The Young Music Boss Awards 2022 Winners Revealed

17 February 2022 - Press release

The music industry came out in numbers for the return of the Young Music Boss (YMB) Awards in its second year, with more than 400 industry executives, artists and other professionals in attendance. The awards took place in partnership with the likes of MMF (Music Managers Forum), AIM (The Association of Independent Music), PPL and The Music Federation at the iconic EartH Theatre in Hackney.

The YMB Awards recognises the outstanding achievements of the U35 groundbreakers who work tirelessly to innovate and elevate the music industry. Celebrating the best of the present and future, the night featured performances from the likes of George the Poet and rising stars Jerub and Bobbie Harvey.

Hosted by Monikah Lee, awards were presented by the likes of Alex Boateng (President 0207 Def Jam), Taponeswa Mavunga (Director of Africa Sony Music UK), Stephen Budd (SBM Management) , Glyn Aikins (President Since 93) and Lady Leshurr to name a few.

While the 'Music Entrepreneur of the Year' award (in partnership with the Association of Independent Music) was awarded to Michael Adex (CEO of NQ) pre-ceremony, 17 awards were presented on the night:

BEST PUBLICITY & RELATIONS
Winner: Aarti Popat

BEST A&R
Winner: Preye Crooks

BEST DIGITAL / RADIO PERSONALITY
Winner: Henrie VII

BEST DJ
Winner: DJ P Montana

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER/ DIRECTOR
Winner: Ashleigh Jadee

BEST PRODUCER
Winner: Jae 5

BEST PUBLISHER
Winner: Shauni Caballero

BEST LAWYER
Winner: Christel Kayibi

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Winner: Ashley Verse

BEST JOURNALIST
Winner: Mimi The Music Blogger

BEST STYLIST
Winner: Leah Abbott

BEST DIGITAL PLATFORM
Winner: No Signal

BEST PUBLICATION
Winner: GUAP

BEST LIVE MUSIC PLATFORM
Sponsored By The Music Federation Winner: Strawberries & Creem Festival

BEST (service) AGENCY
Winner: Twenty:Two

BEST LABEL
Winner: Too Loud Entertainment

Commenting after the Awards, Jusnah Gadi, Founder of Young Music Boss and the YMB Awards said: "Giving recognition to young executive talent, commemorating both potential and achievement, is an important aspect of incentivising and energising future generations. Tonight was a celebration of individuals who are really trailblazing and innovating our industry, we really look forward to future years and what we can achieve with this platform."