Quincy Jones took home the ASCAP Founders Award, Pharrell Williams was honored with the Golden Note Award, and EMI Music Publishing again took home the publisher of the year honor at Friday (June 29) night’s 25th anniversary ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards.
Maybach Music Group’s Meek Mill performed, as did DJ Don Cannon and gospel singer James Fortune before a crowd that included actor Sidney Poitier, singer Jordin Sparks, comedian Wayne Brady, and producers Hit-Boy and NO ID, among many others.
Top song honors were handed out for Hip-Hop/R&B Song (“Sure Thing” by Miguel, written by Happy Perez and Miguel Pimentel), Rap Song (“Look At Me Now” by Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, written by Jean-Baptiste Kouame II and Wesley Pentz) and Gospel Song (“I Smile” by Kirk Franklin, written by Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Steven Lewis), while Noah “40” Shebib — who penned a number of Drake songs — took home the prestigious Songwriter of the Year award.
Marsha Ambrosius and Tyrese performed a tribute to Quincy Jones, before the super producer was co-presented with the Founders Award by ASCAP president/chairman Paul Williams and Babyface Edmonds.
EMI Music Publishing won its award for the 18th year running, and 20th out of 25 years, a remarkable accomplishment, though the award was put in perspective as Big Jon Platt, the North American creative president for EMI Music Publishing who was on hand to accept the honor, announced earlier this week he would be leaving EMI after 17 years. EMI had 18 songs honored at the awards, including tracks by Kanye West, Beyonce, and Wiz Khalifa.
The Complete List of ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award Winners is Below:
R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song:
“SURE THING”
by Miguel
Writers: Happy Perez, Miguel Pimentel
Publishers: Amaya Sofia Publishing, MJP Music, Universal Music Publishing
Award-Winning R&B/Hip-Hop Songs:
“6 FOOT 7 FOOT” by Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz
Writers: William A. Attaway, Irving Burgie
Publisher: Caribe Music
“ALL OF THE LIGHTS” by Kanye West
Writers: Fergie, Malik Yusef Jones, Kid Cudi
Publishers: Elsie’s Baby Boy, EMI Music Publishing, Headphone Junkie Publishing LLC, Jabriel Iz Myne, Universal Music Publishing
“BEST THING I NEVER HAD” by Beyoncé
Writers: Antonio Dixon, Larry “S1” Griffin, Jr., Beyoncé Gisselle Knowles, Caleb Sean McCampbell, Shea Taylor
Publishers: Antonio Dixon’s Muzick, B Day Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Keys In Motion Publishing, N 22nd Publishing, Roc Nation Music, Vohndee’s Soul Music Publishing
“BLACK AND YELLOW” by Wiz Khalifa
Writers: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Wiz Khalifa
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, PGH Sound, Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
“CAN’T BE FRIENDS” by Trey Songz
Writer: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Publisher: KAB America Inc
“DID IT ON ‘EM”” by Nicki Minaj
Writer: Justin Ellington
Publisher: Nicholas Ellington Publishing
“DOWN ON ME” by Jeremih Featuring 50 Cent
Writers: 50 Cent, Keith James, Jeremih
Publishers: 50 Cent Music, Ohaji Publishing, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC, Truth Faction, Universal Music Publishing
“FALL FOR YOUR TYPE” by Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake
Writer: Noah “40” Shebib
Publisher: Roncesvalles Music Publishing
“FAR AWAY” by Marsha Ambrosius
Writers: Sterling Simms, Justin “Just Blaze” Smith
Publishers: FOB Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, YS Publishing
“HEADLINES” by Drake
Writers: Matthew “Boi-1Da” Samuels, Noah “40” Shebib
Publishers: 1Damentional Publishing LLC, EMI Music Publishing, Is Love and Above, Roncesvalles Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC
“HOW TO LOVE” by Lil Wayne
Writer: Mack Maine
Publishers: Beamer Boy Publishing, Bling Bling Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing
“I SMILE” by Kirk Franklin
Writers: James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Steven Lewis
Publishers: Avant Garde Music Publishing Inc, EMI Music Publishing, Flyte Tyme Tunes
“I’M DOING ME” by Fantasia
Writer: Chuck Harmony
Publishers: Chuck Harmony’s Housepublishing, EMI Music Publishing, Normaharris Music Publishing
“I’M ON ONE” by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
Writer: Noah “40” Shebib
Publisher: Roncesvalles Music Publishing
“LOOK AT ME NOW ” by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
Writers: Jean-Baptise Kouame II, Wesley Pentz
Publishers: The Bad Bad Guys, BMG Chrysalis, I Like Turtles Music
“MAKE A MOVIE” by Twista Featuring Chris Brown
Writers: Aaron Levius Brunson, The Legendary Traxster, Twista
Publishers: Almo Music Corporation, The Legendary Traxster Music, Stayin High Music, Universal Music Publishing, Who Done That Hit
“MAN DOWN” by Rihanna
Writers: Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas
Publishers: T N T Explosive Publishing, Universal Music Publishing
“MARVIN AND CHARDONNAY” by Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash
Writers: Darhyl Camper, Jr., Jeffrey “Roscoe Dash” Johnson, Jr.
