Urban Music Awards

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The Urban Music Awards (UMA) are a hip-hop, R&B, dance, and soul music awards ceremony that was launched by Jordan Kensington in 2003 and is now held in multiple countries.[1]

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The US version of the award ceremony, the Urban Music Awards USA, was launched on 7 July 2007 at Hammerstein Ballroom, hosted by Foxy Brown and Spragga Benz, with award winners including Adele, Danity Kane, Jay Z, Grandmaster Flash, Sean Paul, Beyoncé, Bobby V, Enrique Iglesias, Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco, Mary Mary, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Chip.

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The Urban Music Awards were launched by Jordan Kensington in 2003 to recognize the achievement of urban-based artists, producers, clubs, DJs, radio stations, record labels, and artists from the current R&B, hip hop, neo soul, jazz, and dance music scene.

The winners are selected by an online public vote.

Urban Music Awards USA 2009

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Jay Z Winner of Urban Music Awards

The 2009 Urban Music Awards were held on 17 July 2009 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City before returning to London on 1 November for the UK version of the show.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] The 2009 return was covered by the major international press, including OK! Magazine, the Daily Express, and the Insider.[11][12][13] 2009 also saw the launch of the Best Asian Act category to celebrate artists and musicians of Asian origin, which was widely covered within the Asian media worldwide.[11][14][15][16][17][18][19]

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The winners of the Urban Music Awards USA 2009:
Categories Winners
Artist of the YearAkon
Best AlbumKanye West, 808’s & Heartbreak
Best Gospel ActKirk Franklin
Best International Latino ActEnrique Iglesias
Best Music VideoRihanna, "Rehab"
Best R&B ActBobby V
Best DJ 2009Funkmaster Flex
Best Radio StationHot 97
Bet TV showHarlem Heights
Best HipHop ActJay Z
Best MagazineHipHop Weekly
Best Male ActBobby V
Best CollaborationRon Browz ft. Jim Jones & Juelz Santana, "Pop Champagne"
Best Female ActRihanna
Best International Reggae ActMavado
Best ProducerSwizz Beatz
Best SingleKid Cudi, "Day & Night"
UMA Living Legend AwardKRS-One
Lifetime Achievement AwardGrandmaster Flash
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2003: 1st Year

The awards took place in Hammersmith Palais. [20]

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The winners of the inaugural Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Hard Dance Artist/ProducerKevin Energy
Best Hard Dance DJAlex Somers
Best House Act/DJCarl Cox
Best Garage Act Sponsored by PureGarage.comHeartless Crew
Best Drum & Bass Act/DJUncut
Best Underground ProducerSticky
Best Reggae Act X
Best Breakthrough-Most Inspiring Act Sponsored by Invincible MagazineDizzee Rascal
Best Independent Record Label Sponsored by Invincible MagazineSoul 2 Soul Recording
Best HipHop Act Sponsored by HipHop ConnectionBlak Twang
Best Club/Radio DJ Sponsored by UKPCDJ.COM x
Best Club Night Sponsored by RedBullSmoove
Best Underground Breakthrough DJ Sponsored by Diffusion PRMisstress Barbara
Best Nu-Soul Act Sponsored by Soul TradeTerri Walker
Best Crossover Chart Act Sponsored by Mecca USAJaimeson
Best Radio StationFlava FM
Best Underground DJDJ Jollie
Best CompilationThe Mixologists
Rock/Pop Artist Of The YearJohn Taglieri
Best Unsigned Act Sponsored by Xtreme TalentTransformerz
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2004

The awards took place at the Barbican.

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The winners of the 2nd annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Hip Hop ActKlashnekoff
Best Crossover Chart ActLemar
Best Nu-Soul ActRhian Benson
Best AlbumTY, Upwards
Most Inspiring ActEstelle
Best Garage ActWiley
Best NewcomerKano
Best UK Radio DJRas Kwame
Best Jazz ActSoweto Kinch
Best Club NightThe Jump Off
Best Underground ProducerJon E Cash
Best Drum & Bass Act DJDillinja & Lemon D
Best R&B ActGemma Fox
Best Gospel ActRaymond&Co
Best Underground DJThe Mixologist
Best Underground Radio StationBassline FM
Best Independent Record Labeljetstar
Best CompilationSplit Mics
Best Music VideoLethal Bizzle
Best Hard Dance DJHixxy
Best Hous DJLouie Vega
Best Street DancerNexus Boys
Best Unsigned ActLee Henry
Outstanding Achievement AwardBeverley Knight
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2005

The venue was Wembley Arena.

