BET has announced iconic 80’s funk bandMorris Day & The Time will receive the ‘Legend’ award at “Soul Train Awards” 2022. World-class musician, composer, and actor Morris Day is best known for his role as lead singer of the legendary band. The Time is beloved for their top musical hits “Jungle Love,” “The Bird,” and “Fishnet,” a track that landed at #1 on the US R&B charts. The band’s successful music career spans four decades. Morris Day has appeared in multiple films including cult classic Purple Rain.
Ari Lennox, Chanté Moore, Muni Long, SiR, Tank, and BET Amplified stage artists Coco Jones and Q are set to perform at the feel-good party of the year. Hosted by award-winning comedian and actor Deon Cole, “Soul Train Awards” 2022 premieres Monday, 27 November at 03:00 AM on BET AFRICA and repeats at 20:00 PM.
MORRIS DAY & THE TIME TO RECEIVE THE ‘LEGEND’ AWARD AT “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” 2022 PRESENTED BY BET
“We are thrilled to be honouring Morris Day and The Time at this year’s Soul Train Awards. These icons have done so much for the culture over a span of decades and we are elated to have the opportunity to celebrate them, their music and their contribution to Soul,” said Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Paramount Africa and Peer Lead, BET International.
“They say the way you start is the way you finish, and being that I’m retiring end of next year, it’s only fitting that I return to the place that helped start it all,” said Morris Day. “Our first major TV appearance was in 1981 on Soul Train with Don Cornelius. And 41 years later, to be honored with the Soul Train Awards Legend Award is what we call full circle. Truly amazing!”
“Morris Day & The Time create and perform timeless, feel-good music for fans to enjoy all over the world. Their unique sound, style, and artistry continue to serve as inspiration to music lovers and recording artists today,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. “We can’t wait to get the Soul Train Awards party started with our star-studded slate of soulful artists and can’t-miss moments.”
Alex Vaughn, Durand Bernarr, Muni Long and Tasha Cobbs Leonard are set to blend harmonies for this year’s Soul Cypher. Renowned DJ and music producer D-Nice will take command of the turntables.
About Morris Day & The Time
Morris Day went to school with Prince Rogers Nelson and sang in Grand Central, Prince’s first band. While Prince grew as an artist, so did the opportunity around him. The Time was originally created as Prince’s alter-ego to be seen as the cool, streetwise funk band contrasting Prince’s more soulful R&B sound. After looking at several lead vocalists, Prince wanted someone with mad talent, so he cast his high school friend—the funky, fabulous Morris Day. Soon after, Morris Day & The Time were cast in Purple Rain, which captured the exploding Minneapolis music scene at its peak. Day burst onto the public scene with the group’s self-titled 1981 album, The Time, which included “Get It Up,” “Cool,” and “Girl.” The group went on to record three more albums, including What Time Is It? (1982) featuring the hits “777-9311,” “Wild And Loose,” “Walk,” and “Gigolos Get Lonely Too” and Ice Cream Castle (1984), which included the monster hit “Jungle Love”. In 1985, Day launched his solo career, releasing three albums: Color Of Success (1985), Daydreaming (1987), and Guaranteed (1992). Combined sales of Day’s body of work exceeds 10 million units. Morris Day is releasing his final album entitled Last Call on November 11, with an eye on retiring at the end of 2023.
BET Soul joins “Soul Train Awards” 2022 celebration by dedicating a full hour to a collection of Morris Day & The Time music videos. Watch many of their iconic music videos, on Monday, November 7, at 5 PM ET. Check local listings.
Morris Day & The Time will receive their flowers along with R&B supergroup Xscape who will receive the ‘Lady of Soul’ honor at “Soul Train Awards” 2022. Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead “Soul Train Awards” 2022 nominations with an impressive 7 nods. Ari Lennox garnered the second-highest number of nods with 6 nominations. Lizzo and Chris Brown are tied at 5 nods each, followed by Burna Boy, Muni Long, and Steve Lacy with 4 nods. Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, PJ Morton, and Tems each garnered 3 nominations.
“Soul Train Awards” 2022 presented by BET, will feature an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. The annual event is committed to showcasing the impact ofSoul Train on music and dance from the ‘70s to today.
Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy will oversee the annual show and Executive Produce for BET with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of “Soul Train Awards” 2022 along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon.
