ASCAP 16th Annual R&S Awards

2003 RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
Honoring ASCAP's Top Writers and Publishers of 2002
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Songwriter of the Year

Timbaland

“I Care 4 U”
“More Than A Woman”
“Oops (Oh My)”
“Work It”

Steadily over the last decade, Timbaland has become one of the most influential and sought-after producers and songwriters. His instantly recognizable beats and rhymes are the magic ingredients in many dynamic, chart-topping songs, and his recipe for groundbreaking hits earned him Billboard’s Producer of the Year Award in 2000. His skills have bolstered the careers of multi-platinum artists like Ginuwine, Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Nas, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris and Jay-Z, and as a result, Tim’s incredibly innovative music has changed the way we look at and listen to popular music today.
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Publisher of the Year

EMI Music Publishing- Winning Song Titles:

“A Woman’s Worth”
“Anything”
“Dilemma”
“Gimme The Light”
“I Love You”
“I Need A Girl (Part One)”
“I Need A Girl (Part Two)”

“Just A Friend 2002”
“Luv U Better”
“More Than A Woman”
“Pass The Courvoisier Part II”
“Rock The Boat”
“U Don’t Have To Call”
“U Got It Bad”

EMI/Jobete Music Publishing
“Foolish,” “Welcome To Atlanta”

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song of the Year : "Foolish"
Writers: Ashanti, Bunny DeBarge, Mark DBarge, and Seven

Top Rap Song of the Year : "Hot In Herre"
Writer: Nelly

Top Soundtrack Song of the Year
“What's Luv?” (From Juwanna Mann) by Fat Joe feat. Ashanti
Writers: Big Pun, Chink Santana, Fat Joe, Terry Britten (PRS)

Top Reggae Artist of the Year : Beenie Man

Big Pun
Big Pun

Beanie Man
Beenie Man

Ashanti
Ashanti

Seven
Seven

Nelly
Nelly

Fat Joe
Fat Joe

The ASCAP Broadcaster Legend Award: Hal Jackson

Over the years, the wonderful synergy between ASCAP and radio has helped promote many talented songwriters and artists. With this award, ASCAP pays tribute to this year's recipient, Hal Jackson, an outstanding pioneer who introduced millions of radio listeners to music by some of the world's most wonderful songwriters and composers.

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