Comedian Melanie Comarcho to hosts the 2011 2nd Annual Female Hip Hop Honors Awards

MAY 21, 2011 UndergroundGirlsofHipHop.COM Shows Hip Hop Respect For the Ladies at the "2nd Annual Female Hip Hop Honors"

Los Angeles, CA (prHWY.com) March 8, 2011 - On May 21, 2011 Underground Girls Of Hip Hop will bring down the house at the 2011 Female Hip Hop Honors, as the best of the best in Female hip hop past, present & future come together for one legendary night.

This event will be hosted by comedian Melanie Comarcho who has appeared in numerous films including: First Sunday, The Last Stand, Hair Show, Women Thou Art Loosed and 3 Strikes.

Her television appearances include: Women's Murder Club, The New Def Comedy Jam, The Tom Joyner Show, The Jamie Fox Show, The Chris Rock Show, Comicview and Def Comedy Jam.

Most well known for her hilarious stand up comedy she has appeared on tour with: Katt Williams, 100 Black Men Cruise Tour, Rick James/Tina Marie, Zo's Summer Groove, Magic Johnson's Mid-Summer Tour, Martin Lawrence, Tom Joyner's Black Family Reunion tour, Maxwell LIve Tour, Chris Tucker Tour and Def Comedy Jam Tour. She has also frequented Caroline's, The Improv, Comedy Store and Laff Factory.

2nd ANNUAL 2011 FEMALE HIP-HOP HONORS is an award show that breaks all of the rules of conventionalism. Unlike the Grammy Awards or the Billboard Music Awards, the 2nd Annual 2011 FEMALE HIP-HOP HONORS were created to acknowledge and honor the achievements and contributions of legendary females in hip-hop, unsigned and independent artists within the urban music scene.
This celebration is an opportunity for the ladies to come together and celebrate the beauty and spirit of the female presence in the genre. This event serves as a night to celebrate the culture and the essence of their craft. The award ceremony will consist of female emcees of the past and present that have made a difference in hip-hop.

More About the Honorees:

Our first honoree is Hip Hop Legend/ Breast Cancer Survivor, Roxanne Shante. Shanté's career began at the age of fourteen when she entered the influential world of record producer Marley Marl, radio DJ Mr. Magic, and Tyrone Williams, who were talking about how UTFO had canceled its appearance at a show that it was promoting. Shanté offered to record an answerto UTFO's recent hit "Roxanne, Roxanne," which was about a woman who rejects the members of the group. The men agreed and the result was "Roxanne's Revenge," a confrontational and profane song in which Shanté assumed the role of Roxanne, dissingUTFO over a Marley Marl-produced instrumental (The official UTFO response to its own song was "The Real Roxanne," with artist Adelaida Martinez assuming the role of Roxanne and eventually recording under the same stage name as the song title). Shanté's version and the Real Roxanne's version sparked the Roxanne Warsand made Shanté a hip-hop star in the process. The single would go on to sell over 250,000 copies in the New York area alone. One of the founding members of the Juice Crew, most of her tracks would be produced by Marley Marl, with the exception of several songs on Shanté's last album, 1992's The Bitch Is Back.

Our second honoree is accomplished Rapstress, Songstress, Songwriter, Actress, Producer, Educator, Businesswoman/CEO and the founder of "Sprinkle Me Fragrances" Tenina Stevens (a.k.a. Suga-T).
She is a founding member of The Click, a rap group that also includes her brothers E-40 and D-Shot and her cousin B-Legit. The Click released their debut album, Down and Dirty, in 1992 through E-40's Sick Wid It Records, after which all four member released solo projects, with Suga-T's debut album It's All Good being released in 1993. In 1995 Sick Wid It signed a major label distribution deal with Jive Records, Suga-T then appeared on The Click's second album, Game Related in 1995 and released her major label debut Paper Chasin', which charted on the Billboard 200 at No. 193.

Suga-T is also owner of Suga-T Fragrances and a keynote speaker for the "Be about It Movement" (www.beaboutit.biz) mothering, educating and keeping peace and unity in the community. She is a "Pamper Certified Coach" teaching social entrepreneurship, self esteem empowerment, make over sessions, self improvement sessions and prevention methods (www.pampercertified.com) to youth and families.

