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| SOCA AWARDS ORGANIZATION GOES ONLINE |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
SOCA AWARDS ORGANIZATION, INC. ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THEIR NEWLY
DESIGNED WEBSITE WWW.SOCAAWARDS.COM on MAY 14TH 2008.
SOCA AWARDS ORGANIZATION, INC. ENDORSED BY ST. KITTS TOURISM AUTHORITY
PRESENTS THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL SOCA AWARDS (iSA6) - SOCA GLITZ, GLAMOUR AND
EXCITEMENT! FRIGATE BAY, ST. KITTS SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH 2008.
LIVE BROADCAST ON WWW.SOCATVONLINE.COM.
Frigate Bay, St. Kitts - On Saturday October 18th 2008 at 5:00pm the spotlight will shine on the St. Kitts
Marriott Event Center “DOME” which will be the official location of Soca music. Watch as history unfolds, for
the first time in the beautiful island of St. Kitts the Soca Awards Organization Inc. (SAO), endorsed by St. Kitts
Tourism Authority presents the 6th Annual International Soca Awards (iSA6) – Under the Patronage of the
Honorable Minister of State for Tourism, Sports and Culture, Senator Richard “Ricky” Skerritt. The
Annual International Soca Awards is the Caribbean’s equivalent to the Grammy, Hip Hop, MTV and BET Awards,
where exponents of the Soca Music art form are recognized and rewarded for achievements and excellence in
various categories. This gala event is a presentation of the Brooklyn, N.Y. based Soca Awards Organization, Inc.,
whose founder and CEO is young and ambitious Trinidadian entrepreneur COLIN JACKMAN.
After five successful years in New York 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007 and in Trinidad in 2005, the 2008 event
promises to be the biggest yet, showcasing the absolute best talent that the Caribbean has to offer with the usually
highly anticipated live performances by the top international Soca Artists. A very high profile international
entertainment superstar is expected to be the "Special Invited Guest Presenter" at the star studded evening of
music, culture and honors. The Red Carpet and VVIP reception starts at 5:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm and show
time is at 7:30pm sharp.
Support for iSA6 is provided by St. Kitts Tourism Authority, St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach
Casino, ZIZ TV, ZIZ Radio, Socatvonline.com, Win FM 98.9, Sugar City Roc 90.3FM, Radio One 94.1FM,
Red Hot Radio 98.1FM, SKNVIBES.COM, Club Kactus, SKNENTERTAINMENT.COM. Pour Moi –
Cognac, JTE Spirits, W4 Tours & Promotions, tropicalfete.com, thefrontlineradio.com, toronto-lime.com
and wukupnuff.com. | | | | 4TH ANNUAL EXCELLENCE in MUSIC and ENTERTAINMENT (EME) |
| For Recordings Released During The Eligibility Year October 01,2006 – September 30,2007
Note….. more or less than five (5) nominations in a category is the result of ties.
CATEGORIES // NOMINEES
- DJ OF THE YEAR (Male)
- DJ / SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (Female)
- VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (Male)
- VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (Female)
- PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (Dance Hall)
- PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (Reggae)
- BEST NEW ARTIST (Male)
- BEST NEW ARTIST (Female)
- DUO / GROUP OF THE YEAR
- BIGGEST COMEBACK ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- SONG OF THE YEAR (Dance Hall)
- SONG OF THE YEAR (Reggae)
- TOP INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- CULTURAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- SONG WRITER / LYRICIST OF THE YEAR (Reggae / Dance Hall)
- SINGJAY OF THE YEAR
- BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR(Dance Hall)
- BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR (Reggae)
- RHYTHM OF THR YEAR (Reggae)
- RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (Dance Hall)
- MOST UPLIFTING LYRICS
- HONOUR AWARDS
 | | |  Hype! Tribe Launches Webcam |
| HYPE TV! in association with Idle Tribes has launched its first LIVE webcam right out of the studios in Kingston, Jamaica. The webcam started streaming Thursday January 24, 2008. This forms a part of the ever-growing Idle Tribes.com Caribbean online community which offers its members a chance to interact with nationals throughout the region by posting and viewing blogs, photos, videos and a variety of other interesting content.
In order to view the webcam, persons must join the tribe. Come check out the buzz in the HYPE! studios as we rap with entertainers and musicians. To find out more, visit the Hype Tribe page on this website or visit www.idletribes.com/hype-tv-webcam  | | |  IRIE FM Nominees for 2007 |
| Now that the IRIE FM’s Award Launch is over, everyone is gearing up for the actual Music Awards on February 13, 2008. It promises to be an exciting event with all the popular artists vying for the top position. With over 10 categories ranging from Comeback Artists of the year, New Artist, Male/Female Singer of the year, Reggae Ambassador, Humanitarian Award, Song of the year, Best collaboration and best Singjay, making a final decision will be stiff. The leaders of the pack are Junior Reid and Beenie Man with 5 nominations each. Following closely is Mavado with 4 nominations, while Pressure comes in a close third. Although the guys are dominating the scene, the female artists have a strong presence, with Macka Diamond and D’Angel vying for female Deejay and Best Dressed Female of the Year. The all important Listeners Choice Award will be determined by you - our dedicated listeners. This Award will be presented to the artist who, in your mind, has represented for 2007. To participate, text the name of your favorite artist of 2007 to 444-4221; texts cost $3.00. So look out for the IRIE FM Awards; we can guarantee that February 13 will rock your world!
