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The 2022 .WAVMaker Awards kicked off the new year for indie faith-based hip hop.

FiveTwenty Collective and the legendary Trackstarz teamed up to deliver the only awards dedicated to independent Christian hip hop.

This year’s .WAVMaker Awards was hosted by Eric Boston, Ryan Righteous, and DJ Jeremaya. It was live-streamed on the Trackstarz YouTube channel. Featuring 10 individual awards, Jeremaya also announced the 2023 Next Up artists which is an annual recognition for artists set to have a big year musically.

2022 .WAVMaker Award Winners

Rookie of the Year (sponsored by Dude.FM): Oatmeal
Cover Art of the Year (sponsored by Nectar Distro): Before He Cracks the Sky, Brinson
Female Artist of the Year (sponsored by FiveTwenty Presents): Reece Lache
Producer of the Year (sponsored by Not The Same Podcast): Newselph
Collaboration of the Year (sponsored by Kingdom Club Apparel): Resurrection, Trutha/Q-Flo/Prodi Da Prodigal/Legacy
EP/Mixtape of the Year (sponsored by Afresh Culture): Enjoy, The Mixtape, Dezzy Yates
Lyricist of the Year (sponsored by Club His Hop): Q-Flo
Single of the Year (sponsored by Blood Related Clothing): Show & Tell, Scribe Music ft. Kody Free
Project of the Year (sponsored by Godchaserz Entertainment): Before He Cracks the Sky, Brinson
Artist of the Year (sponsored by The Bookkeeper247): Brinson

Shout out to all of this year’s winners! What a way to start 2023. This year is sure to be amazing and we are excited to be along for the ride.

Want to make sure you are on our radar for the 2023 .WAVMaker Awards? Hit our Submission form when you are dropping new music all year long or send your press releases to contact@fivetwentycollective.com

While you’re here, check out the live stream of the awards below!

FiveTwenty Collective Podcast: Season Four | Ep. 12

fivetwentycollective.com/fivetwenty-podcast | #1 on Feedspot’s “Best 20 Christian Hip Hop Podcasts” of 2022 | 2022 Kingdom Choice Awards Nominee for Radio Show/Podcast

This month’s episode includes an Industry Insider Interview with Elfsige (@Elfsige @EsportsAog) from Armor of God Esports. We also discuss our 2022 and reveal what’s coming in 2023 to FiveTwenty Collective.

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