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2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards Re-Cap; and Live Internet Stream Statistics Snapshot

WebCast Viewership Hours Rocket 700% for Holy Hip Hop Awards ShowTime (6 P.M. to 1:45 A.M. (Close)

January 19, 2009. Atlanta.

  To the Global Holy Hip Hop and Gospel Community, Friends, Family and Supporters Worldwide.  The following is a Re-cap Summary of the 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards: 

After opening with the traditional Summit and UGA International Mixer and U-Zone Magazine on Thursday, January 15, 2009 and Ministry Classes and Seminars on January 16th hosted by Crowne Plaza hotel, 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards closed in Prayer by Kurtis Blow Walker on Sunday, January 18, 2009, with the last Ministers of the Gospel closing at 1:45 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time), closing out a 16 Hour Non-Stop Marathon led by over 100  Holy Hip Hop Ministers of the Gospel, Honorees and Aficionados Raising the Roof in Praise, Honor and Glory for Him through Powerful Beats, Inspirational and Uplifting Lyrics and Dance; Go Ye DJs keeping the FreeStyle Sessions Flowing in the Vendor/Lobby area, combined with Praise & Worship & Altar Call; Saturated Media Presence (BET, TBN/JCTV and Dense Mass Media presence (Radio, Print, Internet Correspondents and Individuals getting pictures, audio and video footage for TV, Magazines, Newspapers, Internet Media and Personal memories); Sponsor Booths filling the hallways of the arena and Shoulder-to-Shoulder Fellowshipping, Networking and Rejoicing in the Gospel, The Good News from over 146 different cities and over 40 Different States and 5 countries from the time that they entered Center Stage Arena and from the time that they left Center Stage Arena to return to their respective homes and Citizens of Mayor Shirley Franklin's City of Atlanta covered again by Street Ministry and Street Promotions powered by CIO and MTM; combined with a Powerful Element and Participation from Viewers Worldwide Who were Able to Watch the Holy Hip Hop Awards Live on Their PCs via Streaming Technology deployed Using the Power and Reach of the World Wide Web, Share the Event and Support the Ministers of the Gospel and Interact with each other via Thousands upon Thousands of Chat Instant Messages as Internet Viewers were also able to Simultaneously experience and participate in the 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards in Digital stereo and Video online with RapZilla even traveling from over 1000 miles away to capture highlights of the entire event in Digital photography real-time.

The Global Holy Hip Hop Movement Remains Focused on the Mission to Uplift, Edify and Evangelize Youth, Children and Adults for Generations to Come.  The stage  is now set for the 10th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards, so please mark your calendars early for: January 15-16, 2010 (Ministers of the Gospel Music, Bio and Ministry Statement Submissions window to open in May 2009). Special Thanks to Everyone Who Played their Part in Making the 9th Annual Holy Hip  Hop Awards a memorable and enjoyable time from all of the Ministers of the Gospel (Emcees), Labels, Sponsors, Attendees and Viewers On the Internet to all of websites, program directors, tv and media who all came together as one in effort, faith and prayer for another successful event in Christ.  May God Bless You Always and We Will Do It Again Soon and next Stop the Sonshine Festival in Minnesota so stay tuned for more Good News to Come. Yours Truly, Minister eDDie Velez (a/k/a "Da Preachin Puerto Rican").

2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards Key WebCast Statististics:

Total Viewers Watching Online: 2,635

 (X Multiple of 3 Viewers Per PC)= 7,905

(Note: Many viewers reported that they were watching with multiple family members and/or friends)

Total Viewing Hours by Total Viewers: 722 Hours and 3 Minutes

Total WebCast Time: 7 Hours and 8 Minutes

DJ FLAME (ON-SITE REPORTER) INSIDE SAMPLE VIDEO CLIPS OF 2009 HOLY HIP HOP AWARDS:

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Our God is An Awesome God!!! (Praise & Worship Led By Erica Cumbo) Live (at) 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards:

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Mr. Del & Urban D Live (at) 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards:

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K-Drama Live (at) 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards:

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FreeStyle Fanatics and Go Ye DJs Live In Lobby (at) 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards:

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Various Ministers of the Gospel Live On-Stage @ 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards:

                                           2009 Holy Hip Hop 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

For more information on 2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards and Artist Showcase, go to: HolyHipHopWeek.com.

The following are the Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees from 2001-2009: 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, 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, Kurtis Blow Walker, Josh Niemyjski.