The 2021 Soul Train Awards was all about celebrating the absolute best in soul, R&B and hip-hop. The ceremony was held at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York and it aired on BET on Sunday night. Below is a list of this year’s winners.
Best New Artist
Yung Bleu
Certified Soul Award
Charlie Wilson
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Jazmine Sullivan
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Giveon
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin
Song of the Year
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”
Album of the Year
Jazmine Sullivan – “Heaux Tales”
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
“Leave The Door Open” – written by: Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile II, Christopher Brody Brown (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic)
Best Dance Performance
Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side”
Best Collaboration
Wizkid feat. Tems — “Essence”
Video of the Year
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”