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nominees BEST R&B ARTIST (MALE) Anthony Hamilton The raw emotions in his voice catapulted him to near iconic status in today’s climate of soulless music. Bobby Valentino This former Mista front man went from Organizing Noize to Disturbing Tha Peace and created a sound hit in the process. Chris Brown This smooth teen catapulted to the top of the charts virtually overnight. Ne-Yo After penning hit records for Mario and others, Ne-Yo stepped out into his own limelight. Pretty Ricky A little raunchy for your mother’s liking, but Pretty Ricky snuck their way into the hearts of teenage girls everywhere. Their “Grind” finally paid off. T-Pain With his seamless songwriting abilities, this Rappa Ternt Sanga made it seem classy to fall in love with a stripper. BEST R&B ARTIST (FEMALE) Christina Milian Although born in New Jersey, this talented singer spends a lot of time in the Dirty Dirty these days, collaborating with Young Jeezy, Lil Jon, and Miami production duo Cool & Dre. Ciara This overnight celebrity dropped an album and had a run that proves she will be here for many moons. Destiny’s Child Houston’s angels bid farewell, but did so in grand fashion. Joi George Clinton, Big Gipp, Bun B and Pastor Troy can vouch for her. She is the Queen of the Underground. Keyshia Cole Swiftly becoming the Mary J. Blige of her generation, Ms. Cole got hyphy with the fellas but still represented for the ladies. LeToya Luckett Showing that there is indeed life after Beyonce, Luckett crept in with the Houston wave and found her niche. BEST ALBUM - R&B Anthony Hamilton - Ain’t Nobody Worryin’ Arista His second studio album clearly indicated that he was not a flash in the pan. Lyfe Jennings - Lyfe 268-192 Sony If every convicted felon had a soulful voice and songwriting skills like the ones displayed on Lyfe’s autobiographical debut, we wouldn’t see many repeat offenders. Fuck a license plate – give them a guitar! Ne-Yo - In My Own Words Def Jam R&B’s new man of the hour scored big with “So Sick” and his debut album. T-Pain - Rappa Ternt Sanga Konvict/Jive Tallahassee’s multi-talented son dropped an album laced with his trademark singing and production style, and produced two massive hits in the process. Not bad for a rapper. Trey Songz - I Gotta Make It Atlantic Originally written off as an R Kelly Jr., Trey Songz created his own lane and brought a breath of fresh air to R&B. BEST RAP GROUP Boyz N Da Hood A collective comprised of two underground rap vets and two flashy newcomers, Boyz N Da Hood took the South by storm, drawing comparisons to the legendary gangsta rap group N.W.A. D4L Love them, hate them, or hate them a lot, ATL foursome D4L ignored the dissenters and made an undeniable run for the top. Dem Franchize Boyz Right when you thought they got worn out, Dem Franchize Boyz dusted off the “White Tees” and reminded us why we like them. Little Brother They held up a mirror and forced hip-hop to take a good look at itself with their critically acclaimed major debut The Minstrel Show. Three 6 Mafia It’s a little easier out here for a pimp now that Memphis legends Three 6 Mafia have received their mainstream respect. Ying Yang Twins Best known for their strip club anthems, this Atlanta duo expanded their horizons into grown-man territory with United State of Atlanta - and still managed a few “HANH!”s in the process. BEST LYRICIST Bun B The South ain’t got lyrics, huh Tell that to Bun B. There’s a reason why he’s been featured alongside virtually every rapper you’ve ever heard of. Chamillionaire Even though he’s reppin’ the Screwed and Chopped state of Texas, Cham’s flows and lyrics are anything but slow. Killer Mike Shaky release dates and a shelved album almost deaded his name, but Killa Kill managed to stay alive with the amazing freestyles and lyrical dexterity of The Killer mixtape and the Got Purp compilation. Lil Wayne Lil Wayne finally gained nationwide respect for being the talented emcee that he has been since his pre-teen years. Scarface For well over a decade Scarface has proven why he is one of the most revered voices in all of hip-hop. In 2006 he continued to add to his legendary status with his group The Product. T.I. He talks cash shit and he’s money on the mic, but T.I. still spits like he struggling in the trap. BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST Mike Jones He may not have picked up his phone when you called, but Mike Jones saw his career go from off the radar to off the hook. Paul Wall On top of single-handedly birthing (and soon killing) our fascination with Grillz, Paul Wall went from being a local Chick Magnet to The People’s Champ. Rick Ross Hustlin’ every day (for years) led Miami’s Rick Ross to a major label bidding war and a multi-million dollar Def Jam deal. ozone 14 awards
