Mandisa's God Speaking

American Idol's Mandisa Got Something to be Thankful for!

Yes she did not win the popular reality show and yes she did not go secular like most contestants do and yes she is not as popular as expected but Mandisa has something to be grateful for...she has a grammy nomination.

I first heard Mandisa sing on Tobymac's Lose My Soul and I was impressed. I dont know her that well and her songs are just a blur in my memory but i know one thing and that is this girl is here to stay.

On 1cubed she says:
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that my debut cd would garner a Grammy nomination. I have all of the cds nominated in the same category as I, and absolutely love each of them. To be considered in the same crowd is very humbling for me. I know we hear it all the time, but it truly IS an honor just to be nominated.”

I am happy for her and I wish her success in all her enndeavours

Bonus Video: Jeremy Camp's Take You Back

Music Video: Tobymac's Boomin

UPDATE!!

Yeah.I know it has been long since i last wrote on my blog. It was the exams i was writing that took my time.Anyways I have a whole lot of things I am goingto do. First i am posting for videos on the blog and a number of articles i have written so BRACE YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!

Bonus Video: Soul P ft Lisa Kimmey-Goodness

Music Video Of The Week: TY Bello's Greenland

Introducing TY Bello...The Face Of Nigerian Gospel Music

You remember TY Bello...the lady from gospel group, KUSH. I used to call her the TBOZ of KUSH 'cause of her voice. Anyways TY Bello is back...let me rephrase that came back with a new gospel album titled 'Greenland' and the album is slammin'

It all began on one sunday, I went to House On The Rock that day and service was over and as i was leaving the building I heard a wonderful song blaring from the speakers(TY Bello attends House On The Rock). Being a music lover, I decide to check out the song and Its TY Bello's Greenland. I was tripped so I bought the album.

What struck me about the album was that it proved to the world that there is till hope for Nigerian Gospel Music. The Nigerian Gospel Music scene has seen a whole lot of lazy artist who claim they are out to spread the gospel when all they do is deliver empty lyrics to a dying world who need to know the real truth.

The album is unbelievable with songs like Freedom, Funmise, Supernatural featuring the talented MOSA, Atoned, The Dance, Ekundayo featuring our very own Olufunmi and the popular Greenland.

I feel you should go get your copy if you haven't believe me you have nothing to lose.

Vist http://www.tybello.com/

Let me leave you with nthe lyrics to her hit song 'Greenland'

Green Land (featuring Joseph Company)

Written by: TY Bello

Lead Vocals: TY Bello

BGV: TY Bello and Joseph Company

Vocal Arrangements by: MOSA and TY Bello

Electric Guitar: Mike Osadolo

Verse 1

stand in the rain

as the clouds go grey

the thunder roars and the earth sings

the season's just beginning

the sunlight it hides as the clouds make way

for the pouring of my blessings

i will not be afraid

pre-chorus

i see it now / i understand / i knowso i embrace it

dance in the rain it's for my seeds to grow

for every prayer and every seed i've sown

the Lord of the harvest knows

i'm reaping back a hundred fold
chorus

the land is green - it's greenooooh

the land is green - it's greencan't you see?

the harvest is ready‘cuz the Lord of the harvest told me so

it's green - it's green for meit's green - it's green for me

Verse 2

standing alone can be a heavy load

but my vows i won't be breaking

though my heart is aching

i got a word and i won't let go

it's Your will i'm seeking

so i keep on believing

pre-chorus

i see it now / i understand / i know

so i embrace it dance once again it's time for me to grow

for every prayer and every tear i've sown

the Lord of the harvest knows

i'm reaping joy a hundred fold

chorus

bridge

i thought it was over

thought You were done with me

but we're just beginning oh my life is a journey

i will walk with You

i will go where You want me to yes i will go
chorus 2

the land is green - it's greenooooh

the land is green - it's greencan't you see?repeat 3 xs

the harvest is ready ‘cuz He told me so

it's green and it’s all mine

Source: http://www.tybello.com/

THE 39th NAACP Image Awards: Nominee List

It's that time of the year again and the nominee list for this years NAACP awards is out. Check It Out!

THE 39th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS NOMINATION RESULTS
TELEVISION CATEGORIES

Outstanding Comedy Series
• “30 Rock” (NBC)
• “Everybody Hates Chris” (CW)
• “Girlfriends” (CW)
• Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne” (TBS)
• “Ugly Betty” (ABC)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
• Donald Faison – “Scrubs” (NBC)
• Dulé Hill – “Psych” (USA Network)
• LaVan Davis – “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” (TBS)
• Reggie Hayes – “Girlfriends” (CW)
• Tyler James Williams – “Everybody Hates Chris” (CW)

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
• America Ferrera – “Ugly Betty” (ABC)
• Golden Brooks – “Girlfriends” (CW)
• Tia Mowry – “The Game” (CW)
• Tichina Arnold – “Everybody Hates Chris” (CW)
• Tracee Ellis Ross – “Girlfriends” (CW)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
• Blair Underwood – “New Adventures of Old Christine” (CBS)
• Lance Gross – “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” (TBS)
• Romany Malco – “Weeds” (Showtime)
• Terry Crews – “Everybody Hates Chris” (CW)
• Tracy Morgan – “30 Rock” (NBC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
• Keesha Sharp – “Girlfriends” (CW)
• Tonye Patano – “Weeds” (Showtime)
• Vanessa L. Williams – “Ugly Betty” (ABC)
• Vivica A. Fox – “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO)
• Wendy Raquel Robinson – “The Game” (CW)

