Beenie Man tops music awards

The event, which is the brainchild of Jamaican-born, Chicago-based Ephraim Martin of Martin's Interculture, was hosted by radio disc jockey, G. T. Taylor. Singers Luciano, Derrick Harriott, Errol Moore, Everton Blender, Mikey

General, Singing Melody, Dean Frazer and his All Star Band, Frankie Paul, Spanner Banner and international sensation Morgan Heritage, delivered good performances which had the patrons at the event, cheering in delight.

Currently on a promotional tour of North America, Virgin recording artiste Beenie Man, emerged as the big winner with three awards. Multiple winners included Singing Melody, Luciano, the Firehouse Crew, Bounty Killer, Morgan

Heritage and Beres Hammond.

Below are some of the winners in their respective categories: International reggae and world music Hall of Fame inductees:

Derrick Harriott and Ken Boothe

Award for Contribution to Reggae Music: Copeland Forbes

Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year: Beenie Man

Recording Artiste and Group of the Year: Morgan Heritage Best Male Vocalist: Luciano Best Female Vocalist: Marcia Griffiths

Best Song: Anytime by Bounty Killer and Pull It Up, by Buju Banton and Berest Hammond

Best Album/CD: Don't Haffe Dread by Morgan Heritage Best Crossover Song: Turn Your Lights Down Low by Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill Best Gospel Oriented Song: Just To Be Close To You: by Carlene Davis and Judy Mowatt

Most Improved Entertainer: Singing Melody Best New Entertainer:
Terry Linen

Best Female/DJ Rapper: Tanya Stephens

Best Male DeJ/Rapper: Bounty Killer

Most Outstanding Stage Personality: Beenie Man

Most Outstanding Show Band/Group: Firehouse Crew with Luciano

Best Music Video: 'Want You Back', Singing Melody

Best Dub Poet: Mutabaruka Concert/Show Of The Year: Reggae Sumfest International Night, Jamaica Promoter of the Year: Summerfest Promotions, Jamaica

Producer of the Year: Tony 'CD' Kelly

Songwriter of the Year: Beenie Man

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