BlackPlanet.com Announces Winner of the Soul Beach Music Contest
Staff Writer
2009-05-14
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BlackPlanet, the premiere African American social network, has announced the winner of the Soul Beach Music Contest, a search for the most talented BlackPlanet member in the underground soul music genre. The winner of the contest will perform live at the Soul Beach Music Festival taking place Memorial Day Weekend in Aruba.
Abby Dobson, a soulful songstress from Freeport, NY received the most votes from thousands of BlackPlanet members who voted for their favorite from six finalists who were selected by a BlackPlanet judging committee that reviewed all of the entries. The finalists, selected based on performance, creativity, personality, and overall vocals included YahZarah from Washington, DC, Nuwamba from Frisco, TX, Blaaz from Goldsboro, NC, Slick N Rose from Atlanta, GA, Steve Soul of Philadelphia, PA and of course, Abby Dobson whose sultry rendition of "Born 2 Love U" won over voters and will wow the audience when she takes the stage at Soul Beach in Aruba, May 24th. Abby's profile can be viewed at profile of winner .
"I heard that the Soul Beach Music Festival is one of the best and I'm so glad I entered the BlackPlanet music contest," said Abby Dobson. "Winning this competition is such an awesome opportunity. It's HUGE...I get to open for Common and Robin Thicke in ARUBA... how incredible is that! I'm gonna walk away with wonderful experiences this Memorial Day Weekend. Would you believe I dreamed of winning? ... And I actually did win!!! Here's to making the world you dream."
BlackPlanet members who voted in the contest were automatically entered to win an all expense paid trip for two to the 2009 Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival courtesy of BlackPlanet.com. The winner of that contest is Tammi Norman of Atlanta, GA.
BlackPlanet is the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Soul Beach Music Festival. The festival will take place over Memorial Day Weekend in Aruba's sun-kissed paradise with five days of spectacular events. Soul music lovers from around the world will enjoy sizzling beach parties, hot nightclubs and live concerts from artists including Jamie Foxx, Estelle, Wayne Brady, Robin Thicke, Etana and Common.
"We are thrilled to partner with Mark Adkins and The 9th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival. This contest provided a wonderful platform for our members to showcase their musical talent and to offer them the opportunity of a lifetime," said Maria Weaver Watson, Director of Strategic Marketing for Interactive One. "We are overwhelmed by the talent in our BlackPlanet Community and want to congratulate Abby on her win. I look forward to seeing her perform at the festival and to follow her career and those of our many talented members for years to come."