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The winners of the 3rd annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Websitewww.promotioncity.co.uk
Best EntrepreneurMarcus Miller
Best MagazineTouch Magazine
Best UK Reggae Act/DJMaxi Priest
Best HipHop ActSkinny Man, "I'll be surprised"
Best Crossover Chart ActRaghav "Angel Eyes"
Best Neo-Soul ActTerri Walker
Best AlbumRoll Deep, In At the Deep End
Most Inspiring Act in association with invinciblemag.comTubby T, "Ready She Ready"
Best NewcomerSway Dasafo, "Flo Fashion"
Best Garage ActLethal B, "Against All Odd’s"
Best UK Radio DJRas Kwame
Best Jazz ActCourtney Pine
Best Club NightMTV Base Lounge
Bet Underground ProducerDexplicit
Best Drum & Bass Act/DJRoni Size
Best R&B ActJamelia, "Thank you"
Best Gospel ActRaymond & Co
Best Underground DJSmasherelly
Best Community Radio StationXtreme fm
Best Independent LabelBBE Recordings
Best CompilationUnion Black
Best Music VideoFusion & guests "Greatest Show"
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2006

The awards took place in the Grand Connaught Rooms.

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The winners of the 4th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Neo SoulOmar
Best NewcomerSoundbwoy
Best MagazineRWD
Best Hard Dane Act/DJDoc Savage
Best House DJPaul Jackson
Best TV ShowChancers
Best AlbumLily Allen
Best UK Radio DJSemtex
Best R&B ActFun*Damental
Best UK Reggae ActYT
Best Underground DJDaz
Best Independent LabelRelentless
Best Underground ProducerBaby J
Best WebsiteUkmusic.com
Most Inspiring ActFun*Damental
Best Radio StationChoice FM
Best Club NightGet Down@ Bar Rumba
Best Crossover Chart ActSupafly Inc
Best Jazz ActSoweto Kinch
Best Drum & Bass DJDJ Hype
Best EntrepreneurUproar PR
Best Garage ActDoctor
Best Gospel ActFour Kornerz
Best HipHop ActAkala
Best Music VideoNathan, "Cold as Ice"
Outstanding Achievement Award 2006Omar
Lifetime Achievement Award 2006Jazzie B
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2007

The awards took place in the Grand Connaught Rooms.

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The winners of the 5th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Reggae ActSean Paul
Best Underground DJCameo
Best Radio StationChoice FM
Best Jazz ActCourtney Pine
Best Club NightTwice as Nice
Best Neo Soul ActNate James
Best Garage ActN-Dubz
Best Drum & Bass DJ/ActShy FX
Best Gospel ActRaymond & Co
Best Independent Record LabelBig Dadda Recordings
Best UK Radio DJDJ 279 (Choice FM)
Best AlbumLemar, Truth about Love
Best TV ShowPopworld (T4/Channel 4)
Best NewcomerMr. Midas
Best R&B ActNathan
Best HipHop ActWiley
Best MagazineYoung Voices
Most inspiring ActDizzee Rascal
Best WebsiteMyspace
Best Crossover Chart ActJust Jack
Best ProducerDavinche
Best Music VideoNatalie Williams, "This Girl"
Best EntrepreneurTim Campbell (BBC1, The Apprentice)
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2008

The awards took place at O2 Arena.

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The winners of the 6th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best AlbumLeona Lewis, Spirit
Best CollaborationEstelle ft. Kanye West, "American Boy"
Best Crossover Chart ActBooty Luv
Best Dance ActWideboys
Best DJMister Jam
Best EntrepreneurLethal Bizzle
Best Gospel Act29th Chapter
Best GroupRoll Deep
Best HipHop ActSway
Best Independent LabelBoy Better Know
Best Jazz ActAdele
Best Neo Soul ActAmy Winehouse
Best NewcomerChipmunk
Best MagazineYoung Voices
Best Music VideoTinchy Stryder ‘Stryderman’
Best ProducerFraser T Smith
Best R&BLeona Lewis
Best Radio StationChoice FM
Best TV Show/FilmNokia Green Room
Best UK Radio DJRickie and Melvin
Best WebsiteMyspace.com/thehookup
Most Inspiring ActBashy
Lifetime Achievement AwardMica Paris
Outstanding Achievement AwardDJ Luck & MC Neat
Lifetime Achievement AwardFinley Quaye
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2009

The awards took place at Wembley Arena.

