The 1st Annual Bay Area Rap Scene Awards (B.A.R.S) announced today the nomination of legendary Hip-Hop artists Yukmouth in the category of Artist of the Year and a second nomination for Album of the Year for his latest album Godzilla.

The long anticipated B.A.R.S Awards will be held on Saturday July 30, 2005 at the Masonic Auditorium in the heart of the Bay Area and will be hosted by comedian \ actor Mike Epps.

Most noted for his platinum selling status and legendary hit single “I Got Five On It,” by way of his dynamic duo group, The Luniz, Yukmouth has more than six albums under his belt, including “Godzilla” which has gained him nominations. Yukmouth has just released a hot new mixtape, “All Out War Mixtape Vol. 2,” featuring The Regime.

“Godzilla’s bigger than life and that’s what this album is,” boasts Yuk of his album. “The frame of mind I was in when recording Godzilla, the way I’m doin’ my songs, I’m at my peak. I’ve mastered my style. Ever since the Luniz days I’ve been experimenting with my voice and flow and I got it down now,” explained Yukmouth. “I am very excited about the Awards and honored at my two nominations, “he concluded.

The Bay Area has long awaited and deserved a time to honor the many achievements of its distinctive rap community, and with the 2005 B.A.R.S. Awards will do just that. The Bay Area is doing it big and its time to honor and recognize these accomplishments. Awards that will be voted on include, Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, Underground Artist of the year, Producer of the Year, Radio Personality of the Year, In the Mix DJ of the year, and more.

For more information visit www.barsawards.com