Outstanding Drama Series
• “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC)
• “House” (FOX)
• “K-Ville” (FOX)
• “Lincoln Heights” (ABC Family)
• “The Unit” (CBS)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
• Anthony Anderson – “K-Ville” (FOX)
• Dennis Haysbert – “The Unit” (CBS)
• Hill Harper – “CSI: NY” (CBS)
• Jesse L. Martin – “Law & Order” (NBC)
• Jimmy Smits – “Cane” (CBS)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
• CCH Pounder – “The Shield” (FX)
• Jennifer Beals – “The L Word” (Showtime)
• Nicki Micheaux – “Lincoln Heights” (ABC Family)
• Regina Taylor – “The Unit” (CBS)
• Wendy Davis – “Army Wives” (Lifetime)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
• Blair Underwood – “Dirty Sexy Money” (ABC)
• James Pickens, Jr. – “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC)
• Mekhi Phifer – “ER” (NBC)
• Omar Epps – “House” (FOX)
• Taye Diggs – “Private Practice” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
• Audra McDonald – “Private Practice” (ABC)
• Chandra Wilson – “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC)
• Marianne Jean-Baptiste – “Without A Trace”(CBS)
• Pam Grier – “The L Word” (Showtime)
• S. Epatha Merkerson – “Law & Order” (NBC)

Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• “The Bronx is Burning” (ESPN)
• “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” (HBO)
• “Five Days” (HBO)
• “Life Support” (HBO)
• “The List” (ABC Family)

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• Adam Beach – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” (HBO)
• Daniel Sunjata – “The Bronx is Burning” (ESPN)
• Evan Ross – “Life Support” (HBO)
• Wayne Brady – “The List” (ABC Family)
• Wendell Pierce – “Life Support” (HBO)

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• Anika Noni Rose – “The Starter Wife” (USA Network)
• Holly Robinson Peete – “Matters of Life & Dating” (Lifetime)
• Queen Latifah – “Life Support” (HBO)
• S. Epatha Merkerson – “Girl, Positive” (Lifetime)
• Sydney Tamiia Poitier – “The List” (ABC Family)

Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
• Bryton McClure – “The Young And The Restless” (CBS)
• Kamar de los Reyes – “One Life to Live” (ABC)
• Kristoff St. John – “The Young And The Restless” (CBS)
• Mykel Shannon Jenkins – “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS)
• Tobias Truvillion – “One Life to Live” (ABC)

Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
• Brook Kerr – “Passions” (NBC)
• Christel Khalil – “The Young And The Restless” (CBS)
• Nazanin Boniadi – “General Hospital” (ABC)
• Tika Sumpter – “One Life to Live” (ABC)
• Tracey Ross – “Passions” (NBC)

Outstanding News/ Information – (Series or Special)
• “American Gangster” (BET)
• “American Morning Series: MLK Papers” (CNN)
• “Dr. Sonja Gupta: Saving Your Life” (CNN)
• “Good Morning America-Breast Cancer Mission” (ABC)
• “In Conversation: The Senator Barack Obama Interview” (TVOne)

Outstanding Talk – (Series)
• “Judge Mathis” (Syndicated)
• “Our World with Black Enterprise” (Syndicated)
• “Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO)
• “Tavis Smiley ‘Crisis in Darfur’” (PBS)
• “The Tyra Banks Show” (Syndicated)

Outstanding Reality – (Series)
• “American Idol” (FOX)
• “America’s Next Top Model” (CW)
• “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC)
• “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (ABC)
• “Run’s House 4” (MTV)

Outstanding Variety – (Series or Special)
• “2007 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors” (VH1)
• “An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin” (Syndicated)
• “BET Awards” (BET)
• “Celebration of Gospel ‘07” (BET)
• “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry” (HBO)

Outstanding Children’s Program
• “Cory in the House” (Disney Channel)
• “Dora The Explorer” (Nickelodeon)
• “Go, Diego, Go” (Nickelodeon)
• “High School Musical 2” (Disney Channel)
• “That’s So Raven” (Disney Channel)

Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program - Series or Special
• Andre Benjamin – “Class of 3000” (Cartoon Network)
• Kathleen Herles – “Dora the Explorer” (Nickelodeon)
• Kyle Massey – “Cory in the House” (Disney Channel)
• Lil’ JJ – “Just Jordan” (Nickelodeon)
• Raven-Symoné – “That’s So Raven” (Disney Channel)

RECORDING CATEGORIES
Outstanding New Artist
• Chrisette Michele (Island Def Jam)
• Corbin Bleu (Walt Disney Records)
• J. Holiday (Capitol)
• Jordin Sparks (Jive/Zomba)
• Sean Kingston (Sony)

Outstanding Male Artist
• Chris Brown (Jive)
• Common (Geffen)
• Kanye West (Island Def Jam)
• Prince (Columbia Records)
• Seal (Warner Bros. Records)

Outstanding Female Artist
• Alicia Keys (J Records)
• Aretha Franklin (Arista Records/Sony BMG)
• Beyoncé (Columbia Records)
• Jill Scott (Hidden Beach Recordings)
• Mary J. Blige (Geffen)

