2025 Awards Season: Impact of the Grammys, Super Bowl, BRITs & MOBOs on Hip Hop, R&B, & UK Black Music

The Grammy Awards, Super Bowl halftime show, BRIT Awards, and MOBO Awards are all happening this month— but do they still hold value for Hip Hop, R&B, and UK music artists in today’s music scene?

In this episode SK Vibemaker & DJ Ness break down the 2025 awards season, taking a closer look at how music awards are shaping or failing the future of the industry.

We cover the standout moments from the Grammys, and look into the controversies that shook this year’s ceremony.

Also, we discuss the possibility of more UK acts breaking into the Billboard Hot 100's top 10—following Central Cee's historic #9 placement.

Don't miss out on this explosive episode packed with industry insights, and expert commentary. Tune in now to OnSite with SK Vibemaker & DJ Ness.

5:50: Central Cee lands #1 in the UK & #9 on Billboard 100!

8:23: Can Dave follow up with a top 10 spot on Billboard 100?

15:33: How do we feel about Award Show Season?

26:29: Beyonce finally completes the Grammy's/ Controversial Grammy history

32:08: Doechii wins "Best Rap Album" Grammy

39:16: The return of "The Artiste"?

56:28: Kendrick Lamar wins 5 Grammy's for "Not Like Us"

1:14:12: Why did Kanye West & Bianca Censori show up to the Grammys?

1:27:31: SK & Ness Music Inbox

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This weeks OnSite Music inbox:

SK:

Shenseea - Puni Police

Jessie Reyez - GOLIATH

Doechii - Nosebleeds

DJ Ness

Strandz & Giggs - Time

Kadeem Tyrell - One Time

Digga D - Okra & Fiji