In 2016 Southern Plug Magazine’s owner Darren James-Brown Sr. launched the The Annual Southern Plug Music Awards which was created solely to reward the achievements of southern independent artist, models, radio personalities, moguls and more. The Southern Plug Music Awards’ mission is to lead a culturally diverse award show that caters to the talent and success of independent and major entertainment artist within the South. The Southern Plug Music Awards is an annual award show weekend which includes an annual meet and greet, award show gala, and occasionally a church event! The Southern Plug Music Awards has many sponsors and media sponsors alike and is a non profit event in which all proceeds either go back into the current or the next year’s event and or is given to charity. The dynamic creativity of Darren James created the awards as a way to focus on the best in southern entertainment and southern talent. This unique event also fits in well with our slogan, “Highlighting The Best In Southern Entertainment”. The Southern Plug Music Awards is the next generation of Award Shows!
PAST WINNERS
Southern Plug Music Awards 2025 Winners
Breakout Artist of the Year
Kweena Dess @bigkweena (Charleston, SC)
Group of the Year
Teedo Gonzalez x BobG the Chef @teedogonzalez (Columbia, SC)
Female Artist of the Year
Mary Mack @itssomethingaboutmary (Charlotte,NC)
Male Artist of the Year
J Reed @davidreedjr82 (Daytona, FL)
Underrated Artist of the Year
Tbby Huncho @tbbyhuncho (Jackson,MS)
Single of the Year
Boots On the Ground - 803Fresh @803freshsc (Wagner, SC)
Collaboration of the Year
Come Outside - Nigel Merritt ft Pastor Troy OGPT @relloshawty2xx (Batesburg, SC)
Album/Mixtape of the Year
ATM Land - Highklass ATM @highklass_atm (Greenwood, SC)
Music Video of the Year
Blue Devils (Rmx) - Trap Dickey ft DaBaby @trapdickey (Hartsville, SC)
Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Tra Dickey @trapdickey (Hartsville, SC)
Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year
OnlyHeaven @onlyheaven.1 (Chalmette, LA)
Male R&B Artist of the Year
B. Sincere @iambsincere (Charlotte, NC)
Female R&B Artist of the Year
MK Bramlett @mkmakeithappen (Concord, NC)
Male Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year
803Fresh @803freshsc (Wagner, SC)
Female Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year
CharMeka Joquelle @_charmeka (North Carolina)
Jazz Artist of the Year
Letron Brantley @ltrainjazzstudios (Marion, SC)
Gospel Artist of the Year
Bri Trilla @britrilla (Atlanta, GA)
Country Artist of the Year
MaineTaine @_mainetaine (Greenville, SC)
DJ of the Year
DJ Carolina X @djcarolinax (Columbia, SC)
Underrated DJ of the Year
Mixx Maestro @mixxmaestro (Biloxi,MS)
Female DJ of the Year
DJ T.O. @carolinashejay (Columbia, SC)
Radio DJ of the Year
DJ Kryptonite SDM @djkryptonitesdm (Columbia, SC)
DJ Crew of the Year
Music Trafficking DJs @musictraffickingdjs (South Carolina)
Video Director of the Year
The Directorz 4K @davoicebox (Greenville, SC)
Record Label of the Year
Big Life Entertainment LLC. @garygee843 (SC)
Recording Studio of the Year
IMix Nation @imixnationforreal (Columbia, SC)
Podcast / Radio Show of the Year
Coldbeer Hotliquor Podcast @coldbeer_hotliquor_podcast (Anderson, SC)
Model / Video Vixen of the Year
Hood Badu @iambigbodygz (Charleston, SC)
Comedian of the Year
MajorKeys @major_keysss (Seagrove, NC)
Fashion Designer/Label of the Year
Ball Out @lifewithballout (Greenville, SC)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Terrance Thompson @tdawizard
Chuck Da Governor Onley
Marcus Allen | James Garner
SC Icon Award
Terence Young @terenceyoungmusic
Trailblazer Award
Davoicebox Streetlegend @davoicebox
Icon Award
Street Sweepa
Gary Gee
Legend Award
Bernard Moore
Teen Sensation Award
Jerz Smith @im_jerz
Kid Sensation Award
@yung_gigi_
Southern Girl of the Year
LaTonya Minter @beautifulylala29
Southern Plug Music Awards 2024 Winners
Breakout Artist of the Year
Kuzco Da Foo @officialkuzcodafoowgf (Columbia, SC)
