{"id":1040,"date":"2013-09-26T20:14:43","date_gmt":"2013-09-26T20:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/ng\/?p=1040"},"modified":"2013-09-26T20:14:43","modified_gmt":"2013-09-26T20:14:43","slug":"2013-global-spin-awards-show-new-york-hosts-world-dee-jays-on-nov-18sway-us-famous-showbiz-impresario-make-history-receives-applause-from-barack-obama-govt-in-celebrating-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/2013-global-spin-awards-show-new-york-hosts-world-dee-jays-on-nov-18sway-us-famous-showbiz-impresario-make-history-receives-applause-from-barack-obama-govt-in-celebrating-america\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS SHOW!  New York Hosts World Dee Jays on Nov 18\u2026Sway, US Famous Showbiz Impresario make History  *Receives Applause from Barack Obama Govt in celebrating America\u2019s Culture  * Organizers say: \u201cWe\u2019ll raise the bar of Showbizness in States through this show globally\u201d  * Awards named \u2018Quality Standard of DJ Recognition by music industry executives and tastemakers\u2019  *Venue: The New York Times Center-an open floor plan, 900-square floor lobby with a floor to ceiling view of 41st street   Shawn Prez, owner of show: \u201cThroughout my career I\u2019ve formed long standing relationships with DJs, and have always noticed the lack of recognition given to them and the roles they play within the culture, music and entertainment. The Global Spin Awards, GSAs were created to fill that void and finally honor the DJs exclusively for their achievements, especially amongst their peers. Simply put, DJs deserve their own.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>2013 GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS SHOW!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>New York Hosts World Dee Jays on Nov 18<\/b><b>\u2026Sway, US Famous Showbiz Impresario make History<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>*Receives Applause from Barack Obama Govt in celebrating America\u2019s Culture<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>* Organizers say: \u201cWe\u2019ll raise the bar of Showbizness in States through this show globally\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>* Awards named \u2018Quality Standard of DJ Recognition by music industry executives and tastemakers\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>*Venue: The New York Times Center-an open floor plan, 900-square floor lobby with a floor to ceiling view of 41st street <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Shawn Prez, owner of show<\/b><b>: \u201cThroughout my career I\u2019ve formed long standing relationships with DJs, and have always noticed the lack of recognition given to them and the roles they play within the culture, music and entertainment. The Global Spin Awards, GSAs were created to fill that void and finally honor the DJs exclusively for their achievements, especially amongst their peers. Simply put, DJs deserve their own.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>BY SIMEON MEDIL\/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER, NEW YORK<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sawy-final-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1042\" alt=\"Sawy final 1\" src=\"http:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sawy-final-1-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>SHAWN Prez <\/b>is a very talented American celebrity who has continually dined and wined with almost everyone that is important in the entertainment, business and political arena; purposely to constantly create impeccable ideas that would revolutionize and positively change the face of the entertainment industry in United States. One of such recent \u2018genius-encounter\u2019 was when he was received by Barack Obama, President of the United States in view of his \u2018Global Spin Awards (GSA) and other programmes where he openly celebrate American dream.<\/p>\n<p>GSA, latest idea created by Shawn has daily generated a lot of attention in the American press, slated for Novernber 18. \u00a0Till date, Shawn known as Bad Boy Records Executive and founder of the 15 year old premier Urban Lifestyle Marketing firm Power Moves Inc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Awards category: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Naija Standard<\/i><\/b><b> <\/b>gathered<b> <\/b>Legendary DJ Award Honoree will be giving to Marley Marl, Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: Kid Capri. In the music competition\u2019s guidelines, he said: \u201cIn the changing climate of the music industry there has been one constant \u2013 the DJ, who had yet to be recognized exclusively for their contribution to both music and entertainment industries. The GSA \u00a0has become the\u00a0 Premier DJ Award &amp; Ceremony. From its commencement, on November 19th, 2012, The GSAs have been classified as the Quality Standard of DJ Recognition by music industry executives and tastemakers.