Best Gospel Album

• Sounds of Blackness - Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum

Best Jazz Album

• Norman Brown - After the Storm

Best Rap Album

• Snoop Doggy Dogg - Doggy Style

Best RB/Soul Album - Female

• Anita Baker - Rhythm of Love

Best RB/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo

• Boyz II Men - II Lyrics

Best RB/Soul Album - Male

• Barry White - The Icon Is Love

Best RB/Soul or Rap Music Video

• Aaron Hall - I Miss You

Best RB/Soul or Rap New Artist

• Brandy - I Wanna Be Down Lyrics

Best RB/Soul Single - Female

• Anita Baker - Body and Soul Lyrics

Best RB/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo

• Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You Lyrics

Best RB/Soul Single - Male

• R. Kelly - Bump 'n Grind Lyrics

Best RB/Soul Song of the Year

• Barry White - Practice What You Preach Lyrics

Heritage Award - Career Achievement

• Diana Ross Lyrics

Sammy Davis Jr. Award - Entertainer of the Year

• Queen Latifah Lyrics