The RBE Awards 2025 is officially underway, and we are excited to reveal the full shortlist of nominees across all categories. This year’s nominations reflect the incredible talent emerging from across the UK and internationally, from rising stars to seasoned performers, from producers to DJs, from filmmakers to managers.

With artists representing cities including Nottingham, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leicester, London, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff and more, RBE Awards 2025 is shaping up to be our biggest and most inclusive edition yet.

Voting is now open, and fans, supporters, and industry professionals are invited to cast their vote and support their favourite artists.

Below is the full category-by-category list of nominees for the 2025 edition.

🏆 Best Rap Act 2025

TeeMilann

DreDreKings

Youngcon

720goD

BBLOCKA

Madaldn

Razor

KYRO

ShakTheMatic

King J

Jynx0151

Deedot

🏆 Best Drill Act 2025

Fuse NBG

Rottweiler

Trenchbaby27

AmadeusTMM

MLoose

AimzOrAimer

TTon3

Blingy Fresh

Remo

WTTM AK

🏆 Best Afrobeats Act 2025

Leks Bisi

J12

Don Capone

B Best

Farrda T

Nana Araj

Rey YMB

LIVY

Winilizbet

MitchelX

Segg Brown

Lil Dipz

🏆 Best R&B Act 2025

Drippo Joel

Katerina

Emmanuel Adenuga

Natasha Amina

Heaven Mwamba

Raella

Zitah

Rue Rue

Lil Dipz

Kwest

Venus Milone

Jay Mac

🏆 Best UK Music Act 2025

JaySe

T.Y

BRYZ

Mulla

A.I The Artist

J.U.R

BuizeeMuzik

Trippo B

Sensei Jay

KQuarnz

Snky

Slink

🏆 Best Dancehall Act 2025

Ladycee & DJ Cash

Pressure Law

Ras Amankwatia

AplhxDeltx

Lyno Bliss

NBA BOSS

Tak£Ov£r

Jvmmie JAE

Crow J

RKGTS

Ricardo Rawal

Boasy Solgy

🏆 Best Male Artist 2025

Razor

KeyzsNTS

MoneyFace

Cino9hundi

Fournominal

Infa-Red

AlphxDeltx

Gift OFA

Marvo Fivestarsz

Jensen

KmustB

Slimz

🏆 Best Female Artist 2025

6ix.Zb

Mami Marissa

Yazzy B

Akward Confidence

Winilizbet

LVT

Nnennaya Kelly

Sharlette

Aimzy

Sheeks

TeeMilann

🏆 Best New Music Act 2025

Tak£Ov£r

RVWDY

Blanco

Mr Champion / King Champion

Qween B

IamEd

Renzo

Mb-rak

Vinci

FARAI

Dizzle

El K-Pri Firme

🏆 Best Music Management 2025

Glory Konyeha (Lioness Management)

Lady Bibi (New Level Promotion)

Johnson Komolafe (Make Some Noizzzz)

Future Smart Records

MJ Pro (Iconic Management)

Miss Weekes

Touch Money Music

MCK Management LTD

Wavio Records

Zenka Music Group

GCG Records

AMGMNGMT

🏆 Best Music Video 2025

Livy – Despacito

Zulu Abantu – Letter 2 Tomorrow

Abephe – Breath of Life

Xidontlie – Lvl 2

Arny – Be High

Prince Ray Pope – Hearts

Storie – Let You Go

BuizeeMuzik, Santiago Mzansi & Five7Green – Henny Time

A Miz – The Hope

Hustle – Dirty Cafe

Madman State – Wicked Like This

Wavier – Winning

🏆 Best EP 2025

Abephe – For The World

Razor – Alter Ego

Juelz – Yours Truly

Bmystireo – BBS

Kurrious – On The Road

Reggie Rankin – Diamond In The Rough

Polish Mic, Yazzy B & Sir.Dubz – LDN 2 Notts

MKiss – Level Up

General Youngkido – Better Than Rema

🏆 Best Singer 2025

Cindy B

Arny

Kaytie

Ryan Sandy

Mally DC

Elfrida Onuora

Kattimoni

Chantal

Lady A

James

🏆 Best Dancer / Vixen / Model 2025

T’yanna Stone

Emergency Dancer

Hennessy

Kelly JPZ

BBELLA

M.Chanone

Miss Che

Alexandra Starr

Bubsy

🏆 Best Album 2025

Astra The IPN – Mind of A Visionary Volume 2

LIVY – Earned

Zulu Abantu – Tales of the Nomad

Xidontlie, Superman on da beat – P3

AimzOrAimer – Middle of Summer

🏆 Best Single 2025

Yung Quavo – Dance

Chayz3r Ft 1Shift – Dun Talk

Eegun – Allegedly

Stickafellow – Jubadi

Zims – Twista

Malam Spicey & Magnito – London

Rudebone & DJ Kunsept – Fiesta

Beeteecee, Yima Malik & Yizzy – London Hustling

Tanika ft Kida Kudz – Fast Fwd

Wise Kenny – Oremi

Skitso – New Doors

🏆 Best DJ 2025

DJ Terror

DJ Zepha

DJ Vellz

DJ Wizzo

DJ Andymore

DJ Macanakee

DJ Xclusive

DJ Aurcha

DJ Dlite

DJ Mikey Dupa

DJ Mind D Gap

DJ Xtanzer

🏆 Best Music & Events Promoter 2025

Crystalla MGMT

Kermsie – New Level Promotions

Afro Industry Concert

Drizzy Entertainment

Grinders & Shakers

Impact (Young Blessed & Gifted)

Queen – Your Voice Matters Events

TheNo1Spud

BornQueen Entertainment

Loyalty-City Events

Team Flexi Promotions

Caution Buzzin Promotions

🏆 Best Music Producer 2025

RanguBown

Keylyric

Chris Notes

Ayo Beatz

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