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For Immediate Release Contacts: Justina Winfrey; (312) 612-0247
Sparkle Rucker; (312) 291-1362
J.L. Winfrey Consulting
www.jlwinfreyconsulting.com
Rooby Man Crowned Best Reggae Entertainer of the Year
CHICAGO, IL. January 15, 2012 – This year marked the 31st
Annual Chicago Music Awards coming down to Rooby
Man; Pop Reggae Artist and Legendary Reggae Artist Kenny Rox sharing a special moment; it seemed to be a
passing of the torches for the Best Reggae Entertainer of the Year. By the ceremony’s closing, Rooby Man
would covet the Award for Best Reggae Entertainer of the Year in 2011.
Rooby Man’s presentation at the 31st
Annual CMA’s expressed versatility, allowing the audience to feel every
rhythm and beat of the Pop Reggae vibe. Rooby Man dedicated the Best Reggae Entertainer of the Year Award to
his native land Haiti. Rooby Man humbly accepted his award, thanking family, friends and especially his team at
Street Fame Music Group. Erik “E Dub” Edwards, CEO of Street Fame states, “This is just the beginning and a first
of many celebrations of Rooby Man’s successful future,” while commenting on an accomplished night at the 31st
Annual CMA’s. This year’s ceremony was a dedication to Health Awareness and honored many throughout the
evening.
President of Martin International, Ephraim Martin began the awards presentation with a moment of silence
paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday. The Chicago Music Award 2012 Lifetime
Achievement Honorees included, Thomas “Tom Tom” Washington; Legendary Arranger / Producer, The Chicago
Recording Company, William Mason; General Director Emeritus, Lyric of Chicago, the Chicago Reader
Newspaper, Willie James McPhatter; Gospel Pianist & Organist, Michael Roman; Latin Jazz Society, Bruce
Thompson; Musician / Engineer, while Miki Howard graciously accepted the Award of Honor. All of the CMA
talent gave dynamic performances. Award Winners and Performers for the night were John Blu; R&B, Demi Lobo;
Pop Singer and WGCI Radio, Gueroloco; Reggaeton Artist, The Country Doctors; Country and Western, Bruce
Thompson; Alternative and Gospel artist, the Latin Experience Band; Latin Soul, Sugar Blue, Blues; Kenny Rox,
Reggae, Kidz in the Mix; Dance. Among the Chicago Emerging Star Contest winners was, an astonishing 10-year-
old Jazz Artist Mae Ya T Ryan. For additional performing artists, please visit: www.chicagomusicawards.org.
Rooby Man rocked more than 80 shows in 2011 globally. Writer and co-producer Rooby Man, has collaborated
with other artists and was a feature on VH1’s, “The Hungriest Rapper in Chicago.” Rooby Man’s 2011 performance
run included the Doumergue Stadium in Paris and several other cities while on a European Tour. Performing a
multitude of shows, opening for artists such as R. Kelly at the “12 Play Exclusive All White Affair” with Jive
Record’s artist John Blu, Miguel, Bobby V, Av ant, AK of Do or Die, Shawnna, Trina, Will of Day 26, Bonecrusher,
Crucial Conflict and many others. Rooby Man was also a nominee at the 3rd annual Midwest Rappers Ball.
Please Visit: www.roobyman.com.
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MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Sparkle Rucker January 15, 2012 J.L. Winfrey Consulting
(312) 291-1362 [email protected]
Chicago Music Awards 2012 Nominee Rooby Man Performing
Nominee for Best Reggae Entertainer of the Year
WHAT: The 31st Annual Chicago Music Awards hosted by Martin’s International Culture. The CMA’s
dedicates this year’s ceremony to Health Awareness, while honoring artists and entertainers in the
Chicago land area. Nominated for the Best Reggae Entertainer of the Year Award , Rooby Man
(emerging pop/reggae artist) will deliver an unforgettable stage performance this evening, while gracing
the stage with music greats like Miki Howard. Ms. Howard is among a small group of accomplished
industry pioneers receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award tonight. Visit:
www.chicagomusicawards.org.
WHEN: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Red Carpet Arrival - 5:30 pm
VIP Reception - 6:00 pm
Awards Ceremony - 8:00 pm
WHERE: The Club
76th & Cicero
Burbank
Background: In 2011, writer and co-producer Rooby Man rocked venues globally. Rooby’s
collaborations with other artists have been featured on VH1’s, “The Hungriest Rapper in Chicago.”
Rooby performed in venues all over the world including the Doumergue Stadium in Paris and several
other cities while on a European Tour. Rooby has performed a mulititude of shows, opening for artists
such as R. Kelly at the “12 Play Exclusive All White Affair” with Jive Record’s artist John Blu, Miguel,
Bobby V, Avant, AK of Do or Die, Shawnna, Trina, Will of Day 26, Bonecrusher, Crucial Conflict and
many others. Rooby Man was also a nominee at the 3rd annual Midwest Rappers Ball. Please Visit:
www.roobyman.com.
About Street Fame Music Group: Street Fame Music Group provides a platform for its artist’s to
advance in the music industry. Under the direction of Erik “E Dub” Edwards, Street Fame provides
educational opportunities in key areas of development, within specific genres of the music and
entertainment industry. Visit: http://www.reverbnation.com/label/edub.
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