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The winners of the 7th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best AlbumN-Dubz Uncle B
Best Dance Act (UK & France)Calvin Harris
Best DJ (UK & France)Swerve (Kiss)
Best Group (UK & France)JLS
Best TV StationFlava TV
Best CollaborationJay Sean ft. Lil Wayne, "Down"
Best Hip Hop ActSway
Best Music VideoK.I.G, "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes"
Best Radio StationKiss
Best UK Asian ActR.D.B
Best Entrepreneur CategoryLevi Roots
Best NewcomerEgypt
Best R&B ActBrick & Lace
Most Inspiring ActBrick & Lace
Best Jazz ActYolanDa Brown
Best Gospel ActGuvna B
Best ProducerBlessed Beats
Best Radio ShowJames Merritt
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2010

The awards took place at Grand Connaught.

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The winners of the 8th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best AlbumN-Dubz, Against all Odds
Best CollaborationTinie Tempah ft. Labyrinth, "Pass Out"
Best Dance Act (Europe)Cascada
Best DJShortee Blitz & DJ MK
Best Gospel ActLondon Community Gospel
Best GroupJLS
Best European ActTal
Best International ActIyaz
Best NewcomerTinie Tempah
Best HipHop ActTinie Tempah
Best R&B ActJLS
Best Music VideoMclean, "My Name"
Best Street Dance GroupDiversity
Best Asian ActJay Sean
Best TV Station4Music
Best Radio StationChoice FM
Best Radio ShowDJ Swerve
Best ProducerDavid Guetta
Outstanding Achievement AwardDamage
Lifetime Achievement AwardSade
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2011

The awards took place at Porchester.[21][22]

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The winners of the 9th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best CollaborationChipmunk ft. Chris Brown, "Champion"
Best Male ArtistEd Sheeran
Best Female ArtistJessie J (Island/Lava)
International Artist of the YearChris Brown
Best AlbumBeverley Knight, Soul UK
Best HipHopWretch 32
Best SingleWretch 32 ft Example, "Unorthodox"
Best Music VideoWretch 32 ft Example, "Unorthodox"
Artist of the YearWretch 32
Best NewcomerEmeli Sandé
Best DJNikki
Best Dance ActDJ Fresh ft Sian Evans, "Louder"
Best Radio StationKiss
Best Radio ShowTwin B (1Xtra)
Best ProducerBenny Benassi
Best R&B ActEmeli Sandé
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2012

The awards took place at Grand Connaught. [23]

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The winners of the 10th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best NewcomerSneakbo
Best Hip Hop ActSway
Best Female ActLady Leshurr
Best MusicVideoRudimental, "Feel the Love"
Best Grime ActBig Narstie
Best Gospel ActLondon Community Gospel Choir[24]
Best Radio ShowCharlie Sloth
Best African/Afro beatsFuse ODG
Best R&B ActLemar
Best SingleAzealia Banks ft. Lazy Jay, "212"
Artist of the yearRita Ora
Best Male ArtistMaverick Sabre
Best GroupClement Marfo & The Frontline
Best CollaborationDevlin ft. Ed Sheeran, "Watchtower"
Best ProducerPavilion
Best International ArtistChris Brown
Best DJShortee Blitz
Best AlbumRihanna, Talk that Talk
Best Reggae ActMavado
Best Electronic/ Dance ActDJ Act
Lifetime Achievement AwardNorman Jay M.B.E
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2013

The awards took place at Grand Connaught.[25][26]

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The winners of the 11th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best International ActBruno Mars
Best AlbumNaughty Boy, Hotel Cabana
Best Radio StationKiss FM
Best R&B ActMike Hough
Best Reggae ActSean Paul
Best Radio ShowCharlie Sloth[27]
Best NewcomerJahmene Douglas[28]
Best SingleFuse ODG
Best Female ActLaura Mvula[29]
Best Mal ArtistGhetts
Best Hiphop ActKrept & Konan
Best Electronic Dance ActAvicii
Best GroupKrept & Konan
Best African/ Afrobeats ActAtumpan
Best Gospel ActGuvna B
Best Music VideoFuse ODG ft. Wyclef, "Antenna"
Best Grime ActBig Narstie
Best CollaborationFuse ODG ft. Wyclef
Best DJShortee Blitz
Best ProducerDiplo
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2014

Winners for the Urban Music Awards 2014 included:

