"Major Music Distributor Seeks Indie Inspirational Artists for Pilot Program"

Atlanta/New York/Los Angeles. October 26, 2011. A Major Music Distributor is confidentially seeking independent inspirational artists for a a pilot distribution program. To apply, artists must meet the following criteria:

1. Must have 100% Inspirational/Christian Music Content.

2. Must have atleast one complete digitally-mastered and mixed (quality) album, containing no more than 12 songs that are 100% owned by the artist, including cover artwork. The accepted finished album and artwork would need to be provided within 30-days of signing. Note: If you are currently signed to or in discussions to sign a distribution deal, please do not apply.

3. Must have a demonstrated/proven fan-base and support (e.g. verifiable visibility, fan support, social-networking, past sales success, etc.).

To apply, please email music sample, bio, video-links, fan-base proof (artist web-page: facebook, twitter, myspace, soundclick, sonicbids, gospelengine, etc.) to: InspirationalMusicDistribution@yahoo.com. All submissions will be kept confidential and if selected, each individual artist will be contacted within 30-days of receipt of submission. This is not a contest, and all selectees will be chosen based on materials submitted within 30-days, on a first-come, first-reviewed basis. There are limited slots available and submissions will not be reviewed after November 15, 2011. Please do not send more than 3 emails (preferably only send one email that contains links to or fulfills the three (3) requisites outlined above).

A few members have had difficulty uploading pictures. For uploading images, for this to work, the image must not exceed the following dimensions:

Maximum Image Width: 400

Maximum Image Height: 200

Hope this helps.

All:

Once you have created your account, it is highly advised to take some time to log in and click on the tabs in your Artist Control Panel.

Once you do that for about 15-30 minutes, you will probably see that this website is full of many, many powerful features.

It took us months to put this all in place, after testing and taking lots of time to ensure that the website had all of the most up-to-date and current tools for emcees, djs and producers to advance their media ministry, as well as for fans to enjoy it (24/7) worldwide.

Blessings,

Jamain

All:

If you are interested in becoming a Content Editor, please email: admin@christianhiphop.com. This is to post 'Artist Interviews' and 'Album Reviews'.

Media experience/qualifications is key criteria.YesLordRadio will be adding Interviews and Reviews, as the first authorized Content Editor.

Here are the steps, if selected and your profile is upgraded to 'Content Editor':

Thank you for your email for consideration. Your account has been approved and upgraded to: âContent Editorâ. You are now authorized to post: (a) Interviews and (b) Reviews.

Here is all you do:

Step 1: Log into your account.

Step 2: Click âArticlesâ

Step 3: Click âCreate Articleâ

Step 4: Enter Article Title Name

Step 5: Set Category as either: âInterviewâ or âReviewâ. This is an important step, as this controls where your news item will appear on the site. Once you do one of each, it is just a drop-down menu tab and you are all set. You may want to post a âtestâ of each type.

Step 6: Set Publish Date as â0â

Step 7: Set Removal Date as â0â

Step 8: Visible to All

Step 9: Enter Text in Box (note you can enter as HTML or text, just click the tab for âHTMLâ if you want html.

Step 10: Click at bottom of text Box â âCreate Articleâ.

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Do a couple of tests. It may take a few minutes to figure it out, so be patient. Once you do a few, it will be like clock-work.

Fam:

When you log into to your Artist Accounts, you should also have the option to integrate with your Twitter and Facebook accounts. Posting to Twitter, as well as to your Facebook wall.

For Facebook, there is an option, you will need to select in your Artist Profile section to enable Facebook WallPosts.

Go to: your login page, once you login on the right side, you will see a button that says âAccount Infoâ.

When you go there, you will see an option that reads: âPost To Facebookâ. Click that to âYesâ to enable. You will also see a Twitter Sign-In icon too.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Jamain

2012 Holy Hip Hop Awards
Online EPK Submissions Window Now Open June 27, 2011 Through August 14, 2011

June 27, 2011. Atlanta. Minister eDDie Velez (a/k/a "Da Preachin Puerto Rican") announced today that the 2012 Holy Hip Hop Awards (12th Annual) is now accepting EPK submissions for live perfomance consideration. Over 1,100 live Holy Hip Hop performances by Ministers of the Gospel have been filmed consecutively, in Atlanta, GA, since the year 2000 with aficionados attending in support from over 140 cities, over 40 states and 6 nations. Videography and Filming Courtesy of: Hp4 Digital Works (Christopher 'Play' Martin) and TV partner TBN Affiliate JC-TV. Digital services provided by Freeman MultiMedia. Go Ye DJs and Higher Ground Record Pool are the exclusive DJs of 2012 Holy Hip Hop Awards. Matt. 28:20.

For Holy Hip Hop Awards live performance emcee EPK ministry/music submissions, please register at: http://www.HolyHipHop.org or http://www.ChristianHipHop.com (upload music, bio, photos, video, ministry statement). Selectees will be announced on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Note: All submissions are reviewed on a first-submitted/first-reviewed basis. There are limited performance slots. For more information, please email: musicawards@holyhiphop.com.

2012 Holy Hip Hop Awards Honorees:

Brinson*Wingy Danejah*DJ Edub*DJ Will*DJ Network*Double*Trip Lee*Eastwood* Dre Murray*Big Prophet*Fedel*Kambino*Ambassador Award: Scott Free; Derrick Woods (MTM); Alex Pagani (Holla-Fest); Trig (HolyCulture)
Honorees are recognized annually for invaluable service, sacrifice, labor and contributions to the community, uplifting and positively impacting the hearts, minds and souls of children, youth and adults, and in furtherance of the world-wide proliferation of Spiritually-Enlightening Holy Hip Hop Ministry, Music and Entertainment Glorifying GOD. James 5:20. Amen.