Publishers: Almo Music Corporation, Campstar Music, EMI Music Publishing, Lines In Music Publishing LLC, Roscoe Dash Publishing, Universal Music Publishing
“MARVIN’S ROOM” by Drake
Writers: Adrian “X” Eccleston (SOCAN), Noah “40” Shebib
Publishers: Adrian Eccleston (SOCAN), Roncesvalles Music Publishing
“MY LAST” by Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown
Writers: James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Steven Lewis, Dion “No ID” Wilson
Publishers: BMG Chrysalis, EMI Music Publishing, Flyte Tyme Tunes, Let The Story Begin Publishing
“NI**AS IN PARIS” by Jay-Z & Kanye West
Writer: Shawn Carter
Publisher: Carter Boys Music
“NO BS” by Chris Brown
Writer: Christopher “Dow Jones” Whitacre
Publishers: Nappy Boy Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, West Coast Livin Publishing
“NO HANDS” by Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale
Writers: Christopher “Drumma Boy” Gholson, Jeffrey “Roscoe Dash” Johnson, Jr., Juaquin “Waka Flocka Flame” Malphurs, Wale
Publishers: Almo Music Corporation, Dead Stock Music, Juaquinmalphurspublishing, Lines In Music Publishing LLC, Roscoe Dash Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music Inc., Young Drumma
“OTIS” by Jay-Z & Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding
Writers: James Campbell (PRS), Shawn Carter, Reginald Connelly (PRS), Milk Dee, Harry Woods
Publishers: Campbell Connelly and Co Ltd (PRS), Carter Boys Music, EMI Music Publishing, Hot Butter Milk Music Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
“OUT OF MY HEAD” by Lupe Fiasco Featuring Trey Songz
Writers: Arden “Keyz” Altino, Ronnie “Lil Ronnie” Jackson
Publishers: Big R Publishing, Einnor Music, EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music Inc., Wonda Songs Inc.
“PRETTY GIRL ROCK” by Keri Hilson
Writers: Chuck Harmony, Ralph A. Mac Donald, Ne-Yo, William Salter, Bill Withers
Publishers: Antisia Music Inc, Bleunig Music, BMG Chrysalis, Chuck Harmony’s Housepublishing, EMI Music Publishing, Normaharris Music Publishing, Pen In The Ground Publishing, Universal Music Publishing
“QUICKIE” by Miguel
Writers: Miguel Pimentel, Brian Warfield
Publishers: B Dizzle Muzik, MJP Music, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
“ROLL UP” by Wiz Khalifa
Writers: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Wiz Khalifa
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, PGH Sound, Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
“SHE AIN’T YOU” by Chris Brown
Writers: John Bettis, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Jean-Baptise Kouame II, Steve Porcaro
Publishers: The Bad Bad Guys, BMG Chrysalis, Hitco South, John Bettis Music, Poo B Z Publishing Inc, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
“SO IN LOVE” by Jill Scott Featuring Anthony Hamilton
Writer: Lee Hutson, Jr., Jill Scott
Publishers: Blue’s Baby Music, EMI Music Publishing, La Kasa Sole, Universal Music Publishing
“SUPER BASS” by Nicki Minaj
Writers: Jeremy “JMIKE” Coleman, Roahn “First Born” Hylton
Publishers: Artist Publishing Group West, EMI Music Publishing, FB Da Mastermind Music Publishing, JMIKEMUSIC, Warner/Chappell Music
“THAT WAY” by Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross
Writers: Keith James, Jeremih, Wale
Publishers: Dead Stock Music, Ohaji Publishing, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Truth Faction, Universal Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
“UNUSUAL” by Trey Songz Featuring Drake
Writers: Floyd “A1” Bentley, John “D.O.E.” Maultsby
Publishers: Bentley Dream Team Ent, Jerry Lee
“WALKING” by Mary Mary
Writers: Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Warryn Campbell, Neal B. Conway, Crystal Waters
Publishers: Basement Boys Music Inc, C-Water Publishing Inc, EMI Music Publishing, It’s Tea Tyme, That’s Plum Song, Wet Ink Red Music
“WET THE BED” by Chris Brown Featuring Ludacris
Writers: Joseph “Lonny” Bereal, Jr., Steven Kubie, Ludacris, Andre Merritt, Amber “Sevyn” Streeter
Publishers: Am Bee Street Publishing, Floaty Frog Publishing Company, Lonnalistic Hitz, Ludacris Worldwide Publishing, Ms Lynn Publishing, Universal Music Publishing
“WHAT’S MY NAME” by Rihanna Featuring Drake
Writers: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Hermansen
Publisher: EMI Music Publishing
“YOU ARE” by Charlie Wilson
Writers: ChipDays, Wirlie Morris, Mahin Wilson
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, Escribir Publishing, Mamas Pebbly Publishing, Nephew Wirlie Music Company
“YOU BE KILLIN ‘EM” by Fabolous
Writers: Fabolous, Ryan Leslie
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, J Brasco, NS4Life Music Publishing Inc, Universal Music Publishing
