television networks in the past few years. Superstar MCs included Actress Terri J. Vaughn, Rodney Perry, Griff 2K and wife Toni, DJ Green Lantern, and DJ Greg. The exceptional performances by B.O.B, Donnis, Emilio Rojas, Kardinal Official, Lil Chuckee, Ritz, Laws, Pill, Mickey Factz, Cyhi Da Prynce, and many more were seen on Ustream by over 80,000 viewers.
On one side of the 16k sq. ft. building, Gladys Knight & Ron Winans’ Chicken & Waffles provided a special 5-star hors d'oeuvres menu rivaling Top Chef. The guests dined on savory seafood appetizers and spring rolls filled with greens, macaroni dumplings, and other delicacies prepared by their artistic head chef Holly Smith. On the other side of the building, guests walked into a tropical oasis as Tree Sound’s Studio 11 live room and patio was filled with palm trees, island sounds and a delectable assortment of Caribbean favorites provided by Bahama Breeze. Tree Sound Studios’ very own Rockstar Farms also provided a table of fresh organic foods in the foyer. Beer sponsors Red Stripe, Smithwicks, Guinness, and Harp enhanced the party vibe, along with Bahama Breeze’s signature Captain Morgan and Parrot Bay island cocktails served in coconuts. Java Vino also shared a presence with a full coffee bar providing fresh mochas, lattes and cappuccinos. Not to be outdone, Diageo additionally provided a vast array of their choicest top-shelf libations.
Three dessert companies were also present to sweeten the evening. Southern Sweets provided a delicious assortment of individual gourmet cakes, tarts and petit fours, featured only in the VIP area. For Goodness Cakes brought