The votes are in and have been counted in full (courtesy of City Alert), and GLC has taken home the Fake Shore Drive Artist of Year Award, as part of the 2009 Truth Awards. A big congrats goes out to Gangsta L, as his honor is well deserved. His progress was evident and highly visible over the past 12 months, and will only continue to grow over the next calendar. Once Love, Life & Loyalty impacts, I’m sure many more awards will follow. A special thanks to everyone who took time to vote, and an extra special thanks to the other nominees in this category: Mikkey Halted, Naledge, Mic Terror, Pugs Atomz and L.E.P. You guys are all winners in my book. Pow!
Anyhoo, the full list of winners has been released courtesy of Carl West. I know these will cause quite an uproar, so be sure speak on it. PS, The Fake Shore Drive mixtape did NOT win this years ‘Hottest Mixtape’. Talk about getting robbed (boooo!)
Best Album: Twista – Category 5
Hottest Single: Birthday Sex – Jeremih
Hottest Producer: NO ID
Best New Artist: Jeremih
Fake Shore Drive Artist of the Year: G.L.C
Best Radio Personality (ies): The Hot Boyz
On-Line Radio Station: UStream.com
Hottest Radio DJ: Pharris Thomas
Hottest Club DJ: DJ Shotime
Best Movie Video: Wetter – Twista
Best Event Promoter: Donski Entertainment
Funniest Comedian: Damon Williams
Best Spoken Word: Chicago Young Authors
Best Gospel Artist: Smokie Norful
Hottest Independent Record Label: INFARED Music- L.E.P.
Hottest Mixtape: Chi Town Stand Up – Boss Kane
Best Independent Film: Burning Truth
Hottest Motorcycle Club: #1 Stunnas
Hottest Car, Bike and Social Club: Chi – Town Hustlers