Group of the Year
Teedo Gonzalez x Bob G The Chef @teedogonzalez (Columbia, SC)
Female Artist of the Year
Pretti Emage @pretti_emage (Tampa, FL)
Male Artist of the Year
Mike Beezy @mikebeezy_badazz (Atlanta, GA)
LGBTQ+ Artist of the Year
Josie Jo @alwayslovejosie (Charlotte, NC)
Underrated Artist of the Year
Marle Blu @marleblu (Warner Robbins, GA)
Single of the Year
#1 Fan- Dubba Shottz @dubba_shottz (Atlanta, GA)
Collaboration of the Year
FMG - Coopcity ft Bunny Tat, T'Ara Nätizhá, Cuzo Carolina @coopcity86 (Greenville, SC)
Album/Mixtape of the Year
Kashed Out - Kash Kyla @kashkyla (Charlotte, NC)
Music Video of the Year
I Like - Bunny Tat @bunnytat_ (Greenville, SC)
Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Kuzco Da Foo @officialkuzcodafoowgf(Columbia, SC)
Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Bunny Tat @bunnytatworld_(Greenville, SC)
Male R&B Artist of the Year
Marcus Allen @marcusallenofficial (Knightsville, SC)
Female R&B Artist of the Year
P. Young @chinadoll__1 (Columbia, SC)
Male Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year
Dubba Shottz @dubba_shottz (Atlanta, GA)
Female Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year
Lady Shabazz @ladyshabazzmusic (Atlanta, GA)
Southern Soul/Blues Record of the Year
Single Life - Janell Moore @janell.ellison.37 (Atlanta GA)
Gospel Artist of the Year
Kevin Thompson (Columbia, SC)
Jazz Artist of the Year
Corey Stone @musically_stoned (Columbia, SC)
Radio Personality of the Year
Miss Monique @iheartmissmo (Columbia, SC)
DJ of the Year
DJ Chuck T @djchuckt (Charlotte NC)
Underrated DJ of the Year
DJ Kurious George @djkg864 (Greenville, SC)
Female DJ of the Year
DJ Rozay Red @djrozayred (Columbia, SC)
Radio DJ of the Year
DJ Kryptonite @djkryptonitesdm (Columbia, SC)
Club DJ of the Year
DJ Puff @therealdjpuffsc (Columbia, SC)
DJ Crew of the Year
SC Fleet DJs @scfleetdjs (South Carolina)
Video Director of the Year
The Directorz 4K @davoicebox (Greenville, SC)
Producer of the Year
IMix Nation @imixnationforreal (Columbia, SC)
Record Label of the Year
Long Time Coming Ent. @longtime_coming_ent (Charleston, SC)
Recording Studio of the Year
V12 Studios @v12studios (Columbia,SC)
Graphic Designer of the Year
Killumbia GFX @killumbiagfx (Columbia,SC)
Photographer of the Year
BPZ Media Productions @bpzmedia (Atlanta, GA)
Podcast/Blog of the Year
Bottom of the Bottle Podcast (Columbia, SC)
Model/Video Vixen of the Year
Lady Slim @thinkrich_slim (Charlotte,NC)
Music Club/Venue of the Year
My House Restaurant & Bar @myhouserestaurantandbar (Columbia, SC)
Fashion Designer/Label of the Year
VOLOD Clothing @volodclothing (Greenville, SC)
Comedian of the Year
Charlie Mac @funnycharliemac (Austin, TX)
Host of the Year
Carisha J @carishathediva (Atlanta, GA)
Icon Award
Shera Bass & Marcus Housey
Founders of
The Niche Carolina Magazine
South Carolina Music Awards
Niche Nation Radio
Legend Award
DJ Chuck T
Founder of
Charlotte Hornets Music Industry Night
www.djchuckt.com
Trailblazer Award
Aj Lee
Founder/ Owner of
Quantum Beats Studios
Audio Box Studios
Celebrity DJ Cat X Lifetime Achievement Award
Big V
Platinum Recording Artist
The Nappy Roots
Southern Plug Music Awards 2023 Winners
Breakout Artist of the Year
King George @803kinggeorge
Group of the Year
RFN @rfn_in_myownworld
Female Artist of the Year
B.Me @the_diamonddiva
Male Artist of the Year
Dick James @darealdickjames
LGBTQ+ Artist of the Year
Dean Alsetto @dean_alsetto
Underrated Artist of the Year
Bando Meek @datboy_bandzz
Single of the Year
Another Lick (remix)- Kuzco Da Foo - Ft. Blacc Zacc
Collaboration of the Year
Another Lick (remix)- Kuzco Da Foo - Ft. Blacc Zacc
Album/Mixtape of the Year
Heavy Motion - PG_RA Ra @pgra
Music Video of the Year
Not Augusta - Stuckup Kayla ft Jaii Armon Johnae @stuckupkala
Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Dooley Da Don @dooleydadon421
Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Jujufrmdabando @jujufrmdabando
Male R&B Artist of the Year
Justin Demond @mrjustindemond
