Spotify's second annual Secret Genius Awards designed to the people behind the music - songwriters, producers, engineers and even beat makers – will be hosted by NE-YO on November 16 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles Mix Engineers. 2017's first Spotify Secret Genius Awards honored Rick Rubin as the Legendary Genius, Max Martin as producer of the year, J Kash as songwriter of the year and more with performances by Shawn Mendes, Halsey and PartyNextDoor.Last year, the streamer founded the Secret Genius program dedicated to supporting music’s creator community, shining a light on the masterminds behind the music that fans are streaming the most on Spotify. The company has continued the program with the Secret Genius podcast, songwriting “Songshops” camps and free studio access to rising songwriters, among other ongoing efforts. Presenters, Performers and the recipient of the Legendary Genius Award will be announced at a later date. 
2018 Secret Genius Nominees
SECRET GENIUS: SONGWRITER OF THE YEARAli Tamposi“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Wolves” – Selena Gomez and Marshmello; “Let Me Go” – Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Watt; “Lonely Together” – Avicii ft. Rita OraBrian Lee“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Wolves” – Selena Gomez and Marshmello; “Let Me Go” – Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Watt, “Lonely Together” – Avicii ft. Rita OraStarrah“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Feels” – Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean; “What Lovers Do” – Maroon 5 ft SZAJustin Tranter “Believer” – Imagine Dragons; “Friends” – Justin Bieber and BloodPopSarah Aarons “Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara; “The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey SECRET GENIUS: PRODUCER OF THE YEARLouis Bell“rockstar” – Post Malone ft. 21 Savage; “Psycho” – Post Malone ft Ty Dolla $ign; “Candy Paint” – Post Malone; “Better Now” – Post Malone; “Wolves”– Selena Gomez and MarshmelloFrank Dukes“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Never Be The Same” – Camila Cabello; “Better Now” – Post MaloneAndrew Watt “Let Me Go” – Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Watt; “Lonely Together” – Avicii ft. Rita OraMike Will Made-It “Unforgettable” – French Montana and Swae Lee; “DNA.” – Kendrick LamarSteve Mac “Your Song” – Rita Ora; “Strip That Down” – Liam Payne and QuavoSECRET GENIUS: BREAKTHROUGH OF THE YEARTank God “rockstar” – Post Malone ft. 21 Savage6ix“1-800-273-8255” – Logic ft. Khalid and Alessia CaraDavid Park “I'm The One” – DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil WayneThe Orphanage“Sorry Not Sorry” – Demi LovatoWhiskey Water“IDGAF” – Dua Lipa SECRET GENIUS: POPIan Kirkpatrick “New Rules” – Dua Lipa; “Bad Liar” – Selena GomezBenny Blanco “Happier” – Ed Sheeran; “Crying in the Club” – Camila Cabello; “Now or Never” – HalseyCaroline Ailin“New Rules” – Dua LipaEmily Warren “New Rules” – Dua LipaJason Evigan“What Lovers Do” – Maroon 5 ft. SZA, “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 SECRET GENIUS: HIP HOPMurda Beatz“Nice For What” – Drake; “Butterfly Effect” – Travis Scott; “Motorsport” – Migos ft. Nicki Minaj and Cardi B; “Portland” – Drake ft. Quavo and Travis Scott; “It's a Vibe” – 2 Chainz ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz and Jhene AikoBoi-1da “God’s Plan” – Drake; “No Limit” – G-EazyTank God “rockstar” – Post Malone ft. 21 SavageCardo“God’s Plan” – DrakeYung Exclusive“God’s Plan” – Drake SECRET GENIUS: R&BJames Fauntleroy “That's What I Like” – Bruno Mars; “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars & Cardi B; “Filthy” – Justin