We at the The Heat are so grateful for all the support and love N.O. has shown. It is the mission of The Heat to penetrate the minds of our readers with entertaining and up close and personal information on what’s going on in the entertainment industry. It feels good when you’re noticed for your “heart” work of the everyday hustle and grind. The nomination means a lot to the entire “HEAT” fam. Thank you NOLA Underground Hip-Hop Awards!
The Heat was nominated under Hottest Blog category for its contributions to coverage of New Orleans area music artists and the industry.
Supreme Street & Traffic Boutique presents the NOLA UNDERGROUND HIP-HOP AWARDS. A centralized awards showcase giving appropriate appreciation, respect and honor to those who have exemplified the essential aspects of not just any particular popular culture, but urban culture. The very best of New Orleans Underground Hip-Hop.
The crew in New Orleans has done an outstanding job circulating the buzz about The Heat! We would like to pay tribute to their efforts and hard work of taking The Heat to an outstanding level of achievement in the N.O.
La Dre Braswell: CEO and President of The Heat Magazine and The Heat Online! “I have been in the entertainment industry for many years. Having worked closely with many well known artists, producers, agents, and engineers, I am certainly no stranger to the entertainment industry. I strive to bring some of that insider knowledge to my readers. I have worked with Interscope and was heavily involved with developing Sucka Free Records. As I always say, {Nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream}. Make yours happen”!
Arlene ‘Hurricane Arlene’ Culpepper: Vice-President & Asst. Editor-in-Chief of The Heat Magazine. Arlene is also an N.O.U.E. Administrator, in addition to being a legal professional. She’s the owner of MIKODreamz, LLC, and also the publicist for Da U Boys. In addition, she writes for various publications. Arlene is a humanitarian in the N.O. and very active in the community. She strives to put New Orleans/Louisiana music on the map.
Jeffrey ‘Strait Jigg’ Wineburg: Writer for The Heat Magazine, owner of www.LikeABigDawg.com, N.O.U.E. member, promoter for Da U Boys, well known social media sensation, popular music artist, and also a humanitarian active in the community.
Dion ‘Devious’ Norman: Rapper, one of New Orleans’ first rap artists, contributed heavily to the New Orleans & Dirty South rap movement, still active and putting out his own music as well as active in developing new talent, N.O.U.E. Capo. Devious has earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the prestigious Xavier University, and he is also a humanitarian active in the community. Devious brings to the table so much with his knowledge of the industry and music. We are particularly thankful in the part he has played in The Heat receiving such a prestigious underground award. Kudos to you Devious! We look forward to continuous growth and development in the N.O. with you on the team.
Without the following people, none of this would have been possible. These are people who have supported us heavily since Day one, who have helped put us on the map, and who continue to do just that. We applaud each and everyone of you because without your gifts, your talents, and without a doubt, your hard work, this would not have happened! From the ENTIRE “The Heat” staff: We say thank you! Muah!
– Da U Boys & Rue Rois Music, LLC
– LaJoan Williams of DREAM Management
– DJ Ro
– Legendary producer Ice Mike
– Legendary DJ Erv
– Big Ramp (radio personality, rapper)
– Nicole Smoot (supporter, sister of the late Tim Smooth)
– Yunika Ringo (supporter since day 1)
– All of the Rob G Radio/Pretty Girls Rock Radio DJs
– Charlie Martin of Kenner City Records
– Brandon ‘Magesty Sozay’ Henderson
– James ‘Young Torrento’ Battiste
– Taylore Broussard of The Heat Radio
– The crew at Icebreaker Productions
– Keiani Model Management
– Kali Red
– Spiff Knight of PNG Ent
– New Orleans & Houston area Definition DJs
– Publicist Kay Harris
– Publicist Reggie Domingue
– Social media consultant Nyja Horton
– Jack Spratt (comedian)
– Dubb Beats & A. Levy of The Hut Studios
– KG Boyz
– Jeremiah Stewart
– First Priority Management
We sincerely hope there is “NO” one that we’ve forgotten but if we have, please don’t blame it on our heart, but our head. We appreciate each and everyone that has played a role in getting the buzz out to the N.O. Underground Industry and New Orleans, (The N.O.), as a whole.
It’s an amazing feat when you can put together a team of people working to accomplish the same goal: SUCCESS!
So to the readers in N.O., when you see one of these people in your day to day. Stop’em and tell’em, “Job Well Done“!
N.O. is doing HUGE things in the music industry and we at THE HEAT are truly glad to be a part of it ALL!
NOLA Underground Hip Hop Awards
House of Blues New Orleans
225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
New Orleans, LA
Sat, Oct 8, 2011 06:00 PM
For Ticket INFO: http://www.livenation.com/event
For More INFO on: NOLA HIP HOP AWARDS http://nolaundergroundhiphopawards.blogspot.com
Much Love! One Love!
Feel “The HEAT”
Nik-O-Licious
I just want to say thank you Heat Magazine for your work and willingness to publish all of the great articles. It means more than words can describe to the future of New Orleans entertainment. Many artists may not exactly have the phrase to show their appreciation for your coverage, but you have made a difference in the industrial aspect of New Orleans music. I hear statements like, “It feels like a real music industry again,” and “the real gets a turn for a change.” The Heat Magazine is a “breath of fresh air” ana d media advocate for our dreams collectively. I am honored to be on the team with great people who have the patience and understanding of entertainment. I can only imagine what can manifest through your coverage and the teamwork that has been exhibited. Kudos to The Heat Magazine, a magazine that has earned its nomination. Congratulations fam.
Devious
Shoutout to da whole team
…luv n respect