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The winners of the 12th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Female ActNeon Jungle
Best GroupNeon Jungle
Best NewcomerStephanie McCourt
Best SingleNico & Vinz — "Am I Wrong"
Best Crossover Pop ActNico & Vinz
Best Male ArtistGhetts
Best R&B/Soul ActDebra Debs
Best Hip Hop ActGiggs
Best Radio ShowKojo & Jade (Capital Xtra in the Morning)
Best CollaborationBrookes Brothers ft. Chrom 3 — "Carry Me On"
Best Grime ActBig Narstie
Best ProducerSplurge Boys
Best International ArtistPharrell Williams
Best DJShortee Blitz
Best AlbumGhettsRebel with a Cause
Best African/Afro Beats ActMista Silva
Best Gospel Act:ACM Gospel Choir
Best Reggae ActStylo G
Best Electronic/ Dance ActClean Bandit
Best Music VideoNico & Vinz — "Am I Wrong"
Best Music ChannelChannel AKA
Best Clothing BrandMoney Clothing
Best Music PR CompanyImpressive PR
Best Radio StationKiss
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2015

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In 2015 the UMA events returned in London. Over 770,000 votes were received online. The show was hosted by founder, Jordan Kensington and singer/songwriter, Kiera Weathers. The awards included performances from Big Narstie, Kid Army, Kym Mazell, Rough Copy, Kelvin Jones, Chos3n and Young Kings. The UMA official house band, the Dominos provided the backdrop to music performed on stage by Macklemoore and a collaboration of "Ready or Not" by Fugees featuring the hosts. Lady Leshurr won record three awards for UMA Best Music Video 2015, Best Female Act 2015, and Best HipHop Act 2015.[30]

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The winners of the 13th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Female Act Lady Leshurr
Best Male Act Stormzy
Best Newcomer Kelvin Jones
Best International Artist Drake
Best Grime Act Big Narstie
Best R&B / Soul Act Shakka
Best Hip-Hop Act Lady Leshurr
Best African Act Moe Logo
Best Reggae Act Stylo G
Best Jazz Act Zara McFarlane
Best Gospel Act Chos3n
Best Group Rudimental
Best Producer Diztortion
Best DJ Shortee Blitz
Best Single WSTRN — "In2"
Best Collaboration Shakka feat. JME — "Say Nada"
Best Music Video Lady Leshurr — "Queen Speech 4"
Best Radio Station Colourful Radio
Best Radio Show Neev "Kisstory" (Kiss)
Best Music Channel Channel AKA
Best Clothing Brand Dench
Best Music PR Company Ditto Music
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2016

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The winners of the 14th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Album GiggsLandlord
Best Pop Act
(sponsored by VooVix)
Craig David
Best International Act Drake
Best Producer Jonas Blue
Best DJ
(sponsored by Phonaudio)
Kenny Allstar
Best Radio Show
(sponsored by Phonaudio)
Not for the Radio
Best Grime Act Big Narstie
Best Gospel Act Muyiwa & Riversongz ‘Eko Ile’
Best Single Abra Cadabra feat. Krept & Konan — "Robbery" remix
Best Male Act Craig David
Best Newcomer Izzie Gibbz
Best Hip-Hop Act Giggs
Best Reggae Act Protoje
Best Jazz Act Empirical
Best African Act
(sponsored by Mokingo)
Mista Silva
Best R&B Act
(sponsored by VooVix)
Angel
Best Female Act Laura Mvula
Best Group Section Boyz
Best Record Label All Around the World
Best TV Channel
(sponsored by Zagatti Gourmet Experience and The Forklab)
Channel AKA
Best Radio Station The Beat London 103.6FM
Best PR Company Ditto Music
UMA Living Legend
(sponsored by Hpnotiq)
Brand New Heavies
Outstanding Contribution to Drum & Bass Fabio & Grooverider
Outstanding Contribution to Urban Music Dizzee Rascal
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2017

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The winners of the 15th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Newcomer
(sponsored by WGA$ Official)
Not3s
Artist of the Year (France) MHD
Artist of the Year (Africa) Jupitar
Artist of the Year (USA) Chris Brown
Artist of the Year (Asia) Mumzy Stranger
Artist of the Year (South America) C-Kan
Best Music Video
(sponsored by Hawkes & Brimble)
Lady Leshurr — ‘Juice’
Artist of the Year (Caribbean) Damien Marley
Artist of the Year (UK)
(sponsored by Hawkes & Brimble)
Ed Sheeran
Best Album Wretch 32Growing Over Life
Best Pop Act
(sponsored by VooVix)
Zayn
Best Entertainer
(sponsored by Bank Republic PR)
Mo (The Comedian)
Best International Act DJ Khaled
Best Producer
(sponsored by Dechavel Watches)
The Fanatix
Best DJ
(sponsored by Sant Ana)
Tiffany Calver
Best Radio Show Ras Kwame (Capital Xtra)
Best Grime Act Stormzy
Best Gospel Act Hope Dealers
Best Single Sneakbo Feat. Giggs — ‘Active’
Best HipHop Act Fekky (UK)
Best Male Act Kojo Funds
Best Jazz Act Ezra Collective
Best R&B Act
(sponsored by VooVix)
Angel
Best Female Act Lady Leshurr
Best Group Krept & Konan
Best Record Label Disturbing London
Best Radio Station Capital Xtra
Lifetime Achievement Awards Omar
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2018