Outstanding Duo or Group
• Aretha Franklin (feat. Fantasia) (Arista Records/Sony BMG)
• Bow Wow & Omarion (Columbia Records)
• Eddie & Gerald Levert (Atlantic)
• Sounds of Blackness (Sounds of Blackness Records)
• Stephen Marley & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley (Universal Republic)

Outstanding Jazz Artist
• Dee Dee Bridgewater (DDB Records (UMG))
• Herbie Hancock (Verve)
• Kirk Whalum (Rendezvous Entertainment)
• Patti Austin (Rendezvous Entertainment)
• Randy Crawford & Joe Sample (PRA Records)

Outstanding Gospel Artist – (Traditional or Contemporary)
• Kirk Franklin (Gospocentric)
• Marvin Winans (Pure Springs/EMI Gospel)
• Mavis Staples (Epitaph)
• Sounds of Blackness (Sounds of Blackness Records)
• Yolanda Adams (Columbia Records)

Outstanding World Music Album
• Angelique Kidjo – “Djin Djin” (Razor & Tie)
• Habib Koité – “Afriki” (Cumbancha)
• Various Artists – “Putumayo Presents: World Hits” (Putumayo)
• Shiko Mawatu – “Kimbanda Nzila” (Sterns)
• Youssou N’Dour – “Rokku Mi Rokka” (Atlantic)

Outstanding Music Video
• “Beautiful Liar” - Beyoncé (Columbia Records)
• “Just Fine” – Mary J. Blige(Geffen)
• “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” – Alicia Keys (J Records)
• “Show Me” – John Legend (Columbia Records)
• “Stronger” – Kanye West (Island Def Jam)

Outstanding Song
• “Beautiful Flower” – India Arie (Universal Republic)
• “Just Fine” – Mary J. Blige (Geffen)
• “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” – Alicia Keys (J Records)
• “Stronger” – Kanye West (Island Def Jam)
• “Umbrella” – Rihanna feat. Jay-Z (Island Def Jam)

Outstanding Album
• Alicia Keys – “As I Am” (J Records)
• Chris Brown – “Exclusive” (Jive)
• Kanye West – “Graduation” (Island Def Jam)
• Mary J. Blige – “Growing Pains” (Geffen)
• Seal – “System” (Warner Bros. Records)

LITERATURE CATEGORIES
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
• “Blonde Faith” – Walter Mosley (Little, Brown & Company)
• “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” – Junot Diaz (Penguin/Riverhead)
• “Cion: A Novel” – Zakes Mda (Picador)
• “Knots” – Nuruddin Farah (Penguin/Riverhead)
• “New England White: A Novel” – Stephen L. Carter (Alfred A. Knopf/RH)

Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction
• An Unbroken Agony” – Randall Robinson (Basic Civitas Books/Perseus)
• “Brother, I’m Dying” – Edwidge Danticat (Alfred A. Knopf/RH)
• “Know What I Mean?: Reflections on Hip-Hop” – Michael Eric Dyson (Basic Civitas
Books/Perseus)
• “Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond” – Don Cheadle,
John Prendergast (Hyperion)
• “Race and Racism in the Chinas: Chinese Racial Attitudes Toward Africans and African-
Americans” – M. Dujon Johnson (Authorhouse)

Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
• “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears” – Dinaw Mengestu (Penguin/Riverhead)
• “Grace Will Lead Me Home” – Robin Givens (Hyperion)
• “Like Trees, Walking” Ravi Howard (Harper Collins/ Amistad)
• “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier” – Ishmael Beah (Farrar, Straus and
Giroux)
• “The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir” – Victoria Rowell (Harper Collins)
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Auto-Biography
• “I Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep it Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and
Friendship” – Eddie Levert Sr., Gerald Levert, Lyah Leflore (Broadway Books)
• “My Grandfather’s Son” – Clarence Thomas (Harper Collins)
• “Obama: From Promise to Power” – David Mendell (Harper Collins/Amistad)
• “Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith” – Tommie Smith, David Steele
(Temple University Press)
• “The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir” – Victoria Rowell (Harper Collins/William
Morrow)

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
• “The Covenant in Action” – Tavis Smiley (Smiley Books)
• “Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success” –
Russell Simmons (Penguin/Gotham)
• “Get Yours!: The Girlfriends’ Guide to Having Everything You Ever Dreamed of and
More” – Amy Dubois Barnett (Random House/Broadway)
• “Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits” – T. D. Jakes (Simon & Schuster/Atria
Books)
• “This Year You Write Your Novel” – Walter Mosley (Little, Brown & Company)

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
• “Acolytes: Poems” – Nikki Giovanni (Harper Collins/William Morrow)
• “Duende” – Tracy K. Smith (Gray Wolf Press)
• “Eloquence: Rhythm and Renaissance” – Usi Ku (UsiKu.net)
• “Quiver of Arrows” – Carl Phillips (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
• “Selected Poems” – Derek Walcott (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)

Outstanding Literary Work – Children
• “A Friendship For Today” – Patricia C. McKissack (Scholastic Inc.)
• “Elijah of Buxton” – Christopher Paul Curtis (Scholastic Inc.)
• “Let it Shine: Three Favorite Spirituals” – Ashley Bryan (Simon & Schuster Children’s
Publishing/Atheneum)
• “Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson” – Sue Stauffacher,Author; Greg
Couch, Illustrator (Random House)
• “Young Pele: Soccer’s First Star – Lesa Cline-Ransome, Author; James Ransome,
Illustrator (Random House)

