LEGEND AWARD HONOREES MORRIS DAY & THE TIME ANDÂ LADY OF SOUL HONOREES XSCAPE ELECTRIFIED THE STAGE WITH PERFORMANCES OF THEIR CHART-TOPPING HITSÂ
ARI LENNOX, CHANTÉ MOORE, COCO JONES, J. VALENTINE, MUNI LONG, SiR, TANK, Q, AND MANY MORE TOOK THE STAGE WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY JERMAINE DUPRI, JB SMOOVE, LUCKY DAYE, MARK TALLMAN, MICHELLE MITCHENOR, QUEEN NAIJA, AND MANY MORE
HOSTED BY DEON COLE “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS†2022 RETURNS WITH THE ACCLAIMED SOUL CYPHER WITH ALEX VAUGHN, DURAND BERNARR,Â
The feel good party of the year kicked off with the “Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Special,â€Â with hosts Tank covering the Main Stage, Letoya Luckett on the Correspondent Stage, and Novi Brown (“Tyler Perry’s Sistasâ€) in the Walmart Lounge. The pre-show featured performances and appearances by Baby Tate, DIXSON, J. Holiday, FLO, and Vedo.
The “Soul Train Awards†2022 performances began with R&B singer-songwriter Muni Long singing a soulful rendition of “Plot Twist,†featuring an on-stage reenactment of the single that included notable attendees Erica Ash, Skyh Black, DC Young Fly, and Paige Hurd, followed by her hit single, “Hrs and Hrs.†Host Deon Cole then paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Migos rapper, Takeoff. Next, the audience was treated to a dazzling performance by songstress Ari Lennox, as she performed her current single, “Waste My Time.†R&B singer-songwriter and producer Tank and multi-platinum singer-songwriter J. Valentine took to the stage and had the audience swooning with a sultry performance of their single “Slow.†This year’s incredible lineup also featured rising R&B singer and actress Coco Jones and Florida-raised singer Q, who both delivered stirring performances from the BET Amplified stage, sponsored by Verizon. With introductions from singer-songwriter Lucky Daye and platinum-selling R&B vocalist Queen Naija, Coco Jones and Q impressed the audience with renditions of “ICU†and “Today,†respectively.
Trailblazing 90’s R&B supergroup Xscape was crowned Lady of Soul at this year’s Awards, sponsored by Walmart. The award was presented to them by their legendary producer and So So Def Recordings founder Jermaine Dupri, who spoke fondly about knowing the group was destined for stardom when he first met them. Xscape embodied elegance as they graced the stage, accepting the award amid a cheering audience. The group took us on a nostalgic journey of some of their biggest hits, including “My Little Secret,†“Who Can I Run To?,†”Tonight,†and fan-favorite “Just Kickin It†with surprise guest Jermaine Dupri, to which the audience bumped, grooved, and sang along word for word. Xscape ended their performance with their powerful ballad, “Understanding.â€
Iconic funk brand Morris Day & The Time closed out the night with the Legend Award, presented to them by JB Smoove. After reflecting on the group’s success, and their days collaborating with Prince, Morris Day & The Time accepted the award and expressed profound gratitude. The group then brought their signature blend of funk and soul to the stage, performing a medley of their classic hits including “Cool,†“777,†“Jungle Love,†and closing out with crowd favorite “Bird,†keeping the audience on their feet dancing until the last note. Additional presenters for the evening included Mark Tallman and Michelle Mitchenor from BET+ original series First Wives Club.
The complete list of “Soul Train Awards†2022 winners are:  BEST NEW ARTIST TEMS   CERTIFIED SOUL AWARD MARY J. BLIGE           BEST R&B/SOUL FEMALE ARTIST JAZMINE SULLIVAN   BEST R&B/SOUL MALE ARTIST CHRIS BROWN          BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD MAVERICK CITY MUSIC X KIRK FRANKLIN           SONG OF THE YEAR BREAK MY SOUL      BEYONCÉ   ALBUM OF THE YEAR RENAISSANCE          BEYONCÉ  THE ASHFORD AND SIMPSON SONGWRITER’S AWARD HRS & HRS    MUNI LONG  BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE ABOUT DAMN TIME  LIZZO
The feel good party of the year kicked off with the “Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Special,â€Â with hosts Tank covering the Main Stage, Letoya Luckett on the Correspondent Stage, and Novi Brown (“Tyler Perry’s Sistasâ€) in the Walmart Lounge. The pre-show featured performances and appearances by Baby Tate, DIXSON, J. Holiday, FLO, and Vedo.
