EACH NIGHT IS HOSTED BY A BIG NAME FROM THE RAP INDUSTRY!
MTV and OZONE Magazine will host the ’08 OZONE Awards Week beginning this week, August 25th until the Labor Day weekend, August 31st on MTV Jams [check local listings for air times]. Exclusive footage from the 3rd annual OZONE Awards and TJs DJs Tastemakers Only Music Conference will air throughout this week on MTV Jams. Each day a new host will showcase different countdowns, ozone-inspired lists and talk about why the awards are important (see schedule below).
R20;The 2008 OZONE Awards was a successful celebration of Southern Hip Hop culture and chance to recognize Houston‘s unique contributions to Southern music. Partnering with MTV has created more awareness about the show’s importance and given light to the talented artists represented by the south,” says Julia Beverly, CEO and Founder of OZONE Magazine.
MTV Air Dates with host
25-Aug Monday: Big Boi
26-Aug Tuesday: Bun B UGK
27-Aug Wednesday: Plies
28-Aug Thursday: DJ Khaled (Florida)
29-Aug Friday: Young Jeezy Jeezy
30-Aug Saturday: Paul Wall & TV Johnny (Diamonds Countdown)
31-Aug Sunday: All 6 days All Countdowns
Additionally, MTV News and MTV Jams will also be airing portions of the show’s performances including Shawty Lo, the Pimp C Tribute Set (featuring Big Boi of Outkast, David Banner, Too Short, Webbie & Boosie, 8Ball, & Hezeleo), its West Coast set (featuring Too Short, Mistah FAB, & Glasses Malone), and a Florida set (featuring T-Pain, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Brisco, & more).
For additionally MTV News coverage log onto the following links:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1592610/20080812/ross__rick__rap_.jhtml
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1592945&vid=266595