Last Tuesday May 13 One of the most anticipated ceremonies of the international calendar was celebrated, the Hotel drinklerly Wilshire by drink welcomed the new edition of the legendary BMI Pop Awardsan evening that left Benson Boone, Taylor Swift and Teddy Swims as authentic protagonists of the pop worldwhich is living a golden age thanks to the talent of these and many more artists.
The night award went to Benson Boone who won the ‘BMI Champion Award‘, a recognition reserved for artists whose work not only defines the sound of their generation, but also inspires and transforms the global music scene. The president and BMI CEO, Mike O’Neillhe was in charge of giving him the award, praising his “Unlimited talent and creativity without borders”
Visibly excited, Boone dedicated his prize to his entire team and, especially, to whom they have been by his side from the beginning: “This is not my prize, it is for all those who have been part of this project. To the composers, producers, my mother and my father … to my Warner Chappell label, to all who have played a role. A huge team is needed to do what I try to doand I am lucky to have a wonderful team. The most important thing is to surround yourself with people you love and create something that you really passionate. When you find that spark, everything is possible”
The young artist also had special words for his collaborator and co -author Jack Lafral: “If you are a composer, producer or have something to do with the creative process of music, You know how incredible it is to find someone you really enjoy working. I want to give a special thanks to Jack Lafrantz. None of these songs would exist without him. If you want to take music, look for people you love and do something you love. I promise you that it is the best in the world when you find gold in a room. ”
Boone, who also won two awards BMI Pop by ‘Beautiful Things’ and ‘Slow It Down’offered an intimate performance to the piano, interpreting these issues next to ‘Drunk in my mind‘, remembering why their voice and honesty connect with millions of listeners.
Taylor Swift, the Queen of Composers
Taylor Swift was recognized, for the second consecutive year, as ‘BMI Pop composer of the year’adding like this 72 BMI Awards to his impressive palmraés. Although he was not present at the gala, her legacy was very present: the artist was awarded to write seven of the most interpreted songs of the year, including ‘Don’s Blame Me’, ‘Down Bad’, ‘Fortnight’, ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’, ‘Is It Over Now?’,
Teddy Swims and Hit of the Year
The prize to the ‘Pop song of the year ‘It was for Teddy Swims
for its success’Control‘, co -written with Julian Bunetta, Marco ‘Infamous’ Rodriguez and Mikky Ekko. The theme made history by staying 60 weeks not consecutive in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and reach number one in March 2024.
The gala also witnessed the diversity and dynamism of current pop, recognizing 61 new winners, including J. Cole, Djo (Joe Keery), and Morgan Wallenreflecting the wealth and variety of contemporary musical panorama. Universal Music Publishing Group It was named ‘Editorial of the year‘For representing 28 of the most interpreted songs, including successes of Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter and Eminem.
Great night for pop that continues to demonstrate that it is in full formgood sign of this is that young talents begin to shine with their own light and to bring proposals that are dazzling all lovers of this style.
