106 and Park Presents: Generation Gospel (IROCC) Covers Holy Hip Hop Awards

"BET Networks' 106 & Park Presents: Generation Gospel Correspondent "IROCC" To Cover 9th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards Celebration In Atlanta, GA (Jan. 16-17, 2009) "

Atlanta. December 17, 2008. The Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop announced today that Holy Hip Hop emcee and Stellar Awards Winner IROCC has been tapped as on-site correspondent for the 9th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards (January 16-17, 2009) at Center Stage Arena (formerly known as Earthlink Live Arena) in downtown Atlanta, GA, on behalf of BET Networks' 106 & Park Presents: Generation Gospel television show. IROCC will capture interviews and footage of the entire event, working hand-in-hand with Videographer and Producer Christopher 'Play' Martin, CEO of Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions. 137 Ministers of the Gospel are confirmed to perform at the 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards, over 2 days, with visitors arriving for fellowship in Christ from over 146 cities, 40 different states and 5 nations, representing North, South, East and West. For more information, please visit: www.HolyHipHopWeek.com.

"On behalf of the entire global Holy Hip Hop and Gospel community, we welcome 106 & Park Presents: Generation Gospel to the 9th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, GA. BET's reach is now in excess of 87 million homes and its influence extends worldwide as a part of the Viacom family which also includes MTV. 106 & Park Presents: Generation Gospel will prove to be a bold step by BET and an important milestone in the evolution of Gospel music to reach the streets.

This important milestone for the entire global Holy Hip Hop and Gospel community is further culmination of 20+ years of sacrifice of Holy Hip Hop Ministers of the Gospel and Supporters who have remained joyful in hope, patient in tribulation and faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12). Amen. There is more great news to come in 2009 and beyond as we remain focused on the global mission to enlighten, uplift and edify the community, children, youth and adults for generations to come," said Minister eDDie Velez (a/k/a Da Preachin Puerto Rican).

For more information on 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards, log on to: www.HolyHipHopWeek.com.

"106 & PARK PRESENTS: GENERATION GOSPEL"

Washington, DC. December 10, 2008. On Sunday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT), BET's hit music countdown show 106 & PARK leaps out on faith with the premiere of its new weekly spin-off, 106 & PARK PRESENTS: GENERATION GOSPEL!

Hosted by Angel Taylor from the Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tri-ni-tee 5:7 and Jorel Quinn from the gospel group 21:03, GENERATION GOSPEL will feature a LIVE studio audience, the hottest music videos sweeping the faith-based community, celebrity guests, interactive choir battles, exclusive packages and much more.

"Black entertainment in effect started with Gospel music and Gospel will always be in its fiber," said Stephen G. Hill, President of Programming, BET. "What's exciting is how the youth have taken the hottest rhythms and beats, mixed it with classic gospel sound and put their own stamp on the music and spirit. Generation Gospel will give the viewers contemporary gospel sights and sounds like no other show on television...get ready!"

106 & PARK: PRESENTS GENERATION GOSPEL will kick off its premiere episode with performances by the dynamic Pastor Marvin Sapp, Stellar Award and Dove Award winner, Kierra Sheard and more.

Providing viewers with a broader look at what's going on in and around the pulpit, GENERATION GOSPEL will feature weekly news, lifestyle and underground segments, from across the country by some of today's favorite gospel artists and show correspondents, like Tye Tribett, Kiki Sheard, IROCC Williams and SUNDAY BEST finalist Jermaine Sellers.

106 & PARK PRESENTS: GENERATION GOSPEL is poised to be a vehicle to spotlight the most sought-after stars and up-and-coming acts in the genre, as it sets out to entertain, inspire, and uplift.

So, tune in to the new show on Sunday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT)!

About BET Networks:

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

For more information, please visit: http://www.BET.com

2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:

* 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. Ambassador Award: Kurtis Blow Walker and Josh Niemyjski

For Sponsorship and Booth Rental Information, contact: info@ephraimproductions.org

To View 2002 Holy Hip Hop Awards (Lost Footage) (Souled-Out Arena), Click Here (or) copy/paste the following link in your web-browser: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2216349848766511250

To view Video Trailer for 2008 Holy Hip Hop Awards to be broadcast on JC-TV (TBN Affiliate), click here: 2008 Holy Hip Hop Awards Trailer or go to: www.24Gospel.com.

2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:

The following are the Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees from 2001-2008: JahWord, Prime Minister, Scribe, Easop, Cross Movement, Pettidee, T-Bone, Chejah, Mark J, D-Hunter, Nolly Williams, BB-Jay, Jaz, Knowdaverbs, 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.

For more information on 2009 Holy Hip Hop Week, log on to: HolyHipHopWeek.com

HP4 Digital Works and Solutions:

Fueled with a new divine purpose and hope, Christopher Martin is Executive Director of Amen Films, and Founder and CEO of HP4 Digital Works and Solutions. Ready to use a 20 year plus experience in the entertainment business, HP4 Digital Works and Solutions is a production company that provides service for digital motion picture projects. From pre-production to post production for television, cable and, or theatrical presentations Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions can help an artist and, or company through consultation and hands-on service from A to Z. For more information on Christopher Martin and HP4 Digital Works, log on to: www.hp4digitalworks.com.

Holy Hip Hop...Powered by Sonicbids:

Sonicbids is an online service that provides a simple alternative to the endless clutter of physical press kits that is exchanged daily between musicians and the people who promote live music. The company's main product, the Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (EPK), is an easy-to-use, web-based graphic interface that contains all the basic information of a musical act such as music, photos or date calendar. The Sonicbids EPK can either be emailed to anyone with a click of the mouse or submitted in online promoter accounts through a virtual "Drop Box". The rapidly growing size of Sonicbids' network and widening acceptance of its product have helped it quickly become the leading online submission platform for some of the world's best-known music events. The company is headquartered at 580 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. For more information or to sign-up now, Click Here:

About i-Lifetv:

Home of the Holy Hip Hop Video Show since 2004, hosted by eDDie Velez (Da Preachin Puerto Rican). Inspirational Life Television (i-Lifetv) is a 24 hour-a-day digital cable network available on over 1,700 cable systems - designed to bring unique, fresh and distinct inspirational programming to your world. It is a lifestyles network, filled with practical and inspirational programs on better finances, health, families, relationships, marriages and more.

i-Lifetv includes the best in programming designed for children of all ages, as well as a special block for teens, plus exclusive and original music concerts, movies, sports, documentaries and exciting family entertainment. i-Lifetv is NOT a simulcast of it's sister network INSP. For more information, go to: www.i-Lifetv.com or www.Insp.com