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2017 Secret Genius Nominees
SECRET GENIUS OF THE YEAR: SONGWRITERAmmar MalikSongs: “Rockabye” – Clean Bandit (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie), “Don’t Wanna Know” – Maroon 5, “Symphony” – Clean Bandit (feat. Zara Larsson), “Shed A Light” (feat. Cheat Codes) – Robin Schulz, David GuettaBrian LeeSongs: “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber), “It Ain’t Me” Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Work From Home” – Fifth Harmony (feat. Ty Dolla $)J KashSongs: “We Don’t Talk Anymore” – Charlie Puth, “Don’t Wanna Know” – Maroon 5, “Swalla” (feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign) – Jason Derulo, “Cold” – Maroon 5 (feat. Future), “NO” – Meghan Trainor, “Shed A Light” (feat. Cheat Codes) – Robin Schulz, David Guetta, “Attention” – Charlie Puth, “Ain’t Your Mama” – Jennifer LopezJohnny McDaidSongs: “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran, “Galway Girl” – Ed SheeranScott HarrisSongs: “Don’t Let Me Down” – The Chainsmokers, Daya, “Treat You Better” – Shawn Mendes, “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” – Shawn Mendes__________________SECRET GENIUS OF THE YEAR: PRODUCERBenny BlancoSongs: “Cold Water” – Major Lazer (feat. Justin Bieber, MO) , “Don’t Wanna Know” – Maroon 5, “Run Up” Major Lazer (feat. PartyNextDoor) – Major Lazer, “Castle on the Hill” – Ed Sheeran, “Issues” – Julie Michaels, “Love Yourself” – Justin Bieber, “Kill Em With Kindness” – Selena Gomez, “All In My Head (Flex)” – Fifth Harmony (feat. Fetty Wap), “Perfect“- Ed Sheeran, “LUV” – Tory LanezMax MartinSongs: “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake, “Side To Side” – Ariana Grande, “Into You” – Ariana Grande, “Send My Love (To Your New Love)” – Adele, “Dangerous Woman” – Ariana Grande, “Chained To The Rhythm” – Katy Perry (feat. Skip Marley)Nineteen85Songs: “One Dance” – Drake, WizKid & Kyla, “Too Good” – Drake (feat. Rihanna)Noah ShebibSongs: “One Dance” – – Drake, WizKid & Kyla, “Passionfruit” – Drake, “Pop Style” – DrakeSteve MacSongs: “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran, “Rockabye” – Clean Bandit (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie), “Symphony” – Clean Bandit (feat. Zara Larsson), “Alarm” – Anne-Marie__________________SECRET GENIUS OF THE YEAR: FEMALEAli TamposiSongs: “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber)Emily WarrenSong: “Don’t Let Me Down” – The Chainsmokers (feat. Daya)Erika EnderSongs: “Despacito (Remix)” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber), “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy YankeeIlsey JuberSongs: “Mercy” – Shawn Mendes, “In The Name of Love” – Martin Garixx, Bebe RexhaStarrahSongs: “Fake Love” – Drake, “Needed Me” – Rihanna__________________SECRET GENIUS: POPDoc McKinneySongs: “Starboy” – The Weeknd (feat. Daft Punk), “I Feel It Coming” – The Weeknd (feat. Daft Punk)EskeerdoSongs: “Work From Home” – Fifth Harmony (feat. Ty Dolla $), “I Would Like” – Zara LarssonFrederic KennettSong: “Closer” – The Chainsmokers (feat. Halsey)Greg KurstinSong: “Cheap Thrills” – SiaTeddy GeigerSong: “Treat You Better” – Shawn Mendes________________SECRET GENIUS: HIP HOPFrank DukesSongs: “Fake Love” – Drake, “Congratulations” – Post MaloneMetro BoominSongs: “Mask Off” – Future, “Bad and Boujee” – Migos (feat. Lil Uzi Vert), “Congratulations” – Post Malone, “Low Life” – Future (feat. The Weeknd), “Bounce Back” – Big SeanMike WiLL Made-ItSongs: “Black Beatles” – Rae Sremmurd (feat. Gucci Mane), “HUMBLE.” – Kendrick LamarStarrahSong: “Fake Love” – DrakeSupaDupsSongs: “Controlla” – Drake, “Too Good” – Drake (feat. Rihanna)__________________SECRET GENIUS: R&BBoi1daSongs: “Work” – Rihanna (feat. Drake), “Sex With Me” – RihannaDJ MustardSongs: “Needed Me” – Rihanna, “Promise” – Kid InkJohn RyanSong: “Love Me Now” – John LegendPARTYNEXTDOORSongs: “Work” – Rihanna (feat. Drake), “Sex With Me” – RihannaPrince CharlezSong: “Needed Me” – Rihanna__________________SECRET GENIUS: DANCEAli TamposiSongs: “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber)Andrew WattSongs: “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber) Jr. BlenderSongs: “Cold Water” – Major Lazer (Justin Bieber, MO), “Run Up” – Major Lazer (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR & Nicki Minaj) Jamie ScottSong: “Cold Water” – Major Lazer (Justin Bieber, MO)Giorgio TuinfortSongs: “Scared To Be Lonely” – Martin Garrix (feat. Dua Lipa), “This One’s For You” – David Guetta__________________SECRET GENIUS: LATINErika EnderSongs: “Despacito (Remix)” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber), “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy YankeeRude BoyzSongs: “Felices los 4” – Maluma, “Borro Cassette” – Maluma, “Chantaje” – ShakiraServando PrimeraSongs: “Felices los 4” – Maluma, “DUELE EL CORAZON” – Enrique IglesiasSky & Bull NeneSongs: “Bobo” – J Balvin, “Otra Vez” (feat. J Balvin) – Zion Lennox, “Safari” – J BalvinTorres & RengifoSongs: “Despacito (Remix)” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber), “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, “Traicionera” – Sebastian Yatra__________________SECRET GENIUS: ROCKAlex Da KidSongs: “Unsteady” – X Ambassadors, “Demons” – Imagine Dragons, “Thunder” – Imagine Dragons, “Renegades” – X AmbassadorsMike ElizondoSongs: “Heathens” – Twenty One Pilots, “Stressed Out” – Twenty One PilotsRicky ReedSong: “Ride” – Twenty One PilotsRik SimpsonSongs: “Hymn For The Weekend” – Coldplay, “Sky Full of Stars” – Coldplay, “Adventure of a Lifetime” – ColdplayStargateSongs: “Hymn For The Weekend” – Coldplay, “Adventure of a Lifetime” – Coldplay__________________SECRET GENIUS: COUNTRYAshley GorleySongs: “T-Shirt” – Thomas Rhett, “Play It Again” – Luke Bryan, “Middle of a Memory” – Cole SwindellDann HuffSongs: “Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett, “T-Shirt” – Thomas Rhett, “Blue Ain’t Your Color” – Keith Urban, “Sleep Without You” – Brett YoungLuke LairdSongs: “Head Over Boots” – Jon Pardi, “T-Shirt” – Thomas RhettShane McAnallySongs: “Body Like A Back Road” – Sam Hunt, “Make You Miss Me” – Sam Hunt, “T-Shirt” – Thomas Rhett, “Take Your Time” – Sam Hunt, “House Party” – Sam Hunt, “Different For Girls” – Dierks Bentley, “Break Up In A Small Town” – Sam HuntZach CrowellSongs: “Body Like A Back Road” – Sam Hunt, “Make You Miss Me” – Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time” – Sam Hunt, “House Party” – Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town” – Sam Hunt, “Middle of a Memory” – Cole Swindell__________________SECRET GENIUS: BREAKTHROUGHAlex Beitzke: “Say You Won’t Let Go” – James ArthurAsia Whiteacre: “Starving” – Hailee Steinfeld, Zedd, GreyFredrik Häggstam: “Paris” – The ChainsmokersMenace: “Panda” – DesiignerShaun Frank: “Closer” – The Chainsmokers (feat. Halsey)__________________SECRET GENIUS: MOTION PICTURE ADAPTATIONAlex Da KidSong: “Sucker For Pain” – X Ambassadors, Logic & Ty Dolla $ (Suicide Squad)Max Martin, ShellbackSong: “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake (Trolls The Movie)Max Martin, Shellback, Oscar HolterSong: “Just Like Fire” – P!nk (Alice Through The Looking Glass)Mike ElizondoSong: “Heathens” – Twenty One Pilots (Suicide Squad)Sam Dew, Jack AntonoffSong: “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” – Zayn & Taylor Swift (Fifty Shades Darker) __________________SECRET GENIUS: SOCIAL MESSAGEBryndon Cook, Dave Andrew Sitek, Patrick WimberlySong: “Don’t Touch My Hair” – Solange (feat. Sampha)Ian Kirkpatrick, Ross GolanSong: “Fresh Eyes” – Andy GrammerLori McKennaSong: “Humble and Kind” – Tim McGrawPhonix BeatsSong: “No Role Modelz” – J. ColeWarren Felder, Sebastian Kole, Andrew WanselSong: “Scars To Your Beautiful” – Alessia Cara* Eligible songwriters and producers are identified based on the total number of streams from the top songs they are eligible for within context to the respective genre or overall category between April 1, 2016 and July 1, 2017.** Members of the Spotify Peer Voting Committee (comprised of songwriters and producers) will vote on the nominees to select winners in each category.Related articles