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
• “Body Drama” – Nancy Redd (Penguin/Gotham)
• “Center for Cartoon Studies Presents: Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow” – James
Sturm, Author; Rich Tommaso, Illustrator (Hyperion Books for Children/Disney
Publishing)
• “Divine Confidential” – Jacquelin Thomas (Pocketbooks/Simon & Schuster)
• “More Than Entertainers: An Inspirational Black Career Guide” – Charles B. Schooler,
Author; Gary Young, Illustrator (Zenith Publishing)
• “Shadow Speaker” – Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu (Hyperion Books for Children/Disney
Publishing)

MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
• Columbus Short – “Stomp The Yard” (Screen Gems)
• Denzel Washington – “The Great Debaters” (The Weinstein Co.)
• Don Cheadle – “Talk To Me” (Focus Features)
• Terrence Howard – “Pride” (Lionsgate Films)
• Will Smith – “I Am Legend” (Warner Bros.)

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
• Angelina Jolie – “A Mighty Heart” (Paramount Vantage)
• Halle Berry – “Things We Lost In the Fire” (Dreamworks)
• Jill Scott – “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?” (Lionsgate Films)
• Jurnee Smollett – “The Great Debaters” (The Weinstein Co.)
• Taraji P. Henson – “Talk To Me” (Focus Features)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
• Chiwetel Ejiofor – “Talk To Me” (Focus Features)
• Denzel Whitaker – “The Great Debaters” (The Weinstein Co.)
• Forest Whitaker – “The Great Debaters” (The Weinstein Co.)
• Nate Parker – “The Great Debaters” (The Weinstein Co.)
• Tyler Perry – “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?” (Lionsgate Films)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
• Janet Jackson – “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?” (Lionsgate Films)
• Loretta Devine – “This Christmas” (Screen Gems)
• Meagan Good – “Stomp The Yard” (Screen Gems)
• Queen Latifah – “Hairspray” (New Line)
• Ruby Dee – “American Gangster” (Universal)

Outstanding Motion Picture
• “American Gangster” (Universal)
• “The Great Debaters” (The Weinstein Co.)
• “I Am Legend” (Warner Bros.)
• “Talk To Me” (Focus Features)
• “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?” (Lionsgate Films)

Outstanding Independent or Foreign Film
• “A Mighty Heart” (Paramount Vantage)
• “Dirty Laundry” (Codeblack Entertainment)
• “Honeydripper” (Emerging Pictures)
• “My Brother” (Codeblack Entertainment)
• “Persepolis” (Sony Pictures Classics)

Outstanding Documentary
• “Bastards of the Party” (HBO)
• “Darfur Now” (Warner Independent Pictures)
• “Desert Bayou” (Cinema Libre Productions)
• “Price of Sugar” (Mitropolous Films)
• “Sicko” (The Weinstein Co.)

WRITING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
• Ali LeRoi – “Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Guidance Counselor” (CW)
• Karen Gist – “Girlfriends: Spree To Be Free” (CW)
• Mindy Kaling – “The Office: Branch Wars” (NBC)
• Sara Finney-Johnson – “The Game: The Big Chill” (CW)
• Silvio Horta – “Ugly Betty: A Nice Day For A Posh Wedding” (ABC)

Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series
• Janine Sherman Barrois – “ER: Breach of Trust” (NBC)
• Kathleen McGhee-Anderson and Anthony Sparks – “Lincoln Heights: The Vision” (ABC
Family)
• Natalie Chaidez – “Heroes: The Fix” (NBC)
• Shonda Rhimes – “Private Practice: In Which We Meet Addison, A Nice Girl From
Somewhere Else” (ABC)
• Shonda Rhimes and Krista Vernoff – “Grey’s Anatomy: A Change is Gonna Come”
(ABC)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television)
• John Sayles – “Honeydripper” (Emerging Pictures)
• Michael Genet and Rick Famuyiwa – “Talk To Me” (Focus Features)
• Richard LaGravenese – “Freedom Writers” (Paramount Pictures)
• Robert Eisele – “The Great Debaters” (The Weinstein Co.)
• Steve Zaillian – “American Gangster” (Universal)

DIRECTING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
• Ali LeRoi – “Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Baseball” (CW)
• Ken Whittingham – “The Office: Phyllis’s Wedding” (NBC)
• Millicent Shelton – “Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Substitute” (CW)
• Salim Akil – “Girlfriends: To Be Determined…It’s Been Determined” (CW)
• Seith Mann – “Entourage: The Dream Team” (HBO)

The 39th NAACP
Image Awards will air live on Thursday, February 14 (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT Tape-
Delayed) on FOX.

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Music Video of The Week: Grits' Open Bar

Holy Hip Hop Awards 2008

2008 (8th Annual) Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards

Location:
Atlanta, GA USA (Center Stage Arena)

Dates:
Jan 18, 2008 - Jan 19, 2008

MCs:
eDDie Velez (Da Preachin Puerto Rican), Kurtis "Blow" Walker & Kelly Glow
DJs Breakers & Grafitti:

July 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” and Kelly Glow. Go Ye Djs are the exclusive DJs for Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards.

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 Padilla

To View 2002 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards (Lost Footage) (Souled-Out Arena), Click Here (or) copy/paste the following link in your web-browser: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2216349848766511250

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.

