2018 Soul Train Music Awards

Soul Train Music Awards

Date| November 17, 2018 (2018-11-17)
Location| Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Country| United States
Hosted by| Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold[1]
Most awards| Ella Mai (3)
Most nominations| H.E.R. (7)[2][3]
Website| www.bet.com/shows/soul-train-awards/
Television/radio coverage
Network| BET, BET Her, VH1
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The 2018 Soul Train Music Awards took place on November 17 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] The ceremony aired on BET and BET Her on November 25, and was hosted by Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold, honoring artists in 12 different categories.[1][2][3][4] During the award ceremony soul singer Erykah Badu was honored with the Legend Award while Faith Evans received the Lady of Soul Award for her contributions to the music industry.[2]

## Special Awards

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Honorees are as listed below:[1][2][4]

### Legend Award

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* Erykah Badu

### Lady of Soul Award

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* Faith Evans

## Nominees

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Nominees are as listed below.[2][4][5] Winners are in bold:

### Best New Artist

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* Daniel Caesar
* Jorja Smith
* Kali Uchis
* Leon Thomas
* Normani
* Queen Naija

### Soul Train Certified Award

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* Ledisi
* Ashanti
* Jorja Smith
* Lenny Kravitz
* MAJOR.
* Tamia

### Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

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* Ella Mai
* Beyoncé
* H.E.R.
* Mariah Carey
* SZA

### Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

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* Bruno Mars
* Childish Gambino
* Daniel Caesar
* John Legend
* Khalid
* Tank

### Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

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* Lecrae
* Andra Day
* Kirk Franklin
* Snoop Dogg
* Tori Kelly

### Rhythm & Bars Award (Best Hip-Hop Song Of The Year)

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* Drake – "In My Feelings"
* Cardi B – "I Like It" (with Bad Bunny and J Balvin)
* Childish Gambino – "This is America"
* DJ Khaled – "No Brainer" (featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper and Quavo)
* The Carters – "Apeshit"

### Song Of The Year

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* Ella Mai – "Boo'd Up"
* Bruno Mars – "Finesse (Remix)" (featuring Cardi B)
* H.E.R. – "Every Kind of Way"
* SZA – "The Weekend"
* The Internet – "Come Over"

### Album/Mixtape Of The Year

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* H.E.R. – H.E.R.
* Chloe x Halle – The Kids Are Alright
* Chris Brown – Heartbreak on a Full Moon
* Leon Bridges – Good Thing
* Miguel – War & Leisure
* The Internet – Hive Mind

### The Ashford And Simpson Songwriter's Award

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* Ella Mai – "Boo'd Up"
* Written by Ella Howell, Dijon McFarlane, Joelle James & Larrance Dopson
* Bruno Mars – "Finesse" (Remix) (featuring Cardi B)
* Written by Gene Hernandez, Belcalis Almanzar, Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Ray McCullough, Klenord Raphael, Jeremy Reeves, James Yip & Ray Romulus
* Childish Gambino – "Summertime Magic"
* Written by Donald Glover and Ludwig Göransson
* Daniel Caesar – "Best Part" (featuring H.E.R.)
* Written by Ashton Simmonds, Gabi Wilson, Riley Bell, Matthew Burnett, Jordan Evans
* H.E.R. – "Focus"
* Written by Gabi Wilson, Darhyl Camper & Justin Love
* SZA – "Broken Clocks"
* Written by Solána Rowe, Cody Fayne, Adam Feeney, Ashton Simmonds & Thomas Paxton-Beesley

### Best Dance Performance

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* Ciara – "Level Up"
* Bruno Mars – "Finesse" (Remix) (featuring Cardi B)
* Chris Brown – "Tempo"
* HoodCelebrityy – "Walking Trophy"
* Janet Jackson – "Made for Now" (featuring Daddy Yankee)

### Best Collaboration Performance

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* Daniel Caesar – "Best Part" (featuring H.E.R.)
* Bruno Mars – "Finesse" (Remix) (featuring Cardi B)
* John Legend – "A Good Night" (featuring BloodPop)
* Khalid – "OTW" (featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack)
* SZA – "Doves in the Wind" (featuring Kendrick Lamar)

### Video Of The Year

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* Bruno Mars – "Finesse" (Remix) (featuring Cardi B)
* Ella Mai – "Boo'd Up"
* H.E.R. – "Avenue"
* SZA – "Broken Clocks"
* The Internet – "Come Over"

## Multiple nominations and awards

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The following received multiple nominations:

| Nominations  | Recipients

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7  | H.E.R.
6  | Bruno Mars
Cardi B
5  | Daniel Caesar
SZA
4  | Ella Mai
3  | Childish Gambino
The Internet
2  | Chris Brown
John Legend
Jorja Smith
Khalid

The following received multiple awards:

| Awards  | Recipients

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3  | Ella Mai
2  | H.E.R.
Daniel Caesar
Bruno Mars

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Soul Train Awards". BET. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
2. ^ a b c d e "2018 Soul Train Awards Exclusive: H.E.R., Bruno Mars Tie as Top Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
3. ^ a b Rogo, Paula. "H.E.R., Bruno Mars And Cardi B Lead The Pack For 2018 Soul Train Awards Nominations - Essence". Essence. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
4. ^ a b c "BET Announces Official Nominees for the 2018 Soul Train Awards: H.E.R. and Bruno Mars Lead with 6 Nominations Followed by SZA, Ella Mai, Daniel Caesar, and Cardi B". MarketWatch. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
5. ^ "2018 Soul Train Awards Nominees". BET. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

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* Album of the Year
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* Video of the Year
* The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award
* New Artist
* R&B/Soul Male Artist
* R&B/Soul Female Artist
* Soul Train Certified Award
* Rhythm & Bars Award
* Gospel/Inspirational Song
* Dance Performance
* Collaboration

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