H
ya P is a highly recognised reggae artist and ceo and founder of the prestigeous annual event. Hya P is the dynamic force behind D.I.A, Londons largest urban dancehall music awards ceremony and has played an instrumental role in elevating dancehall reggae music to main stream, popular status in London. Hya P and Burglar launched D.I.A (DANCEHALL INDUSTRY AWARDS) on the 1st of January 2002, this was the first dancehall award ceremony of its kind, not only awarding artist, performers and DJ’s but also members of the communkty in London. Each year the awards attracts some of the largest multicultural audiences, over the ten year period D.I.A has played host to the urban music industries finest, witnessing performances from both UK and international talent. Each year awards are given out to each individual nominees from a selection of categories including best community radio, best disc jockey, song of the year, best recording artist of the year, best video etc. D.I.A is still growing and this year’s ceremony will be screened live on Sky TV. Hya p would like to extend his gratitude to each individual who has supported him each and every year because as you know without you there is no awards ceremony, continue working hard at whatever you do and hope you have a blessed new year.