<\/p>\n<p><b>AIM<\/b><\/p>\n<p>GSAs were created to award and honor the world\u2019s most dynamic and talented DJs for their contribution to the culture of music and entertainment: past, present and future. From the influential DJ pioneers and innovators, to the trendsetters and entrepreneurs; elite DJs across the globe will be recognized and honored, amongst their peers and other industry professionals for their contribution to the entertainment industry and the ever expanding DJ Culture.<\/p>\n<p>Shawn Prez (Bad Boy Records Executive and founder of the 15 year old premier Urban Lifestyle Marketing firm Power Moves Inc,) created the GSAs to award and honor DJs who have impacted diverse audiences globally and across genres.<\/p>\n<p><b>Plans for the Awards<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Shawn says: \u201cThroughout my career I\u2019ve formed long standing relationships with DJs, and have always noticed the lack of recognition given to them and the roles they play within the culture, music and entertainment. The GSAs were created to fill that void and finally honor the DJs exclusively for their achievements, especially amongst their peers. Simply put, DJs deserve their own.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 2013 GSA Show will take place on Monday November 18th 2013 in New York City at the New York Times Center in Manhattan. New York City is one of the most vibrant and industrious cities in the world, serving as a haven for music and pop culture. Above all, it is home to the founding fathers of the DJ\u2019ing art form as we know it today. There is no question as to what better place to host an award show in the DJ\u2019s Honor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis Industry \u2013 Invite Only Formal Event has drawn an audience comprised of the biggest names in music and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Host<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The GSAs will be hosted by SWAY of MTV &amp; Sway In The Mornings \u2013 Sirius XM \u2013 Calloway is an icon of hip-hop culture and a pivotal part of the MTV News team. Sway has been a staple of the music-news arena for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p><b>The New York Times Center<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Naija Standard<\/i><\/b> learnt that New York Times Center, venue of this lively event is an open floor plan, 900-square floor lobby with a floor to ceiling view of 41st street, is the ideal setting to kick-start the GSAs.<\/p>\n<p>Our investigation showed that the stage is a 500-seat auditorium featuring a 60 foot-wide stage. This state\u2013of-the-art, intimate and unforgettable venue, is a perfect match for the unique and innovative Global Spin Awards. It will be a night of entertainment, with guest performances by some of today\u2019s top artists and skillful DJs. This is an industry, invite only, event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>DJ Bureau<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The global spin voting committee also known as the \u201cDJ Bureau\u201d is comprised of the most influential music industry tastemakers, executives, pop culture enthusiasts, and legendary DJs. This select group of influential individuals will work together to compile the list of categories and nominees who have transcended in their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Charged with the task of placing these multifaceted, skillful DJs into categories, the bureau will spotlight the leaders in each given subset. The award categories and nominees will be announced on September 2013.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The winners will then be selected and finalized by the \u201cDJ Bureau\u201d the week prior to the awards show. This selection will be based on set criteria including the following: individual career accomplishments, significance to the DJ culture, brand awareness, industry support, and recognition in the given category.