New York/London, Worldwide 15/07/09; Two days and counting till the number one R&B/HipHop/Soul music awards show celebrates its 7th anniversary by making its return back to New York City since 2007.
Legendary HipHop artist, Chubb Rock who performed in 2007 returns as host of this prestigious awards show which is the only awards show to be held in the UK, Caribbean, Asia, and the USA.
This year, the UMA's is paying our own homage to Michael Jackson as well as awarding other UMA Living Legends. HipHop pioneers, Grandmasterflash, Naughty by Nature, KRS 1 and Slick Rick will all be honoured with UMA Living Legend awards for their outstanding contribution to the music scene. The 7th annual Urban Music Awards takes place at the Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan, in New York City.
Sponsors on board this year include: Levi's (No.1 Jeans Company), Vitaminwater, Proximityblue.com, Awani Inc, Invinciblemobile.com (New Global mobile service) and more.
"The music community has been a very important part of vitaminwater®'s history. We have partnerships with musicians such as 50 cent, Alicia keys and carrie underwood." said Rohan Oza, Chief marketing officer, Glaceau (makers of vitaminwater, vitaminwater10 and smartwater). "Vitaminwater works to keep artists healthy and hydrated which is key to their careers. We are very proud to partner with the 7th annual Urban Music Awards."
Music fans from around the world have been voting for several weeks. A record 1.350,000 members of the public have already voted via www.urbanmusicawards.net before the voting came to a close. "We are excited to produce what will be a very entertaining and humbling show as the UMA's and guests will also be able to use the show as an opportunity to pay our own homage to the Musical legend that will always be Michael Jackson " said Jordan Kensington, C.E.O of The Urban Music Awards & IMG. "With such a high-profile awards show, it is integral that we are selective in the brands endorsed by the UMA's. Vitamin Water represents the best in bottled water and we are very delighted to announce their partnership"
The 7th annual Urban Music Awards takes place on the 17th of July 2009 @ Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City. Tickets for this event are not available via any public outlets. To purchase tickets in advance. Contact: Alyssa@urbanmusicawards.net
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About the UMA:
The NO. 1 premiere R&B, Hip Hop, Soul and Dance Music awards ceremony in the world. The Urban Music awards ceremony is held annually in the USA, UK, France, Caribbean, and Japan with plans to expand to Asia, Dubai and Africa. The Urban Music Awards was born out of the need to build a worldwide awards ceremony to recognise the achievement of urban based artists, producers, club nights, dj's , radio stations, record labels. Past winners at the Urban Music Awards have included; Nas, Omarion, Danity Kane, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Adele, Vybez Cartel, Shakira, Papoose and many more . The Urban Music Awards has set it self as a credible awards ceremony by letting all nominations and voting left to the public to decide! In 7 years, the prestigious awards ceremony has been covered by : The BBC World Service, CNN, VH1, The Independent, The Guardian , Channel 4, CD:UK , London Tonight, and many more.
www.urbanmusicawards.net
About Invincible Group:
Invincible Group is the international parent group of companies behind Invincible Magazine, Invincible newspaper, Invincible Radio, Invincible TV, and Invincible films, IAA, Invincible Events and Invincible Mobile. Invincible was launched by on the 1st July 1999 in London, as a style, ideas and impact conscious brand with the aim of serving our vibrant, multi-cultural society. Since its creation, with offices in the United Kingdom, USA, Germany, France and the Caribbean, Invincible has launched the careers of musicians, artists, photographers, designers, writers, models and actors around the world, while staking out an unchallenged position for itself at the cutting-edge of international urban cool and inspiration. Fuelled by a dedication to success, Invincible promotes a message of unity to empower ethnic diversity and creativity. Invincible events is also responsible for the Urban Music Awards (held annually both in the UK, France, Caribbean, & U.S.A), British Music Week and the National Entrepreneurs Conference (NYC).
Brand websites@ www.invinciblemag.com | www.invinciblemobile.com | www.urbanmusicawards.net | www.britishmusicweek.com | www.internationalfootballawards.com | www.invincibleradio.com | www.invinciblemediagroup.com (c) EST. Since 1999