TimberlakeChristopher Brody Brown“That's What I Like” – Bruno Mars; “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars & Cardi BThe Stereotypes“That's What I Like” – Bruno Mars; “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars & Cardi BSyk Sense“Location” – Khalid; “Shot Down” – Khalid; “Saved” – KhalidPartyNextDoor“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller SECRET GENIUS: DANCEJordan ‘DJ Swivel’ Young“Something Just Like This” – The ChainsmokersVincent Pontare & Salem Al Fakir “More Than You Know” – Axwell & IngrossoEd Drewett“Mama” – Jonas BlueRØMANSMama” – Jonas BlueGiorgio Tuinfort“2U” – David Guetta ft Justin Bieber SECRET GENIUS: LATINGaby Music“Se Preparó” – Ozuna; “SUBEME LA RADIO” – Enrique Iglesias; “Dura” – Daddy Yankee; “Ahora Dice” – Chris Jeday, J Balvin and ArcangelCarlos Rivera“Se Preparó” – Ozuna; “SUBEME LA RADIO” – Enrique Iglesias; “Ahora Dice” – Chris Jeday, J Balvin and ArcangelTorres & Rengifo“Echame La Culpa” – Luis Fonsi ft. Demi Lovato; “Báilame (Remix)” – Nacho, Yandel, Bad BunnyAdam Assad“Mi Gente” – J Balvin, Willy WilliamMohambi “Mi Gente” – J Balvin, Willy William SECRET GENIUS: ROCKMattman & Robin“Believer” – Imagine Dragons; “Walking The Wire” – Imagine DragonsJoel Little“Whatever It Takes” – Imagine DragonsDavid Pramik“Home” -Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors, Bebe RexhaJake Sinclair“Death Of A Bachelor” – Panic! At The Disco; “Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time” – Panic! At The DiscoCamille Purcell“Rain” – The ScriptSECRET GENIUS: COUNTRYAshley Gorley“Unforgettable” – Thomas Rhett; “Marry Me” – Thomas RhettDavid Garcia “Meant to Be” – Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha; Take Back Home Girl – Chris Lane feat. Tori KellyJesse Frasure “Unforgettable” – Thomas Rhett; “Marry Me” – Thomas RhettShane McAnally“Unforgettable,” “Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett; “Written in the Sand” – Old DominionJosh Miller“Meant to Be” – Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha; Take Back Home Girl – Chris Lane feat. Tori Kelly SECRET GENIUS: SOCIAL MESSAGE6ix, Andrew Taggart, Dylan Wiggins“1-800-273-8255” – Logic ft. Khalid and Alessia CaraJohnny McDaid, Steve Mac“What About Us” – P!nk Frank Dukes, Doc McKinney“Pray For Me (with Kendrick Lamar)” – The Weeknd Benj Paskek, Adam Gubman, Alex Lacamoire, Greg Wells, Justin Paul“This Is Me” – Keala Settle, The Greatest Showman Ensemble Ludwig Goransson“This Is America” – Childish GambinoSECRET GENIUS: ENGINEERJohn Hanes“Love Lies” – Normani and Khalid; “Never Be The Same” – Camila CabelloRick Steel“Unforgettable” – French Montana ft. Swae LeeAndres Restrepo“Mi Gente” – J Balvin & Willy WilliamKesha Lee“XO TOUR Lif3” – Lil Uzi VertSteve Fitzmaurice“Too Good at Goodbyes” – Sam Smith SECRET GENIUS: MIXING ENGINEERManny Marroquin“rockstar” – Post Malone ft 21 Savage; “I'm The One” – DJ Khaled; “Attention” – Charlie Puth; “Congratulations” – Post Malone; “Silence” – Marshmello and Khalid; “Wild Thoughts – DJ Khaled, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller; “I Fall Apart” – Post Malone; “Psycho” – Post Malone; “Sorry Not Sorry” – Demi Lovato; “Feel It Still” – Portugal. The ManSerban Ghenea“Believer” – Imagine Dragons; “What Lovers Do” – Maroon 5 ft. SZA; “Dusk Till Dawn” – ZAYN; “Wolves” – Marshmello & Selena Gomez; “That's What I Like” – Bruno Mars; “Meant To Be” – Florida Georgia Line & Bebe RexhaJaycen Joshua“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Unforgettable” – French Montana and Swae LeeJosh Gudwin“New Rules”– Dua Lipa; “IDGAF” – Dua LipaLeslie Brathwaite“XO TOUR Lif3” – Lil Uzi Vert
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