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"2003 HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE AND MUSIC AWARDS & AFTER PRAISE PARTY LIST OF ALLOTTED SHOW TIMES FOR MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL THROUGH HIP HOP – JANUARY 17 & 18, 2003 EARTHLINK LIVE ARENA (ATL)"

ATLANTA.  October 17, 2002 -- Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop will host the "2003 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards" Friday & Saturday, January 17th and 18th, 2003, at Earthlink Live Arena in Downtown Atlanta (EarthlinkLive.Com). Tickets are now on sale at TicketMaster (key words: "Holy Hip Hop").  Limited Seating is available; and All seats are General Admission so please get your tickets early.

  "We want to thank every one who submitted their materials on-time and in line with the guidelines distributed by DJ Lace/New World Music (DJLace2002.Com), for the 2003 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase.  The response was phenomenal and of enormous magnitude.  Praise, Honor and Glory Be To GOD in All Things. Amen.

  In 2000, 2001 and 2002, thousands have embarked to fellowship, hear, see and feel the powerful spiritual vibes emanating from Anointed Ministers of the Gospel through Hip Hop, dedicated to advancing the Word of GOD.  2003 will be no different, as over 12 hours of "Non-Stop Holy Hip Hop" will ring out during the evenings of January 17th and 18th, respectively, from unified Ministers of the Gospel, representing over 70 cities from coast-to-coast (north, south, east and west) coming together as one to represent JC to the fullest.

   After everyone returns from getting their praise on at FlavorFest 2002 in Tampa, Florida (November 7 -11th), in approximately 60 days thereafter, the Ministers of the Gospel outlined in the time spots below will bless the stage at Earthlink Live Arena (ATL) Friday night (Artist Showcase) and Saturday Night (Artist Awards & After Praise Party  - kicked off by Houston's own Tragedy and Da Click).

   Special thanks and blessings go out to everyone world-wide for your continued blessings, prayers, patience, sacrifice and unyielding support. Together and united, we are all making a difference and hearts, minds and souls of children, youth and adults are being positively impacted and changed for generations to come. May GOD Bless You Always," said Minister eDDie Velez.

Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and After Praise Party (January 17-18, 2003) -  Allotted Ministry Times (Effective October 1, 2002):

CLOSING PRAYER:  Minister eDDie Velez

Holy Hip Hop Music Awards - Saturday: Jan. 18, 2003 (Honorees): 8:00 - 11 P.M.

2003 Honorees:  * Tre-9 * LadyKross * Tunnel Rats * Street Sweeperz * G.O.G..'z * Sup The Chemist * Lisa McClendon * Ricardo Flo * Frankie Cutlass * Ambassador * Knowdaverbs * Set-Free Possee. Ambassador Award: Paul Franklin (a/k/a "Jah Word"). Music Awards shall be complimented by performances, entertainment and ministry throughout the event.

Holy Hip Hop (After Praise Party) - Saturday: Jan. 18, 2003 - Featuring: Tragedy and Da Click:

CLOSING PRAYER: Minister eDDie Velez

For Booth Rental and Program Advertising Information (over 40 vendors in 2002 were present in 2002), Click Here.  Please note: All booths are currently reserved and only waiting lists are available, at the present time, pending December 15, 2002 payment confirmations.

Tickets available via: Ticketmaster, after September 15, 2002.  Key Search Words: "Holy Hip Hop". All Seats are General Admission.  Limited Seating Available, please get your tickets early, for both events, if you plan to attend. Click here to order!!

Radisson Hotel (Atlanta Airport): Hotel Sponsor for 2003 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards. Reservations: (404) 761-4000. Discounts: Mention: Holy Hip Hop/Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards.

For more information concerning the world-wide movement to take the gospel to the streets and the 2003 Holy Hip Hop Artist Showcase and Music Awards, log on to: HolyHipHop.Com; ChristFirstClothing.Com.; WorldWideGospel.Com; INSP.Com; DJLace2002.Com & Fishnett.org.