NE-YO to Host Annual Award Show Recognizing the Most Influential Songwriters, Producers and Engineers in Music on November 16th
Beatmakers. Hitmakers. Songwriters. Producers. Engineers. Mix Engineers. What do all of these individuals have in common? They are Secret Geniuses-the quietly known, seldom recognized driving forces behind the most listened to music in the world. But the secret won't last long.
In response to the success of last years inaugural Secret Genius Awards, Spotify will again honor some of the most creative minds in music at the second annual awards show November 16 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Grammy-Award winner NE-YO will host the show which will celebrate Secret Geniuses across 14 categories.
"I look forward to hosting Spotifys Secret Genius Awards this Fall and joining in the effort to properly recognize and raise awareness of the creative minds behind the music," said NE-YO. "As both a songwriter and artist I understand just how much these men and women drive the musical soundtracks of our lives. Its important we honor their hard work and immense contributions."
Last year, Spotify founded the Secret Genius program as part of its mission to remain dedicated in supporting music's creator community, which includes artists, songwriters, producers, engineers and mixers. Secret Genius shines particular light on the masterminds behind the music that fans are streaming the most on Spotify. Since the program's inception, Spotify continues to tell the stories behind today's biggest hits on the Secret Genius podcast, hosts songwriting Songshops camps, and provides studio access to rising songwriters, among other ongoing efforts.
The 2017 Secret Genius Awards honored Rick Rubin as the Legendary Genius, Max Martin as producer of the year, J Kash as songwriter of the year and more with performances by Shawn Mendes, Halsey and PartyNextDoor.
Today, Spotify is honored to announce the brilliant, innovative, thought-provoking songwriters and producers nominated for the 2018 Secret Genius Awards. Presenters, Performers and the recipient of the Legendary Genius Award will be announced at a later date. And the nominees are
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2018 Secret Genius Nominees:
SECRET GENIUS: SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ali Tamposi
Havana - Camila Cabello; Wolves - Selena Gomez and Marshmello; Let Me Go - Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Watt; Lonely Together - Avicii ft. Rita Ora
Brian Lee
Havana - Camila Cabello; Wolves - Selena Gomez and Marshmello; Let Me Go - Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Watt, Lonely Together - Avicii ft. Rita Ora
Starrah
Havana - Camila Cabello; Feels - Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean; What Lovers Do - Maroon 5 ft SZA
Justin Tranter
Believer - Imagine Dragons; Friends - Justin Bieber and BloodPop
Sarah Aarons
Stay - Zedd and Alessia Cara; The Middle - Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey
SECRET GENIUS: PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Louis Bell
rockstar - Post Malone ft. 21 Savage; Psycho - Post Malone ft Ty Dolla $ign; Candy Paint - Post Malone; Better Now - Post Malone; Wolves - Selena Gomez and Marshmello
Frank Dukes
Havana - Camila Cabello; Never Be The Same - Camila Cabello; Better Now - Post Malone
Boi-1da
Gods Plan - Drake, No Limit G Eazy
Andrew Watt
Let Me Go - Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Watt; Lonely Together - Avicii ft. Rita Ora
Murda Beatz
Nice For What - Drake, Butterfly Effect - Travis Scott, Motorsport - Migos ft Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, Portland - Drake ft Quavo and Travis Scott, Its a Vibe - 2 Chainz ft Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz and Jhene Aiko
Steve Mac
Your Song - Rita Ora; Strip That Down - Liam Payne and Quavo
SECRET GENIUS: BREAKTHROUGH OF THE YEAR
Tank God
rockstar - Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
6ix
1-800-273-8255 - Logic ft. Khalid and Alessia Cara
David Park
Im The One - DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
The Orphanage
Sorry Not Sorry - Demi Lovato
Whiskey Water
IDGAF - Dua Lipa
SECRET GENIUS: POP
Ian Kirkpatrick
New Rules - Dua Lipa; Bad Liar - Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco
Happier - Ed Sheeran; Crying in the Club - Camila Cabello; Now or Never - Halsey
Caroline Ailin
New Rules - Dua Lipa
Emily Warren
New Rules - Dua Lipa
Jason Evigan
What Lovers Do - Maroon 5 ft. SZA, Girls Like You - Maroon 5
SECRET GENIUS: HIP HOP
Tank God
rockstar - Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
Cardo
God's Plan - Drake
Yung Exclusive
God's Plan - Drake
TM88
XO TOUR Lif3 - Lil Uzi Vert
Nic Nac
I'm the One DJ Khaled (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper)
SECRET GENIUS: R&B
James Fauntleroy
Thats What I Like - Bruno Mars; Finesse (Remix) - Bruno Mars & Cardi B; Filthy - Justin Timberlake
Christopher Brody Brown
Thats What I Like - Bruno Mars; Finesse (Remix) - Bruno Mars & Cardi B
The Stereotypes
Thats What I Like - Bruno Mars; Finesse (Remix) - Bruno Mars & Cardi B
Syk Sense
Location - Khalid; Shot Down - Khalid; Saved - Khalid
PartyNextDoor
Wild Thoughts - DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller
SECRET GENIUS: DANCE
Jordan DJ Swivel' Young
Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers
Vincent Pontare & Salem Al Fakir
More Than You Know - Axwell & Ingrosso
Ed Drewett
Mama - Jonas Blue
R MANS
Mama - Jonas Blue
Giorgio Tuinfort
2U - David Guetta ft Justin Bieber
SECRET GENIUS: LATIN
Gaby Music
Se Prepar - Ozuna; SUBEME LA RADIO - Enrique Iglesias; Dura - Daddy Yankee; Ahora Dice - Chris Jeday, J Balvin and Arcangel
Hi Music Hi Flow
Se Prepar - Ozuna, Tu Foto - Ozuna
Torres & Rengifo
Echame La Culpa - Luis Fonsi ft. Demi Lovato; B ilame (Remix) - Nacho, Yandel, Bad Bunny
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NE-YO to Host Annual Award Show Recognizing the Most Influential Songwriters, Producers and Engineers in Music on November 16th