2008 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards (8th Annual)

HOSTED BY Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta

PLEASE NOTE: HOLY HIP HOP SUMMIT & ALL MINISTERIAL CLASSES ARE INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION, JUST BRING YOUR BIBLE (LIMITED SEATING, SO ARRIVE EARLY/ON-TIME).

Holy Hip Hop Summit - Thursday, January 17, 2008: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The format will be panel discussion and the Agenda for he Summit is as follows:

(1) Invocation;

(2) State of the Movement Address;

(3) Overcoming Adversity;

(4) Power of Unity;

(5); (6) Fulfilling A Mission; and (

7) Closing Prayer. Moderators: Pastor Tommy Kyllonen (Urban D) , Pastor Jeff Wallace, Elder eDDie Velez.

Media Room: Thursday, January 17, 2008 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta)

The media conference room is self-service and is open for interviews during Holy Hip Hop Week with attending Ministers of the Gospel and Authorized media. For Press Info.: email: info@ephraimproductions.org

Urban Gospel Alliance/Amen Films/HolyHipHop.com Mixer: 9 P.M.-Midnight. Thursday, January 17, 2008 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta). Hotel Conference Room. Networking, Music, Snacks, Games & Prizes.

HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE: Friday, JANUARY 18, 2008

Ministry Seminar Series: Friday, January 18, 2008 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta)
10-11 A.M.: Pastor Jeff Wallace "The Power of Love"
11-noon: Elder eDDie Velez -"Esteeming Others Higher Than Yourself"
Noon-1 P.M.: Pastor Tommy Kyllonen (Urban D)-"Developing and Growing a Ministry (Part I)"
1- 1:30 P.M.: Fatima Hall - CEO (IMAGE Magazine) "Print Media Basics & Effective Public Relations (PR)"
1:30-2 P.M.: DJ Floyd Cray - (Gospel Vibrations Radio) "Getting Your Music On Radio"
Media Room: Friday, January 18, 2008 (Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta)
The media conference room is self-service and are open for interviews during Holy Hip Hop Week with attending Ministers of the Gospel and Authorized media. For Press Info.: email: info@ephraimproductions.org

Booth Set-Up (Vendors Only): Friday, January 18, 2008 (Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live))):
1:00-4:00 P.M. (Booth Checkin Time). Please note: All booths are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis, and must be paid in advance on or before November 15, 2007. For booth information, email: info@ephraimproductions.org.
Doors Open (General Public): Friday, January 18, 2008: 5:30 P.M. Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase January 18, 2008 7 P.M.-2 A.M.(Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live))) Artist Showcase featuring Ministers of the Gospel through Holy Hip Hop, representing North, South, East and West.

2008 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase Itinerary (Friday, January 18, 2008)

7-8 P.M.
DaFarmerBoyz (TN)
Prophetess (NJ)
Tha L.O.S.S.T. F.A.C.T.O.R. (IN)
DaWyzeman (TN)
Zee (NC)
Ripped Veil (MD)
FoCuSeD (FL)
DJ Saint E (AL)
C-Dub (TN)
Brother Lew (OH)

8-9 P.M.
Truck (TN)
Sir-Viva (SC)
J4J (GA)
Lyrical Miracle (IL)
J DUBB (NM)
ODDESSEY (AL)
Prolifyk (CA)
Fedelity (TN)
Judah Man (IL)
Mg (MT)

9-10 P.M.
Prayz1 (PA)
cash hollistah (KS)
Derek, The Prodigal Son(OH)
Trouble (VA)
Triz (TN)
JayMay (CO)
wyze man (TX)
The Disciples (FL)
Leethal (FL)
Young Grace (GA)
10-11 P.M.
String (NY)
elevationists (OH)
Urban Chronicles (PA)
Mipeace (FL)
Alphalex (TN)
God's Gifted Disciple (GA)
10-20 Tha B-Boy aPOStle (IN)
YOUNG PRINCE AND TREAL (OK)
T-WON (AL)
Supa Mario (TN)

11-Midnight
Virtuous (OH)
Brick (MS)
Illycit (OH)
Don-T (DE)
Praise God Squad (PA)
Lazarus (OH)
Versatile (TX)
Von Vargas (MD)
Cheno Lyfe (FL)
GodChaserz (FL)
Epic (CA)
Midnight -1 A.M.
G.A.S. (MO)
Holy South (TN)
Movers and Shakers(VA)
Justin-Credible (FL)
Jkells (LA)
Solomon Starr (NY)
Big-C (GA)
NXG Group (MI)
C. Micah (TN)
A Man Named D.E.S (NJ)
Tigah (FL)
supertropolis (IL)
Crossedup Click (NC)

Doors Open (General Public): Saturday, January 19, 2008: 5:00 P.M.
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 Padilla
Holy Hip Hop Music Awards and After-Praise Party - Saturday, January 19, 2008:
6 P.M.-2 A.M. (Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live)) Holy Hip Hop Honorees presentation, music and ministry, immediately followed by After Praise Party at Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live)), kicked off by Tampa, Florida's - Flavor.Alliance - Live DJ, Breakin', Graffiti.

