.The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The star-studded event, which was attended by over 650 leading songwriters, recording artists and music industry notables honored the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the 2009 R&B/Hip-Hop, Rap and Gospel charts.
Top awards were handed out to:
• Songwriters of the Year (tie): Ne-Yo, C. "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream
• Song of the Decade: "We Belong Together" written by Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin and Manuel Seal
• Top Rap Song: "Best I Ever Had" written by Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels
• Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song: "Blame It" written by Christopher Henderson, Brandon "Note" Melancon, The-Dream, C. "Tricky" Stewart and Nate Walka
• Top Gospel Song: "Souled Out" written by Ernest Estee Bullock
• Publisher of the Year: EMI Music Publishing
Atlanta rapper T.I. presented the Song of the Decade Award to fellow Atlantans Johnta Austin, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal for their work on Mariah Carey's massive hit, "We Belong Together." The song topped the Billboard charts, won two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and was named ASCAP Pop Song of the Year in 2006.
T.I. was on hand to present Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin, and Manuel Seal with the Song of the Decade Award for Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together."
"'We Belong Together' is a beautiful song that packs a big punch and expresses a wide range of emotions," said Tip. "The song proved to be one of the biggest triumphs of Carey's career."
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