The Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand were established in 2006 as a means of celebrating hip hop, soul and R&B acts throughout the two countries. Two awards ceremonies were held, in 2006 and 2007.
The first show aired on Friday 21 July 2006 at Sydney's Homebush State Sports Centre and was presented by Jazzy Jeff and Kurtis Blow. The 2007 awards were held on Tuesday 14 August at Sydney's Milsons Point Luna Park.
Winners were decided by public votes from nominees selected by a panel of music industry figures (with the exception of the "Best DJ" and "Best Club Night" awards, which are purely public voted; and the "Best Producer" and "Urban Hero" awards, which were industry-voted only).
Locations 2006 - Sydney's Homebush State Sports Centre 2007 - Sydney's Milsons Point Luna Park
Award winners 2006
Best Hip Hop Single: Scribe and P-Money - Stop the Music Best R&B Single: Savage - Moonshine Best Hip Hop Album: Savage - Moonshine Best R&B Album: Jade MacRae - Jade MacRae Best Male Artist: Guy Sebastian Best Female Artist: Jade McRae Best R&B Group: Random Best R&B Single: Savage - Moonshine Best Hip Hop Group: Hilltop Hoods Best New Talent: FiggKidd Best DJ (Australia): Nino Brown Best DJ (New Zealand): P-Money Best Club Night (Australia): Candy Shop Best Club Night (New Zealand): RnB Superclub Best Video Clip: Guy Sebastian - Oh Oh Best Radio Show: K Sera and the Dirty Dozen Urban Hero Award: Brotha D - Dawn Raid Best International Act: Kanye West
2007 Best Hip Hop Single: Phrase - Hold On Best R&B Single: Israel - My Girl Best Hip Hop Album: Hilltop Hoods - The Hard Road Best R&B Album: Guy Sebastian - Closer to the Sun Best Male Artist: Tyree Best Female Artist: Jade MacRae Best New Talent: Justice & Kaos Best Hip Hop Group: Hilltop Hoods Best R&B Group: Kid Confucius Best DJ (Australia): Nino Brown Best DJ (New Zealand): DJ Sir-Vere Best Club Night (Australia): Redroom Best Club Night (New Zealand): RnB Superclub Best Radio Show: Stolen Records Best Video Clip: Phrase - Hold On Best Producer: P-Money Best Unsigned Artist: Jess Harlen Urban Hero Award: Doug Williams
References
External links Urban Music Awards Official Website