<\/p>\n<p><b>Lists of DJs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The followings are the selected DJs chosen by Shawn for the Show<\/b><\/p>\n<p>DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Envy<\/p>\n<p>Drama<\/p>\n<p>Jus Ske<\/p>\n<p>Camilo<\/p>\n<p>Vice<\/p>\n<p>D Nice<\/p>\n<p>Female DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Sam Ronson<\/p>\n<p>Dimepiece<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn Dawn<\/p>\n<p>Mia Moretti<\/p>\n<p>Kiss<\/p>\n<p>BreakThrough DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Spin King<\/p>\n<p>EV<\/p>\n<p>Dalton<\/p>\n<p>Theory<\/p>\n<p>Black Bill Gates<\/p>\n<p>DJ Entrepreneur OTY<\/p>\n<p>Khaled<\/p>\n<p>Funk Flex<\/p>\n<p>Irie<\/p>\n<p>Drama<\/p>\n<p>Jus Ske<\/p>\n<p>DJ Producer OTY<\/p>\n<p>Khaled<\/p>\n<p>Mustard<\/p>\n<p>Spinz<\/p>\n<p>Diplo<\/p>\n<p>The Chain Smokers<\/p>\n<p>Online Radio DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Whoo Kid<\/p>\n<p>Tony Touch<\/p>\n<p>Drama<\/p>\n<p>Scream<\/p>\n<p>Radamas<\/p>\n<p>Tour DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>4our 5ive<\/p>\n<p>E Sudd<\/p>\n<p>Green Lantern<\/p>\n<p>Staik Selecta<\/p>\n<p>Toddy Flores<\/p>\n<p>Turn Tablist OTY<\/p>\n<p>Scratch<\/p>\n<p>Bee<\/p>\n<p>Jazzy Jeff<\/p>\n<p>Incrediboi<\/p>\n<p>ATrack<\/p>\n<p>National Club DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Quick Silva<\/p>\n<p>Irie<\/p>\n<p>Camilo<\/p>\n<p>Prostyle<\/p>\n<p>Vice<\/p>\n<p>D Nice<\/p>\n<p>Regional Club \u2013 NE<\/p>\n<p>Camilo<\/p>\n<p>Prostyle<\/p>\n<p>Suss One<\/p>\n<p>MOS<\/p>\n<p>Ross One<\/p>\n<p>Regional Club \u2013 SE<\/p>\n<p>Infamous<\/p>\n<p>E Feezy<\/p>\n<p>Entice<\/p>\n<p>B Lord<\/p>\n<p>Baby Yu<\/p>\n<p>Regional Club \u2013 MW<\/p>\n<p>Sean Mac<\/p>\n<p>Steph Floss<\/p>\n<p>Pharris<\/p>\n<p>Dime Piece<\/p>\n<p>Regional Club \u2013 W<\/p>\n<p>Mark Da Spot<\/p>\n<p>Sour Milk<\/p>\n<p>Steve Nice<\/p>\n<p>Bay Bay<\/p>\n<p>Vice<\/p>\n<p>National Mix Show DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Funk Master Flex<\/p>\n<p>Envy<\/p>\n<p>Enuff<\/p>\n<p>Prostyle<\/p>\n<p>The Baka Boyz<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixshow \u2013 NE<\/p>\n<p>Enuff<\/p>\n<p>Prostyle<\/p>\n<p>Envy<\/p>\n<p>Self<\/p>\n<p>I Rock<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixshow \u2013 SE<\/p>\n<p>Scream<\/p>\n<p>Griot<\/p>\n<p>B Lord<\/p>\n<p>Nasty<\/p>\n<p>Baby Yu<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixshow \u2013 MW<\/p>\n<p>33 1\/3<\/p>\n<p>Pharris<\/p>\n<p>Dime Piece<\/p>\n<p>K Nyce<\/p>\n<p>Tim Buck Two<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixshow \u2013 W<\/p>\n<p>Felli Fel<\/p>\n<p>Big Von<\/p>\n<p>Just Incredible<\/p>\n<p>Skee<\/p>\n<p>Mind Motion<\/p>\n<p>National Mixtape DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Drama<\/p>\n<p>Scream<\/p>\n<p>Don Cannon<\/p>\n<p>K Slay<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixtape \u2013 NE<\/p>\n<p>Ty Boogie<\/p>\n<p>Big Mike<\/p>\n<p>Kool Kid<\/p>\n<p>K Slay<\/p>\n<p>Funk Master Flex<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixtape \u2013 SE<\/p>\n<p>Scream<\/p>\n<p>Drama<\/p>\n<p>Smallz<\/p>\n<p>Bigga Rankin<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixtape \u2013 MW<\/p>\n<p>V-Dubb<\/p>\n<p>Victorious<\/p>\n<p>Steph Floss<\/p>\n<p>Pharris<\/p>\n<p>Moon Dawg<\/p>\n<p>Regional Mixtape \u2013 W<\/p>\n<p>Skee<\/p>\n<p>Nick Bean<\/p>\n<p>La Leakers<\/p>\n<p>Bay Bay<\/p>\n<p>Revolution<\/p>\n<p>Remixer OTY<\/p>\n<p>Ted Smooth<\/p>\n<p>Aristocat<\/p>\n<p>Starting From Scratch<\/p>\n<p>Diplo<\/p>\n<p>The Chain Smokers<\/p>\n<p>Lounge<\/p>\n<p>Dalton<\/p>\n<p>Sinatra<\/p>\n<p>MOS<\/p>\n<p>Chrissy Miller<\/p>\n<p>Ruckus<\/p>\n<p>Big Room<\/p>\n<p>Vice<\/p>\n<p>Ross One<\/p>\n<p>Mauricio<\/p>\n<p>Jus Ske<\/p>\n<p>D Nice<\/p>\n<p>Reggae<\/p>\n<p>Norie<\/p>\n<p>Bobby Konders<\/p>\n<p>King Waggy T<\/p>\n<p>Phaze<\/p>\n<p>International DJ OTY<\/p>\n<p>Tim Westwood<\/p>\n<p>Mark Ronson<\/p>\n<p>Starting From Scratch<\/p>\n<p>Honda<\/p>\n<p>Roxxi<\/p>\n<p>Private Ryan<\/p>\n<p>Celebrity DJ of The Year<\/p>\n<p>Pauly D<\/p>\n<p>Swizz Beats<\/p>\n<p>Lil John<\/p>\n<p>Jermaine Dupri<\/p>\n<p>Taryn Manning<\/p>\n<p>Mixshow Promoter OTY<\/p>\n<p>Ron Stewart<\/p>\n<p>Byze One<\/p>\n<p>Amir Boyd<\/p>\n<p>Eric Parlor<\/p>\n<p>Club MC OTY<\/p>\n<p>Kenny Burns<\/p>\n<p>Obie the Promoter<\/p>\n<p>Frank Jugga<\/p>\n<p>Tali Gore<\/p>\n<p>Club Promoter of The Year<\/p>\n<p>Alex Gidewon<\/p>\n<p>Headliner Market Group<\/p>\n<p>Alex Alpert<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Rosenblum<\/p>\n<p>Online Record Breakers<\/p>\n<p>RapRadar.com<\/p>\n<p>WorldStarHipHop.com<\/p>\n<p>2DopeBoyz.com<\/p>\n<p>In FlexWeTrust.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2013 GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS SHOW! 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