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Urban Music Awards

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]

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.

History

The Urban Music Awards were launched by Jordan Kensington in 2003 to recognise 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

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 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]

2003: 1st Year

The awards took place in Hammersmith Palais.[20]

2004

The awards took place at the Barbican.

2005

The venue was Wembley Arena.

2006

The awards took place in the Grand Connaught Rooms.

2007

The awards took place in the Grand Connaught Rooms.

2008

The awards took place at O2 Arena.

2009

The awards took place at Wembley Arena.

2010

The awards took place at Grand Connaught.

2011

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

2012

The awards took place at Grand Connaught.[23]

2013

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

2014

Winners for the Urban Music Awards 2014 included:

2015

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]

2016

2017

2018

2020

2022

References

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  13. ^ theinsider.com[permanent dead link]
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  20. ^ Aizhan Abdrakhmanova, "Past winners 2003", UMA, 1 August 2011.
  21. ^ Alex Butler, "9th Urban Music Awards 2011 - Porchester Hall, Bayswater" (review), Music-News.com, October 2011.
  22. ^ "Keeping You Relevant: Urban Music Awards 2011" Archived 29 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Pappzd, 4 October 2011.
  23. ^ "Urban Music Awards 2012….And The Winners Are!", Flavourmag, 2 December 2012.
  24. ^ "Awards", LCGC website.
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  27. ^ "Charlie Sloth Interview - Urban Music Awards 2013 - Best Radio Show Winner", YouTube.
  28. ^ Mike Benke, "Jahmene scoops accolade at Urban Music Awards", Swindon Advertiser, 25 November 2013.
  29. ^ Wenn, "Laura Mvula - Laura Mvula And Avicii Win At Urban Music Awards", Contactmusic.com, 23 November 2013.
  30. ^ Luke Beardsworth (24 November 2015). "Chos3n and Lady Leshurr win Urban Music Awards for Birmingham". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 28 November 2015.

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