record Label- Alapomeji Records

MR CAPABLE

Artiste - Banky W

Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Music Men

Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment

HHWA9 BEST RAP ALBUMBest album by a rap artiste or group in year under review

TALK ABOUT IT

Artiste- M I

Producer(s) - M I, Jesse Jagz, Kraftworks

Record Label- Chocolate City

PARADIGM SHIFT

Artiste - Mode 9

Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz

Record Label- Red Eye Entertainment

SECOND TURNING BY THE RIGHT

Artiste - Lord Of Ajasa

Producer(s) - ID Cabasa,

Record Label – Oti Po Ju

YOU KNOW MY P

Artiste - Naeto C

Producer(s) - Tee-Y Mix

Record Label - Storm Records

HHWA10 BEST COLLABOBest R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review

“STREET CREDIBILITY”

Artistes – 9ice FT 2Face

Producer – ID Cabasa

Record label- Alapomeji Records

“LE FENU SO”

Artistes - Lord Of Ajasa FT 9ice

Producer – ID Cabasa

Record Label- O Ti Po Ju

“GOOD OR BAD

Artistes - J Martins FT Timaya AND P-Square

Producer – J Martins

Record Label- Don Family Records

“E FI MI SILE”

Artistes - YQ FT Da Grin

Producer – Dr. Frabz

Record Label- 2 Koncept Entertainment

“BUSH MEAT”

Artistes - Sound Sultan FT 2Face & W4

Producer – J Sleek

Record Label- Naija Ninja

HHWA11 BEST RAP SINGLEBest single released on-air recording of a rap song

“SAFE”

Artiste(s) – M I ft Djinee

Producer – M.I

Record Label- Chocolate City

“TALKING TO YOU”

Artiste(s) – Mode 9 ft Banky W

Producer – Banky W

Record label- Red Eye Music

“WA WA ALRIGHT”

Artiste(s) – Kel

Producer – Suspect

Record Label- Capital Hills Records

“KINI BIG DEAL”

Artiste(s) – Naeto C

Producer – Tee-Y Mix

Record Label- Storm Records

HHWA12 BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

DARE ART ALADE

Album Title - UNDAREYTED

Record Label – Soul Muzik

Producer- Cobhams

Song Title - “NOT THE GIRL”

BANKY W

Album Title - MR CAPABLE

Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment

Producer- Muzik Men

Song Title - “DON’T BREAK MY HEART”

ETCETERA

Album Title - ETCETERA

Producer- Etcetera and Jo’Kaynie

Record label – X3M

Song Title- “MICHELLE”

WANDE COAL

Album Title - FROM M TO M

Producer- Don Jazzy

Record Label – Mo Hits

Song Title- “TABOO”

HHWA13 BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

OMAWUNMI

Album Title - WONDER WOMAN

Producer - Cobhams

Record Label – Wonder Woman

Song Title - “IN THE MUSIC”

NIKKI LAOYE

Album Title - ANGEL 4 LIFE

Producer - Cobhams

Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment

Song Title - “NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE”

WAJE

Album Title- BREATHLESS (Unreleased)

Producer - J MartinsRecord Label – Dome Records

Song Title- “SOMEWHERE”

HHWA14 NEXT RATEDMost promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review

Track Title – “E FI MI LE”

Record Label – 2Koncept Entertainment

Track Title – “PASA PASA”

Record Label – Lime Lite Records

KEL

Track Title – “WA WA ALRIGHT”

Record Label - Capital Hills Records

D’JINEE

Track Title – “LADE”

Record Label – Polar Media

OMAWUNMI

Track Title – “IN THE MUSIC”

Record Label – Wonder Woman

HHWA15 HIP HOP WORLD REVELATIONBest new artiste in the year under review

M I

Album - TALK ABOUT IT

Full Name – JUDE ABAGA

Record Label – Chocolate City

BANKY W

Album- MR CAPABLE

Full Name – BANKOLE WELLINGTON

Record Label – Empire Mates Entertainment

NAETO C

Album- YOU KNOW MY P

Full Name – NAETOCHUKWU CHIKWE

Record Label – Storm Records

NIKKI LAOYE

Album- ANGEL FOR LIFE

Full Name – NIKKI LAOYE

Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment

HHWA16 AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NON NIGERIAN CATEGORY)Special award for an individual African artiste with the most outstanding album and astonishing achievements in year under review

BUFFALO“BUBBLE YOUR BUMZ”

TINNY“I DEY KOLO”

DOGG“CAN YOU FEEL IT”

WITNESS“ZERO”

HHWA17 LYRICIST ON THE ROLLRap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album

MODE 9

Album Title- PARADIGM SHIFT

Record Label- Red Eye Music

Song Title - NINE

M I

Album Title - TALK ABOUT IT

Record Label - Chocolate City

Song Title – TALK ABOUT IT