2008 Holy Hip Hop After-Praise Party: Saturday, January 19, 2008 -Featuring: Flavor.Alliance Mix-Set/Graffiti/Breakers:

9-11 P.M. Flavor.Alliance
S.O.C.O.M (CO)
Priest-Hood Family (OH)
The Great Commission (TN)
Jadee (FL)
Dj P.D.O.G.G. and Humble T.I.P.(VA)
Verbal Contact (MO)
Lo-Ke (TN)
Baby Boy (MO)
RIGHTEOUS (VA)
Tha A-Team (TN)
RICON (NC)
Ka'Netic (TN)
THE LORD'S VESSEL (CA)
MarKiss Simpson (GA)
Tawana (NC)
3AM (TN)
Commissary (FL)


11-12 P.M. LEGACY (FL)
BraveHearts 4 Christ (SC)
Messenja(GA)
Soul Survivas (FL)
Sanctified Soldiers (LA)
That Rida's Clique (AR)
Luciana Williams (GA)
Holy Hot Boyz (LA)
PATIENCE (GA)
Ms. Morrissette (GA)

MIDNIGHT - 1 A.M
Bro. Remixx (NJ)
RONDANIEL (AR)
UnknowN (TX)
Oppose (VA)
Mentality (WA)
Aeneas Koresh (AL)
D'Mazin (TN)
Mizz Reality (MI)
Shamel Shiloh (VA)
Big Nick (TN)
TwinSaintz (OK)

This is gotten courtsey http://www.holyhiphopweek.com/

The 2008 Grammy nominations list: GOSPEL ONLY!

Below is the nominations list for the 2008 Grammy Awards (Gospel Only). If you look closely you might have an idea of the artist i want to take home the award.

Best Gospel Performance

East To West

Casting Crowns

Track from: The Altar And The Door

[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records]

Blessed & Highly Favored
The Clark Sisters
Track from: Live - One Last Time
[EMI Gospel]

Never Gonna Break My Faith
Aretha Franklin & Mary J. Blige (Featuring The Harlem Boys Choir)
Track from: Bobby: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
[Island Def Jam]

With Long Life
Israel And New Breed Featuring T-Bone
Track from: A Deeper Level
[Integrity Music]


He Set My Life To Music
CeCe WinansTrack from: She Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool - A Tribute To Barbara Mandrell
[BNA Records]

Best Gospel Song

Blessed & Highly Favored
Karen Clark-Sheard, songwriter (The Clark Sisters)
Track from: Live - One Last Time
[EMI Gospel; Publisher: K. Sheard's Melody]

East To West
Mark Hall & Bernie Herms, songwriters (Casting Crowns)
Track from: The Altar And The Door[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records; Publishers: Club Zoo Music, Sparrow Song, Swecs Music, Banahama Tunes/Word Music]

Encourage Yourself
Donald Lawrence, songwriter (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers)
Track from: The Grand Finale: Encourage Yourself[EMI Gospel; Publishers: QW Songs/Zomba Publishing]

Made To Love
Cary Barlowe, Toby McKeehan, Jamie Moore & Aaron Rice, songwriters (TobyMac)Track from: Portable Sounds[ForeFront Records; Publishers: Achtober Songs/Emack Music/Lowe Bar Music/Jammu Music/Rizzle Music]

Praise On The Inside
James L. Moss, songwriter (J. Moss)[

Gospo Centric; Publisher: Millenni-era Music]


Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album

Before The Daylight's Shot

Ashley Cleveland

[204 Records]

HIStory: Our Place In His StoryT

he Cross Movement

[Cross Movement Records]

Open Book

Da' T.R.U.T.H.

[Cross Movement Records]

The ReckoningPillar

[Flicker Records]

Comatose

Skillet

[Atlantic/Lava/Ardent/INO]

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

The Altar And The Door

Casting Crowns

[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records]

A Deeper Level

Israel And New Breed

[Integrity Music]

True Beauty

Mandisa

[Sparrow Records]

Stand

Michael W. Smith

[Reunion Records]

Portable Sounds

TobyMac

[ForeFront Records]


Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album

Amazing Grace

Bill & Gloria Gaither And The Homecoming Friends

[Gaither Music Group]

Journey Of Joy

Karen Peck And New River

[Daywind Records]

Everybody's Brother

Billy Joe Shaver

[Compadre Records/Music World Entertainment]

Salt Of The Earth

Ricky Skaggs & The Whites

[Skaggs Family Records]

Tell Someone

Kenny & Amanda Smith Band

[Rebel Records]

I'll Fly Away: Country Hymns & Songs Of Faith

Various Artists

Ed Cash, producer

[Sparrow Records]

Best Traditional Gospel Album

Live - One Last TimeThe Clark Sisters

[EMI Gospel]

The Grand Finale': Encourage Yourself

Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers

[EMI Gospel]

Life Changing

Smokie Norful

[EMI Gospel]

Thirsty

Marvin Sapp

[Verity]

Cherch

Bebe Winans

[Koch Records]


Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

Grateful

Coko

[Light Records]

Free To Worship

Fred Hammond

[Verity]

V2…

J. Moss

[Gospo Centric/Zomba Gospel]

T57

Trin-I-Tee 5:7

[Spirit Rising Music/Music World Entertainment]

Alone But Not Alone

Marvin Winans

[Pure Springs Gospel]

Yeah. I know ypu have probably figured out the artists I want to win. I love all of them but to me these ones deserve the awards. Especially, tobyMac

The Man of 2007: Toby McKeehan AKA Tobymac

TobyMac, is a professional musician, producer, and songwriter. He was more known for being one of the founders of the Christian music group dc Talk staying with them from 1989 until their announced hiatus in 2000. He has since continued a successful solo career with the release of three studio albums; Momentum (2001), Welcome to Diverse City (2004), and most recently Portable Sounds (2007). He has also released remixed versions of his first two albums, creatively titled Re:Mix Momentum, and Renovating Diverse City. He has currently released a new "holiday treo" and it is available for downloading directly from iTunes at the click of this link: http://www.fan2band.com/dynamiclink/85099_705_2_1811

Gotten from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobymac

I first heard tobymac's song when I went for my first Soul Quest (YWAP'S Dance Team) rehearsal and we were working on one of his songs "Burn For You" from the Welcome To Diverse City album. At first, I wasn't feeling the song but sooner the song got to me (I had known Tobymac from DC Talk and through Out of Eden).

