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# Spotify Secret Genius Award Nominees 2018 [Full List]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-secret-genius-award-nominees-2018-full-list/
- Published: 2018-08-22T10:53:03.000Z
- Updated: 2018-08-22T10:53:03.000Z
- Description: 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. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/08/spotify-secret-genius-award-nominees-2018-full-list.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Streaming, Secret Genius, Spotify, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:00

[![image from memberdata.s3.amazonaws.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad3aae88a200b-200wi "image from memberdata.s3.amazonaws.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad3aae88a200b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)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.

**[![Spotify new](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad3aae8a2200b-200wi "Spotify new")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad3aae8a2200b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)** **2018 Secret Genius Nominees**

**SECRET GENIUS: SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR** **Ali 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 Ora**Brian 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 Ora**Starrah**“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Feels” – Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean; “What Lovers Do” – Maroon 5 ft SZA**Justin Tranter** “Believer” – Imagine Dragons; “Friends” – Justin Bieber and BloodPop**Sarah Aarons** “Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara; “The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey **SECRET GENIUS: PRODUCER OF THE YEAR** **Louis 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 Marshmello**Frank Dukes**“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Never Be The Same” – Camila Cabello; “Better Now” – Post Malone**Andrew Watt** “Let Me Go” – Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Watt; “Lonely Together” – Avicii ft. Rita Ora**Mike Will Made-It** “Unforgettable” – French Montana and Swae Lee; “DNA.” – Kendrick Lamar**Steve Mac** “Your Song” – Rita Ora; “Strip That Down” – Liam Payne and Quavo**SECRET GENIUS: BREAKTHROUGH OF THE YEAR** **Tank God** “rockstar” – Post Malone ft. 21 Savage**6ix**“1-800-273-8255” – Logic ft. Khalid and Alessia Cara**David Park** “I'm The One” – DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne**The Orphanage**“Sorry Not Sorry” – Demi Lovato**Whiskey Water**“IDGAF” – Dua Lipa **SECRET GENIUS: POP** **Ian Kirkpatrick** “New Rules” – Dua Lipa; “Bad Liar” – Selena Gomez**Benny Blanco** “Happier” – Ed Sheeran; “Crying in the Club” – Camila Cabello; “Now or Never” – Halsey**Caroline Ailin**“New Rules” – Dua Lipa**Emily Warren** “New Rules” – Dua Lipa**Jason Evigan**“What Lovers Do” – Maroon 5 ft. SZA, “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 **SECRET GENIUS: HIP HOP** **Murda 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 Aiko**Boi-1da** “God’s Plan” – Drake; “No Limit” – G-Eazy**Tank God** “rockstar” – Post Malone ft. 21 Savage**Cardo**“God’s Plan” – Drake**Yung Exclusive**“God’s Plan” – Drake **SECRET GENIUS: R&B** **James Fauntleroy** “That's What I Like” – Bruno Mars; “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars & Cardi B; “Filthy” – Justin Timberlake**Christopher Brody Brown**“That's What I Like” – Bruno Mars; “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars & Cardi B**The Stereotypes**“That's What I Like” – Bruno Mars; “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars & Cardi B**Syk Sense**“Location” – Khalid; “Shot Down” – Khalid; “Saved” – Khalid**PartyNextDoor**“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller **SECRET GENIUS: DANCE** **Jordan ‘DJ Swivel’ Young**“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers**Vincent Pontare & Salem Al Fakir** “More Than You Know” – Axwell & Ingrosso**Ed Drewett**“Mama” – Jonas Blue**RØMANS**Mama” – Jonas Blue**Giorgio Tuinfort**“2U” – David Guetta ft Justin Bieber **SECRET GENIUS: LATIN** **Gaby Music**“Se Preparó” – Ozuna; “SUBEME LA RADIO” – Enrique Iglesias; “Dura” – Daddy Yankee; “Ahora Dice” – Chris Jeday, J Balvin and Arcangel**Carlos Rivera**“Se Preparó” – Ozuna; “SUBEME LA RADIO” – Enrique Iglesias; “Ahora Dice” – Chris Jeday, J Balvin and Arcangel**Torres & Rengifo**“Echame La Culpa” – Luis Fonsi ft. Demi Lovato; “Báilame (Remix)” – Nacho, Yandel, Bad Bunny**Adam Assad**“Mi Gente” – J Balvin, Willy William**Mohambi** “Mi Gente” – J Balvin, Willy William **SECRET GENIUS: ROCK** **Mattman & Robin**“Believer” – Imagine Dragons; “Walking The Wire” – Imagine Dragons**Joel Little**“Whatever It Takes” – Imagine Dragons**David Pramik** **“**Home” -Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors, Bebe Rexha**Jake Sinclair**“Death Of A Bachelor” – Panic! At The Disco; “Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time” – Panic! At The Disco**Camille Purcell** **“**Rain” – The Script**SECRET GENIUS: COUNTRY** **Ashley Gorley**“Unforgettable” – Thomas Rhett; “Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett**David Garcia** “Meant to Be” – Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha; Take Back Home Girl – Chris Lane feat. Tori Kelly**Jesse Frasure** “Unforgettable” – Thomas Rhett; “Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett**Shane McAnally**“Unforgettable,” “Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett; “Written in the Sand” – Old Dominion**Josh Miller**“Meant to Be” – Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha; Take Back Home Girl – Chris Lane feat. Tori Kelly **SECRET GENIUS: SOCIAL MESSAGE** **6ix, Andrew Taggart, Dylan Wiggins**“1-800-273-8255” – Logic ft. Khalid and Alessia Cara**Johnny 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 Gambino**SECRET GENIUS: ENGINEER** **John Hanes**“Love Lies” – Normani and Khalid; “Never Be The Same” – Camila Cabello**Rick Steel**“Unforgettable” – French Montana ft. Swae Lee**Andres Restrepo**“Mi Gente” – J Balvin & Willy William**Kesha Lee**“XO TOUR Lif3” – Lil Uzi Vert**Steve Fitzmaurice**“Too Good at Goodbyes” – Sam Smith **SECRET GENIUS: MIXING ENGINEER** **Manny 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 Man**Serban 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 Rexha**Jaycen Joshua**“Havana” – Camila Cabello; “Unforgettable” – French Montana and Swae Lee**Josh Gudwin**“New Rules”– Dua Lipa; “IDGAF” – Dua Lipa**Leslie Brathwaite**“XO TOUR Lif3” – Lil Uzi Vert