The “Soul Train Awards†2022 performances began with R&B singer-songwriter Muni Long singing a soulful rendition of “Plot Twist,†featuring an on-stage reenactment of the single that included notable attendees Erica Ash, Skyh Black, DC Young Fly, and Paige Hurd, followed by her hit single, “Hrs and Hrs.†Host Deon Cole then paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Migos rapper, Takeoff. Next, the audience was treated to a dazzling performance by songstress Ari Lennox, as she performed her current single, “Waste My Time.†R&B singer-songwriter and producer Tank and multi-platinum singer-songwriter J. Valentine took to the stage and had the audience swooning with a sultry performance of their single “Slow.†This year’s incredible lineup also featured rising R&B singer and actress Coco Jones and Florida-raised singer Q, who both delivered stirring performances from the BET Amplified stage, sponsored by Verizon. With introductions from singer-songwriter Lucky Daye and platinum-selling R&B vocalist Queen Naija, Coco Jones and Q impressed the audience with renditions of “ICU†and “Today,†respectively.
Trailblazing 90’s R&B supergroup Xscape was crowned Lady of Soul at this year’s Awards, sponsored by Walmart. The award was presented to them by their legendary producer and So So Def Recordings founder Jermaine Dupri, who spoke fondly about knowing the group was destined for stardom when he first met them. Xscape embodied elegance as they graced the stage, accepting the award amid a cheering audience. The group took us on a nostalgic journey of some of their biggest hits, including “My Little Secret,†“Who Can I Run To?,†”Tonight,†and fan-favorite “Just Kickin It†with surprise guest Jermaine Dupri, to which the audience bumped, grooved, and sang along word for word. Xscape ended their performance with their powerful ballad, “Understanding.â€
Iconic funk brand Morris Day & The Time closed out the night with the Legend Award, presented to them by JB Smoove. After reflecting on the group’s success, and their days collaborating with Prince, Morris Day & The Time accepted the award and expressed profound gratitude. The group then brought their signature blend of funk and soul to the stage, performing a medley of their classic hits including “Cool,†“777,†“Jungle Love,†and closing out with crowd favorite “Bird,†keeping the audience on their feet dancing until the last note. Additional presenters for the evening included Mark Tallman and Michelle Mitchenor from BET+ original series First Wives Club.
BEST NEW ARTIST TEMS   CERTIFIED SOUL AWARD MARY J. BLIGE           BEST R&B/SOUL FEMALE ARTIST JAZMINE SULLIVAN   BEST R&B/SOUL MALE ARTIST CHRIS BROWN          BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD MAVERICK CITY MUSIC X KIRK FRANKLIN           SONG OF THE YEAR BREAK MY SOUL      BEYONCÉ   ALBUM OF THE YEAR RENAISSANCE          BEYONCÉ  THE ASHFORD AND SIMPSON SONGWRITER’S AWARD HRS & HRS    MUNI LONG  BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE ABOUT DAMN TIME  LIZZO
BEST COLLABORATION MAKE ME SAY IT AGAIN, GIRL.      RONALD ISLEY & THE ISLEY BROTHERS.                                                       FEAT. BEYONCÉ  VIDEO OF THE YEAR SMOKIN OUT THE WINDOW     BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC
Celebrity photographer and disabled Vietnam veteran Jerome Dorn embodies the very definition of resilience. Born in Philadelphia, the fifth of seven children, Dorn stayed focused throughout his youth, eventually obtaining his degree in Criminal Justice. Dorn has worked with the Philadelphia Police Department, Department of Justice, World Wide Detective Agency, and several other high profile security groups.
Throughout his successful career, Dorn wrestled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, an aftereffect of his military service. Battling the pain and debilitating effect of PTSD, Dorn found comfort behind the camera. Photography proved to be not only therapeutic, but life changing as well.
Dorn picked up his first camera in 1970 while serving in Vietnam and knew instantly that behind the lens was where he belonged. His shooting style and photographs were special, generating a buzz in the industry. In 1985, he began his career in photojournalism, working in a variety of genres. Dorn’s credentials include fashion, lifestyle photography, photojournalism, and celebrity/red carpet coverage.
Working with MSNBC, Jet Magazine, and major publications in Philadelphia and around the country, Dorn has had the honor of capturing the images of hundreds of notable celebrities and politicians including President Barack Obama, George Bush Jr, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Jesse Jackson, Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Will Smith, and Tyler Perry.
Photography has sent Dorn around the globe, inspiring his passion for civil activism. In 1995, Dorn assembled and led a group of forty-two men to the Million Man March. Together, they spent five days walking from Philadelphia to Washington DC.
In his travels, Dorn observed a common theme amongst the youth of the world. Many of the children he encountered seemed lost. Understanding that opportunities for at-risk youth are minimal, Dorn was inspired to make a difference.
Established by Dorn in 2011, InDaHouseMedia was built on the idea that there is room in the house for everyone. With InDaHouseMedia, Dorn’s mission is to provide the future generation with positive direction through sports, music, and photography.
