2nd Urapopstar Critics Choice Awards

The 2nd Urapopstar Critics Choice Awards will be held at the O2 Arena in London, England on August 4, 2022. It recognizes the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility period, running from January 23, 2021 – March 17, 2022. The nominations were revealed during a virtual livestream on May 7, 2022. Alex Washington and Paulo Araujo are set to host the ceremony, marking their first turn as hosts.

Alesha received the most nominations with 11 (sharing one of those nominations with Indigo Peak).

Winners and nominees
Artist of the Year
 * Alesha
 * Alex Washington
 * Indigo Peak
 * Riker Allen
 * Shell Ruin
 * Tiger

Single of the Year
 * Alesha - "Mortal"
 * Alex Washington - "On Empty"
 * Emily Henning - "Lie For Love"
 * Shell Ruin - "Honey"
 * Tiger - "Friendzone"

Album of the Year
 * Alesha - Monika
 * Alex Washington - Optimism
 * Paulo Araujo - The Gift
 * Riker Allen - RACKET!!
 * Shell Ruin - Signs of Life

Collaboration of the Year
 * Aurora Reed featuring Loretta Lambert - "Shoot"
 * Indigo Peak & Alesha - "Emperor EP"
 * Raphael & Paulo Araujo - "Loose/Rewind"
 * Riker Allen & Kenya - "Ziploc EP"
 * Zowie & Charisma Kane - "Side Chick"

Comeback of the Year
 * Alex Washington
 * Loretta Lambert
 * Neoncity
 * Paulo Araujo
 * Raphael

Video of the Year
 * Alesha - "Mortal"
 * Alex Washington - "On Empty"
 * Jupiter - "Trippin’ on You"
 * Putanovska - "Modern Man (The Riker Remix)"
 * Riker Allen - "Countdown to a Confession"

Best New Artist
 * Bette
 * La’Shawn
 * Olivia Rush
 * Tiger
 * Quinn

Best Male Artist
 * Alex Washington
 * Gabriel Dresden
 * Paulo Araujo
 * Riker Allen
 * Tiger

Best Female Artist
 * Alesha
 * Emily Henning
 * Kenya
 * Loretta Lambert
 * Shell Ruin

Best Duo or Group
 * Dresden & Bareilles
 * Indigo Peak
 * MissMatch
 * Neoncity
 * SPELLS

Best Pop or Dance Artist
 * Bette
 * Indigo Peak
 * Tiger
 * Veronica Nightshade
 * Zowie

Best R&B or Hip-Hop Artist
 * Kenya
 * La’Shawn
 * Loretta Lambert
 * Monie X
 * Paulo Araujo

Best Alternative or Rock Artist
 * Dresden & Bareilles
 * Heroes
 * Olivia Rush
 * Riker Allen
 * Romo

Best Songwriter
 * Alex (Alex Washington, Bette, La'Shawn)
 * Ben (Alesha, Kenya)
 * Benito (Indigo Peak, Olivia Rush)
 * Liam (Riker Allen, Aurora Reed)
 * Nye (Shell Ruin, Zowie, Heroes)
 * Paulo (Paulo Araujo, Loretta Lambert)

Best Promotional Campaign
 * Alesha - Monika
 * Alex Washington - Optimism
 * Emily Henning - Liar OST
 * Tiger - Tiger
 * Zowie - Impressions

Best Single Cover Art
 * Alesha - "Suck My Soul"
 * Emily Henning - "Lie for Love"
 * Indigo Peak (& Alesha) - "Emperor EP"
 * Zowie - "Seasons"

Best Album Cover Art
 * Alesha - Monika
 * Emily Henning - Liar OST
 * Kenya - Y4K
 * Loretta Lambert - Sound & Fury
 * Olivia Rush - Night Crawl

Best Miscellaneous Art
 * Alesha - Monika/Suck My Soul banner
 * Indigo Peak - Be Right Back banner
 * Raphael - Billboard magazine
 * Zowie - Seasons banner

Outstanding Art Direction for an Album Campaign
 * Alesha - Monika
 * Alex Washington - Mourning & Other Pleasantries EP
 * Indigo Peak - Never Really Gone / NRG
 * Neoncity - Growing Pains
 * Shell Ruin - Signs of Life

Lifetime Achievement Award Jack Stevens