Bay Area, CA (Rap Newswire) August 15, 2008 -- the Jacka surpasses heavy competition to win the "Patiently Waiting: California" category for the 3rd annual TJ DJ's/Ozone Magazine Awards, which took place in Houston, TX on August 12, 2008.
 
Soaring his way to the top on the West Coast, the Jacka is receiving National recognition for winning the "Patiently Waiting: California" category. As an independent artist, he competed against major label artist with the mindset to make a statement in the music industry. The statement that working hard independently can create opportunities that many people doubt.
 
Ozone Award Winners link:
 
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1592610/20080812/ross__rick__rap_.jhtml
 
He was also included in the Ozone Awards Artist Panel, featuring top artist across the nation including Bun B, Mya, Princess (Crime Mob), Brisco, Florida, Rick Ross, Shawty Lo, Killer Mike, Chamillionaire, B.O.B., and Mistah Fab.
 
With his upcoming release "Tear Gas" already causing chaos across the West, it was the support of his many fans that sealed the suprising win.
 
The release of his latest video "All Over Me" generated an amazing 100,000 views in a week, with over 1,500 spins on charting radio stations, and 350,000 myspace plays.
 
"All Over Me" video link:
Directed by Bruno Wats
 
http://www.vimeo.com/1348135?pg=embed&sec=1348135
 
 
the Jacka is currently featured on the cover of Stash Magazine, and Fushion Magazine August issues. He is also featured in Ozone Magazine (Special Edition Ozone Award) issue.
 
 
His time has come.. it's the year of "the Jack".
 
 
For more information about the Jacka, please visit:
www.myspace.com/thejackamobfigaz
 

the Jacka
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Portia Jackson
Midnight Entertainment PR
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