RAP SONGS
Top Rap Song:
“LOOK AT ME NOW”
by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
Writers: Jean-Baptise Kouame II, Wesley Pentz
Publishers: BMG Chrysalis, I Like Turtles Music, The Bad Bad Guys
Award-Winning Rap Songs:
“6 FOOT 7 FOOT” by Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz
Writers: William A. Attaway, Irving Burgie
Publisher: Caribe Music
“ALL OF THE LIGHTS” by Kanye West
Writers: Fergie, Malik Yusef Jones, Kid Cudi
Publishers: Elsie’s Baby Boy, EMI Music Publishing, Headphone Junkie Publishing LLC, Jabriel Iz Myne, Universal Music Publishing
“BLACK AND YELLOW” by Wiz Khalifa
Writers: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Wiz Khalifa
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, PGH Sound, Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
“GIVE ME EVERYTHING” by Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
Writer: Ne-Yo
Publishers: Pen In The Ground Publishing, Universal Music Publishing
“HEADLINES” by Drake
Writers: Matthew “Boi-1Da” Samuels, Noah “40” Shebib
Publishers: 1Damentional Publishing LLC, EMI Music Publishing, Is Love and Above, Roncesvalles Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC
“I’M ON ONE” by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
Writer: Noah “40” Shebib
Publishers: Roncesvalles Music Publishing
“MY LAST” by Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown
Writers: James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Steven Lewis, Dion “No ID” Wilson
Publishers: BMG Chrysalis, EMI Music Publishing, Flyte Tyme Tunes, Let The Story Begin Publishing
“NO HANDS” by Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale
Writers: Christopher “Drumma Boy” Gholson, Jeffrey “Roscoe Dash” Johnson, Jr., Juaquin “Waka Flocka Flame” Malphurs, Wale
Publishers: Almo Music Corporation, Dead Stock Music, Juaquinmalphurspublishing, Lines In Music Publishing LLC, Roscoe Dash Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music Inc., Young Drumma
“PARTY ROCK ANTHEM” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
Writers: Skyler “Sky Blu” Gordy, Stefan “Redfoo” Gordy, David (GoonRock) Listenbee, Peter H. Schroeder III
Publisher: Party Rock
“ROLL UP” by Wiz Khalifa
Writers: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Wiz Khalifa
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, PGH Sound, Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
“SUPER BASS” by Nicki Minaj
Writers: Jeremy “JMIKE” Coleman, Roahn “First Born” Hylton
Publishers: Artist Publishing Group West, EMI Music Publishing, FB Da Mastermind Music Publishing, JMIKEMUSIC, Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
“THE SHOW GOES ON” by Lupe Fiasco
Writers: Isaac Brock, Dustin W. Brower, Dann Gallucci, Daniel “Kane Beatz” Johnson, Eric Judy
Publishers: Artist Publishing Group West, Best Dressed Chicken in Town, Jimmy Rollins Entertainment Group, LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Tschudi Music, Ugly Casanova, Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
GOSPEL SONGS
Top Gospel Song:
“I SMILE”
by Kirk Franklin
Writers: James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Steven Lewis
Publishers: Avant Garde Music Publishing Inc, EMI Music Publishing, Flyte Tyme Tunes
Award-Winning Gospel Songs:
“BE STILL” by Yolanda Adams
Writer: Donald “Drathoven” Atkins
Publishers: Drathoven Music, Suite 7677 Muzick
“I BELIEVE” by James Fortune & FIYA Featuring Zacardi Cortez & Shawn McLemore
Writer: James Fortune
Publishers: Black Smoke Music World Wide, Fiyaworld
“I GIVE MYSELF AWAY” by William McDowell
Writer: William David McDowell
Publisher: Delivery Room Publishing
“IN THE MIDDLE” by Isaac Carree
Writers: Gerald Haddon, Tammi Haddon
Publishers: Precious Baby Publishing, T Bella Music
“WALKING” by Mary Mary
Writers: Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Warryn Campbell, Neal B. Conway, Crystal Waters
Publishers: Basement Boys Music Inc, C-Water Publishing Inc, EMI Music Publishing, It’s Tea Tyme, That’s Plum Song, Wet Ink Red Music
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Noah “40” Shebib
“FALL FOR YOUR TYPE”
“HEADLINES”
“I’M ON ONE”
“MARVIN’S ROOM”
PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR:
EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING
“ALL OF THE LIGHTS”
“BEST THING I NEVER HAD”
“BLACK AND YELLOW”
“HEADLINES”
“I SMILE”
“I’M DOING ME”
“MARVIN & CHARDONNAY”
“MY LAST”
“OTIS”
“OUT OF MY HEAD”
“PRETTY GIRL ROCK”
“ROLL UP”
“SO IN LOVE”
“SUPER BASS”
“WALKING”
“WHAT’S MY NAME”
“YOU ARE”
“YOU BE KILLIN EM”
FOUNDERS AWARD:
QUINCY JONES
GOLDEN NOTE AWARD:
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Source: Billboard
