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# Spotify To Honor ‘Legendary Genius’ Rick Rubin plus Full List Of Secret Genius Awards Nominees
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-to-honor-legendary-genius-rick-rubin-plus-complete-list-of-secret-genius-awards-nominees/
- Published: 2017-10-27T11:13:58.000Z
- Updated: 2017-10-27T11:13:58.000Z
- Description: Spotify will honor super producer Rick Rubin as the first recipient of the Legendary Genius Award at its inaugural Secret Genius Awards. It will be presented to him by singer-songwriter, Frank Ocean.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Uncategorized, Apple Inc., Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Frank Ocean, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Music Ally, Sam Smith, Top 40, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:05

[![rr](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c92e28e8970b-200wi "rr")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c92e28e8970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Spotify will honor super producer Rick Rubin as the first recipient of the Legendary Genius Award at its inaugural Secret Genius Awards. It will be presented to him by singer-songwriter, Frank Ocean.

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On November 1st at L.A.’s Vibiana Cathedral, Spotify’s Secret Genius Awards will "celebrate the people within the songwriting and producing community that contribute to the creative work behind some of the most streamed songs on Spotify."The Secret Genius Awards are made up of 13 main categories with five nominees each and include Secret Genius of the Year: Producer, Secret Genius of the Year: Songwriter and more. \[full list below\]Rick Rubin, who will be honored with the inaugural Secret Genius Awards, has been a driving force behind some of the most acclaimed albums and artists of our time, from Slayer and Johnny Cash to Adele and Kanye West.“There is likely no better person to help us tell the importance of Spotify’s Secret Genius Awards narrative better than Rick Rubin, a true legend to our industry,” said Troy Carter, Global Head of Creator Services, Spotify. “While Rick’s greatness is far from a secret at this stage of his impressive career, he is an inspiration to all the quietly known producers, songwriters, and artists, who are responsible for the music we discover and love every day.”

