Caribbean's Undisputed "Queen of Soca" Alison Hinds Garners Four Nominations from Two Major Caribbean Award Shows
Posted 04-17-08

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Mississauga, Ont. (April 9, 2008) -- After the highly anticipated release of her debut solo album SOCA QUEEN (produced by the renowned Salaam Remi) in November 2007, ALISON HINDS the undisputed Queen Of Soca continues her reign in 2008, picking up four prestigious nominations with two major Caribbean Award Shows.

ALISON HINDS is nominated for "Best Soca Artist" and "Best Calypso Act" at the first annual Caribbean Urban Music Awards 2008. The event will take place on April 26 at the James Bond Beach in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. What makes this show special is that all the winners in every category are selected by fans from across the world. This year they received 1.5 million nominations spanning the globe from as far away as Japan. ALISON fans can still vote by logging on to www.urbanmusicawards.net.

In addition to her two nominations at the Caribbean Urban Music Awards, ALISON HINDS is also nominated for "Best Music Video (Roll It Gal)" and "Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer" at the International Reggae and World Music Awards being held at the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York on May 4. Fans are also encouraged to vote online at www.martinsinterculture.com through April 20. The International Reggae & World Music Awards is the longest running international reggae event, and the only Awards program of its kind that honors the accomplishments of reggae and world beat entertainers.

For further information on the Soca Queen, visit: www.myspace.com/alisonhinds.

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About Black Coral
BLACK CORAL is a multi-faceted entertainment company based in Barbados and operated by a veteran of the recording industry, Van Gibbs. Its focus is on artists from the region realizing their full potential in today's global marketplace. ALISON HINDS is the first presentation by BLACK CORAL to the world.

About 1720 Entertainment
1720 Entertainment was established in 2004 to empower the dreams of artists who possess not only undeniable talent, but integrity and heart. The company embraces diversity, covering a broad spectrum of musical styles ranging from Country and Pop, to Soca/Reggae and Hip-Hop, and is passionately creative in the development of their artists, their music, performances and their careers. By providing music content and utilizing every conceivable new media platform, (including the digital and mobile space), 1720 is firmly pointed toward the future dynamic evolution of the music/entertainment industry. Key artists include Rissi Palmer (Country), Alison Hinds (Soca/Pop), C-SIDE (Hip-Hop), Rod Michael (Pop/R&B), ELVIS WHITE (Soca/Pop), and Make-A-Wish Foundations' Abby Fields. (Pop/Rock). For further information, visit www.1720entertainment.com.

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