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2020 BET Hip Hop Awards Full Winners List & Blazing Performances

It’s a wrap for another year of the BET Hip Hop Awards. Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, the awards show went on without a hitch and brought performances from some of the hottest (and rising) artists in the genre. City Girls performed two tracks, “Kitty Talk” and “Jobs,” while rocking skintight catsuits as Burna Boy and Chris Martin delivered a powerful performance of “Monsters You Made.” Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, and Ty Dolla $ign came together for “Body Language” while Mulatto and Gucci Mane collided for a down south medley. Lil Baby and 42 Dugg opened things up with “We Paid” while Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz closed the show with “Money Maker,” and Tobe Nwigwe advised people to “Try Jesus, Not Me.”

As far as the winners are concerned, Megan Thee Stallion took home four wins tonight, including two for her “Savage (Remix)” with Beyoncé as well as Hustler of the Year and Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Best Duo Or Group went to Young Thug and Chris Brown, Hip Hop Album of the Year was snagged by Roddy Ricch for Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial, Lil Baby won Impact Track for “The Bigger Picture,” and Drake and Future can celebrate winning Best Hip Hop Video for “Life is Good.” Read through all of the 2020 BET Hip Hop Award winners and watch all of the performances below.

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Make sure to also check out our story about the cyphers featuring Rapsody, Jack Harlow, Polo G, Flo Milli, Chika, Deante Hitchcock, Adé, Buddy, and Flawless Real Talk.

LYRICIST OF THE YEAR

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Big Sean
DaBaby
Drake
J. Cole
Megan Thee Stallion
Rapsody

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

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“BOP” – DaBaby
“Rockstar” – DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch
“Toosie Slide” – Drake
“Life Is Good” – Future feat. Drake
“The Bigger Picture” – Lil Baby
“The Box” – Roddy Ricch

BEST COLLABORATION

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“Rockstar” – DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch
“Life Is Good” – Future feat. Drake
“WHATS POPPIN (Remix)” – Jack Harlow feat. Tory Lanez, DaBaby & Lil Wayne
“Savage (Remix)” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé
“Hot Girl Summer” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign
“Ballin’” – Mustard feat. Roddy Ricch

BEST DUO OR GROUP

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Chris Brown and Young Thug
City Girls
EarthGang
JackBoys
Migos
Run the Jewels

BEST LIVE PERFORMER

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Big Sean
DaBaby
Drake
Megan Thee Stallion
Roddy Ricch
Travis Scott

 VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

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Cactus Jack & White Trash Tyler
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Director X
Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor

DJ OF THE YEAR

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Chase B
D-Nice
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Khaled
Mustard 

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

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9th Wonder
DJ Khaled
Hit-Boy
JetsonMade
Mike WiLL Made-It
Mustard 

HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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DaBaby
Drake
Future
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Roddy Ricch 

SONG OF THE YEAR

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“BOP” – DaBaby – Produced By JetsonMade & Starboy
“Life Is Good” – Future feat. Drake – Produced by Ambezza, D. Hill & OZ
“Rockstar” – DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch – Produced by SethInTheKitchen
“Savage (Remix)” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé – Produced by J. White Did It
“The Box” – Roddy Ricch – Produced by 30 Roc & DatBoiSqueeze
“Toosie Slide” – Drake – Produced by OZ 

HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

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Blame it on Baby – DaBaby
Kirk – DaBaby
High Off Life – Future
My Turn – Lil Baby
Suga – Megan Thee Stallion
Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial – Roddy Ricch 

BEST NEW HIP HOP ARTIST

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Flo Milli
Jack Harlow
Mulatto
NLE Choppa
Pop Smoke
Rod Wave 

HUSTLER OF THE YEAR

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Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Jay-Z
Megan Thee Stallion
Rick Ross
Travis Scott 

BEST HIP HOP PLATFORM

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Complex
HipHopDX
HotNewHipHop
The Breakfast Club
The Joe Budden Podcast
The Shade Room
XXL 

SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE

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Beyoncé – “Savage (Remix)” (Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé)
BIA – “Best on Earth” (Russ feat. BIA)
Cardi B – “Writing on the Wall” (French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian)
Future – “Roses (Remix)” (Saint Jhn feat. Future)
Roddy Ricch – “Rockstar” (DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch)
Travis Scott – “Hot (Remix)” (Young Thug feat. Gunna & Travis Scott) 

IMPACT TRACK

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“Lockdown” – Anderson .Paak & Jay Rock
“Rockstar (BLM Remix)” – DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch
“Snow on tha Bluff” – J. Cole
“The Bigger Picture” – Lil Baby
“Afeni” – Rapsody feat. PJ Morton
“Sue Me” – Wale feat. Kelly Price 

BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW

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Djonga (BRAZIL)
Kaaris (FRANCE)
Khaligraph Jones (KENYA)
Meryl (FRANCE)
Ms Banks (UK)
Nasty C (SOUTH AFRICA)
Stormzy (UK)

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Eddie Castillo’s Powerful Ocean Conservation Video Campaign

“We are the last generation that can save the oceans, and we are the first generation that must learn to live without them.” – Silvia Earle

By Altered State Productions

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The Ocean Foundation has taken on a mission of critical importance: to save our dying oceans from the irreversible damage caused by human activity. With marine ecosystems teetering on the brink of collapse, the organization’s latest campaign aims to educate and inspire action through the power of storytelling.

Meet Eddie Castillo, Founder of Dallas production company Altered State Productions and media director who’s passionate about the ocean’s survival. His latest project with an ocean conservation organization takes viewers on an emotional journey, blending breathtaking aerial footage with a powerful stewardship message.

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“It’s easy to become numb to the devastation happening around us”, says Castillo, “We scroll past images of environmental destruction, momentarily horrified, yet quickly moving on to the next distraction.” While other campaigns often depict the devastation—plastic, trash, turtles entangled in debris—the Last Generation campaign strives to remind us of the beauty we are at risk of losing forever. The brand video captures the ocean’s waves hitting the shore, smooth and therapeutic.

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Castillo’s work, reminiscent of National Geographic’s Planet Possible, combines awe-inspiring visuals with a profound sense of responsibility for our planet. Using advanced drone technology, Castillo captured mesmerizing scenes of Hawaii’s North Shore, showcasing the pristine beauty of marine ecosystems under threat. These stunning visuals, paired with philosophical narrations by Alan Watts and a cascade of electronic synths, create a dreamlike quality that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy.

The Ocean Foundation’s storytelling hinges on compelling imagery, reminding us of our collective responsibility to protect these fragile ecosystems. By raising awareness and inspiring change through the power of commercial video production, the project serves as a rallying cry for ocean literacy, species protection, and habitat preservation.

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Altered State Productions proudly circulates its media campaign through syndicated sources, utilizing targeted messaging that hits viewers on a different level. “As a media production company, our mission is to create impactful messages that drive real change,” says Brian Medina, Communications Director at Altered State Productions. “We pour our hearts into every project, hoping to make a difference. We’ve successfully generated over a quarter billion dollars in attribution for brands and companies worldwide. If we can do that for profit, imagine what we can achieve for causes worth standing for.”

The media agency’s impressive portfolio includes over 96 nationally aired TV ad campaigns for brands like Jameson, Valyou, and OWN.

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In one scene, two young children hold up a surfboard to protect themselves from an incoming wave, playing innocently as kids do. The scene cuts to a breathtaking timelapse of an iridescent coral reef, with aqua blue currents turning the rock. This moment signals that those two kids could be the last to witness such beauty, delivering the hard-hitting message of what we stand to lose—an ocean and all its wonder, and the chance to truly experience it.

In the end, we are faced with the undeniable truth that if we do not act, our children and their children may never know the oceans’ true splendor, leaving behind only a memory of what once was—a heartbreaking legacy of neglect, making the next generation, possibly the last generation.

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Altered State Productions is a video production company and digital marketing agency, specializing in video editing services that propel brands with competitive advertising.

