The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) held it's 23rd annual Rhythm and Soul Music Awards last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, where some of music's biggest names were recognized for their contributions to music. Dr. Dre was honored with ASCAP's Founders Award.
DJ Kid Capri took the stage to perform a set of songs reflecting his career. A presentation package was played highlighting Dr. Dre's career. From his days with the band N.W.A, his solo career and as work as a producer. Clips of the videos for the songs "Let Me Ride", "Gin and Juice","California Love","Rich Girl" and "Family Affair". Snoop Dogg and Eminem spoke of how they admired Dr. Dre as a person and his work. Dr. Dre was also showed in various clips during his career which included him talking about critics, saying, "You can't critique my sh-- unless you have done half of the stuff I have accomplished."
Eminem made a surprise appearance to present the award the award to Dr. Dre. Eminen thanked Dre for believing in him. "It would have been a lot easier for Dre to dismiss me like most people did...the white kid with the funny voice... "but he didn't. He stepped up to the challenge because he saw something in me. ... He changed the face of music and he changed my life he stated.
Dre then took the stage to accept the award, "I'm living an incredible life," he said. "Making a living doing what I love and having people love it. I can't even explain what that feels like", as he fought back tears.
Dre paid respects to his mother, who became pregnant with him at the age of 15. "She was always told by family, friends and neighbors or whatever, she was going to ruin her life and mine," he said.
He also thanked his wife, whom he described as his in-house A&R and Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records, for being with him through ups and downs, and his fans for always being there.
Some of the other top awards were Songwriter of the Year to Ne-Yo and the duo C. "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream, who tied with six chart-topping singles each.
Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin and Manuel Seal for Song of the Decade for "We Belong Together.", which they wrote for Mariah Carey.
Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels was honored for Top Rap Song "Best I Ever Had," which he wrote for Drake.
"Blame It" by Jamie Foxx and featuring T-Pain earned writers Christopher Henderson, Brandon "Note" Melancon, The-Dream, C. "Tricky" Stewart, and Nate Walka the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song of the Year.
Ernest Estee Bullock for writing " Souled Out" which was the Top Gospel Song.
EMI Music Publishing was honored with the Publisher of the Year award.
The ASCAP Vanguard Award went to Janelle Monae. Performing at the event were Dondria, Miguel and Gucci Mane. In attendance at the event were Prince, TI,Ron Artest and Ryan Phillippe to name a few.
Check back for more details on the awards from the red carpet to the show from your LA Music Examiner who was on the scene.
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