Female R&B Artist of the Year
Ms.Trill @ms.trill
Gospel Artist of the Year
John Lakin @johnlakinsings
Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year
Juston Kase
Female Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year
Mizz CoCo Music @mizzcocomusic
DJ of the Year
DJ Surplus @djsurplus
Female DJ of The Year
Dj Rozay Red @djrozayred
Underrated DJ of the Year
DJ Carolina X @djcarolina
Radio DJ of the Year
DJ Kryptonite @djkryptonitesdm
Club DJ of the Year
DJ Pretty Boy Mel @djprettyboymel
Video Director of the Year
The Directorz 4K @thevoicebox
Producer of the Year
IMix Nation @imixnationforreal
Promoter of the Year
The Formula @nymillz
Record Label of the Year
V12 Da Label @v12dalabel
Recording Studio of the Year
Bottomline Studios @bottomlinestudio
Podcast/Blog of the Year
Be100 Radio SC @be100radiosc
Host of the Year
DMR @dmrsolutions
Model/Modeling Agency of the Year
Dani B DaPromoter @itsme_danib
Southern Girl of the Year
Tae Monaè @tae_monae
Photographer of the Year
Rashid Oree @rashidoree
Graphic Designer of the Year
Daneja Graphix @danejagraphixllc
Indy Film/Series of the Year
Set It Off Atlanta @popupproductionsatl
Fashion Designer/Label of the Year
Petro MrPressure @nastydealersusa
Trailblazer Award
Neek
Music Director
Hot 103.9/93.9fm
Icon Award
Paul Davis
Founder
Columbia Record Pool/SC DJ Awards
Legend Award
Hurricane Andrew
Legendary Comedian
Featured on BET Comic View, HBO & More
Trailblazer Award
Celebrity DJ Cat X
Founder
Mixx Mafia DJS
Ikon Award Recipients
Splack Pack
The Eastside Boyz
Doo Doo Brown
Baby D
The Shop Boyz
Ghetto Boyz
Dis N' Dat
Southern Plug Music Awards 2022 Winners
Breakout Artist of the Year
Angel Starliit
Group of the Year
Real Fast Nation (RFN)
Female Artist of the Year
Ruby Rae
Male Artist of the Year
Dick James
Teen Artist of the Year
Don DaPlug
New Artist of the Year
Jonrea
Underrated Artist of the Year
Angel Starlit
SIngle of the Year
I Got (A.D.D Flow) by Rob Savage ft KeePushin KP
Collaboration of the Year
All I Need by Dick James ft Iambril
Album/Mixtape of the Year
Maze Runner 2 by Teedo Gonzalez
Music Video of the Year
Girls Night by Shine MizzSkyy
Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Teedo Gonzalez
Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Ms. Tip
Male R&B Artist of the Year
Mike Burna
Female R&B Artist of the Year
Panessia Young
Gospel Artist of the Year
Alonzo Canzater
Radio Station of the Year
BIG DM
Radio Personality of the Year
DJ Prince Ice
DJ of the Year
DJ Surplus
Underrated DJ of the Year
DeejaySwagg
Radio DJ of the Year
DJ B-Lord
Club Dj of the Year
DJ Tru @tru entertainment
Video Director of the Year
J Paul the Demi God
Producer of the Year
Chill GoHard
Record Label of the Year
V12 Studios
Recording Studio of the Year
Killumbia Studio
Graphic Designer of the Year
Killumbia GFX
Promoter of the Year
YBN Promotions
Photographer
Eric Phinally Phraternal Gerideau
Podcast/ Blog of the Year
Those to Watch Radio
Model/ Modeling Agency of the Year
Tae Monae
Indy Film/ Web Series of the Year
Trap Flix Party @geecheeonefilms
Fashion Designer of the Year
Don Bianchi
CEO of the Year
Felicia GeecheeOne Rivers @geecheeonefilms
Comedian of the Year
Dion Coleman
Male Host of the Year
Dirty D
Female Host of the Year
Bee Badd
Cover Artist/ Model of the Year
Ladi Jon'rea
Magazine Interview of the Year
Lex DaBenefit
Video Interview of the Year
TeedoGonzalez , Ria Barz & Dolla EsCobar (Love & Entertainment Awards Interview)
Magazine Feature of the Year
DJ Surplus
Southern Girl of the Year
Lola Banks
Southern Model of the Year
LaKera Jacquel Woodberry
Best Performance
Grace Mercy
Southern Plug Music Awards 2020 Winners
Breakout Artist of the Year
Deezy McDuffie
Group of the Year
KR3AM
Band of the Year
Finesse Band
Female Artist of the Year
Ms. Tip
Male Artist of the Year
Piazo
Teen Artist of the Year
Jetsoo
Underrated Artist of the Year
Teedo Gonzalez
Single of the Year
“Do Wit Me”
Da Only Plug
Collaboration of the Year
“KrossFire”
Deezy McDuffie ft HellaBandz
