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UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Cardi B to be honored with ASCAP Voice of the Culture award
1 of 5 | Cardi B arrives on the red carpet at the Met Gala celebrating the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5. She will be acknowledged with ASCAP's Voice of the Culture Award. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B will be honored with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Voice of the Culture Award. The recognition is bestowed upon music artists whose influence has created change and shifted culture. Paul Williams, ASCAP president and board chairman, said that "Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women." "Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others," he added. "A true testament to her undeniable impact." She will be recognized on June 8 at an event that is closed to the public. She previously was awarded the Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award two consecutive years. Rapper Cardi B: a look back Cardi B attends the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 25, 2017. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Gulf Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Cardi B will receive prestigious music industry award
Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. "Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me," Cardi B said in a statement. "I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful." The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose "Invasion of Privacy" won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It" and "WAP." "Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women," said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. "Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact."
San Francisco Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. 'Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me,' Cardi B said in a statement. 'I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful.' The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose 'Invasion of Privacy' won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as 'Bodak Yellow,' 'I Like It' and 'WAP.' 'Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women,' said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. 'Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact.'
Winnipeg Free Press
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She'll be honored at ASCAP's invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters on June 8 in Los Angeles. 'Being recognized for the impact my songs have had on the culture means everything to me,' Cardi B said in a statement. 'I've always wanted my platform and my music to stay true to who I am and inspire others to do the same, so this honor is especially meaningful.' The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers. Usher was the recipient of the honor last year. Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive consecutive Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Awards. She's won 23 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music awards. The hip-hop superstar is a Grammy winner whose 'Invasion of Privacy' won best rap album in 2019. She's known for hits such as 'Bodak Yellow,' 'I Like It' and 'WAP.' 'Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining and challenging the norms for women,' said Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP. 'Having broken through countless barriers with her unapologetic authenticity and talent, she continues to use her voice to advocate for and inspire others, a true testament to her undeniable impact.'
Malaysian Reserve
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
TRENT REZNOR (CHALLENGERS), JEFF TOYNE (PALM ROYALE), DAVID FLEMING (JIM HENSON IDEA MAN), NAINITA DESAI (TALES OF KENZERA: ZAU) HONORED WITH ASCAP COMPOSERS' CHOICE AWARDS
ASCAP Celebrates 2025 Top Screen Composers NEW YORK, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating the musical storytellers whose scores elevate today's most popular films, TV series and video games, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announces today the recipients of the 2025 ASCAP Screen Music Awards, including the highly anticipated winners of the ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards. Chosen by the ASCAP composer and songwriter community, the ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards are a singular recognition among US performing rights organizations. The 2025 winners, selected from an outstanding collection of nominees, crafted the music for a passionate sports drama, a period comedy-drama television series, an inspiring documentary that delves into the visionary mind of Jim Henson and a captivating fantasy-adventure video game: Film Score of the Year: Challengers – Trent Reznor Television Score of the Year: Palm Royale – Jeff Toyne Television Theme of the Year: Palm Royale – Jeff Toyne Documentary Score of the Year: Jim Henson Idea Man – David Fleming Video Game Score of the Year: Tales of Kenzera: Zau – Nainita Desai In other categories, Andrea Datzman is honored with Top Box Office Film of the Year for the animated coming-of-age family film Inside Out 2. Composer Jeff Cardoni earned Top Network Television Series for his work in the heartwarming sitcom Young Sheldon, while John Sereda received Top Cable Television Series for his music in the historical drama When Calls the Heart. David Vanacore was the top winner in the Most Performed Themes & Underscore category. In addition, ASCAP recognizes some of the top composers of the past year's hit streaming series and films. The Top Streaming Series winners include Bear McCreary for his music in the epic fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Michael Abels for his tone-setting score in the sci-fi mystery-thriller The Acolyte, Jamie Jackson and WAZ for their work on comedy crime drama Bad Monkey and Rupert Gregson-Williams for his score and Josh Kear & Meghan Trainor for their theme to the suspenseful whodunit crime drama The Perfect Couple. Among the Top Streaming Films winners, Hans Zimmer is honored for his inventive score to the historical World War II drama Blitz, Lorne Balfe receives recognition for his music in action thriller Carry-On, Amelia Warner is recognized for her work on biographical sports film Young Woman and the Sea and Siddhartha Khosla is celebrated for his musical storytelling in the romantic book-to-film adaptation of The Idea of You. The complete list of winners is available on the ASCAP website: About ASCAPThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at on Twitter and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.
