inside Music: Rhythm & Soul

2003 RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS

Honoring ASCAP's Top Writers and Publishers of 2002
 

Ashanti TOP R&B/HIP-HOP SONG

“Foolish” by Ashanti

Writers:
Publishers:

Ashanti, Bunny DeBarge, Mark DeBarge, Seven
EMI/Jobete Music Publishing, Pookietoots Publishing,
Universal Music Publishing Group

  AWARD-WINNING R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS

Erica Rose
Erica Rose

Kay Gee
Kay Gee

RL Huggar
R.L. Huggar

Scarface
Scarface

Sean Paul
Sean Paul

Troy Rami
Troy Rami

Mechalie Jamison
Mechalie Jamison

LL Cool J
LL Cool J

Biz Markie
Biz Markie

Warryn Campbell
Warryn Campbell

Frank Romano
Frank Romano

Tweet
Tweet

Q-Tip
Q-Tip

Phife
Malik "Phife" Taylor

Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Mystikal
Mystikal

Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys

“A Woman's Worth” by Alicia Keys
Writers: Alicia Keys, Erika Rose
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, Lellow Productions, Inc., Phoenix Rose Music Publishing

“Always On Time” by Ja Rule feat. Ashanti
Writer: Seven

“Anything” by Jaheim feat. Next
Writers: R. L. Huggar, Kay Gee, Falonte Moore
Publishers: Divine Mill Music, EMI Music Publishing, Famous Music Corp., Lonte Music, Uh Oh Entertainment, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

“Baby” by Ashanti
Writers: Ashanti, Chink Santana, Scarface
Publishers: Famous Music Corp., N The Water Publishing, Inc., Pookietoots Publishing, Soldierz Touch, Universal Music Publishing Group

“Butterflies” by Michael Jackson
Writer: Andre Harris
Publishers: Dirty Dre Music, Jat Cat Music Publishing, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group

“Dilemma” by Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland
Writers: Antoine Macon, Nelly
Publishers: BMG Songs, Inc., EMI Music Publishing, Shack Suga Entertainment

Glenn Lewis
Glenn Lewis

“Don't You Forget It” by Glenn Lewis
Writers: Glenn Lewis (SOCAN), Andre Harris
Publishers: Dirty Dre Music, Jat Cat Music Publishing, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music Canada, Ltd. (SOCAN)

“Gimme The Light” by Sean Paul
Writers: Sean Paul, Troy “Troyton” Rami
Publishers: Black Shadow Records, Inc., Dutty Rock Music, EMI Music Publishing

Musiq
Musiq

“Halfcrazy” by Musiq
Writers: Ivan Barias, Carvin Haggins, Musiq
Publishers: Nivrac Tyke Music, Soul Child Music, Tetragrammation Music, Touched by Jazz Music, Universal Music Publishing Group

“Hot In Herre” by Nelly
Writer: Nelly
Publisher: BMG Songs, Inc.

Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott

“I Care 4 U” by Aaliyah
Writers: Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, Timbaland
Publishers: Mass Confusion Productions, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

“I Love You” by Faith Evans
Writers: Anthony Best, P. Diddy, Mechalie Jamison
Publishers: BMG Songs, Inc., EMI Music Publishing, Gloria's Boys Music, Justin Combs Publishing, Still Diggin Music

“I Need A Girl (Part One)” by P. Diddy feat. Usher & Loon
Writers: Jack Knight, Loon, Lo Down
Publishers: Dakoda House, Donceno Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Hot Heat Music, Justin Combs Publishing

P. Diddy
P. Diddy

“I Need A Girl (Part Two)” by P. Diddy & Ginuwine feat. Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri
Writers: P. Diddy, Loon, Lo Down, Frank Romano
Publishers: Donceno Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Hot Heat Music, Jesse Jaye Music, Justin Combs Publishing

“Just A Friend 2002” by Mario
Writers: Biz Markie, Warryn Campbell, John “Jubu” Smith
Publishers: Cold Chillin' Music, Dango Music, EMI Music Publishing, Nyrraw Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

“Lights, Camera, Action!” by Mr. Cheeks
Writer: Mr. Cheeks
Publishers: Mr. Cheeks Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

“Luv U Better” by LL Cool J
Writers: Chad Hugo, LL Cool J
Publishers: Chase Chad Music, EMI Music Publishing, LL Cool J Music, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC

Stephen "Static" Garrett
Stephen "Static" Garrett

“More Than A Woman” by Aaliyah
Writers: Stephen “Static” Garrett, Timbaland
Publishers: Black Fountain Music, EMI Music Publishing, Herbilicious Music, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

“Oh Boy” by Cam’ron feat. Juelz Santana
Writers: Just Blaze, Juelz Santana
Publisher: F.O.B. Music Publishing

“Oops (Oh My)” by Tweet
Writers: Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, Timbaland, Tweet
Publishers: Fo Shawna Productions, Mass Confusion Productions, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

“Pass The Courvoisier Part II” by Busta Rhymes feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell
Writers: Chad Hugo, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Mystikal, Q-Tip, Malik “Phife” Taylor
Publishers: Chase Chad Music, EMI Music Publishing, Jazz Merchant Music, The Braids Publishing, Zomba Enterprises, Inc.

