Rap Phenomenons formerly the Rap Olympics releases results for the 1st annual ringtones awards and the search begins for the next batch of talented emcee’s

(PRLEAP.COM) Rap Phenomenons DVD series and the RingTones Awards Inc. have teamed up to produce a six-part series designed to discover the hottest new prospects in hip-hop. Rap Phenomenons present "The search for the next Rap Phenomenons". The search is slated to begin again Spring/Summer 2006 , and is part talent contest and part documentary, with each episode culminating in one-on-one rap battles and featuring the lifestlye of the participants. Though clearly part of the reality-show stampede, Rap Phenomenons is less inspired by American Idol than by 8 Mile recently featured on MTV and Vh1.

The original Rap Olympics, established in 1997, by Wendy Day founder of the Rap Coalition. It has been credited with helping to inspire the hit movie 8 Mile and help to launch the career of hip-hop star Eminem. With the resurrection of the Rap Olympics, undiscovered artists will compete for thousands of dollars in cash prices, exclusive ringtone deals, and the chance to be discovered by some of the top labels. More information at www.RapPhenom.com 

“The Rap Phenomenons formerly Rap Olympics are about giving talented people a voice into the world of entertainment,” said Donnell Mitchell, CEO of the Rap Phenomenons emcee search. We’re excited to help promote and launch the first ever annual ringtones awards results for 2005. This January 2006 fans can begin for vote for your favorites emcees for next year’s ringtones event at www.RingtonesAwards.com We will award various ringtone award prizes to voting participants on a monthly basis.

According to Ovum, ringtones accounted for 80-90% of the phone personalization market, which generated $3.2 billion last year. Phone personalization is expected to grow to $6.5 billion by 2008.

Here are the ringtones awards winners for 2005:

Rap Phenomenons "Rookie of the year Award"
Swann the 2005 MTV Rap Olympics and Vh1 Freestyle 59 Champion
Rap Phenomenons "The Future Award"
Stat Quo of Shady/Aftermath and Bobby Creekwater of Shady Records
Rap Phenomenons "Comeback Track"
"The Crown" by Busta Rhymes and "Gang Bang Music" by Mobb Deep
Rap Phenomenon "Hot album ringtones on one CD"
Curtain Call the hits by Eminem
Rap Phenomenons "Hot Tone Pop Tone of the Year"
"Gold Digger" by Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx
Rap Phenomenons "Street Anthem"
"Soul Survivor" by Young Jeezy feat. Akon
Rap Phenomenons "Gangsta Tone of the Year"
"Hustlers Ambition" by 50 cent
Rap Phenomenons "Cell phone of the Year"
Motorola RAZR V3
Rap Phenomenons "Cell phone service carrier of the Year"
Sprint together with Nextel
Rap Phenomenons "Handheld device of the Year"
T-Mobile Sidekick® II Juicy Couture