Album/Mixtape of the Year
Welcome to Killumbia
King Killumbia
Music Video of the Year
48 Laws by Blacc Zacc
Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Blacc Zacc
Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Daisy Hunter
Male R&B Artist of the Year
Spartan B
Female R&B Artist of the Year
Panessia Young
Gospel Artist of the Year
Algeron Wright and Triumphant Praise
Gospel Rap Artist of the Year
JB SamSon
Jazz Artist of the Year
Tiffany J
Rock Artist of the Year
Mikayla King
Country Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Performer of the Year
RudeGal 4.0
Lyricist of the Year
Piazo
Radio Station of the Year
Hot 103.9/93.9fm
Radio Show of the Year
Neek During The Day
Radio Personality of the Year
Beasy Baybie
Radio DJ of the Year
DJ Prince Ice
Club DJ of the Year
DJ BLord
DJ Crew of the Year
Coalition DJS
Underrated DJ of the Year
DJ Surplus
Video Director of the Year
Killumbia Studios
Producer of the Year
Jetson Made
Record Label of the Year
Killumbia Inc. Records
Recording Studio of the Year
Killumbia Studio
Promoter of the Year
Ben Hated
Graphic Designer of the Year
Killumbia GFX
Photographer of the Year
Killumbia Studio
Magazine of the Year
Geechee One
Podcast of the Year
PowerHouse 106 FM Carolina
Blog of the Year
SC Top 20
Model of the Year
Bee Badd
Stripper of the Year
Ariel Silver
Strip Club of the Year
Club Onyx of Charlotte
Club of the Year
The Weekend Restaurant & Lounge
Modeling Agency of the Year
Bellah Modeling Agency
Southern Girl of the Year
Bee Badd
Indy Film of the Year
Killumbia USA
Web Series of the Year
Killumbia USA
Actor of the Year
Victor Stevenson
Fashion Designer/Label of the Year
DMR Solutions
CEO of the Year
Deezy Slim
New Artist of the Year
Alexia Rose
803 Artist of the Year
MS.TIP
843 Artist of the Year
MEEK BANDZ
864 Artist of the Year
Marcus Allen
Comedian of the Year
Skip G
Icon Award Honoree
The Late Zizzy Stix
Legend Award Honoree
The Late Speaker Knockerz
Humanitarian Award Honoree
FatRat Da Czar
Kid Sensation Award Honoree
Natalie Green
Southern Plug Music Awards 2018 Winners
Breakout Artist of the Year:
Renni Rucci
Group of the Year:
Roc & Yella
Band of the Year:
Tru Sol Band
Female Artist of the Year:
Anya Dixon
Male Artist of the Year:
Casino Mel
Teen Artist of the Year:
Pablo Harts
Underrated Artist of the Year:
King Killumbia
Single of the Year:
"Love Lost" ImFantasy TheSinger
Collaboration of the Year:
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah by Mi5ta ft Renni Rucci
Album/Mixtape of the Year:
"No Table Manners" by Backpack Shawty
Music Video of the Year:
"More" by Reezie Roc
Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year:
BackPack Shawty
Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year:
Lele BadBad
Male R&B Artist of the Year:
Hennessey Williams
Female R&B Artist of the Year:
B RAE
Gospel Artist of the Year:
Kenny Smith Page II
Jazz Artist of the Year:
Ziggy Stixx
Rock Artist of the Year:
Geech Rudegyrl (Rude Gyrl)
Country Artist of the Year:
Justin Addis
Performer of the Year:
Strizzy Strokes
Lyricist of the Year:
Jesse Davis
Radio Station of the Year:
97.9 the WIZ
Radio Show of the Year:
Middays W Mani Millss
Radio Personality of the Year:
Mani Millss
Radio Dj of the Year:
DJ Prince Ice
Club DJ of the Year:
@DJ6Figga
DJ Crew of the Year:
Hitmaker DJs
Underrated DJ of the Year:
Dj Bmore
Video Director of the Year:
KD Visualz
Producer of the Year:
Chill GoHard
Record Label of the Year:
South Starr Entertainment
Recording Studio of the Year:
803 Store
Promoter of the Year:
Ash Cash
Graphic Designer of the Year:
Killumbia GFX
Photographer of the Year:
Isaac Freeman
Model of the Year:
Jontel O'Berry
Fashion Designer/Label of the Year
@leakset
Modeling Agency of the Year:
Bellah Modeling Agency
CEO of the Year:
Tj Turmon
New Artist of the Year:
Renni Rucci
Legend Award Honoree:
DJ Prince Ice
Icon Award Honoree:
Bobby Nichols 97.9fm The Wiiz “The Wiz”
Humanitarian Award Honoree:
Robyn Davis Watson
Teen Sensation Award Honoree:
Niya803