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How to Get Your Music on Spotify’s Algorithmic Playlists

Hey there, music maker! Let’s chat about:

* The cool types of algorithmic playlists out there

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* How Spotify’s playlist magic works

* Some nifty tricks to get your tunes on these playlists

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* Ways to boost your chances of playlist success

* Some final thoughts to keep you inspired

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Spotify’s Algorithmic Playlists: Your New Best Friend

Wondering how to get your music featured on Spotify’s playlists? No need to stress we’ve got you covered! Here’s the lowdown;

Option 1; Create a hit song that gains 5,000 to 10,000 streams, within the two weeks of its release. Sounds challenging? Keep reading!

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Option 2; Consider using our Spotify advertising campaign to boost your streams and potentially catch the attention of those playlists.

Option 3: Use Spotify ad campaign to trigger the algorithm 

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Let’s dig in shall we?

Promoting your music on Spotify is like amplifying your voice in a room. Those algorithmic playlists? They’re like winning lottery tickets for artists helping them connect with listeners and even securing a spot, on Spotifys curated playlists. Stuff, right?

Think of these playlists as your music’s personal matchmaker. They introduce your tunes to listeners who might never have found you otherwise. It’s like having a friend who’s always saying, “Hey, you’ve got to hear this!”

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Landing on a popular algorithmic playlist can give your Spotify profile a serious boost. And if you’re lucky enough to hit a trending playlist? Well, that’s when things can really take off!

What kinds of algorithmic playlists are out there?

Spotify’s algorithm is like a DJ that knows exactly what each listener wants to hear. Here are some of its greatest hits:

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Discover Weekly:
Your personal Monday mixtape, filled with new tunes and old favorites.

Daily Mix:
A fresh playlist every day, blending your faves with similar tracks.

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Release Radar:
Friday’s new music party, featuring your top artists and similar sounds.

Your Library:
A mix of your likes, saves, and new releases from your favorite artists.

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On Repeat:
The songs you can’t stop playing, plus some new recommendations.

Repeat Rewind:
A blast from the past, featuring your old favorites and similar tracks.

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Time Capsule;
Take a trip down memory lane personalized for you.

Spotify Radio;
Craft your playlist inspired by any song, artist or music genre.

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Ever wondered how Spotify creates its playlists?

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Think of Spotifys algorithm, as a music enthusiast robot with a memory. It observes listener preferences examines song details, adapts, to your listening patterns and notes how people engage with songs.Pretty smart, right?

So, how do you get your song on these playlists?

You’ve got two main routes:

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Option 1: Create an amazing song that gets lots of love quickly. Aim for 5,000-10,000 streams in the first couple of weeks. Remember, Spotify also looks at things like user engagement and how well your song fits different playlists.

Option 2: Give our Spotify ad campaign a try. It’s designed to boost your streams and often triggers those algorithmic playlists. Plus, the benefits often continue even after the campaign ends!

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Option 3: Use a Spotify ad campaign to trigger Spotify’s algorithmic playlists. 

Here are some tips to boost your chances:

  1. Use Spotify for Artists: It’s like your backstage pass. Fill out all the info you can when submitting your music.
  2. Creating music is essential. It’s a no brainer!
  3. Share your music; Put your songs on playlists made by users reach out to curators and promote your tracks on media platforms.
  4. Create your own playlists: Mix your songs with similar artists and try to gain followers.
  5. Keep at it: Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are music careers. Stay patient and persistent!

What’s next after you hit those algorithmic playlists?

Set your sights on Spotify’s editorial playlists. They’re like the Mount Everest of playlist goals and can really launch your career into the stratosphere!

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Final Thoughts:

Music promotion can expose your tracks to new listeners and new potential fans. Spotify is a crucial platform to get exposed. Remember, the key to triggering these playlists is getting those streams quickly – aim for at least 5,000 in two weeks. And the more tracks you create and release, the better your chances to hit the algorithmic playlists. 

You’ve got this, superstar! Now go make some noise!

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