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The winners of the 16th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Newcomer Big Zuu
Best International Artist Drake
Best Group Lotto Boyz
African Artist of the Year Davido (Nigeria)
Artist of the Year (USA) Chris Brown
Best Music Video EO – ‘German’
Best Producer Da Beatfreakz
Best Hip Hop Act Dave (UK)
Artist of the Year (UK) Yxng Bane
Best Album Big Narstie – BDL Bipolar
Best Radio Show Julie Adenuga (Beats 1)
Best DJ Shortee Blitz
Best Radio Station BBC 1Xtra
Best Single Cadet & Deno Driz ‘Advice’
Artist of the Year (France) MHD
Artist of the Year (Asia) Raxstar
Artist of the Year (South America) J. Balvin (Colombia)
Artist of the Year (Caribbean) Damian Marley
Best Entertainer Michael Dapaah
Best Gospel Act IDMC
Best Jazz Act Roy Ayers
Best R&B Act Khalid
Best Female Act
Best Record Label Merky Records
Lifetime Achievement Award Shy FX
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2020

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The winners of the 17th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Single
(sponsored by Santa Ana)
AJ Tracey — "Ladbroke Grove"
Best Newcomer Hamzaa
Best Female Act Kara Marni
Artist of the Year (UK)
(sponsored by Dechavel)
AJ Tracey
Best Grime Act Ghetts
Best Album AJ Tracey AJ Tracey
Best Male Act
(sponsored by Tribe All)
AJ Tracey
Best Radio Show Shortee Blitz & DJ MK ( Kiss 100)
Best Producer Da Beatfreakz
Best Entertainer Spuddz
Artist of the Year (Africa)
(sponsored by Godgiven Talent)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Best Hip hop Act Versatile
Best Podcast The Receipts Podcast
Best DJ DJ G-A-Z
Best Singer/Songwriter Taliwhoah
Best Record Label Merky Records
Best Jazz Act Ezra Collective
Best Gospel Act Guvna B
Artist of the Year (Caribbean) Sean Paul (Jamaica)
Artist of the Year (France) Aya Nakamura
Artist of the Year (Asia) Arjun
Artist of the Year (South America) Bad Bunny
Best Radio Station BBC 1Xtra
Best Group Kokoroko
Artist of the Year (USA) Chris Brown
Best Music Video Mabel — "Don't Call me Up"
Best Nightclub O Beach Club (Ibiza)
Best Artist Manager Andy Varley
Best Music Festival Wireless Festival
Best Publicist Louise Mayne (We care a Lot PR)
Best Booking Agent Obi Asika (Echo Talent)
Best Online Music Platform Spotify
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2022

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The winners of the 18th annual Urban Music Awards:
Categories Winners
Best Producer Steel Banglez
Best Collaboration Beyoncé feat. Shatta Wale & Major Lazer — "Already"
Artist of the Year (UK) Ghetts
Best Grime Act D Double E — "Double of Northing"
Best Male Act Dave
Artist of the Year (USA) Drake
Most Creative Artist Soulja Boy
Best Album GhettsConflict of Interest
Artist of the Year (Africa) Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best HipHop Act Nas — "King's Disease"
Best R&B Act Rebecca Garton — "Take me Home"
Best Female Act Jaz Karis
Best Music Video Avelino ft. Not3s & Young — "Control"
Best DJ Kenny Allstar
Best Record Label BMG
Artist of the Year (Caribbean) Sean Paul
Best Jazz Act Esperanza Spalding
Best Radio Station BBC 1Xtra
Artist of the Year (France) Tay C
Artist of the Year (South America) Daddy Yankee
Best Radio Show The Marcus Nasty Show
Best Entertainer Stevo the Madman
Artist of the Year (Asia) Rika
Best Podcast Who We Be Talks
Best Group D Block Europe
Best Single Olakira — "Maserati"
Best Newcomer Backroad Gee
Best Singer/Songwriter Kevin Davy White — "With You"
Best Gospel Act Lurine Cato
Best Online Music Platform TikTok
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