Celebration For Rahiem Shabazz
– The industry will come together on July, 28th to celebrate the nomination of hip-hop journalist and filmmaker Rahiem Shabazz, for the Journalist of the Year Award. The celebration for the Shabazz's nomination will take place at the ultra sexy Sutra Lounge in Midtown Atlanta and is being presented by Exclusive Access Magazine, MyModelTalk.com and Exclusive Photography. The star studded EURWEB.COM Award Show will be held on August 1, 2008 at the Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles , where industry elites will convey from all over the country.EURWEB.COM is a prestigious awards show in its own right. According to Exclusive Access Magazine, The EURWEB.COM Award Show is the brainchild of legendary media mogul Lee Bailey. EURWEB.COM is ranked as the 3rd most popular website among African Americans according to the Black Data Research and #20 out of the top 100 entertainment sites in existence.
When asked how he felt about being nominated in a category with such prominent authors and personalities, Shabazz stated, "I'm just honored to be considered among nominees such as Susan Taylor (Essence Magazine) and million book seller, author Zane."
For Shabazz, this nomination could not have come at a better time. He will be releasing his highly-anticipated street novel "Love On Lay-Away" this year.
"Rahiem Shabazz miraculous rise from the hard scrambled streets of Harlem to one of the most sought after journalist in hip-hop is truly an honor and we are proud to have him on our staff," states Candice Coleman CEO of Exclusive Access Magazine.
"Shabazz writing is gritty, witty and unapologetic. Not too many writers possess the unparallel and artistic energy coupled with the intellectual rigors that make readers want to embrace their greatness. We have found all those traits in Rahiem Shabazz," states Lonal X Robinson Publisher of Houston Sun Newspaper.
The gifted writer, editor and copywriter's byline has been spotted in newspapers, websites and on the pages of several glossy Newspapers & Magazines – The Source, Break Magazine, Ozone Magazine, XXL Magazine, AllHipHop.com, IndustryCoSign.com, Urban Enterprise Magazine, 3XS Magazine, Street Master Magazine, Houston Sun Newspaper, AUC Magazine, Exclusive Access Magazine, Industry Status Magazine and Rolling Out Urban Weekly Ð On TV with Black Entertainment Television, Starz In Black, Yashin TV, Rule Hollywood and Hoodz TV Ð. Shabazz has interviewed an array of celebrities and executives including media maven Tyler Perry, hip hop legend 50 Cent and entertainment icon Magic Johnson to just name a few.
WHEN:
Monday, July, 28th, 2008
WHERE: Sutra Lounge Avenue 1136 Crescent Avenue Atlanta, GA 30309
TIME: Doors open at 10:00 PM
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