Okkkk....soooooooo...the OFFICIAL BALLOT for the2012 Ohio Hip Hop Awards has been released!!! I don't know about you...but I'm first off excited for all the amazing nominees, and next I am super excited...about finally being able to sleep again. Im pretty sure that most of Cleveland... if not all ofCleveland has been losing major sleep, thinking about this years nominations! The OHHA is in its 7th year as Cleveland's most anticipated event. The OHHA is not only about presenting awards to the most outstanding artists. The OHHA is an event where the most talented individuals and groups are recognized for their excellent talents and skills in their craft. If you are from Cleveland you automatically know that when the OHHA season starts to roll around...sh*t gets real. I don't care who you are...if you have pushed music, or shown ya face in a video, produced, managed, blogged, or performed...deep inside you have a lil feeling of "oohhh....I hope I get nominated". Sometimes people try and act "hard", or nonchalant..like "yooo...it's whatever man, I don't care if I get nominated". Sure it may not be that big of a deal to some, but if you have been working hard, I'm talking about straight grinding all year round...what have you been doing it for? I hope not for your damn self. Wouldn't you want your music, or talent to be seen, heard, and respected by others than just yourself. Admit it....we all appreciate recognition when it's deserved. That's what the OHHA are about. The day of the OHHA Press Conference, twitter and Facebook were blowing up. Sure there were a few technical difficulties, that's to be expected tho....but even though there was almost a 1hr delay, we all were glued to the live ustream waiting to hear the winners of the showcases, and official ballot nominees. As usual once the nominations were posted...you could almost hear the 3 way calls, texts, tweets etc. Whenever there is competition, there will always be people that may feel like they were jipped, or robbed of something that they felt they deserved. In the end... just be happy for those artists that were nominated. You shouldn't feel discouraged if your name is not on the ballot. Take this time to work on building your fan base, and perfecting your craft. Hell the OHHA even has an award for "most improved". That category alone shows you that hardwork and dedication does not go unnoticed. Even if your not nominated the OHHA is still the BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!!! Everyone and their mama (*plz make sure your mamas do NOT pull a Mama Scrappy at the party ok *headroll finga snap) will be in attendance at the OHHA in Columbus. Not only will the OHHA be presenting awards, but it's an awesome time to network with A&R's from record labels. There will be seminars and panels that will be educating you on the do's and don'ts of the industry. What better place to network than at an event where everyone who is anyone will be in the same place, at the Same Damn Time! The OHHA is an awesome event to perform, but it's an even better event to soak up all the industry knowledge. Make sure you are ready to walk the red carpet. The OHHA has stressed that everyone must come "funeral fresh"!!!No sneakers or athletic wear...*old school heads please avoid Fubu jumpsuits, Sean John jean fits, and no...tall-t's!!!! Got it!! I can't wait to see everyone in Columbus! It's gonna be INSANE!!!!Make sure you get your tickets ASAP! Good Luck to all the nominees!!! And don't forget to VOTE for your favorite category and artist!!! XOXO
If you have any questions, visit the OHHA website!!!
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!