Post by Motorcity on Jul 16, 2004 22:04:45 GMT -5
Rick James To Be Honored By ASCAP
Grammy award winning and multi-platinum songwriter, artist and producer Rick James will be presented with the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award for his innovative and influential style.
Rick James is credited with establishing the "punk-funk" style and established himself as the ultimate funk hit-maker with such songs as "Super Freak," "Mary Jane", and "Give It To Me Baby" to name a few.
Confirmed attendees will be 50 Cent, Zyah Ahmonuel, Erykah Badu, Ivan Barias, Osbourne Gould Bingham, Jr., Jayson "Koko" Bridges, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Mr. Cheeks, Bootsey Collins, Michael Elizondo, Jr., John "J-Praize" Freeman, Andre Harris, Lalah Hathaway, Kindred, Kenny Lattimore, Cynthia "Lil Mo" Loving, Harvey Mason, Jr., Chante Moore, Musiq, Brandon "Birdman" Parrott, Timothy Patterson, Frank Romano, Raphael Saadiq, Damon Thomas, Truth Hurts, Kanye West, Dwayne Wiggins, among others.
6/15/2004
ASCAP HONOR
Grammy award winning and multi-platinum songwriter, artist and producer Rick James will be presented with the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award for his innovative and influential style.
Rick James is credited with establishing the "punk-funk" style and established himself as the ultimate funk hit-maker with such songs as "Super Freak," "Mary Jane", and "Give It To Me Baby" to name a few.
Confirmed attendees will be 50 Cent, Zyah Ahmonuel, Erykah Badu, Ivan Barias, Osbourne Gould Bingham, Jr., Jayson "Koko" Bridges, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Mr. Cheeks, Bootsey Collins, Michael Elizondo, Jr., John "J-Praize" Freeman, Andre Harris, Lalah Hathaway, Kindred, Kenny Lattimore, Cynthia "Lil Mo" Loving, Harvey Mason, Jr., Chante Moore, Musiq, Brandon "Birdman" Parrott, Timothy Patterson, Frank Romano, Raphael Saadiq, Damon Thomas, Truth Hurts, Kanye West, Dwayne Wiggins, among others.
6/15/2004
ASCAP HONOR