The categories for nominations are as follows:
- COME BACK ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- JUNIOR REID
- WAYNE WONDER
- BABY CHAM
- MICHAEL ROSE
- CHUCKLE BERRY
- NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- MUNGA HONOURABLE
- PRESSURE
- BUGLE
- SEAN KINGSTON
- DEMARCO
- SINGER OF THE YEAR – FEMALE
- ETANA
- ALAINE
- TAMMY CHIN
- CHERINE ANDERSON
- TESANNE CHIN
- DUO/GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR
- VOICEMAIL
- RDX
- BRICK N LACE
- T.O.K
- C-SHARPE
- REGGAE AMBASSADOR AWARD
- JUNIOR REID
- SEAN PAUL
- JUNIOR GONG
- SHAGGY
- SEAN KINGSTON
- STAGE SHOW / CONCERT OF THE YEAR
- TAKE ME AWAY
- PORTLAND JERK FESTIVAL
- REBEL SALUTE
- GT TAYLOR’S MAGNUM CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
- A MOMENT IN TIME
- SLANG OF THE YEAR
- RRRRRR
- TO DI WORLD’
- PRE
- IT A APPEN
- BUNG BANG
- PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- DASEACA
- DON CORLEON
- STEPHEN MCGREGOR
- FLAVOUR
- MARIO C
- RHYTHM OF THE YEAR
- RAGING BULL – DON CORLEON
- GUARDIAN ANGEL – ARIF COOPER
- BLUETOOTH – LIQUID H20
- ARTILLERY – DON CORLEON
- AIRWAVES BANGER – FIRELINKS
- BEST DRESSED FEMALE
- MACKA DIAMOND
- ETANA
- D’ANGEL
- SPICE
- CHERINE ANDERSON
- BEST DRESSED MALE
- JUNIOR REID
- MR. LEXX
- BEENIE MAN
- ASSASSIN
- SHAGGY
- FEMALE DJ OF THE YEAR
- QUEEN IFRIKA
- MACKA DIAMOND
- LADY SAW
- D’ANGEL
- SPICE
- DANCE OF THE YEAR
- RUUM RAM
- DROP DEAD
- TEK WHEY YUHSELF
- WHOOLA HOOP
- DRUNKEN DANCE
- GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- GODDY GODDY
- PRODIGAL SON
- DJ NICHOLAS
- NANA MCLEAN
- RYAN MARKS
- HUMANITARIAN AWARD
- CAPLETON
- RICHIE STEPHENS
- NINJA MAN
- SHAGGY
- MAVADO
- SINGER OF THE YEAR – MALE
- TAURUS RILEY
- RICHIE SPICE
- I-WAYNE
- JAH CURE
- COURTNEY JOHN
- SINGJAY OF THE YEAR – MALE
- MAVADO
- PRESSURE
- DEMARCO
- MUNGA HONOURABLE
- VEGAS
- LISTENERS CHOICE AWARD
- ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- BOOK OF LIFE - I-WAYNE
- UNSELFISH – COURTNEY JOHN
- GANGSTER FOR LIFE; THE SYMPHONY OF DAVID BROOKS – MAVADO
- LOVE & AFFECTION – PRESSURE
- STRICTLY THE BEST 38 – VP RECORDS
- SONG OF THE YEAR
- BACK IT UP – BEENIE MAN
- SHE’S ROYAL – TAURUS RILEY
- BELOW THE WAIST – QUEEN IFRIKA
- GULLY SIDE – MAVADO
- THESE DAYS – BUSY SIGNAL
- MALE DJ OF THE YEAR
- BEENIE MAN
- BUSY SIGNAL
- VYBZ KARTEL
- ASSASSIN
- BOUNTY KILLA
- BEST COLLABORATION FOR THE YEAR
- JUNIOR REID, MIMS & BABY CHAM – THIS IS WHY I’M HOT - REMIX
- BEENIE MAN & ALAINE – NO ONE
- BUGLE & SERANI – DOH
- JUNIOR REID & ALICIA KEYS – NO ONE - REMIX
- BEENIE MAN & BARBIE - GIVE IT UP
| | |  ECGL ANNOUNCES CONTENT DEAL WITH HYPETV JAMAICA |
| TORONTO - Ethnic Channels Group Limited (ECGL) announced today it has reached a content licensing deal with HYPE TV Jamaica, which ECGL plans to distribute in Canada.
