Over 600 songwriters, recording artists and music industry leaders gathered at the 21st Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, held June 23 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, to salute the top songwriters and publishers behind the most popular music of 2007. Grammy Award-winning songwriter Johntá Austin hosted the all-star gathering, which included special guest presenters MC Lyte and Ne-Yo, plus live performances by some of today’s hottest stars and emerging artists, including Marsha Ambrosius (Aftermath), Brutha (Def Jam), Raheem DeVaughn (Jive), Flo-Rida (Poe Boy/Atlantic), J. Holiday (Capitol), Krave (Upfront/Interscope), Jacob Latimore (Crown World Entertainment), Karina Pasian (Def Jam), Shawty Lo (D4L/Asylum) and Tank (Blackground).
Top awards were handed out to:
Songwriter of the Year: Timbaland
Publisher of the Year: EMI Music Publishing
Ringtone of the Year: “This is Why I’m Hot”
R&B/Hip-Hop Song of the Year: “Lost Without U”
Rap Song of the Year: “Make Me Better”
Gospel Song of the Year: “Blessed & Highly Favored”
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