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Quincy Jones, Ali Tamposi, Murda Beatz and Tank God Win Top Honors at Spotify’s Secret Genius Awards in Los Angeles

Hosted by NE-YO, The Second Annual Awards Show Featured Dynamic Performances by Bebe Rexha, Becky G, Daniel Caesar, Terrace Martin and Jacob Collier

Last night, Spotify honored the leading tastemakers, producers, songwriters and engineers behind some of the year’s most successful songs at the second annual Secret Genius Awards in Los Angeles. Grammy-Award winner NE-YO hosted the show that celebrated 14 categories including Songwriter of the Year, Producer of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year, and Social Message of the Year.

The intimate room was filled with over 500 of some of the biggest beatmakers and industry innovators who came together to celebrate the brilliant contributions of music’s Secret Geniuses. This year Spotify Premium also invited 100 of the most passionate music fans on to attend the show and join the celebration. Additionally, in support of the recent launch of its EQL Directory, a Global database for women in Audio and Music Production, Spotify donated tickets to Girls Make Beats.

Performances of hit songs such as “I’m a Mess” by Bebe Rexha, “Human Nature” by Jacob Collier, “Sin Pijama” and “Mayores” by Becky G and “Get You” by Daniel Caesar had attendees singing throughout night. Along with high energy performances that had the crowd out of their seats, top artists including Keith UrbanTiestoBazziCharli XCXSwae LeeTimbaland, and Kelly Rowland presented awards to the night’s winners.