“Rock The Boat” by Aaliyah
Writers: Stephen “Static” Garrett, Eric Seats, Rapture Stewart
Publishers: Black Fountain Music, E Beats Music, EMI Music Publishing, Herbilicious Music, Rap Tracks Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

Usher
Usher

“U Don't Have To Call” by Usher
Writer: Chad Hugo
Publishers: Chase Chad Music, EMI Music Publishing

“U Got It Bad” by Usher
Writers: Jermaine Dupri, Usher
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, So So Def Music, UR-IV

“What's Luv?” (From Juwanna Mann) by Fat Joe feat. Ashanti
Writers: Big Pun, Chink Santana, Fat Joe, Terry Britten (PRS)
Publishers: Famous Music Corp., Jelly's Jams, LLC., Joseph Cartagena Music, Let Me Show You Music, Soldierz Touch, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.


Nelly TOP RAP SONG

“Hot In Herre” by Nelly

Writer:
Publishers:

Nelly
BMG Songs, Inc.

  AWARD-WINNING RAP SONGS

Jack Knight
Jack Knight

Mr. Cheeks
Mr. Cheeks

Just Blaze
Just Blaze

Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri

Ludacris
Ludacris

Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo

“Always On Time” by Ja Rule feat. Ashanti
Writer: Seven

“Dilemma” by Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland
Writers: Antoine Macon, Nelly
Publishers: BMG Songs, Inc., EMI Music Publishing, Shack Suga Entertainment

“Down 4 U” by Irv Gotti Presents The Inc. feat. Ashanti, Ja Rule, Charli Baltimore & Vita
Writers: Ashanti, Chink Santana, Seven
Publishers: Famous Music Corp., Pookietoots Publishing, Soldierz Touch, Universal Music Publishing Group

“I Need A Girl (Part One)” by P. Diddy feat. Usher & Loon
Writers: Jack Knight, Loon, Lo Down
Publishers: Dakoda House, Donceno Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Hot Heat Music, Justin Combs Publishing

“I Need A Girl (Part Two)” by P. Diddy & Ginuwine feat. Loon, etc.
Writers: P. Diddy, Loon, Lo Down, Frank Romano
Publishers: Donceno Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Hot Heat Music, Jesse Jaye Music, Justin Combs Publishing

“Lights, Camera, Action!” by Mr. Cheeks
Writer: Mr. Cheeks
Publishers: Mr. Cheeks Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

“Oh Boy” by Cam’ron feat. Juelz Santana
Writers: Just Blaze, Juelz Santana
Publisher: F.O.B. Music Publishing

“Pass The Courvoisier Part II” by Busta Rhymes feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell
Writers: Chad Hugo, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Mystikal, Q-Tip, Malik “Phife” Taylor
Publishers: Chase Chad Music, EMI Music Publishing, Jazz Merchant Music, The Braids Publishing,
Zomba Enterprises, Inc.

“We Thuggin'” by Fat Joe feat. R Kelly
Writer: Fat Joe
Publishers: Jelly's Jams, LLC., Joseph Cartagena Music

“Welcome To Atlanta” by Jermaine Dupri & Ludacris
Writers: Jermaine Dupri, Jalil Hutchins, Ludacris, Christine Perren, Freddie Perren, Lawrence Smith
Publishers: EMI Music Publishing, EMI/Jobete Music Publishing, Funk Groove Music Publishing, Ludacris Music Publishing, Inc., Shaniah Cymone Music, Zomba Enterprises, Inc.

“What's Luv?” (From Juwanna Mann) by Fat Joe feat. Ashanti
Writers: Big Pun, Chink Santana, Fat Joe, Terry Britten (PRS)
Publishers: Famous Music Corp., Jelly's Jams, LLC., Joseph Cartagena Music, Let Me Show You Music, Soldierz Touch, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

“Work It” by Missy ”Misdemeanor” Elliott
Writers: Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Joseph “Run” Simmons, Timbaland
Publishers: Mass Confusion Productions, Universal Music Publishing Group, Virginia Beach Music,
Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.


Beenie Man TOP REGGAE ARTIST

Beenie Man

  OTHER REGGAE HONOREES

Shaggy
Shaggy

Bob Marley
Bob Marley

UB40
UB40

 

Shaggy
Bob Marley
UB40
Sean Paul

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