{"id":4763,"date":"2023-01-02T19:59:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T19:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/?p=4763"},"modified":"2023-01-02T19:59:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T19:59:26","slug":"cprs-unofficial-official-awards-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/?p=4763","title":{"rendered":"CPR&#8217;s UNOfficial Official Awards (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>CPR&#8217;s UNOfficial Official Awards (2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1341-1024x1018.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4766\" width=\"215\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1341-1024x1018.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1341-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1341-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1341-768x763.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1341.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>BEST NEW FREESTYLE ARTIST : <br>Nora Yvelle &#8211; <\/strong><em>The best new Freestyle Artist in any category is Nora Yvelle. Her debut single, Secret Admirer cemented her as the break through Artist of 2022 with soulful vocals, smooth lyrics and great production.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1337-1003x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4767\" width=\"213\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1337-1003x1024.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1337-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1337-768x784.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>BEST FREESTYLE COMEBACK:<\/strong> <strong>DENINE<\/strong> &#8211; <em>In 2022, we saw the return of The Queen of Canadian Freestyle, Elissa, Brandon and New England\u2019s own, Billy Ray. But no other Artist made a bigger impact like, <strong>Denine<\/strong> who traded her Philly Freestyle Sound for and updated, hard hitting Freestyle song, Out My Body; a female empowering party record that captivated the genre written by Tazmania alum, Jonelle. If that wasn\u2019t enough, her spine tingling rendition of Last Chance will captivate your mind, body and soul with her excellent vocal performance.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1041-1024x1006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4768\" width=\"174\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1041-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1041-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1041-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1041.jpg 1054w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>FREESTYLE MVP OF 2022: Nelson Rego<\/strong> &#8211;<em> No one has released more quality Freestyle in 2022 than the MVP of Freestyle Releases, Nelson Rego<br><\/em><br><br>Even If It\u2019s Forever &#8211; 418 Freestyle<br>Lose Control &#8211; 418 Freestyle<br>Just Another Day &#8211; 418 Music<br>Say That You Will<br>Into the Night<br>Freestyle Album: Persistent (Nov 21)<br>Surrender 2 Me (Dec 1)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1806-1024x1018.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4769\" width=\"162\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1806-1024x1018.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1806-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1806-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1806-768x763.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1806.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>BEST FREESTYLE EXTENDED MIX: Mambo Lebron featuring Chrissy I-eece \u201cTake Me Away\u201d <\/strong>&#8211; There are layers and layers of goodness in the production of Take Me Away; this song is an experience! A 7 minute 36 second journey (Extended Club Mix) that includes Latin Sounds, Hip Hop, R&amp;B, Dance and top tier seamless production that transitions with perfection with killer samples and breaks. On FM radio playing a lengthy song like this is a \u201cno, no\u201d as more and more listener\u2019s attention spans continue to dwindle. When you play this song &#8211; it doesn\u2019t matter &#8211; Once you hit play you have to take the entire journey; you will enjoy the ride; you have NO choice\u2026it\u2019s that damn good<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1797-scaled-e1672681857357-1024x1009.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4770\" width=\"209\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1797-scaled-e1672681857357-1024x1009.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1797-scaled-e1672681857357-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1797-scaled-e1672681857357-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_1797-scaled-e1672681857357.jpg 1299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><strong>FREESTYLE REMIXER OF THE YEAR:<br>WILLIE VALENTIN<\/strong><br> This year we said goodbye to D. Mike whose swan song was a free download of his remix for TKA\u2019s \u201cTRUE LOVE\u201d &#8211; available for free at cprsmusic.com. We also heard unique sounds on Angel Mena\u2019s NSR version of \u201cThose Eyes\u201d by Jenaro. These two remixes are examples of the intricacies that go into making Freestyle Remixes, unique.<br><br><br><strong>THE FREESTYLE REMIXER OF THE YEAR: Willie Valentin \u201cOut My Body\u201d Artistik Remix<br><\/strong><br><br>\u201cEverybody in the House Getting Tipsy\u201d &#8211; Nuff Said! How do you make a Female Freestyle Empowerment Record even better? You get an Artistik Remix! Denine\u2019s \u201cOut My Body\u201d Artistik Remix is the feel good, Freestyle Party Record you have been waiting for mixing the classic and current sound with a HIP HOP sample that will make your body move<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4513\" width=\"182\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE.png 512w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>FREESTYLE PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:<\/strong> if you look at CPR\u2019s Top 40 Freestyle Songs of 2022 there are songs produced by Jay Alams, Willie Valentin, Mambo Lebron, Kenny Diaz, Edwin Ramos, Carlos \u201cAfter Dark\u201d Berrios, The Santana Twins, Rob Federicci, Artie Rodriguez, Lenny Ruckus, DJ Merk One, Julio Mena and The Original Richie Rich; there are a few other producers that are not listed; for that we apologize. This is a collective celebration that should not be taken for granted and applauded. And though some contributed more than others they are all equally important in the preservation of quality Freestyle Music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4513\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE.png 512w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cropped-cropped-cropped-CPRSCH-LIVE-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WORST FREESTYLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Every Freestyle Artist who did not conduct themselves as an Artist.<br><br><br>In the music business, an Artist has a certain level of respect for the genre they represent. There is a level of mystique and style of communication that endears the Freestyle supporter to become a fan of the Artist. For many of the new Artists in this genre, they use tactics not conducive to a positive result. Most don\u2019t have an EPK, Electronic Press Kit (bio, music, credits etc) and go on social media to demand for the DJ, radio show to play them without introducing themselves or submitting their material; they assume they are known by name dropping the person who produced their song.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CPR&#8217;s UNOfficial Official Awards (2022)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cprfu"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n.jpg",528,631,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n-251x300.jpg",251,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n.jpg",528,631,false],"large":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n.jpg",528,631,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n.jpg",528,631,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n.jpg",528,631,false],"morenews-large":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n.jpg",481,575,false],"morenews-medium":["https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/319285001_10167341672700220_655485805126342858_n.jpg",343,410,false]},"author_info":{"display_name":"CPR Jose Ortiz","author_link":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/?author=3"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/?cat=56\" rel=\"category\">CPRFU<\/a>","tag_info":"CPRFU","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4763"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4763"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4772,"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4763\/revisions\/4772"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cprsmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}