Soon I started listening to his music little by little not until I heard Portable Sound sand i'm like this dude is off da chain! Currently, he is my favourite male artist and the gospel act of 2007. I feel he is gon rock 2008 for real. Let me leave you with the lyrics to my best song from him.

Lose My Soul

Tobymac ft Kirk Franklin and Mandisa

{Kirk}

"Man I wanna tell ya'll something man"
"Man I'm not gonna let these material things get in my way ya'll"
"I'm trying to get somewhere"
"I'm trying to get somewhere that's real and pure and true and eternal"
"Toby can you go with your boy?"
"Let's go"

{Tobymac}

Father God, I am clay in your hands
Help me to stay that way through all life’s demands
‘Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me
And every little thing I make up my mind to be
Like I’m gonna be a daddy whose in the mix
And I’m gonna be a husband who stays legit
And I pray that I’m an artist who rises above
the road that is wide and filled with self love
Everything that I see draws me
Though it’s only in You that I can truly see
that its a feast for the eyes - a low blow to purpose
And I’m a little kid at a three ring circus
I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don’t wanna walk away let me hear the people say
(I like that there)

(Chorus)

I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don't wanna walk away let me hear the people say
"Mr. Franklin, step up to the mic sir."
"Check it out."

{Kirk}

The paparazzi flashes and that they think that it’s you
But they don't know that who you are is not what you do
True, we get it twisted when we peak at the charts
Yo before we part from the start where’s your heart?
You a pimp, hustler?
Tell me what’s your title
America has no more stars now we call them idols
You sit idle
While we teach prosperity
The first thing to prosper should be inside of me
We’re free!
Not because of 22’s on the range
But Christ came in range we said yes now we changed
Not the same even though I made a fall
Since I got that call no more Saul now I’m Paul
"Yup"

(Chorus)

I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don’t wanna walk away (I like this!) let me hear the people say
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don't wanna walk away let me hear the people say
Don't wanna walk away, walk away, walk away
"Mandisa come on!"

{Mandisa}

How do I sense the tide that’s rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity, eternity
(Watch me now)
How do I sense the tide that’s rising?
(The tide is rising ya'll)
It’s hypnotizing me from living in light of eternity, tell me
How do I sense the tide that’s rising?
De-sensitizing me (It's makin' me drown) from living in light
Livin' in light of eternity

{Tobymac}

Lord what we gonna do?
We're relyin' on you
All eyes are on you Lord
All eyes are on you
All eyes are on you Jesus
I don't wanna gain the whole world and loose my soul
Light a candle ya'll!
Lift it high ya'll, come on!

{Chorus}

I don't wanna gain the whole world and loose my soul
"No prophit in gainin' the whole word and loose your soul, Yes sir"
I don't wanna gain the whole world and loose my soul
"Every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess"
This is my honesty, father won't you cover me.
"Come on!"
I don't wanna gain the whole world and loose my soul
"Lift 'em up ya'll, left'em up!"
Don't wanna walk away, and all His people say
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and loose my soul
No I, don't wanna loose, I don't wanna loose my soul.
"Come on!"

{Tobymac}

Lord forgive us when we get consumed
By the things of this world that fight for our love
(Yes Lord) and our passion (Yes Lord)
As our eyes are open wide and on you (Talk to 'em)
Grant us the privelage of your world view
And my your kingdom be
What wakes us up, and lays us down
Hallelujah, hallelujah
(No, don't let me loose my soul)

Now thats what you call a song.

Visit http://www.tobymac.com/

LISA KIMMEY IS A WINANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Out of Eden. Even though they've retired I imagine them reuiniting over and over again. I listen to their records like every single blessed day and I love Lisa Kimmey...the lead singer, writer and producer.

I was browsing...casually...just foolong around till...I saw on a blog that Lisa got married to Juan Winans...from Winans Phase II (he is also the son of Marvin winans). Right now, I am happy for her...I can't wait for her to do something major. I need to see her and also Danielle and Andrea do something major. I am so happy for Lisa...