To View 2002 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards (Lost Footage) (Souled-Out Arena), Click Here (or) click on the following link: Holy Hip Hop Music Awards (Lost Footage) or copy/paste the following code in to your web-browser: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2216349848766511250
To view footage of 2011 Holy Hip Hop Awards, click/copy/paste the following weblink in your web-browser: www.ustream.tv/channel/holy-hip-hop
HOLY HIP HOP AWARDS HONOREES (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011):
JahWord, Prime Minister, Scribe, Easop, Cross Movement, Pettidee, T-Bone, Chejah, Mark J, D-Hunter, Nolly Williams, BB-Jay, Jaz, Nuwine, Amani, Corey Red, Elle Roc, Urban D, G.R.I.T.S., Precise, Tragedy, Son of Jesse, Godsunz, Lil Raskull, Obadiah-1, Bishop Eddie Long, Tre-9, Lady Kross, Tunnel Rats, Street Sweeperz, G.O.G.'z, Sup The Chemist, Lisa McClendon, Ricardo Flo, Frankie Cutlass, Ambassador, Knowdaverbs, Set-Free, Breeve Eazy, KJ52, Ty Scott, The Priesthood, Mr. Del, HanSoul & Tribe of Judah, I.D.O.L. Kings, STIKK, Carriers of the Cross, Kingsta, Ricky B. & 4Given, Shekinah, Christopher Martin, Sean Slaughter, Todd Bangz, Enock, New Breed, Fros-T, Lil Short/e, DJ Lace, Dynamic Twins, Lee Jerkins, Fiti Futuristic, Canton Jones, J.Silas, Bert Bocachica, Phanatik, L.A. Symphony, Minister Zion, Ritchie Righteous, DJ Maj, Shai Linne, Light, TooBiz, Mars Ill, John The Baptist, Ason, Rawsrvnt, Curtis Jermany, Emc, God's Army, Japhia Life, Tony Stone, Shei Atkins, Bobby Bishop, Lecrae, Knine, J.Kwest, Dynamite X, Kennie Randall, MVP, Floyd Cray, Ephrem Smith, Kay Bizzy, DJ Rapzilla, Da Truth, Tha GIM, Rev.Rap, K-Drama, Mike Mike, Da Minista, Flame, Braille, Sean Blu, 116 Clique, Stephen Wiley, Vic Padilla, LG Wise, Young Prayzr, IROCC, S.O.M., D-M.A.U.B., Gospel Gangstaz, The Great Commission, Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez (posthumous), Legacy, XROSS, Dice Gamble, Christafari, Kurtis Blow Walker, Josh Niemyjski, Cy, Nova 4 Jehova,DJ I Rock Jesus, Lil Prophet, Rapid Fire, Infamous, DJ D-Lite,The Clergy, Kuntrey Wyte & Pyro, M.A.J.O.R.S, BLAK,Anonymous and J-Blaze, Eternal Soldier: Enock, Che Che Da Supastar, Chris Chicago, Mariaha Markel, ApaulSoul, Mobsters of Light, big Al, Mali Music, Ace Infiniti, C. Micah, Shamel Shiloh, Lil La La, Sho Baraka, MoBigga, Doulos, A-1 S.W.I.F.T., Mr. D-Note, Zion, G-Quinn, Rob Hodge, Messenjah, Halo & Reign, D-Class, SLAVE (posthumous), Jason Hollis, Matt Maddex, Dr. Jonathan Bixby, Alan Riggs

Honorees are recognized annually for invaluable service, sacrifice, labor and contributions to the community, uplifting and positively impacting the hearts, minds and souls of children, youth and adults, and in furtherance of the world-wide proliferation of Spiritually-Enlightening Holy Hip Hop Ministry, Music and Entertainment Glorifying GOD. James 5:20. Amen.
About ChristianHipHop.com: Christian Hip Hop is a global portal dedicated to the advancement and proliferation of the Holy Hip Hop genre of music worldwide. At Christian Hip Hop, artists, djs, labels and producers can create profiles, share video, music, sell mp3s and more. Visitors can listen, watch and read about the latest happenings in the global Holy Hip Hop movement. ChristianHipHop.com also serves as the exclusive emcee/minister EPK music submission portal for the Holy Hip Hop Awards. For more information, please visit: www.ChristianHipHop.com

Holy Hip Hop - Powered by JC-TV
About JC-TV:
Holy Hip Hop Awards Broadcast Partner. JCTV offers a 24/7 blend of high-energy programs, including Christian music videos, extreme sports, concerts and comedy shows. Due to its unique format, JCTV produces and features many programs that cannot be seen anywhere else. The channel, which is programmed for 13-29 year olds, was launched by Trinity Broadcasting Network in 2002. For more information, go to: www.JCTV.org
About Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN):
TBN is the largest and most requested faith-based network in the U.S. With a combination of family-friendly programming and exclusive movies, concerts and specials, it consistently ranks number one in Nielsen rankings of faith-based channels. TBN is currently available to 92 percent of total U.S. households. For more information, go to: www.TBNNetworks.com

There are 2 key ways to add video: (1) just add from your hard-drive (create video) and upload file; and (2) via YouTube. For YouTube (see a Tip below):

Use the small YouTube icon in the editor and set dimensions to (width=425 x height=350)

Just use the v= link code in the YouTube URL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2jTC3uF8g

This: --> We2jTC3u

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For an example of youtube video add: see 'Ambassador 'Giimme Dat' video added by gospelengine.

For an example of hard-drive video add: see video added by: brandnewz.

Song Upload tool has been updated. Additional tracks can now be added to artist, dj, producer & label profile pages. Thank you for your patience, prayers and support.