Hip-Hop Artist of the Year – T.I.
- Even though he got out of jail and went back in the same year. There’s no denying that TIP made an impact on 2010. With non-album singles “I’m Back”, “Yeah Ya Know”, album tracks “I Can’t Help It” (ft. Rocko), “Get Back Up” (ft. Chris Brown), “Castle Walls” (ft. Christina Aguilera), the movie ‘Takers’ and ‘Fuck A Mixtape’ … The King was “Uncaged” and showed “No Mercy”!
Pop Artist of the Year – Lady Gaga
- Off the heels of her debut album ‘The Fame’ she released ‘The Fame Monster’ (EP) loaded full of more fist pumping hits. With outrageous videos and psychotic VMA outfits to match, I feel that Lady Gaga blew away the competition. Ke$ha, Taio Cruz, Jason Derulo, Beyonce! the “Princess of Pop” Britney Spears, and even the “Queen of Pop” Madonna couldn’t manage to read through her “Poker Face” (did I mention Lady Gaga can actually sing!!)
Rookie of the Year – Bei Maejor
- Definitely a controversial topic when have artists like Wale, Wiz Khalifa, JBar, Waka Flocka Flame, J.Cole etc. who could dispute for the title. However, I’m riding with Mr. Maejor on this one. The dude actually has multi-talent! Anybody who can make a beat out of toys deserves the title ‘Super-Producer’ but he also sings, raps, and help crate some of the hottest songs of 2010. His mixtape/LPs ‘Upside Down 1 & 2’ are a flow great melodies and creativity on every song. Plus, he actually has something to talk about other than “Guns Sounds” LOL. It’s the “End of the Night” and whether you like it or not I’m calling Bei Maejor ‘Rookie of the Year’.
Overlooked+Indy Artist of the Year – Young Twist Rizer
- Outside of the name change from Young Twist to Young Twist Rizer (due to copyright issues) this guy put in much worked. With producer Duck Trax they put together 2 amazing CDs in the form of ‘Play My S#!t’ and the ‘Certified Choe Chaser 2’ (both featured on numerous blog sites). Songs that include “Flip It” featuring Hypnotize Mindz Lil Wyte & Jellyroll and “Drop Top” featuring Grand Hustle’s Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike. This is just the start for the artist who’s motto is “Gettin’ to the money is an all day Grind”.
Song of the Year – Mike Posner “Cooler Than Me”
- Almost at the border line of 1 hit wonder, Mike Posner smashed the summer radio waves with the lead single from his album ‘31 Minutes to Takeoff’. With talk of “designer shades to hide your face” he questioned You Think You’re “Cooler Than Me”.
Mixtape of the Year – B.O.B 'No Genre'
- Dropped a mixtape and it sounded like an album! All I can say go check it out
Album of the Year – [Still Deciding Check Back In The Next Few Days]