**2017 Secret Genius Nominees**

**SECRET GENIUS OF THE YEAR: SONGWRITER** **Ammar Malik**Songs: “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 Guetta**Brian Lee**Songs: “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber), “It Ain’t Me” Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Work From Home” – Fifth Harmony (feat. Ty Dolla $)**J Kash**Songs: “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 Lopez**Johnny McDaid**Songs: “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran, “Galway Girl” – Ed Sheeran**Scott Harris**Songs: “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: PRODUCER** **Benny Blanco**Songs: “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 Lanez**Max Martin**Songs: “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)**Nineteen85**Songs: “One Dance” – Drake, WizKid & Kyla, “Too Good” – Drake (feat. Rihanna)**Noah Shebib**Songs: “One Dance” – – Drake, WizKid & Kyla, “Passionfruit” – Drake, “Pop Style” – Drake**Steve Mac**Songs: “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: FEMALE** **Ali Tamposi**Songs: “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber)**Emily Warren**Song: “Don’t Let Me Down” – The Chainsmokers (feat. Daya)**Erika Ender**Songs: “Despacito (Remix)” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber), “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee**Ilsey Juber**Songs: “Mercy” – Shawn Mendes, “In The Name of Love” – Martin Garixx, Bebe Rexha**Starrah**Songs: “Fake Love” – Drake, “Needed Me” – Rihanna\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: POP** **Doc McKinney**Songs: “Starboy” – The Weeknd (feat. Daft Punk), “I Feel It Coming” – The Weeknd (feat. Daft Punk)**Eskeerdo**Songs: “Work From Home” – Fifth Harmony (feat. Ty Dolla $), “I Would Like” – Zara Larsson**Frederic Kennett**Song: “Closer” – The Chainsmokers (feat. Halsey)**Greg Kurstin**Song: “Cheap Thrills” – Sia**Teddy Geiger**Song: “Treat You Better” – Shawn Mendes\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: HIP HOP** **Frank Dukes**Songs: “Fake Love” – Drake, “Congratulations” – Post Malone**Metro Boomin**Songs: “Mask Off” – Future, “Bad and Boujee” – Migos (feat. Lil Uzi Vert), “Congratulations” – Post Malone, “Low Life” – Future (feat. The Weeknd), “Bounce Back” – Big Sean**Mike WiLL Made-It**Songs: “Black Beatles” – Rae Sremmurd (feat. Gucci Mane), “HUMBLE.” – Kendrick Lamar**Starrah**Song: “Fake Love” – Drake**SupaDups**Songs: “Controlla” – Drake, “Too Good” – Drake (feat. Rihanna)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: R&B** **Boi1da**Songs: “Work” – Rihanna (feat. Drake), “Sex With Me” – Rihanna**DJ Mustard**Songs: “Needed Me” – Rihanna, “Promise” – Kid Ink**John Ryan**Song: “Love Me Now” – John Legend**PARTYNEXTDOOR**Songs: “Work” – Rihanna (feat. Drake), “Sex With Me” – Rihanna**Prince Charlez**Song: “Needed Me” – Rihanna\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: DANCE** **Ali Tamposi**Songs: “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber)**Andrew Watt**Songs: “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo, Selena Gomez, “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake (Justin Bieber) **Jr. Blender**Songs: “Cold Water” – Major Lazer (Justin Bieber, MO), “Run Up” – Major Lazer (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR & Nicki Minaj) **Jamie Scott**Song: “Cold Water” – Major Lazer (Justin Bieber, MO)**Giorgio Tuinfort**Songs: “Scared To Be Lonely” – Martin Garrix (feat. Dua Lipa), “This One’s For You” – David Guetta\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: LATIN** **Erika Ender**Songs: “Despacito (Remix)” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber), “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee**Rude Boyz**Songs: “Felices los 4” – Maluma, “Borro Cassette” – Maluma, “Chantaje” – Shakira**Servando Primera**Songs: “Felices los 4” – Maluma, “DUELE EL CORAZON” – Enrique Iglesias**Sky & Bull Nene**Songs: “Bobo” – J Balvin, “Otra Vez” (feat. J Balvin) – Zion Lennox, “Safari” – J Balvin**Torres & Rengifo**Songs: “Despacito (Remix)” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber), “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, “Traicionera” – Sebastian Yatra\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: ROCK** **Alex Da Kid**Songs: “Unsteady” – X Ambassadors, “Demons” – Imagine Dragons, “Thunder” – Imagine Dragons, “Renegades” – X Ambassadors**Mike Elizondo**Songs: “Heathens” – Twenty One Pilots, “Stressed Out” – Twenty One Pilots**Ricky Reed**Song: “Ride” – Twenty One Pilots**Rik Simpson**Songs: “Hymn For The Weekend” – Coldplay, “Sky Full of Stars” – Coldplay, “Adventure of a Lifetime” – Coldplay**Stargate**Songs: “Hymn For The Weekend” – Coldplay, “Adventure of a Lifetime” – Coldplay\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: COUNTRY** **Ashley Gorley**Songs: “T-Shirt” – Thomas Rhett, “Play It Again” – Luke Bryan, “Middle of a Memory” – Cole Swindell**Dann Huff**Songs: “Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett, “T-Shirt” – Thomas Rhett, “Blue Ain’t Your Color” – Keith Urban, “Sleep Without You” – Brett Young**Luke Laird**Songs: “Head Over Boots” – Jon Pardi, “T-Shirt” – Thomas Rhett**Shane McAnally**Songs: “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 Hunt**Zach Crowell**Songs: “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: BREAKTHROUGH** **Alex Beitzke**: “Say You Won’t Let Go” – James Arthur**Asia Whiteacre**: “Starving” – Hailee Steinfeld, Zedd, Grey**Fredrik Häggstam**: “Paris” – The Chainsmokers**Menace**: “Panda” – Desiigner**Shaun Frank**: “Closer” – The Chainsmokers (feat. Halsey)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: MOTION PICTURE ADAPTATION** **Alex Da Kid**Song: “Sucker For Pain” – X Ambassadors, Logic & Ty Dolla $ (Suicide Squad)**Max Martin, Shellback**Song: “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake (Trolls The Movie)**Max Martin, Shellback, Oscar Holter**Song: “Just Like Fire” – P!nk (Alice Through The Looking Glass)**Mike Elizondo**Song: “Heathens” – Twenty One Pilots (Suicide Squad)**Sam Dew, Jack Antonoff**Song: “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” – Zayn & Taylor Swift (Fifty Shades Darker) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**SECRET GENIUS: SOCIAL MESSAGE** **Bryndon Cook, Dave Andrew Sitek, Patrick Wimberly**Song: “Don’t Touch My Hair” – Solange (feat. Sampha)**Ian Kirkpatrick, Ross Golan**Song: “Fresh Eyes” – Andy Grammer**Lori McKenna**Song: “Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw**Phonix Beats**Song: “No Role Modelz” – J. Cole**Warren Felder, Sebastian Kole, Andrew Wansel**Song: “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.

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