Outstanding Publicist Award
Echo Hatix
Celebrated for amplifying artists’ stories and elevating music to global audiences.
Legacy Honoree
IGMA 2026 Legacy Awards
Honoree Categories
Legacy Awards Honorees
The iGlobal Music Awards (IGMA) proudly honors these legendary artists, producers, and industry pioneers whose influence has shaped the culture, sound, and success of music across generations. The Legacy Awards recognize a lifetime of excellence, impact, and contribution to the global music community. We are honored to celebrate these icons for their dedication, artistry, and lasting legacy in music history.
Honoree Lineup
IGMA 2026 Legacy Award Honorees
Each honoree is being recognized for their outstanding contribution to music, culture, and the global community of independent and established artists.
Legacy R&B Female Artist Award
Miki Howard
Honoring timeless vocals, classic records, and an enduring impact on R&B.
Legacy Icon
Legacy Producer Award
R. Kelly
Recognized for a catalog of influential production that shaped eras of modern R&B.
Producer Legacy
Legacy Female Hip-Hop Award
Yo-Yo
Celebrating a pioneering voice in hip-hop, empowerment, and West Coast culture.
Hip-Hop Legacy
Don Cornelius Soul Train Legacy Award
Mary Jane Girls
Honoring an iconic group whose style, grooves, and flair defined an era.
Soul Train Legacy
The King of R&B Legacy Award
R. Kelly
Recognized for a career of chart-topping records and influential R&B anthems.
R&B Legacy
Legacy R&B Group Award
Troop
Celebrating a legendary group whose harmonies and hits left a mark on R&B history.
Group Legacy