The 1993 Soul Train Music Awards was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on March 9, 1993. The show was hosted by Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross.
Soul Train Music Awards | |
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Date | March 9, 1993 |
Location | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California |
Country | United States |
Hosted by | Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross |
First awarded | 1987 |
Most awards | Michael Jackson and Boyz II Men (3) |
Website | soultrain |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | WGN America |
Special awards
editHeritage Award
editHumanitarian Award
editSammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year
editWinners and nominees
editWinners are in bold text.
Best R&B/Soul Album – Male
editBest R&B/Soul Album – Female
editBest R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band, or Duo
editBest R&B/Soul Single – Male
editBest R&B/Soul Single – Female
editBest R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band, or Duo
editSong of the Year
editBest Music Video
editBest New R&B/Soul Artist
editBest Gospel Album
edit- Shirley Caesar – He's Working It Out for You
- Milton Brunson and The Thompson Community Singers – My Mind is Made Up
- Commissioned – Number 7
- John P. Kee and the New Life Choir – We Walk By Faith
Best Rap Album
editBest Jazz Album
edit- Najee – Just an Illusion
- Gerald Albright – Live at Birdland West
- George Duke – Snapshot
- George Howard – Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
Performers
edit- Arrested Development – "Mr. Wendal"
- Boyz II Men – Medley: "Please Don't Go" / "Motownphilly" / "Uhh Ahh" / "End of the Road"
- Commissioned – "Second Chance"
- En Vogue – Medley: "Best of My Love" / "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" / "Respect" / "Lady Marmalade" / "Tell Me Something Good"
- CeCe Peniston – "Keep On Walkin'
- Mary J. Blige – "Real Love"
- TLC
- Michael Jackson – "Remember the Time"
- Chaka Khan – "And the Melody Still Lingers On (Night in Tunisia)"
Notable performances
edit- Michael Jackson, who sang "Remember the Time" during the ceremony, sat in a chair on the stage throughout the entire performance due to an injured ankle;[1] dancers accompanied Jackson on choreography. Eddie Murphy, who was presented by Jackson with the Heritage Award, jokingly remarked "Isn't it nice to see him getting out and giving people awards.... I'd like to thank Michael for hobbling out here and giving me this award."
References
edit- ^ Dennis Hunt (March 11, 1993). "Jackson Shows Up to Gather Awards, Despite Ankle Injury". Los Angeles Times.