Sep 06, 2008
THE BLACK WEBLOG AWARDS ANNOUNCE THE 2008 WINNERS
Michael David Cobb Bowen Wins the Aaron Hawkins Award
Young, Black, & Fabulous, Jack & Jill Politics, Black Snob and Afrobella Win Big In Multiple Categories
ATLANTA- September 5, 2008 – Last night the 2008 Black Weblog Award Winners were announced. The final round of competition lasted from August 17th through August 31st, drawing over 1,500 votes.
Big winners included:
• Young Black & Fabulous- Blog of the Year (Popular Vote), Best Blog Design (Popular Vote), Best Gossip Blog (Popular Vote)
• Jack & Jill Politics- Best Group Blog (Judges' Vote), Blog of the Year (Judges' Vote)
• Black Snob- Best Blog Post or Blog Post Series (Popular Vote), Best Writing in a Post (Judges' Vote)
• Afrobella- Best Style & Fashion Blog (Popular Vote), Best Culture Blog (Popular Vote), Best Writing (Popular Vote)
The most coveted award, The Aaron Hawkins Award went to Michael David Cobb Bowen of Cobb. Michael David Cobb Bowen, a self-described economic Chicagoan and geopolitical neoconservative, has been blogging since December 1999. His writing has been featured on NPR's "News and Notes," Blogcritics, NPR's "Tell Me More," along with several magazines, websites and radio interviews.
The following is the complete list of winners:
• Best Blog Community- Popular Vote: The Urban Blogger, Judges' Vote: Blackfolk
• Best Blog Design- Popular Vote: Young, Black and Fabulous, Judges' Vote: SoulBounce
• Best Blog Post or Blog Post Series: Popular Vote: The Black Snob - "The Assocated Press Totally Steals My Black Conservatives On Obama Story", Judges' Vote: We Are Respectable Negroes - "What if? White in America – The Never to be Made Television Documentary"
• Best Business Blog: Popular Vote: Young Black Professional Guide, Judges' Vote: Buzzology Surveys
• Best Celebrity Blog: Popular Vote: Kanyé West, Judges' Vote: Shaun Robinson
• Best Culture Blog: Popular Vote: Afrobella, Judges' Vote: The Liberator Magazine
• Best Faith-Based Blog: Popular Vote: Gospel Fab, Judges' Vote: The Infidel Guy Show
• Best Fictional Blog: Popular Vote: The Li'l Creole Pimp Chronicles, Judges' Vote: Welcome to Buena Beach
• Best Food Blog: Popular Vote: Everyday Cooking, Judges' Vote: NYAM
• Best Gossip Blog: Popular Vote: Young, Black and Fabulous, Judges' Vote: Bossip.com
• Best Group Blog: Popular Vote: Concrete Loop, Judges' Vote: Jack & Jill Politics
• Best Hip-Hop Blog: Popular Vote: SOHH.com, Judges' Vote: Nah Right
• Best Humor Blog: Popular Vote: Crunk + Disorderly, Judges' Vote: Yeah...I Said It!
• Best International Blog: Popular Vote: That Grape Juice, Judges' Vote: Scribbles from the Den
• Best LGBT Blog: Popular Vote: Pam's House Blend, Judges' Vote: Living Out Loud With Darian
• Best Music Blog: Popular Vote: SoulBounce, Judges' Vote: SoulBounce
• Best New Blog: Popular Vote: Keeping Up With The Huxtables, Judges' Vote: Gureala
• Best Personal Blog: Popular Vote: The Beautiful Struggler: Me, Myself An Eye, Judges' Vote: JNez@thirtydaes.com
• Best Photo Blog: Popular Vote: Sandra Rose, Judges' Vote: Afro Sugar
• Best Podcast: Popular Vote: The Insanity Report, Judges' Vote: Mixed Chicks Chat
• Best Political/News Blog: Popular Vote: The Field Negro, Judges' Vote: The Field Negro
• Best Science/Technology Blog: Popular Vote: Nerd With Swag, Judges' Vote: The Boy Genius Report
• Best Sports/Recreation Blog: Popular Vote: Sportaphile, Judges' Vote: Ed the Sports Fan
• Best Style and Fashion Blog: Popular Vote: Afrobella, Judges' Vote: Scandalous Beauty
• Best Teen Blog: Popular Vote: My Teenage Years, Judges' Vote: Life, Society and Style
• Best Video Blog: Popular Vote: Love B. Scott, Judges' Vote: Ill Doctrine
• Best Writing in a Blog: Popular Vote: Afrobella, Judges' Vote: The Black Snob
• Blog of the Year: Popular Vote: Young, Black and Fabulous, Judges' Vote: Jack & Jill Politics
• Blog to Watch: Popular Vote: DC to BC, Judges' Vote: The Peoples News
About the Black Weblog Awards
In 2005, the Black Weblog Awards were created to recognize the best black bloggers in the industry and to serve as a platform for supporting and uplifting those shaping the minds of the black community through the use of online technology and communication.