Based in Kingston Jamaica, Hype TV is fueled by the pulsating rhythms and vibrant traditions of the Caribbean and is designed for viewers who have cultural ties or simply desire to learn more about the regions rich heritage.
"The number of people of Caribbean descent living in the Canada continues to grow." By offering the No. 1 entertainment channel in Jamaica, HYPE TV, with programming that has never been seen in the Canada, ECGL will help connect the Caribbean community in the Canada to their roots by offering programming relevant to their way of life and interests."
Hype TV shares the Caribbean experience through music, fashion and culture, with programming directly from Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, St. Vincent and St. Lucia and featuring Dancehall, Soca and Reggae music. Viewers may tune into Video Friday for its Friday night club setting, VTX The Caribbean Video Countdown, which showcases the regions top artists and features celebrity hosts from Caribbean music and fashion .
HYPE TV also takes an exclusive look at Caribbean fashion. Viewers may tune into Style 360 for information relating to the fashion industry in the Caribbean and around the globe. Also, HYPE 411 offers an edgy look into the entertainment industry as a whole, with the latest news on the Caribbeans premier players in fashion, as well as music and entertainment.
About Ethnic Channels Group Limited.
Ethnic Channels Group Limited ("ECGL") is a privately held Canadian company licensed by the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to operate 18 category 2 digital specialty services to the Canadian market place. ECGL is currently operating 6 Category 2 (digital specialty services) channels that deliver 24 hours 7 days a week leading programming from the countries of origin, serving the following communities: Arabic, Russian (2 channels), Ukrainian, Filipino and Vietnamese.
ECGL also provides broadcasting facilities to third parties from its NCC - Network Control Center
The Company has built its broadcast infrastructure using the newest technology with unique network architecture as its backbone. Delivering services via satellite and/or fiber, ECGL is a full service television production and distribution centre fully equipped with master control, editing facilities and production studio.
| | |  DIRECTV Launches the First 24-hour Caribbean Entertainment Channel |
| Hype TV Joins DIRECTV’s WorldDirect™ Programming Platform
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. Dec. 15, 2005 – DIRECTV’s success in providing first-rate, culturally-relevant programming continues with the addition of Hype TV, the first and only 24-hour Caribbean music and entertainment channel. Hype TV is available on an a-la-carte basis for $9.99 per month with the purchase of any DIRECTV base programming package.
Based in Kingston Jamaica, Hype TV is fueled by the pulsating rhythms and vibrant traditions of the Caribbean and is designed for viewers who have cultural ties or simply desire to learn more about the region’s rich heritage.
“The number of people of Caribbean descent living in the U.S. continues to grow, along with a corresponding demand for programming pertinent to their culture,” said Aaron McNally, vice president, DIRECTV International. “Hype TV’s top-notch programming, in addition to our exclusive CricketTicket offering, provides these viewers the best in Caribbean music, entertainment and sports.”
Hype TV shares the Caribbean experience with an exclusive look at music, fashion and culture. Dancehall, Soca and Reggae music is prominently featured with programming directly from Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, St. Vincent and St. Lucia. Viewers may tune into Video Friday for its Friday night club setting and VTX The Caribbean Video Countdown, which showcases the region’s top artists. For fashion, viewers may tune into Style 360 for information
relating to the fashion industry in the Caribbean and around the globe. Also, HYPE News offers an edgy look into the entertainment industry as a whole, with the latest news on the Caribbean’s premier players in music, fashion and entertainment.
In addition, for the latest news and updates, viewers may tune to Caribbean Nightly News and The Best of HYPE. Caribbean Nightly provides up-to-the-minute news, while The Best of HYPE offers a weekly wrap of everything under the Caribbean sun.
Customers who want to subscribe to Hype TV Jamaica must first subscribe to the DIRECTV® BASIC ($9.99/mo) or DIRECTV® PREFERRED CHOICE™ ($29.99/mo) international base packages, or to any TOTAL CHOICE® ($41.99/mo. or above) or DIRECTV PARA TODOS® ($29.99/mo. or above) base package.
The DIRECTV WorldDirect™ platform has launched 32 channels that deliver a wide variety of new programming in multiple foreign-languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Russian, Korean and Italian, to underserved ethnic markets throughout the United States. DIRECTV will continue to expand its international programming platform to reach more ethnic audiences.
Current and new Hype TV Jamaica customers who wish to subscribe to Hype TV Jamaica on DIRECTV should call 800-378-7290 for more information on free DIRECTV equipment and installation offers.
About DIRECTV, Inc.
DIRECTV, Inc. is the nations leading digital television service with more than 15 million customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV (NYSE: DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel television entertainment. DIRECTV is approximately 34 percent owned by News Corporation. | | |
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