Apparently it is H.E.R. he is expected to have another good year after it was announced that he is leading the nomination for the Soul Train Awards for his 2021 album Back of My Mind.The album, considered his first official single, was released in June. It has received many nominations at this year's awards show in eight categories.
The BET Soul Train 2021 Awards are expected to be unveiled on Sunday, November 28. The nomination was made yesterday, November 2. The "Focus" singer is on the verge of winning the Best R & B / Soul Artist Award, Best Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, The Ashford, and the Simpson Song Award Award.
Another highlight of the night will be the recognition of veterans Ashanti and Maxwell for their contribution to music over the past few decades. Maxwell will be presented with the prestigious Legend award. Maxwell has already responded to the news and described it as an honor.
"It is an honor to be awarded the Legend by a community that has been growing with me all my life. I am so grateful to share this moment with everyone and return to Apollo for a quality evening," he said in a statement.
Ashanti will receive the Lady of Soul recipient award. He also made a statement explaining how he felt honored and happy that he could receive the award at Apollo, a section linked to black people’s excellence and triumph in art.
"Wow ... I am honored to be recognized as this year's 'Lady of Soul'. This is the perfect time for me because I received the 'Aretha Franklin Entertainer of the Year' Award at the Lady of Soul Awards in 2002. As we celebrate 50 years "Soul Train, I'm proud to be a part of this legacy. and to return to Apollo to celebrate! I'm Super humbled.
The final Legend award went to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at the 2019 awards show, and Monica received the Lady of Soul Award last year. This year the focus of the show is on the contributions of various R&B and soul musicians. Organizers Tisha Campbell and Chinese Arnold will also return. The show will be recorded at the New York Apollo Theater and will also be used to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of the "Soul Train."
Chris Brown and Jazmine Sullivan have also been nominated several times. Wizkid and Tems have also been nominated for Best Song of the Year, Best Video of the Year, and Best Collaboration for their popular song "Essence." Blxst has been nominated for Best R&B / Soul Male Artist, Best New Artist, Best Album of the Year, and Best Song of the Year.
See the full list of nominees below:
Song of the year:
Blxst feat. Ty Dolla $Ign & Tyga – “Chosen”
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open”
H.E.R. – “Damage”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Pick Up Your Feelings”
Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
Yung Bleu feat. Drake – “You’re Mines Still”
Album of the year:
Blxst – No Love Lost
Doja Cat – Planet Her
Giveon – When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time
H.E.R. – Back of My Mind
Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales
Wizkid – Made in Lagos
Video of the year:
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open”
Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)”
H.E.R. – “Damage”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Pick Up Your Feelings”
Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side”
Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
Best R&B/soul female artist:
Alicia Keys
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Jhené Aiko
SZA
Best R&B/soul male artist:
Blxst
Chris Brown
Giveon
Lucky Daye
Tank
Usher
Best collaboration:
Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)”
Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
H.E.R. feat. Chris Brown – “Come Through”
Jazmine Sullivan feat. H.E.R. – “Girl Like Me”
Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
Yung Bleu feat. Drake – “You’re Mines Still”
Best new artist:
Blxst
Capella Grey
Morray
Tems
Tone Stith
Yung Bleu
Certified soul award:
Anthony Hamilton
Ashanti
Charlie Wilson
The Isley Brothers
Jam & Lewis
T-Pain
Best dance performance:
Chloe X Halle – “Ungodly Hour”
Chris Brown, Young Thug – “City Girls”
Lizzo Feat. Cardi B – “Rumors”
Normani Feat. Cardi B- “Wild Side”
Usher – “Bad Habits”
Best gospel/inspirational award:
Brian Courtney Wilson
James Fortune
Kelly Price
Kirk Franklin
Maverick City Music
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
The Ashford and Simpson songwriter’s award:
“Can’t Let It Show” – written by: Kate Bush, Durrell Babbs (Tank)
“Come Through” – written by: Carl Mccormick, Chris Brown, H.E.R., Kelvin Wooten, Michael L. Williams Ii, Tiara Thomas (H.E.R. Feat. Chris Brown)
“Damage” – written by: Anthony Clemons Jr., Carl Mccormick, H.E.R., James Harris, Jeff Gitelman, Terry Lewis, Tiara Thomas (H.E.R.)
“Essence” – written by: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Oniko Eddie Uzezi, Oniko Evawero, Richard Isong, Temilade Openiyi (Wizkid Feat. Tems)
“Leave the Door Open” – written by: Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile Ii, Christopher Brody Brown (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic)
“Pick Up Your Feelings” – written by: Blue June, Chi, Audra Mae Butts, Jazmine Sullivan, Kyle Coleman, Michael Holmes (Jazmine Sullivan)
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