The Black Weblog Awards' mission is to empower and encourage black bloggers to continue creating more original content, open dialogue, unique storytelling and diverse views. "Our lives, our stories and our voices matter."
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Sunday, September 7, 2008
MY TATTOO SHOP PRESENTS: QWOTE, LIVE
MY TATTOO SHOP PRESENTS: QWOTE, LIVE
Single Release Party for His Hit, "808," featuring Plies
South Beach, Fl. - Friday night at SOBE Live would have been a usual take on ladies night with free admission and free drinks--which we love--but this past Friday they served up something sexy and sizziling with a live performance by Slip-N-Slide/Jive/Final Cut new R&B/pop sensation Qwote. The ladies loved Qwote as he performed three songs, including his new hit "808," featuring Plies. One lucky lady was called onto the stage and danced with Qwote as he swooned her like they were making his next video. The doors opend at 11 p.m. to a long line of ladies in waiting. At about 2:30 a.m. they got the show they had been waiting for.
Thanks to SOBE Live's open bar for the ladies, they had plenty to occupy them until the stage lit up. The mood and the pre-performance hype was set, as the legendary DJ Q45, BET "Rap City" host, spin on the wheels of steel. The energy was contagious and continued throughout Qwote's entire performance.
My Tattoo Shop was the sponsor of this standing room only event. Its owner, Freddy, also known as the famous Mistical Clown, showed up in style and the paparazzi noticed. Mistical Clown showed up in his yellow Lamborghini and the shutterbugs began flashing. Apparently, being the owner of six tattoo shops has served him well.
In collaboration with Micah Entertainment and First Class Alliance, SOBE Live pulled off an R&B/pop performance at a venue well known for being a hip-hop haven. But, with Qwote being on Slip-N-Slide Records it all made sense and the fans responded. It all went off well and surely this is just the beginning of the buzz for this new Slip-N-Slide/Jive/Final Cut Records recording artist.
About Qwote
Qwote is Slip-N-Slide Records/Jive Records/Final Cut's new musical sensation. Raised in Long Island, NY and Miami, his love for music drove him to start writing his own lyrics at the age of twelve. Qwote's first big break came when he was called to work on rap star Trina's album, "Still the Baddest." While working at Slip-N-Slide Record's music studo and soon after the production work with Trina, Slip-N-Slide label executives locked in his first major music deal with Jive Records. His debut album, "Qwote Un Qwote," will be released in the beginning of 2009. Visit http://www.slipnsliderecords.net , http://www.qwotemusic.com , and http://www.myspace.com/qwote to learn more.
About First Class Alliance
First Class Alliance is a multi-disciplined marketing consulting agency that provides strategic solutions for today's ROI-minded, brand sensitive adverstisers. First Class Alliance takes its clients beyond "sales," by creating experiences that engage consumers and build brand value, resulting in long-term customer loyalty. First Class Alliance specializes in the development of branded content by aligning brands with relevant celebrities in the entertainment industry. First Class Alliance creates smart, cross-channel marketing programs that influence consumers, generate sales, and increase your bottom line profits. To learn more visit http://www.firstclassalliance.com.
About SOBE Live
SOBE Live is where hip-hop lives. Located in the heart of South Beach, 1203 Washington Avenue, this is south Florida's leading venue for hip-hop performances. SOBE Live creates mind blowing performances by local, up-and-coming artists, and chart toppers. SOBE Live is committed to hosting a diverse array of events such as fashion shows, magazine and movie release parties, concerts, and live television tapings.
