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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

Award categories include:
  • 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
…and more!

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