EME AWARDS 2011: CATEGORIES / NOMINEES & HONOURERS
(For recordings and overall impact between Oct. 01, 2009 Sept. 30, 2010)
Note: more or less than seven (7) nominations in a category is the result of ties.

1) DJ OF THE YEAR (MALE)
(For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)

Beenie man; Aidonia; Bounty killer; Vybz kartel; Busy signal; Assassin

2) DJ OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
(For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)

Tifa; Stacious; Lady Saw; Cecile; Dángel; Timberlee; Spice

3) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (MALE)
(For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility)

Hezron; Stevie Face; Jah Cure; Christopher Martin; Romain Virgo; Tarrus Riley; Richie Stephens

4) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
(For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)

Tami Chynn; Queen Ifrica; Etana; Alaine; Cherine Anderson; Phyllisia

5) PRODUCER/LABEL OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL)
(for overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year)

Sankofa Records - Sankofa Crew
Equinoxx Productions - Gavin Blair
Chimney Records - Jordan Mc Lure
Big Ship - Stephen Mcgregor
Seanizzle Records - Sean Reid
Notnice Productions - Ainsley Morris
Cash Flow Records-Dj Neil, Dj X & Fada P
CR203 Records - ZJ Chrome
Head Concussion Records - Tariq Johnson


6) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)
(For overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year)

Kemar Dj Flava Mc GregorNo Doubt Records
Donovan Bennett - Don Corleon Label
Sly & Robbie - Taxi Label
Donovan Germain - Penthouse Records
Jeremy Harding - 2hard Music
Dj Neil, Dj X & Fada P - Cash Flow
Dj F**** - F**** Productions


7) BEST NEW ARTIST (MALE)
(Award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes his public identity as a recording artist)

Vybrant; Richie Loop; Popcaan; Versatile; Protoje; Dj Liquid; Tnez


8) BEST NEW ARTIST (FEMALE)
(Award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes her public identity)

Toya; Gaza Slim; Misteree; Ikaya; Sheba; Denyque; Dj Sunshine; Keida


9) DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR

(For overall impact as a vocal performer by established duos or groups in the eligibility year)

Rdx; Andrew & Wada *la*hd; Tok; Voicemail; Roots Revealers; Twins Of Twins; Nomaddz


10) BIGGEST COMEBACK ARTIST
(Award to an artist whose release(s) in the eligilibility year marked his/her return to the charts after a long break)

Ras Charmer; Warrior King; Junior X; Mr G; Future Fambo; Andy Livingston; Mr Lexx


11) SONG OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL)
(Award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year)

Clarks; Stulla; Hold Yuh; Rum & Red Bull; Mad Over Dumper Truck
This Is How We Do It
Nah Sell Out Mi Fren Dem
My Cupp
JIM SCREECHIE


12) SONG OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)
(Award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year)

We Shall Find A Way - Hezron
Unconditional Love - Jah Cure/ Phyllisha
Wildfire - Tarrus Riley
Free - Etana
My Life - I Octane
Life - Shawn Storm
Night Shift - Busy Signal
Lose A Friend - I-Octane



13) ALBUM OF THE YEAR
(Award To Artist(S) And Producer(S) If Different From Artist(S) Whose Album Had Biggest Impact In This Category In The Eligibility Year)

Pon Di Gaza 2.0 - Vybz Kartel
Romain Virgo - Romain Virgo
Distant Relatives - Junior Gong & Nas
Infallible - Tanya Stephens
Hold You - Gyptian
My Way - Lady Saw
Before The Dawn - Buju Banton
Black Gold - Duane Stephenson



14) CULTURAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
(Award to artist with the best/biggest cultural/positive recording(s) in the eligibility year)

Tarrus Riley; Queen Ifrica; Richie Spice; Jah Cure; I Octane; Etana; Chuck Fender


15) BREAKTHRU ARTIST OF THE YEAR
(Award to artist whose work attracted local and international attention, and who is seen as poised as a leader for the next generation of reggae/ dance hall stars)

Tony Anthony; Dmajor; Khago; I-Octane; Tiana; The Jolly Boys; Shawn Storm; G Whizz



16) SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (MALE)
(Award to the artist with the biggest overall impact in this category in the eligilibility year)

Mavado
Mr Vegas
I Octane
Chino
Konshens
Gyptian
Wayne Marshall
Khago


17) ARTIST OF THE DECADE (2001-2010)
(Award to the artist who had the biggest impact as a hit maker, performer and as a touring act)

Capleton
Elephant Man
Sean Paul
Sizzla
Beenie Man
Shaggy
Bounty Killer
Luciano
Lady Saw
Buju Banton
Junior Gong
Beres Hammond
Marcia Griffiths
Wayne Wonder

18) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)
(Award to the producer of the reggae rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

Big Stage - Penthouse
Classic Rhythm - No Doubt
Minor Rhythm - Don Corleon
City Life Ryhthm - 2hard Music
Pleasure Rhythm - Cash Flow
Cardio Bass - ZJ Chrome (CR203)
Feel So Good - Romeich Records



19) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL)
(Award to the producer/ label of the dance hall rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

Mad Collabo - ZJ Chrome (CR203)
Bank Inna Mi Pocket - Romeich
12 Furlong - Ballaz/Sankofa
Cosa Nostra - Ward 21
Bad People - Stephen Mcgregor
One Day - Seanizzle
Smokin - ZJ Chrome (CR203)


20) MOST IMPROVED ARTIST
(Award to a next generation artist whose career improves most dramatically in all areas over the eligibility year)

Nicky B
Chi Ching Ching
David M
Delus
Danielle Aka Di
Zamunda
G. Warren



21) GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
(Award to the gospel artist with the biggest impact in this category in the eligibility year)

Goddy Goddy
Jabez
Prodigal Son
Dj Nicholas
Jermaine Edwards
Omari Edwards
Junior Tucker
Judith Gayle
Carlene Davis
Kevin Downswell



22) COLLABO OF THE YEAR (LOCAL)
(For a collaborative vocal performance by artists who do not normally perform together)

Clarks - Vybz Kartel, Popcaan & Gaza Slim
Come Into My Room - Mavado & Stacious
How We Do It - Elephant Man & Bounty Killer
Unconditional Love - Jah Cure & Phyllisia
Drinking Rum & Red Bull - Beenie Man & Fambo
For Ur Eyes Only - Shaggy & Alaine
My Heart - Wayne Marshall & Mavado
Stronger - Cham, Mykal Rose & Bounty Killer
Certified Diva - Tami & Tifa


23) BEST INSTRUMENTAL GROUP WITH VOCALS (BAND)
(Award to group/band (not backing band) which had the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

Raging Fire
Dubtonic Kru
C-Sharp
Live Wyya
Rootz Underground
Public Secret




24) BEST THEATRICAL PRODUCTION
(Award to the theatrical production with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

The Plummer
Puppy Love
Passa Passa Daily
House Arrest
Ghettout
What Is Fi Yuh


25) INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
(Awarded to the artist scoring the biggest charting International Hit during the eligibility year)

Gyptian
Damian
Junior Gong Marley
Laza Morgan
Shaggy
Mavado
Sean Paul
Vybz Kartel
Cherine Anderson


Go here to vote: http://www.emeawards.com/index.php?option=com_apoll&view=apoll&id=1:dj-of-the-year-male
Award Ceremony - Saturday March 12, 2011