CUMAs
Since 1999, the Urban Music Association of Canada has produced and hosted the Canadian Urban Music Awards. The Canadian Urban Music Awards is a celebration of the best & brightest in Canada's urban music industry who drive the urban music scene in Canada.
The CUMAs, UMAC's flagship event, is a significant entertainment brand for industry stakeholders, artists, fans and sponsors. The awards attract major media attention, which is a testament to the growing international profile of Canadian urban music and its stars.
Previous winners include a "who's who" of stars in Canada's urban music industry history, including the late Oscar Peterson, k-os, Michie Mee, Maestro, Shawn Desman, Nelly Furtado, Remy Shand, Kardinal Official, Molly Johnson, Keshia Chanté, Rascalz, Jully Black and many more!
Award Categories
- R&B/Soul Recording of Year
- Rap Recording of the Year
- Reggae Recording of the Year
- Jazz Recording of the Year
- Gospel Recording of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- Music Video of the Year
- Producer of the Year
- DJ/DJ Crew of the Year
- Media Personality of the Year
- Publication of the Year
- Record Label of the Year
- Manager of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Special Achievement Award
