2017 Soul Beach Music Festival: The Best of the Best

The Soul Beach Music Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, and 2017 did not disappoint. Check out our roundup of the best performances from this year’s festival!

Introduction

The 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival promises to be one of the best music festivals of the year. With a lineup that includes some of the biggest names in soul and R&B, this year’s event is sure to be a hit with fans of all ages. If you’re looking for a great way to enjoy some of the best music of the year, make sure to check out the Soul Beach Music Festival.

The Best of the Best

The Soul Beach Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in Aruba. It is a five-day event that features a variety of music genres including R&B, hip hop, jazz, and more. The festival also has a variety of activities and events for attendees to enjoy.

Best Overall Performance: Bruno Mars

The annual Soul Beach Music Festival is held every Memorial Day Weekend on the island of Aruba. The event features a wide range of musical genres, including R&B, hip hop, jazz, and reggae. This year’s festival was headlined by Bruno Mars, who won the award for Best Overall Performance.

Best R&B Performance: Maxwell

And the award goes to…Maxwell! The veteran R&B singer took home the Grammy for Best R&B Performance for his track “All the Ways Love Can Feel.” The song is from Maxwell’s 2016 album blackSUMMERS’night, which also won a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

Best Hip-Hop Performance: Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar won the award for Best Hip-Hop Performance for his song “Humble” at the 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival.

Best Pop Performance: Beyoncé

The 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival was an event to remember! Many amazing musical performances took place, but there was one that truly stood out above the rest. Beyoncé won the award for Best Pop Performance for her song “Formation.” This is an incredible accomplishment, and it is clear that Beyoncé is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

Best Rock Performance: Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters took home the award for Best Rock Performance for their song “Run” at the 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival. This is the second year in a row that the band has won this award.

The Rest of the Best

This year’s Soul Beach Music Festival was one for the books. With great weather, an electrifying crowd, and some of the best soul music performers, it was an event to remember. And, as always, there were a few stand out performances. Here are, what we consider, the rest of the best performances from this year’s Soul Beach Music Festival.

Best New Artist: Khalid

This past year has been an incredible one for music, and the Soul Beach Music Festival was no exception. With so many amazing artists taking the stage, it was hard to narrow it down to just a few favorites. But if we had to choose, here are our picks for the best of the best from this year’s festival.

Best New Artist: Khalid

This up-and-coming R&B singer stole the show with his soulful voice and amazing stage presence. His debut album, “American Teen,” shot to the top of the charts and has been hailed as one of the best albums of the year. We can’t wait to see what he does next!

Best Performance: Bruno Mars

There’s no doubt that Bruno Mars is one of the biggest superstars in the world right now, and he did not disappoint with his headlining set at Soul Beach. He brought the house down with hit after hit, and his energy was electric. It’s safe to say that he’s a true master of his craft!

Best Collaboration: Kendrick Lamar & SZA

These two artists came together for an unforgettable performance of their hit song, “All The Stars.” Their chemistry on stage was undeniable, and they had the crowd on their feet for the entire song. It’s no wonder this collaboration has been taking over radio stations everywhere!

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars’s “That’s What I Like” was the clear winner in the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The track won awards for both Record of the Year and Best R&B Song, and was also nominated for Song of the Year.

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Beyoncé

Beyoncé won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Love on Top” at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. The track is taken from her fifth studio album, Beyoncé.

Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar won the award for Best Rap Performance for his work on “Humble.” He beat out J. Cole, Jay-Z, Big Sean, and Migos for the honor.

Best Rap/Sung Performance: Kendrick Lamar & Rihanna

This year was a big one for Kendrick Lamar, and he took home the award for Best Rap/Sung Performance for his collaboration with Rihanna, “Loyalty.” The track appears on Kendrick’s fourth studio album, DAMN., which was released in April 2017 and went on to become one of the year’s most acclaimed albums. “Loyalty” is a standout track on the album, and its win in this category is well-deserved.

Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar

“Humble.” by Kendrick Lamar is the best rap song of 2017. It was released on Kendrick’s album, DAMN., and instantly shot to the top of the charts. The song is about Kendrick’s struggles with success and how he remains humble despite his fame and fortune. It’s a catchy and powerful song that packs an emotional punch. Kendrick is one of the best rappers in the game, and “Humble.” is one of his best songs.

Best R&B Song: Bruno Mars

“That’s What I Like”

Bruno Mars has had an incredible year. Not only did he score his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with ’24K Magic,’ but he’s also taken home multiple Grammy Awards, including wins for Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. To top it all off, he’s now won the 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival award for Best R&B Song with his hit “That’s What I Like.”

The song, which was co-written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown and James Fauntleroy, is taken from ’24K Magic’ and was released as the album’s third single in January 2017. It quickly became a radio favorite and has since peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Bruno Mars’ sixth No. 1 single on the chart.

In addition to winning Best R&B Song at the Soul Beach Music Festival, “That’s What I Like” has also earned Bruno Mars Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song, as well as a BET Award for Viewer’s Choice.

Best R&B Album: Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars is one of the frontrunners for the coveted Album of the Year award at this year’s Soul Beach Music Festival. The “Uptown Funk” singer is up against some stiff competition in the form of Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Childish Gambino. However, Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic is a strong contender for the award, thanks to its blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop.

Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!” was also nominated for Best R&B Album. The album was a departure from the rapper’s previous work, with a more 1970s-inspired sound. Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN., meanwhile, was hailed as one of the best hip-hop albums of 2017. And Beyoncé’s Lemonade was praised for its mix of R&B, pop, and hip-hop sounds.

So who will take home the award for Best R&B Album? It’s anyone’s guess, but Bruno Mars seems like a strong contender.

Best Urban Contemporary Album: Childish Gambino

This year’s Soul Beach Music Festival was one for the books, with amazing performances by some of the biggest names in urban contemporary music. Among the many stellar performances, one artist really stood out: Childish Gambino.

Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who has been taking the music world by storm over the past few years. His latest album, “Awaken, My Love!,” is a funky and soulful masterpiece that showcases his incredible range as an artist. At the Soul Beach Music Festival, he brought that same energy and charisma to his live performance, treating the crowd to an unforgettable show.

If you’re looking for a new artist to add to your playlist, look no further than Childish Gambino. He’s truly the best of the best.

Conclusion

After an amazing weekend of performances, the 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival has come to a close. For music lovers who were unable to attend, here is a recap of some of the best moments.

The 20th annual Soul Beach Music Festival was held May 25-30, 2017 in Aruba. The event featured six days of non-stop music, food, and fun. Internationally-renowned artists such as Pitbull, Maxwell, and Lionel Richie headlined the event, while other popular performers included Brandy, Boyz II Men, and Ashanti.

During the festival, music lovers enjoyed a wide variety of genres including R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Funk, and Soul. In addition to the incredible live performances, attendees also enjoyed beach parties, pool parties, and competitions.

Overall, the 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival was a huge success. If you missed out on the fun this year, be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s event!