Here's the best song she has ever written...through God's Inspiration of course

Out of Eden

Have Mercy

Written by Lisa Kimmey

Forgive me Lord,

for I have sinned

I have strayed from your ways,

I need to begin again

My ways have let me down

Won't you please trun my life around

I can't make it on my own

I will do what you say,

Lord have your way

And hear my prayer this day

I need you, Lord

please hear my cry

Take this heart as your own and make it clean inside

Wash me in your precious blood

Wrap me in your open arm of love

So I know you've not given up

I will do what you say,

Lord have your way

And hear my prayer this day

(Chorus) Oh, have mercy, oh, have mercy

Lord, I need you,

I am not giving up

I'm not letting go,

not even getting off of my knees 'Til I hear a word from you

Be near me Lord

I've turned from my wrongs

I am following you, won't you speak, help me carry on

For just one word from you

Gives me the strength to make it through

Don't leave me here on my own

(Chorus 2x)

I need a word from you,

so won't you speak to my soul

Tell me how to live and tell me which way to go

I put my trust in you,

I will stay in your word

You gave it to me so I can walk right

I promise to do what I've heard

So speak to my heart, Lord, give me your Holy Word
If I can't hear from you,

I don't know what to do

If I should fall, if I should stray,

I promise I won't wait

To get down on my knees and beg you please

(Chorus 2x)

I love you Lord, you're so beautiful

You've forgiven my sins and I want to honor you

So, Lord, please take your place, as my master, Lord,

I'll seek your face

I will not leave your side

I will do what you say,

Lord, have your way (x3)

And hear my prayer this day

Dont you just love the song already. Can't wait for her solo album!

Back To School: Update on my life

Ever since I was a child, the statement has alweys been used when a student has to return to his academic institution. I'm no different cause as at 4.30pm yesterday, I made my way back into Covenant University.

I dont know how I feel right now. I should be happy but i'm not. I should want to go home but I dont. It's all very confusing but what can I do. Exams start on the 14th and I am far from ready. All I need now is God's favor and grace.

Right now, I am writing a book. It's in my Friends Forever Series and is my first book in the series. It is titled "A Touch From Heaven". It's about a gay Nigerian teenager and his promiscious best friend and how God brings healing to a wounded soul. It was inspired by Kemi's Journal and Pastor Paul Adefarasin's christmas message. I am hoping it gets published by Tyndale, Thomas Nelson, Multonomah or Zondervan. I'm dreaming right? Well that is what i want.

I'm currently reading Pastor Paul's book "Change Your World: A Call To A Performing Generation". The book is tight and i'm learning a whole lot from it. Tobymac's Portable Sounds and Welcome To Diverse City are the two music albums on my playlist...oh I forgot TY Bello's Greenland. I've not really seen any new movies lately and Juanita Bynum and my spiritual life has been top on my prayer list.

Well 2008 had better be a good year. all this plans I have and all the pain that came with last year. I hope and pray that my delivarance and healing will come with this year. I am tired of the way my life is and I want to finally understand why God has let all these things happen..

Well, I've got so much to say but so little time...But...I'll be right back!

Trotcha!

The Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Bishop Weeks The Third Controversy

Juanita Bynum. Where do I start from. From the fact that she has blessed me or that I feel contrary to popular belief I feel she is a real Woman of God. I love her.

Recently, Bynum and Bishop Weeks III separated in June 2007. In the early morning of August 21, 2007, the two met at the Rennaisance hotel in Atlanta, Georgia in an attempt to reconcile. But the meeting soured and Weeks stormed out of the hotel. Bynum followed him. Weeks proceeded to choke, slam to the ground, stomp, and kick Bynum, threatening to kill her, until a hotel bellman pulled Weeks off of her. Weeks fled the scene and law authorities considered him a fugitive for two days before he turned himself in (on August 23, 2007). He has been charged for the incident.

It is reported that Weeks left the scene of the attack, according to police. Warrants had been issued for Weeks, who has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of terrorist threats against Bynum. According to a lawyer for Weeks, the Bishop plans to continue his ministry and to try to reconcile with his wife after the allegations are dealt with, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports."He is extremely sad over the events that have taken place," said Edward Garland, one of the two attorneys representing Weeks. "I think there is hope on his part that the relationship can get past these difficult moments." Bynum, who is said to be with family members, released this statement on Thursday:“I am currently recovering from all of my injuries and resting well. There are so many great things happening for me in my future and so much to look foward to concerning my destiny. This too shall pass. The Bible says in Proverbs 4:25: 'Let your eyes look right on with fixed purpose and let your gaze be straight before you.' Thank you for your concern and please continue to pray for my recovery!"

After, this incident Juanita appeared on TBN after a while( I dont know when exactly) and she said she forgave her husband. She said so many things that I became convinced that she still has the anointing of God upon her life. She has blessed me and I'll keep praying for her.

KEMI'S JOURNAL: The Best Book of 2007

Last Month, I went to Mazi Bookstores in Yaba and I saw the book, Kemi's Journal. At first, I was like puh-lease, this is just another British Nigerian Chiamanda wanna-be. I go to the Palms in Lekki and I see the book again, this time I read the back and i'm like it might not be a bad book afterall. Then on Christmas Day, I go to the Silverbird Galleria to watch a movie, fortunately or unfortunately for me, the movie I wanted to see "This Christmas" Starring Chris Brown, Regina King, Loretta Devine et al was not showing till 7.00 pm so I decided to go to the Media Stores and there i bought the book along with the sequel "Zack's Story"

First, Abidemi Sanusi is the best xtian author out there now. She can compete with the likes of Karen Kingsbury and Francine Rivers. She is a wonderful and blessed author.

Second, EVERY growing xtian would be able to relate to this book. It is amazing.

Third, it is the best book of 2007 to me. I love it and i would soon be true with the sequel which i'm enjoying too.

Kudos to Abidemi Sanusi. Well Done!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

What else can I do than to give God praise for a new year. Last year had its challenges but in the end the will of God prevails. I am just extremely grateful that my family and I have made it to this new year. To anyone reading this now, HAPPY NEW YEAR!