We will also Honor Shawnna with this year Lyrics for Life Award. Shawnna was the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records. She is a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate and is also the daughter of the blues musician Buddy Guy.

She is known for her rapid fire delivery and her sexual themes. She is one of only five female rappers (others being Lauryn Hill,Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim and Remy Ma) to ever have a #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with 2003's "Stand Up" with Ludacris.

A special award will be presented to Legendary Songstress "Michel'le".
Michel'le was originally the featured female vocalist on World Class Wreckin' Cru's 1987 single "Turn Off the Lights". In 1998, she released her second album Hung Jury, but it garnered little attention and failed to chart any singles.

Michel'le was signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. In 1989, she released her self-titled debut album produced entirely by then-boyfriend Dr. Dre. The album contained "No More Lies" and the hit singles "Nicety" and "Something in My Heart." Michel'le sold 2.7 million copies worldwide.

The other Special Award for the Evening:
"Female Publicist of the Year" to Treavion Davenport CEO of Trea Day Management & Publicity. For over a decade Trea Day Management & Publicity Inc., Founder and CEO, Treavion Davenport has propelled the stars, enhanced the vision and directed exposure campaigns on behalf of the who's who in the music, sports, publishing, non profits, fashion and entertainment industries. From its inception in 2004, Davenport has successfully garnered media attention and widespread publicity for countless clients; despite their popularity or platinum status. Here current and past client list included such people as Gucci Mane, Chrisette Michele, Kurupt, Lil Flip, Pretty Ricky, Ray Lavender Frankie Lons, Dead Prez, Yung Ralph, Jessica Care Moore, The Outlawz, Gary Guyton, Sheree Whitfield and Dipset South

Performers for the Awards include:
Suga T, Candi Redd, SKG, Persia of VH1 White Rapper Show, Young Lyric aka Lyrikkal, Ms. Toi, Legendary "Sparky D", Legendary Songstress Michel'le, Lady of Rage, Euricka, Sa'Shade, Shin-B, N Y C E S S, Mz. Law and more to be announced.

Event Location:
Radisson Hotel (Host Hotel), 3540 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles California 90007

Partial list of nominees include:
Rasheeda, Candi Redd, Barbee, Trina, Diamond, Gangsta Boo, Jacki-O, Mac Bre Z, Miss Nana, Dondria, Kanary Diamond, Jean Grae, Nisha Rockstarr, Lyrikkal, Beach, Mala Reignz, Shin B, Kandi Cole, Medusa, Lola Luv Monroe, Glo Velez, Pinky, Queen Kong and SKG to name just a few...

The Pampering & Gifting Suite:
A luxury pampering lounge and gifting suite in honor of the Female Hip Hop Awards' nominees, attendees, past winners, current and former host, performers and presenters will allow guests to indulge in complimentary pampering services and free gifts from sponsors. The pampering lounge and gifting suite will take place on May 20th and is brought to you by Underground Girls Of Hip Hop.

Taped at the Radisson Hotel on Saturday, May 21st in Los Angeles, the music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today's hottest new talent.

Sponsorship by:
UndergroundgirlsOfHipHop.com, Sister2Sister Magazine, Strickly For The Promo, Suga T Fragrences, Hunid Racks, Ra Ra Entertainment, Hush Cosmetics, Carnivo XO, Broken Hearts and Creo Care.

For Press Credentials and Red Carpet RSVP contact Ernest Jackson of MNS Media Group at mnsmedia@gmail.com or Phone: 646-500-9800

For sponsorship or advertising request for Female Hip Hop Honors:
Email: Rakwaun "RA RA" Scott @ raraentertainment@gmail.com Phone: 404-399-7188

Feel free to contact Shylise Simpson, Presenter of the Awards for more information on nominees or general information ugg@undergroundgirlsofhiphop.com

Official Website of the 2011 2nd Annual Female Hip Hop Honors Awards http://www.undergroundgirlsofhiphop.com

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