Kelela

Kelela's career is defined by critical acclaim and influence rather than traditional awards. Her debut album Take Me Apart was named one of the best R&B albums of 2017 by Rolling Stone. Her second album Raven was praised for its bold affirmation of Black womanhood and club culture. She has been recognized as a pioneering voice in alternative R&B, blending electronic production with vulnerable songwriting. Her work has been featured in fashion campaigns and on soundtracks, and she co-founded Discwoman to support women and nonbinary artists in electronic music.