The State of R&B Awards
The State of R&B Awards is a night to celebrate the Artists and platforms championing the UK R&B scene.
This night is dedicated to honouring UK R&B artist who have released music within the nomination year, and award them to highlight their achievements. We work closely with other UK R&B platforms to highlight their impact on the scene and further promote the UK R&B community.
This is an annual night of awards ceremonies, live artist performances, networking and celebrations.
The fifth iteration of the State of R&B Awards will introduce a new category to the Awards:
Gospel Artist of the Year
This year's Legacy Award Recipient is none other than the legendary Jenny Frnacis.
The State of R&B Awards V
Award Winners
Legacy Award Recipient - Jenny Francis
Female Artist of The Year - Shaé Universe
Male Artist of The Year - Odeal
Project of The Year - Shaé Universe 'Love's Letter'
Single of The Year - Sasha Keable 'Hold Up'
Album of The Year - Jaz Karis 'Safe Flight'
Gospel Artist of The Year - Aha Elia
Fresher of The Year - KWN
Group of The Year - FLO
Producer of The Year - Sunset Drver
Video of The Year - Jaz Karis 'Tequila'
Collaboration of The Year - Jaz Karis, Tone Stith 'Met You At The Bar'
SORNB IV
The State of R&B Awards IV, held in the Clapham Grand in 2024.
Award Winners
Legacy Award Recipient - Gabrielle
Female Artist of The Year - Mnelia
Male Artist of The Year - Elmiene
Project of The Year - Lizzie Berchie ' Am I An Adult Yet? '
Single of The Year - Saint Harison ' Ego Talkin' '
Album of The Year - Cleo Sol ' Heaven '
Fresher of The Year - Äyanna
Group of The Year - Flo
Producer of The Year - Venna
Video of The Year - Essosa ' Waste My Time '
Collaboration of The Year - Mnelia, Miraa Mayy, Bellah, Joyce Wrice ' Genesis (Remix) '
Sponsors
Wray & Nephew
PRS For Music Foundation
TuneCore
Association of Independent Music
New Comma
RedBox Records
Sound Cheq Games
Parasoul Entertainment
The Blues Project
The R&S Show