nominees Slim Thug They say everything’s bigger in Texas. Houston’s 7-footer was ridin’ a Bentley even before the album dropped. T-Pain Save for the now infamous chain-snatching incident, T-Pain’s breakthrough has been a pleasurable experience. Being “Sprung” and “In Luv” never hurt nobody. Webbie Coming from Lousiana’s ‘other’ city, Baton Rouge’s Webbie brought back the I-don’t-give-a-fuck attitude that others have forgotten. BEST RAP COLLABORATION Bun B f/ H-Town All Stars (Lil Keke, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Aztek, Lil Flip, Z-Ro) “Draped Up (remix)” Rodney King and DJ Screw would be so proud to see everybody just get along. Or at least they edited it that way. DJ Khaled f/ Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, and Pitbull “Holla At Me Baby” Miami’s DJ Khaled called in a bunch of favors for this energetic lead single off his debut album. Purple Ribbon All-Stars (Big Boi & Killer Mike) “Kryptonite” Yeah, the song was jamming. But you may need to go back and listen closely to Big Boi’s verse. He’s no slouch. Three 6 Mafia f/ Young Buck & 8Ball & MJG “Stay Fly” This Tennessee union was a long time coming, but well worth the wait. Trae f/ Big Hawk & Fat Pat “Swang” Only God can bring the whole crew back, but until then, Screwed Up Click fans have Trae’s tribute to hold them down. BEST RAP/R&B COLLABORATION Beyonce f/ Slim Thug “Check Up On It” This H-Town radio friendly combo had clubs jumpin’ all across the country. Field Mob f/ Ludacris & Jamie Foxx “Georgia” These underrated country boys paid tribute to their home state along with Luda and a damn good Ray Charles impersonation by Jamie Foxx. T-Pain f/ R Kelly, Twista, Pimp C, Paul Wall, MJG, & Too $hort “I’m In Luv (Wit’ A Stripper)” remix Better known as “T-Pain featuring everyone,” the only hit bigger than the original version of this song was the remix. Apparently, a lot of men can relate. Ying Yang Twins f/ Avant “Bedroom Boom” Atlanta’s wildest “twins” got grown and sexy and hooked up with Avant to serenade the ladies. Young Jeezy f/ Akon “Soul Survivor” Akon’s unique vocals were a perfect match for Jeezy’s street tales on this massive hit from Jeezy’s debut album. NO ESCAPE AWARD The record that was such a huge hit you literally could not escape it if you wanted to - from the radio to the clubs to the streets, it was everywhere. D4L “Laffy Taffy” Love it or hate it, music lovers of all ages were introduced to snap music in a big way through D4L’s breakthrough record. David Banner “Play” Banner stepped outside of his element and showed his versatility by creating a smash hit with Mr. Collipark that blew up, riding the wave created by the Ying Yang Twins’ “Wait.” Dem Franchize Boyz “Lean Wit’ It, Rock Wit’ It” DFB ruled the airwaves in the year of the snap, with back-to-back radio cuts that were unavoidable. Dem Franchize Boyz f/ Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, and Bow Wow “Oh I Think They Like Me (remix)” Jermaine and his entire So So Def roster came through to remix this “White Tees” spin-off. Webbie f/ Bun B “Gimme Dat” We’re not condoning rape - but when a woman says “no,” sometimes she actually does mean “yes,” which could explain this record’s widespread appeal. CLUB BANGER Bubba Sparxxx f/ Ying Yang Twins “Ms. New Booty” After a disappointing reaction to his sophomore attempt, Bubba came back strong with his third-time’s-the-Charm project and gave the people what they wanted. Rick Ross “Hustlin’” Everybody in the country can relate to this record, no matter what their hustle is. T.I. “What You Know” The lead single off King set the stage for both T.I.’s big screen debut and his biggest album to date. Ying Yang Twins f/ Pitbull “Shake” First they caught the country’s attention with a whisper - then back to the usual ass-shaking ruckus, teaming up with Pitbull for added effect and multi-cultural appeal. Yung Joc “It’s Goin’ Down” This breakthrough record from Bad Boy South’s newest representative came complete with its own dance. MIXTAPE MONSTER AWARD Chingo Bling Texas’ tamale king stays in the kitchen, whipping up new product. DSR Dallas’ T-Town Music collective landed a $7 million dollar deal with Universal Records off their impressive underground grind. Magno Mike Jones’ (who) former partner Magno now represents DJ Clue’s Desert Storm South and stays on his mixtape grind. Pitbull No longer just Mr. 305, this internationally recognized superstar still stays true to his humble beginnings and releases mixtapes frequently. Plies Ft. Myers, FL newcomer Plies’ 100% Real Nigga mixtapes with Cool Runnings’ DJ Bigga Rankin helped him amass plenty of fans, and haters, in 2006. Young Jeezy This category wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Jeezy’s accomplishments with mixtapeS like Trap or Die and Can’t Ban the Snowman. SLEPT ON ARTIST B.G. Although he’s been in the game for a decade plus, B.G.’s independent releases and lyrical skills have been largely underappreciated by the mainstream rap audience. ozone 15 awards
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