The Rated RNB Reader’s Choice Awards are back! The awards was created as a way to show appreciation to our most deserving R&B/soul artists. This year we’ve added new categories: EP/Mixtape of the Year and Most Loyal Fanbase. Check out the list of nominees and be sure to vote!
Female Artist of the Year
Melanie Fiona
Brandy
Elle Varner
Alicia Keys
Estelle
Male Artist of the Year
Tank
Miguel
Chris Brown
Trey Songz
Frank Ocean
Best New Artist
Dawn Richard
Mateo
The Weeknd
Luke James
Song of the Year
“Refill” – Elle Varner
“Adorn” – Miguel
“Climax” – Usher
“Heart Attack” – Trey Songz
“Next Breath” – Tank
“Sorry” – Ciara
“Put It Down” – Brandy Feat. Chris Brown
“If You Love Me” – Tiffany Evans
Album of the Year
“The MF Life” – Melanie Fiona
“This Is How I Feel” – Tank
“Kaleidoscope Dream” – Miguel
“Fortune” – Chris Brown
“Woman to Woman” – Keyshia Cole
“Perfectly Imperfect” – Elle Varner
“Write Me Back” – R. Kelly
“Trilogy” – The Weeknd
“Two Eleven” – Brandy
EP/Mixtape of the Year
“Black Lily” – Lolah Brown
“Suite 823” – Mateo
“Following My First Mind” – PJ Morton
“TRUE” – Solange
“Me Against Her” – Wish
Rated NEXT Artist of the Year
Eric Bellinger
Siergio
John Michael
Most Loyal Fan Base
C-Squad (Ciara)
Rowldogs (Kelly Rowland)
Rihanna Navy (Rihanna)
Beyhive (Beyonce)
Trey’s Angels (Trey Songz)
Tank Soldiers (Tank)
The voting period has ended. Check out the winners on Dec. 31, 2012.
