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3rd Annual Results

Important:

We do understand that not all Nominees will attend the JHMA Presentation Ceremony, however, we strongly advise that a Nominee appoint a Representative (preferably in close proximity to the venue) to receive the award on his/her behalf. Also, a Nominee may ask The JHMA Committe (in writing) to accept the award on his/her behalf. A Nominee who fails to meet either requirement will automatically forfeit his/her right to the trophy. That is our policy!

- The JHMA Committee
 
 
THE JHMA 2008-2009 *WINNERS*

General Awards

1: Album Of The Year
A Moment In Time - Beres Hammond
Fyah Muma - Queen Ifrika
*WINNER* Strong One - Etana *WINNER*
Revelation - Lil Hero
The Symphony Of David Brooks - Mavado

2: Song Of The Year
I'm Not Afraid - Etana
So Special - Mavado
Terrorist In Disguise - Trinity C.O.M
*WINNER* Inspire Me - Erica Newell *WINNER*
I Feel So Good - Beres Hammond

3: Songwriter Of The Year
Mavado
Squidley Cole
*WINNER* Queen Ifrica *WINNER*
Nomad I
Lil Hero

4: New Artist (General) *Individual or Group*
Konshens
*WINNER* Serani *WINNER*
PZed
Jamelody
Kardinal

5: New Artist (Gospel) *Individual or Group*
Kristal Morgan
Jason Mighty
*WINNER* Chasemode *WINNER*
Dahlia Ashley
Ayiesha Woods

6: Female Singer (General)
Etana
Empress Ada
Queen Ifrica
*WINNER* Dinquinesh *WINNER*
Cherine Anderson

7: Male Singer (General)
*WINNER* Beres Hammond *WINNER*
Rusty Zinn
Luciano
Squidley Cole
Tarrus Riley

8: Female (Gospel)
Carlene Davis
Chevelle Franklyn
*WINNER* Kerron Ennis *WINNER*
Judy Mowatt
Shirley Willis

9: Male (Gospel)
*WINNER* Stitchie *WINNER*
Prodigal Son
Wingy Danejah
Christafari
Jason Mighty

10: Group (General)
Voice Mail
*WINNER* Trinity: Children Of Man *WINNER*
TOK
Brick & Lace
Ward 21

11: Group (Gospel)
Shaze
Grace Thrillers
*WINNER* Echoes Of Praise *WINNER*
Vessels Of Worship
Katalys Crew

12: Female DJ
*WINNER* Queen Ifrica *WINNER*
Lady Lee
Spice
Fire Pashon
Macka Diamonad

13: Male DJ
*WINNER* Beenie Man *WINNER*
Mavado
D'Arryval
Elephant Man
Vibz Kartel

14: Dub Poet
DYCR
Mali Smith
*WINNER* Yesus Afari *WINNER*
Muta Baruka
Linton Kwesi Johnson

15: Stage Performer *(Individual or Group)*
*WINNER* Beenie Man *WINNER*
Nomad I
D'Arryval
Mr. Perfect
Shaggy

16: Perfoming Band
Steel Pulse
Morgan Heritage
*WINNER* Dis N Dat *WINNER*
Third World
Burning Spares

17: Backing Band
Dis N Dat
New Kingston
IRS Reggae Band
Ghetto People
*WINNER* Live Wyya *WINNER*

18: Instrumentalist
*WINNER* Dean Frazer *WINNER*
Dwight Pinkney
Anna Fisher
Sly & Robbie
Earnest Ranglin

19: Producer
*WINNER* Kemar "Flava" McGregor *WINNER*
Stephen Marley
Don Corleon
Fams House
Donovan Bennett

20: Music Video


Special Awards

21: In Recognition Of The "Father Of Reggae" Joe Higgs
The "HALL OF FAME" Inductee
(Exclusively reserved for Reggae Pioneers)
A JHMA Elect: *ALTON and HORTENSE ELLIS*

22: In Recognition Of The "King Of Reggae" Bob Marley
The "LEGEND" Award
(Exclusively reserved for Reggae Pioneers)
Marcia Griffiths
*WINNER* Toots & The Maytals *WINNER*
Judy Mowatt
Ken Boothe
Phyllis Dillon

23: In Recognition Of The "Prince Of Reggae" Dennis Brown
The "LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT" Award
(Exclusively reserved for Reggae Pioneers)
Ken Boothe
Big Youth
Phyllis Dillon
*WINNER* Ras Michael & The Sons Of Negus *WINNER*
Marcia Griffiths

24: In Recognition Of "The Cool Operator" Delroy Wilson
The "RISING STAR" Award
Nomad I
Nachilus Kezuck
Erica Newell
P-Zed
*WINNER* D! Arryval *WINNER*

25: In Recognition Of Reggae's Three Queens: (I-Threes)
Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt
The "QUEEN OF EXCELLENCE" Award
(Exclusively reserved for Reggae Pioneers)
Sister Carol
Lorna Bennett
Zema
*WINNER* Phyllis Dillon *WINNER*
Sister Nancy

26: In Recognition Of "Studio One Legend" Sir Coxone Dodd.
The "MUSIC MAKER" Award
(Exclusively reserved for Reggae Pioneers: Producers/Musicians)
Robbie Lynn
Mikey Chung
*WINNER* Joe Gibbs *WINNER*
Fully Fullwood
Santa Davis

27: In Recognition Of "The God-Father Of Dancehall" Daddy U-Roy
The "SOUND SYSTEM" Award.
Luv Bug
Equalizer
Jah'Nyah
Stone Love
*WINNER* Rodigan *WINNER*

28: In Recognition Of South Africa's Reggae Icon, Lucky Dube
The "INTERNATIONAL ARTIST" Award
(Cannot Be Born Of JAMAICAN Nationality)
*WINNER* Nomad I *WINNER*
Zema
Victor Orlando
Rusty Zinn
De La Ghetto

29: In Recognition Of Reggae Legend, Peter Tosh
The "INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST" Award
Beenie Man
Queen Ifrica
Sister Carol
*WINNER* Stitchie *WINNER*
Luciano

30: In Recognition Of Legendary Radio DJ, Errol (E.T.) Thompson
The "REGGAE RADIO PERSONALITY" Award
Elise Kelly
Fadah P
*WINNER* Robin @ 90.3 FM *WINNER*
DJ Big Jim
Fly Girl Skye
 
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Princess Jah'Nyah (above)
Joe Higgs' Great Grand-daughter Sings for the audience at the
1st Annual JHMAs.
"Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are"
(Photo by Anna Fisher)