Spotify Announces Nominees for 2018 Secret Genius Awards

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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