About My Tattoo Shop
My Tattoo Shop is the fastest growing tattoo shop in south Florida with five shopes lovated in Pompano Beach, Hollwood, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Haileah. The company's success came from a simple marketing tactic as the "2 for 1" tattoos. My Tattoo Shop is in the process of opening its doors at its sixth location next month, with the goal of having a My Tattoo Shop location on every corner--just like that famous coffee shop. Visit http://www.mytattooshop.com to learn more.
Single Release Party for His Hit, "808," featuring Plies
South Beach, Fl. - Friday night at SOBE Live would have been a usual take on ladies night with free admission and free drinks--which we love--but this past Friday they served up something sexy and sizziling with a live performance by Slip-N-Slide/Jive/Final Cut new R&B/pop sensation Qwote. The ladies loved Qwote as he performed three songs, including his new hit "808," featuring Plies. One lucky lady was called onto the stage and danced with Qwote as he swooned her like they were making his next video. The doors opend at 11 p.m. to a long line of ladies in waiting. At about 2:30 a.m. they got the show they had been waiting for.
Thanks to SOBE Live's open bar for the ladies, they had plenty to occupy them until the stage lit up. The mood and the pre-performance hype was set, as the legendary DJ Q45, BET "Rap City" host, spin on the wheels of steel. The energy was contagious and continued throughout Qwote's entire performance.
My Tattoo Shop was the sponsor of this standing room only event. Its owner, Freddy, also known as the famous Mistical Clown, showed up in style and the paparazzi noticed. Mistical Clown showed up in his yellow Lamborghini and the shutterbugs began flashing. Apparently, being the owner of six tattoo shops has served him well.
In collaboration with Micah Entertainment and First Class Alliance, SOBE Live pulled off an R&B/pop performance at a venue well known for being a hip-hop haven. But, with Qwote being on Slip-N-Slide Records it all made sense and the fans responded. It all went off well and surely this is just the beginning of the buzz for this new Slip-N-Slide/Jive/Final Cut Records recording artist.
About Qwote
Qwote is Slip-N-Slide Records/Jive Records/Final Cut's new musical sensation. Raised in Long Island, NY and Miami, his love for music drove him to start writing his own lyrics at the age of twelve. Qwote's first big break came when he was called to work on rap star Trina's album, "Still the Baddest." While working at Slip-N-Slide Record's music studo and soon after the production work with Trina, Slip-N-Slide label executives locked in his first major music deal with Jive Records. His debut album, "Qwote Un Qwote," will be released in the beginning of 2009. Visit http://www.slipnsliderecords.net , http://www.qwotemusic.com , and http://www.myspace.com/qwote to learn more.
About First Class Alliance
First Class Alliance is a multi-disciplined marketing consulting agency that provides strategic solutions for today's ROI-minded, brand sensitive adverstisers. First Class Alliance takes its clients beyond "sales," by creating experiences that engage consumers and build brand value, resulting in long-term customer loyalty. First Class Alliance specializes in the development of branded content by aligning brands with relevant celebrities in the entertainment industry. First Class Alliance creates smart, cross-channel marketing programs that influence consumers, generate sales, and increase your bottom line profits. To learn more visit http://www.firstclassalliance.com.
About SOBE Live
SOBE Live is where hip-hop lives. Located in the heart of South Beach, 1203 Washington Avenue, this is south Florida's leading venue for hip-hop performances. SOBE Live creates mind blowing performances by local, up-and-coming artists, and chart toppers. SOBE Live is committed to hosting a diverse array of events such as fashion shows, magazine and movie release parties, concerts, and live television tapings.
About My Tattoo Shop
My Tattoo Shop is the fastest growing tattoo shop in south Florida with five shopes lovated in Pompano Beach, Hollwood, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Haileah. The company's success came from a simple marketing tactic as the "2 for 1" tattoos. My Tattoo Shop is in the process of opening its doors at its sixth location next month, with the goal of having a My Tattoo Shop location on every corner--just like that famous coffee shop. Visit http://www.mytattooshop.com to learn more.
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