The 2nd Annual Urban Music Awards USA is set to take over New York City on July 18th, 2009 at Manhattan's Highline Ballroom. In light of the recent success of US and UK collaborations featuring UMA nominees Estelle feat. Kanye West, Taio Cruz feat. Busta Rhymes, M.I.A feat. Jay-Z, TI, Kanye West and more.
The UMA's are returning with the 'United We Stand' initiative, which offers the opportunity to see the best UK has to offer coupled with the biggest US acts, live on one stage. "We are very excited for 2009 as all artists know that their bread and butter now lies in international bookings and it's extremely paramount that collaborations are celebrated leading to music fans being exposed to new good quality music worldwide" added Jordan Kensington, CEO of Invincible Group, & The Urban Music Awards.
The Urban Music Awards is always known for setting trends for others to follow, by being the first truly independent awards ceremony to give music fans direct control of award winners and secondly by being the only awards ceremony to launch in 6 countries simultaneously. Couple that with its celebration of the achievements of some of the year's hottest urban-based artists, it is no surprise that the UMA's always draws the attention of top recording artists, music executives, television and radio personalities, DJs, and other renowned tastemakers in the entertainment industry. R&B sensation Neyo, sexy songstress LeToya Luckett, international superstar Shakira, and the legendary quartet Boyz II Men are just a few of the megastars graced with an Urban Music Award in previous years. The 2nd annual Urban Music Awards USA nominees and performers will be announced at a later date.
2009 sees the Urban Music Awards giving music fans across the USA, Europe, Asia, Africa & the Caribbean the chance to nominate and vote for their favorite acts of UK and US origin. Top categories include:
Artist of the Year 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Album 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Magazine (Print & Online) Worldwide
Best Music Video 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Producer 2009
Best R&B Act 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Radio DJ 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Radio Station 2009 (USA only)
Best Single 2009 (USA & UK)
UMA 2009 Living Legend Award (US only)
To view a complete list of categories and to submit your nominees for the Urban Music Awards USA, visit:
http://www.urbanmusicawards.net/us_add_nominies.php
For the up and coming new talent, the UMA's has partnered with Sonicbids to introduce America's Next Urban Superstar, a talent competition that offers aspiring rappers, singers, vocalists and more, an opportunity to compete for the chance of being crowned "America's Next Urban Superstar". The televised competition will search for talent across the country, hosting auditions in LA, Miami, Atlanta and New York. The winner will walk away with a recording contract courtesy of Invincible Records and an opportunity to perform in front of industry heavyweights and music fans alike at the prestigious Urban Music Awards USA in New York City on the 18th of July 2009. Commenting on the partnership, Jim Schultz of Sonicbids said "It was a pleasure working with the Urban Music Awards in 2007 and we look forward to working together again in 2009 to search for America's Next Urban Superstar".
To take part in America's Next Urban Superstar:
E-mail: America@nexturbansuperstar.com
So, what are you waiting for? You the public, the fans of urban music hold the cards now and all you have to do is register to nominate your favorites between the 11th of March till the 20th of April 2009. The full list of nominees will be announced on the 1st of May 2009.
For all Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities/TV Licensing enquiries:
Urban Music Awards USA 2009
Khandyce Menard
Advertising Coordinator
Email: Khandyce@urbanmusicawards.net
(845) 641-3128
Alyssa Menard
Events Manager
E-mail: Alyssa@urbanmusicawards.net
(845) 642-4065
About the UMA's:
Originally launched in the UK back in 2005, the UMA's has continued to find great success amongst its urban audience; debuting successfully in the Caribbean, with future launches expected in France, Africa and Japan. In 7 years, the prestigious awards ceremony has been covered by : The BBC World Service, CNN, MTV, BET, VH1, BBC Radio 1, BBC Entertainment Online, Invincible TV, Evening Standard, The Metro Newspaper , The Independent, The Guardian , Channel 4, CD:UK , London Tonight , Choice fm , New Nation, The Voice, and many more.
Source: http://www.hiphoppress.com
The UMA's are returning with the 'United We Stand' initiative, which offers the opportunity to see the best UK has to offer coupled with the biggest US acts, live on one stage. "We are very excited for 2009 as all artists know that their bread and butter now lies in international bookings and it's extremely paramount that collaborations are celebrated leading to music fans being exposed to new good quality music worldwide" added Jordan Kensington, CEO of Invincible Group, & The Urban Music Awards.
The Urban Music Awards is always known for setting trends for others to follow, by being the first truly independent awards ceremony to give music fans direct control of award winners and secondly by being the only awards ceremony to launch in 6 countries simultaneously. Couple that with its celebration of the achievements of some of the year's hottest urban-based artists, it is no surprise that the UMA's always draws the attention of top recording artists, music executives, television and radio personalities, DJs, and other renowned tastemakers in the entertainment industry. R&B sensation Neyo, sexy songstress LeToya Luckett, international superstar Shakira, and the legendary quartet Boyz II Men are just a few of the megastars graced with an Urban Music Award in previous years. The 2nd annual Urban Music Awards USA nominees and performers will be announced at a later date.
2009 sees the Urban Music Awards giving music fans across the USA, Europe, Asia, Africa & the Caribbean the chance to nominate and vote for their favorite acts of UK and US origin. Top categories include:
Artist of the Year 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Album 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Magazine (Print & Online) Worldwide
Best Music Video 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Producer 2009
Best R&B Act 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Radio DJ 2009 (USA & UK)
Best Radio Station 2009 (USA only)
Best Single 2009 (USA & UK)
UMA 2009 Living Legend Award (US only)
To view a complete list of categories and to submit your nominees for the Urban Music Awards USA, visit:
http://www.urbanmusicawards.net/us_add_nominies.php
For the up and coming new talent, the UMA's has partnered with Sonicbids to introduce America's Next Urban Superstar, a talent competition that offers aspiring rappers, singers, vocalists and more, an opportunity to compete for the chance of being crowned "America's Next Urban Superstar". The televised competition will search for talent across the country, hosting auditions in LA, Miami, Atlanta and New York. The winner will walk away with a recording contract courtesy of Invincible Records and an opportunity to perform in front of industry heavyweights and music fans alike at the prestigious Urban Music Awards USA in New York City on the 18th of July 2009. Commenting on the partnership, Jim Schultz of Sonicbids said "It was a pleasure working with the Urban Music Awards in 2007 and we look forward to working together again in 2009 to search for America's Next Urban Superstar".
To take part in America's Next Urban Superstar:
E-mail: America@nexturbansuperstar.com
So, what are you waiting for? You the public, the fans of urban music hold the cards now and all you have to do is register to nominate your favorites between the 11th of March till the 20th of April 2009. The full list of nominees will be announced on the 1st of May 2009.
For all Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities/TV Licensing enquiries:
Urban Music Awards USA 2009
Khandyce Menard
Advertising Coordinator
Email: Khandyce@urbanmusicawards.net
(845) 641-3128
Alyssa Menard
Events Manager
E-mail: Alyssa@urbanmusicawards.net
(845) 642-4065
About the UMA's:
Originally launched in the UK back in 2005, the UMA's has continued to find great success amongst its urban audience; debuting successfully in the Caribbean, with future launches expected in France, Africa and Japan. In 7 years, the prestigious awards ceremony has been covered by : The BBC World Service, CNN, MTV, BET, VH1, BBC Radio 1, BBC Entertainment Online, Invincible TV, Evening Standard, The Metro Newspaper , The Independent, The Guardian , Channel 4, CD:UK , London Tonight , Choice fm , New Nation, The Voice, and many more.
Source: http://www.hiphoppress.com