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Soul Train Awards 2023: Eric Bellinger, Nicci Gilbert and More Join Forces for This Year’s Soul Cypher

Veteran and rising stars gathering for a must-see performance.

The biggest R&B and soul house party was underway on Sunday (Nov 26). Hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and singer Keke Palmer, the night included several big wins, heartwarming winning speech moments, and several must-see performances. 

Legendary record producer and songwriter Bryan Michael Cox was on the ones-and-twos for this year’s  “Soul Cypher,” presented by Walmart.  

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Singer and Brownstone co-founder Nicci Gilbert led the evening’s presentation with a powerful performance, proving those vocals haven’t aged a day since the ‘90s. Rising R&B crooner Arin Ray followed up the next by singing about love lost, while industry veteran Eric Bellinger rightfully boasted about his impressive pen game, having written tracks for some of the genre’s most prominent artists. UK-based neo-soul singer Marsha Ambrosius wrapped things up by reflecting on a remarkable decade-long career and impact on the beloved genre. 

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