EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS
1ST EVER PITTSBURGH HIP HOP AWARDS
by Staff Writer Ashley G. Woodson aka Brotha Ash

History was made last night as The 1st Ever Hip Hop Annual Awards took place at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA. Dwayne Muhummad, CEO of 360 Entertainment is to be congratulated for this historical event. The hosts (pictured) Paradise "The Architect" Gray and Grandmaster Melle Mel from Grandmaster and The Furious Five fame set it off. Even though the show lasted longer than expected, everyone who is anyone was satisfied without the outcome. The first award given was to Legendary DJ Sly Jock for his continuing contribution to Old School Hip Hop/R&B in the city of Pittsburgh. All of the "Old Heads" came out and celebrated this historical event such as my cousin Tuffy Tuff, DJ Nick Nice, Lady Fresh (Misfits In the Attics), and they were honored for being the 1st to put Pittsburgh Hip Hop on the map. Melvin Bradford aka "The Mel Man" was not in attendance but he was honored and Curtis "CAZ" Boyd accepted the award on his behalf. Melvin Plowden was also honored for being one of the first to put the 'Burgh on the map with Hip Hop. For me, it was a family reunion for those of us who were over 35 years of age. It was great to see my cousin Tuffy Tuff, Gaylord, Adam Smith, The Sand Man and the list goes on and on - this event was HISTORICAL. Even "Hop" from the New Pittsburgh Courier was in attendance and gave an award to Mrs. Rob Penny for her husband's contributions to the city of Pittsburgh. I am glad that I was invited to be a part of it. The New School cats performed and did their thing and showed us how far Hip Hop has come in the 'Burgh. Brotha Ash Productions congratulates everyone who won and even those who did not. From what I seen last night, EVERYONE WAS A WINNER!!!

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AND THE WINNERS ARE:
Male artist: Wiz Khalifa
Female artist: Baby Sis
Duo or group: The Govament
Producer: E-Rock
Lyricists of the Year: Wiz Khalifa
Mover and Shaker Award: Meanstreet Entertainment
Mix-tape Solo: Joe Beast.
Mix-tape Group: Matt Dillinger: Assault Series
Best Hip-Hop Record Store: 720 Records
Best Hip-Hop Clothing Store: Timebomb
Best Hip-Hop Video: Dat Deal DVD
Best B-boy: Ambition
Best Graffiti Artist: Mook
Best Inspirational Artist: Scribe
Recording Studio: I.D. Labs
Club DJ: DJ Schizo
Radio Personality: J Kruz
Best Hip-Hop Web Site: Cravedemboyz.com
Concert/Party Promoter: Fab 5 Entertainment
Best Athlete (pro): Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch.
Best Athlete (college): Darrell Revis
Best Athlete (high school): Dejuan Blair