PHILADELPHIA – The 5th Annual Pop Smash Awards, presented by Archie of Pop Smash Radio, honored outstanding achievements in music, media, and entertainment, recognizing some of the industry’s brightest talents. The event highlighted top performances across multiple genres, showcasing the growing influence of independent artists and content creators.
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Winners List:
Top Acting Performance: Warren J. Smith
Top Comedian: Red Snapper
Top Country Song: Holdyn Barder – “Go Birds”
Top Dance Song (tie): Cakes Da Killa ft. Wuhryn Dumas – “It’s A Luv Thing” and Tiffany Mann – “Do It Anyway”
Top Rock/Alternative Song: Love Ghost & Cinnamon Babe – “Do You Like Me Now”
Top Media Talent/Personality: Jaye Devaughn
Top Gospel Song: Michael David Clark – “Give It To Jesus”
Top Producer: Aaron Thomas
Top Manager: Rich Ronnie
Top DJ: DJ Martian
Top Philly Artist: Dillyn B
Top Live Performer: Corey Staggers
Top Content Creator: Ashlie The Super Woman
Top Podcast: Let’s Talk Podcast
Specialty Awards:
Saucy Vocals: Vocals Bible Award: Luh Von
Dance Is Life: Carlos Dwayne
Top Collaboration: Billy Bills ft. Mic L’Ville & Nekeiaire – “One More Time”
Top Pop Group Song: INMIX – “Death Of Me”
Top Pop Female Song: Dom – “Your Problems Are Mine”
Top Pop Male Song (tie): David Givens – “Masquerade” and Michael J. Woodard – “Anti You”
Top Pop Album: Eli Liberty – Enigma: Heart EP
Top Concert: Dillyn B
Top R&B Group Song: Three – “Privacy”
Top R&B Female Song: SoLauren – “TYT”
Top R&B Male Song: Dominic Patrick – “Dead Roses”
Top R&B Album: Dillyn B
Top Photographer/Videographer: Chris Mansfield
Top Pop Video: BFF – “Badd”
Top R&B Video: MAXXCOLE – “Wildheart”
Top Hip-Hop/Rap Song: Misstress – “Never Average”
Top Rap/Hip-Hop Video: Hemmingw8y – “Bags”
Top Director: Sevndeep
Top Choreography: Hemmingw8y – “Bags”
Top Group Video: BFF – “Off The Wall”
Top Female Video: Vijeta – “Just A Lil Bit”
Top Male Video: MAXXCOLE – “Wildheart”
Major Awards:
Pop Smash Top 10 LIVE Entertainer of the Year: MAXXCOLE
Top New Artist: Dom
Video of the Year: MAXXCOLE – “Wildheart”
Song of the Year: MAXXCOLE – “Wildheart”
Album/EP of the Year: Michael J. Woodard – MJW1
With an impressive roster of winners, the Pop Smash Awards continues to shine a spotlight on exceptional talent across multiple entertainment sectors. As independent artists and creatives gain momentum, the event serves as a testament to their growing impact on the industry.
