The Dance Music Awards winners are out
The awards ceremony for South Africa’s awards for house, gqom and EDM music took place on Wednesday night. After weeks of public online voting, the winners of the 2nd official Dance Music Awards South Africa were announced at a prestigious closed ceremony in Boksburg.
Created to acknowledge and honour the accomplishments and contributions of South African dance music artists, the Dance Music Awards South African aims to award the hard working, publicly-recognised individuals who are pushing boundaries and driving South Africa’s thriving dance music industry forward.
International success, Black Coffee, was a big winner walking away with two awards for Best International DJ and Best International Producer. The ‘Pioneers of Dance Award’, an award that pays homage and gives recognition to a legendary dance music contributor was also announced at this year’s ceremony. DJ Ganyani, walked away with this accolade.
Other winners include, Lady Zamar, Black Motion and Distruction Boyz. Here is a full list of the winners:
Best Male DJ
KaySoul
Best Female DJ
Lady Sakhe
Best Producer
Sir LSG
Best Live Act
Black Motion
Best Festival
Spring Fiesta
Best Music Video (From Dance Artist)
Sun-EL Musician – Sonini feat. Simmy & Lelo Kamau
Best Male Vocalist of the Year
Ziyon
Best Female Vocalist of the Year
Lady Zamar
Best Record Label
House Afrika Records
Compilation of The Year
House Afrika Mzansi House Vol.7
Album of The Year
Da Capo – Indigo Child
Remix of The Year
Hans Seance – Elanora (KaySoul Remix)
Best International DJ
Black Coffee
Best International Producer
Black Coffee
Promoter of the Decade
Jsik Bouhbot
Best Club Night / Night Club
Truth Night Club
Best House Record of the Year
DJ Ganyani Ft. Nomcebo – Emazulwini
Best Gqom Record of the Year
Distruction Boyz- Omunye
Pioneers of House Award
Ganyani “Master G”
Best EDM Record of the Year
Cinimin – You & Me ft. Amy Jones
Best Underground Record of the Year
Dwson – Luna
Best Dance Radio Show Award
Urban Beat – Metro FM
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