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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS OF THE 7th ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
CANADIAN MUSIC ICON MICHIE MEE

Michie Mee is known within the music industry for her unique rap style of combining reggae and dancehall with Hip Hop . Many successful artistes have followed in Michie ’ s footsteps using this gifted technique . With over two decades in the entertainment industry , the Juno nominated rapper and actress is not only an inspiration for female musicians , but also all artistes nationwide .

Aside from her life as an entertainer , Michie is also a mother who makes it one of her duties to keep involved with today ’ s youth . Knowing firsthand the twists and turns artistes often face in entertainment , Michie is an avid supporter of children striving to achieve a good education . Michie herself left university after her music career began to soar and has always spoken openly about the importance of education . Michie continues to enhance her abilities to attract diverse roles on television and film . She was featured in the 2011 CBC Hip Hop documentary “ Love , Props and the T . Dot ”; this trailblazer ’ s saga still continues . Michie Mee ’ s reign as Queen is far from over .
Michie is the 1st Canadian Hip Hop Recording Artist to sign an American Major Record deal , and is the recipient of the 2012 DJ Stylus Hall of Fame Award , 2013 CUMC Lifetime Achievement Award , 2014 Black Canadian Award for Best Female Rap Act , and most recently made History winning the Toronto Arts Council ‘ Roy Thomson Hall Award ’ of $ 10K . The Roy Thomson Hall Award recognizes creative , performing , administrative , volunteer , or philanthropic contributions to Toronto ’ s musical life by a person , ensemble or organization . Ms . Mee is the CEO of MBM Publishing , MBM Inc . looking
forward to new music in 2018 .

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS OF THE 7th ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

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