LOS ANGELES, March 29 -- R&B newcomer D'Angelo and trio TLC were the big winners Friday at the 10th annual Soul Train Music Awards, taking home three awards each. D'Angelo's honors included best R&B/soul or rap new artist, best R& B/soul male single, and best R&B/soul male album, all for 'Brown Sugar. ' TLC won best R&B/soul album by a group, band or duo for 'CrazySexyCool,' the recording that brought the girl group one of its two Grammys last month. TLC also picked up the awards for best R&B/soul single by a group, band or duo and best R&B/soul or rap video, both for 'Waterfalls.' Other winners included Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G., and Mary J. Blige. Michael Jackson and Monica, who had three nominations each, did not win any categories. Singer Patti LaBelle received the Heritage Award, and the Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year honor went to foursome Boyz II Men. The ceremonies, televised live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, were hosted by past winner Anita Baker, LL COol J, and Brandy. The winners of the 10th annual Soul Train Awards: R&B/soul single, group, band or duo: 'Waterfalls,' TLC. R&B/soul or rap video: 'Waterfalls,' TLC. Jazz album: 'Elixir,' Fourplay. R&B/soul or rap new artist: 'Brown Sugar,' D'Angelo. R&B/soul single, female: 'Exhale (Shoop Shoop),' Whitney Houston. R&B/soul or rap song: 'One More Chance,' The Notorious B.I.G. Gospel album: 'Show Up!,' The New Life Community Choir Featuring John P. Kee.
Rap album: 'Me Against The World,' 2 Pac. R&B/soul album, group, band or duo: 'CrazySexyCool,' TLC. R&B/soul single, male: 'Brown Sugar,' D'Angelo. R&B/soul album, male: 'Brown Sugar,' D'Angelo. R&B/soul album, female: 'My Life,' Mary J. Blige. Heritage Award: Patti LaBelle. Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year Award: Boyz II Men.
