FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE2008 (8th Annual) Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music AwardsJuly 10, 2007. Atlanta. The Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop will host the 8th Annual Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards during Holy Hip Hop Week, January 18-19, 2008, at Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live Arena) in downtown Atlanta, GA.The new Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta will once again be the host hotel for the 2008 Holy Hip Hop Summit, Ministerial/DJ Classes, and Press Rooms. The 2008 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards (Jan.18th & 19th) will be MC'd by eDDie Velez "Da Preachin Puerto Rican", Kurtis 'Blow' Walker and Kelly Glow. Go Ye Djs are the exclusive DJs for Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards. Fla.vor Alliance: Official Breakers & Grafitti.2008 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:*Kay Bizzy*DJ Rapzilla*Da Truth*Tha GIM*Rev.Rap*K-Drama*Mike Mike*Da Minista*Flame*Braille*Sean Blu*116 Clique. Ambassador Award: Stephen Wiley & Vic PadillaTo View 2002 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards (Lost Footage) (Souled-Out Arena), ClickHere(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(or) click 'Play' button on Video Player directly below:The following are the Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees from 2001-2007: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.Ministers of the Gospel (Artist) Submissions are exclusively managed by: Sonicbids.com. For more information, go to:http://www.sonicbids.com/holyhiphop2008or Click Here:Sonicbids EPKPLEASE NOTE:Only the Holy Hip Hop primary genre will be accepted for consideration. No other genres will be considered. Please be sure that you have selected the primary genre: "Holy Hip Hop," within your EPK. Also, please be certain that your Sonicbids EPK contains the following 3 things:Ministerial StatementComplete BioMp3 filesThese requirements are essential to the submission process, and Sonicbids EPKs that do not meet these prerequisites, along with appropriate genre classification, will not be reviewed by the Committee.For More information, go to:HolyHipHopWeek.com2008 (8th Annual) Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music AwardsDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day of Freedom ("Let Freedom Ring")January 21, 2008:-- atThe King Center- Downtown Atlanta.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: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 November 15, 2007. There will be no walk-up booth reservations available in 2008, 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 18th or 19th, 2008. For booth rental information, please email: info(@)ephraimproductions.org.For Press Passes (only 30 media passes available). Must be confirmed to participate in media room days at Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta. 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 Artist Showcase and Music Awards (January 18th and 19th) and name will be added to Media list present at door, where a Media pass can be secured. Press Passes must be secured by November 15, 2007 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 TalkShows/Video Shows).Tickets available via:TicketmasterOutlets, on September 15, 2007. 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, ClickHere.For more information on 2008 Holy Hip Hop Week, log on to:HolyHipHopWeek.comSince 2002, Television Network Partners, reaching million homes, Supporting the Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards:i-Lifetv&INSP.HP4 Digital Works, official production company of the 2007 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: 1275 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia - Phone: (404) 885-1265.Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta: Official Hotel Sponsor for 2008 Holy Hip Hop Summit, Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Holy Hip Hop Music Awards (2008 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 Artist Showcase and Music Awards.