In its 11th year, the Academy Awards of promotional street albums has announced the nominees for the 2008 Mixtape Awards today. The show will be held February 21, 2008 in New York City.

Nominees:
Best Dirty South Mixtape Artist
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Young Jeezy
TI
Pimp C.

Best Dirty South Mixtape DJ
DJ Khaled
DJ Drama
Chuck T
DJ Smallz
DJ Jelly

Best East Coast Mixtape Artist
Joe Budden
Saigon
Styles P
Papoose
Uncle Murder

Best Midwest Mixtape DJ
Mick Boogie
G Spot
EV
Panic
Nonstop (HH)

Mixtape of the Year
Mood Muzik 3
Da Drought 3
The Phantom
Shesus Khryst
Gangsta Grillz
Death Certificate

Best Mixtape DJ: Kay Slay Award
Big Mike
DJ Drama
DJ Skee
Superstar Jay
Mick Boogie