NASHVILLE |FR: SHAZILA MOHAMMED/ALEXANDRA GREENBERG
–PROMOTING JAM MASTER JAY’S VISION OF JUSTICE, ARTS & MUSIC (J.A.M.)–
ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR INAUGURAL AWARDS
INCLUDING CHUCK D, WILL SMITH, SPIKE LEE, WYCLEF JEAN & KANYE WEST
SNOOP DOGG AND OTHERS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM
IN TRIBUTE TO JAM MASTER JAY,
INCLUDING RECENTLY CONFIRMED ARTISTS
EPMD, LORD FINESSE, BUMPY KNUCKLES, DJ KAY SLAY AND JIM JONES
In celebration of the life and legacy of rap pioneer Jam Master Jay, the Jam Master Jay Foundation for Music–created in Jay’s honor by his wife Terri Corley-Mizell, DMC and his closest friends to support music and arts education in rural and urban schools–has announced the nominees for the inaugural J.A.M. AWARDS.
The award winners will be announced at the 2007 J.A.M. AWARDS & CONCERT on Thursday, November 29 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The show’s star-studded line-up include Snoop Dogg, Marley Marl, Mobb Deep, De La Soul, Dead Prez, Papoose, Raekwon, Q-Tip, Everlast featuring DJ Muggs, DMC, Kid Capri, Mister Sinister as well as recently announced additions EPMD, Lord Finesse, Bumpy Knuckles, DJ Kay Slay and Jim Jones. Tickets are currently on sale at Ticketmaster outlets.
The J.A.M. AWARDS were set up to show the world the most positive aspects of rap, and the nominees were chosen by the Foundation Board Members for their outstanding efforts in promoting social Justice, Arts & Music (“J.A.M.”). During the show, one winner will be announced in each of the three categories. Nominees for the 2007 J.A.M. AWARDS are:
JUSTICE AWARD: Chuck D, Dr. Cornell West and Will Smith
ARTS AWARD: Spike Lee, Robert L. Johnson and Lee Quinones
MUSIC AWARD: Nelly, Wyclef Jean and Kanye West
Jam Master Jay Foundation Board Members include: Terri Corley-Mizell, DMC, Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Erik Blamoville, Jesse Itzler, Stephen Nitkin, Rob Principe, Constance Schwartz, Cathy Symeonidis, Ivan Taback and David Weisswasser. Profits from the J.A.M. AWARDS & CONCERT will benefit the Jam Master Jay Foundation for Music.
The J.A.M. AWARDS & CONCERT was created by EPOP International Founder and CEO David Clark and “Kaves”–a New York graffiti legend and front-man for the band Lordz of Brooklyn. The event is presented by the Jam Master Jay Foundation for Music and EPOP International with the support of adidas, The Fader and Hot 97.
For all press inquires, please contact:
Mitch Schneider Organization: 818.380.0400
Shazila Mohammed, x238
shazila@msopr.com
Alexandra Greenberg, x223
J.A.M. Producer: 917.399.7897
Rocco Giordano
rocco@epopinternational.com
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