From hip-hop legends like Afrika Bambaataa & Farley "Jackmaster", to new comers such as rap artist Nelly; many are to be honored at the Core DJs Retreat III awards.

Today, the Core DJs announce The Core DJs Retreat III award recipients. At the Core DJs Retreat III, held on August 25 – 28, 2005 in St. Louis, MO the following will be honored:

The CORE DJ's/Jam Master J Award:

Rob Love (J Records) & C.C. McClendon (Sony)

The Core DJs Community Service Award:

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist & Entrepreneur Nelly

The Core DJs Legendary DJ Award:

Afrika Bambaataa & Farley "Jackmaster" Funk

The Core DJs St. Louis Legendary DJ Award:

Bad Boy Doc Love (WKKV 100.7FM (PD)/Milwaukee), DJ Kut (POWER 105/New York), Doc Wynter (Clear Channel Radio) as well as Dr. Jockenstein, Kool Kaos, Tossin'' Ted and Charlie Chan

The Core DJ's Top Honors Award for a Woman:

DJ Jazzy Joyce

The Core DJs Awards presentation is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2005, at the Adams Mark Resort and Hotel in downtown St. Louis, host hotel for The Core DJs Retreat III. Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 radio personality and DJ, J-Nicks will host the awards presentation.

THE CORE DJs RETREAT III - St. Louis, MO - Aug 25th thru 28th, 2005 - Some Of The events Include:

- Community Service Award To Nelly for his outstanding work.

- Pioneer's Award given to Afrika Bammbataa & "Farley "Jackmaster" Funk...

- Ladies Night with ALL Top Female DJ's & Female Artist in The Industry Hosted By Steph Lova

- The Pre-Mixshow Powwer Summit Awards Dinner/The NEW JMJ/CORE DJ award given to (announced later on ...)

Additional information regarding The Core DJs Awards Presentation and The Core DJs Retreat may be obtained by contacting E. Mason & Associates by calling 305-756-8181 or by logging on to www.coredjs.com