| Soul Train Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Special awards
Heritage Award
Humanitarian Award
Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year
Winners and nominees
Winners are in bold text.
Best R&B/Soul Album – Male
Best R&B/Soul Album – Female
Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band, or Duo
Best R&B/Soul Single – Male
Best R&B/Soul Single – Female
Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band, or Duo
Song of the Year
Best Music Video
Best New R&B/Soul Artist
Best Gospel Album
- 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
Best Jazz Album
- Najee – Just an Illusion
- Gerald Albright – Live at Birdland West
- George Duke – Snapshot
- George Howard – Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
Performers
- 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
- 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
- ↑ Dennis Hunt (March 11, 1993). "Jackson Shows Up to Gather Awards, Despite Ankle Injury". Los Angeles Times.
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