The Global Spin Awards Press Conference Reveals DJ Honorees (Photos)
The DJ is the most influential aspect to an artist & their live set, so it's only right that they get a night to be honored.
Last Tuesday at NYC's Yotel in Midtown, a press conference for the 1st Annual Global Spin Awards took place. The ceremony will be held in NYC on November 19, 2012 at the NY Times Center—honoring DJ’s from all aspects of music.
VIBE was in the building to get a preview of the nominees, which were were announced by Shade 45's Sway Calloway, DJ Clinton Sparks, Hot 97’s DJ Funkmaster Flex, world renowned DJ Kid Capri, and legendary DJ Marley Marl. Of course someone had to be behind the turntable to spin for the conference, and that task was given to an icon in her own right, DJ Jazzy Joyce.
The panel introduced themselves, talked about how their DJ opportunities came about and then introduce selected nominee categories along with the nominees.
You can check out the Global Spin Awards nominees [HERE].
See footage from the event below:
Video streaming by Ustream
Last Tuesday at NYC's Yotel in Midtown, a press conference for the 1st Annual Global Spin Awards took place. The ceremony will be held in NYC on November 19, 2012 at the NY Times Center—honoring DJ’s from all aspects of music.
VIBE was in the building to get a preview of the nominees, which were were announced by Shade 45's Sway Calloway, DJ Clinton Sparks, Hot 97’s DJ Funkmaster Flex, world renowned DJ Kid Capri, and legendary DJ Marley Marl. Of course someone had to be behind the turntable to spin for the conference, and that task was given to an icon in her own right, DJ Jazzy Joyce.
The panel introduced themselves, talked about how their DJ opportunities came about and then introduce selected nominee categories along with the nominees.
You can check out the Global Spin Awards nominees [HERE].
See footage from the event below:
Video streaming by Ustream
We caught some exclusive shots from the Spin Awards press conference. Check them out in the following gallery:
Sway Calloway addressing the room. He will be hosting the event.
Funkmaster Flex runs down his career in a nutshell before announcing nominees.
Kid Capri goes through his history as a DJ, touching on some personal stories.
Kid Capri reads off nominees.
Marley Marl talks on his iconic journey through his career.
Clinton Sparks takes time to praise the other DJs for influencing his career.
Jazzy Joyce addresses the room for a bit, reppin' for the females.
A heated discussion erupts between the panel & a writer from The Grio.
Kid Capri takes time to answer questions.
DJ S&S, a legend in the game & nominee, adds his two cents to the debate.
The panel gather for pictures.
