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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!

The 2022 .WAVMaker Awards are taking place on January 1, 2023

Fan-voting for this year’s awards has officially come to a close. Your votes have helped to determine this year’s finalists. Make sure to tune in as this year’s award show is being powered by Trackstarz and will be streamed live on the Trackstarz YouTube channel.

The finalists are:

Artist of the Year

Nu Tone
Brinson
BRM

Project of the Year

Nu Tone, ‘Heavenly Legacy’
Brinson, ‘Before He Cracks the Sky’
Eddy Puyol, ‘Pronounced Pooh-Yole’

Single of the Year

LilRed, “Memories”
Cutright, “Trophy”
Scribe Music, “Show & Tell”

Lyricist of the Year

Q-Flo
Cutright
YP aka Young Paul

Collaboration of the Year

Scribe Music and Nu Tone – “Duppy Conqueror”
TC, BRM, Hugh Holla – “Little Saint”
Trutha, Q-Flo, Prodi Da Prodigal, Legacy – “Resurrection”

Rookie of the Year

LilRed
Oatmeal
Untidld

Cover Art of the Year

LilRed, “Spiritual Warfare”
Brinson, ‘Before He Cracks the Sky’
Scribe Music, “Duppy Conqueror”

Producer of the Year

Newselph
El Vow
K-Drama

Female Artist of the Year

Reece Lache’
Tarcea Renee
Childlike CiCi

EP/Mixtape of the Year

Dezzy Yates, ‘Enjoy, The Mixtape’
Eternity, ‘Dreams & Schemes’
Arrowz of Truth, ‘AOT V.3: The Alien Revolution 90s Mixtape’

Again, shoutout to everyone who voted this year. We surpassed the total votes from last year, you’re awesome!

If you want to get involved with this year’s .WAVMaker Awards, there are still sponsorship opportunities available. Click here for more details.

FiveTwenty Collective Podcast: Season Four | Ep. 11

fivetwentycollective.com/fivetwenty-podcast | 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 Joe Henkel (@theJoeHenkel), an independent filmmaker. We also discuss the state of Twitter since Elon Musk’s takeover as well as announce the finalists for the 2022 .WAVMaker Awards.

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Music by DJ Barrcode/Barrcode Beats
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FiveTwenty Collective Podcast: Season Four | Ep. 10

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 Craig Lamar Brown, writer & director of “Shooting Doves”. We also discuss forgiveness within Christian culture as well as share news about the 2022 .WAVMaker Awards.

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