Nhojj wins 2009 OUTMusic Award for OUTStanding R&B/Soul Song

Indie artist Nhojj was among the top winners at the 2009 OUTMusic Awards, taking home OUTStanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year for his song “Love.” After receiving this prestigious award, the talented artist took to the stage and captivated audiences with a live performance of his award winning song.  The awards ceremony was hosted by Noah’s Arc star Rodney Chester and GLAAD Media Award winner Kate Clinton. The ceremony was held December 8th at legendary Webster Hall in New York City.

“Love” features keyboardist Carl Evans (Stevie Wonder, Barry White); David Stark on Guitar (Rick James & Teena Marie); Tommy Aros on percussion (Luis Miguel); and is mastered by Robert Honablue, whose Gold and Platinum credits include Santana, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley and Miles Davis.

Nhojj is the first African American male to win an OMA, and also the first artist to win the Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year.  This year OUTMusic added this award category, along with other categories to more fully reflect the music of the LGBT community.  “I hope this win leads other black LGBT artists to be true to who they are,” Nhojj says.

The OMA’s are the biggest night in LGBT entertainment and the only gala ceremony of its kind in the world.  The LOGO sponsored event drew many notables in the LGBT community including OMA Lifetime Achievement recipient Kevin Aviance, Village Voice columnist Michael Musto and LOGO personalities DeMarco Majors and Julie Goldman.

Tim Yates
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