Vote to Recognize the Best of Hip-Hop Soul

Will it be Kanye or Ne-Yo? Mary J. or Keyshia? Hip-hop soul is the defining music of the day, but who’s defining the genre at its best? To celebrate Black Music Month in June, Rémy Martin 1738 will give America a chance to decide. Beginning May 9, anyone 21 or older can log onto www.1738.com, sample hundreds of songs, and vote to recognize the top artists and songs in hip-hop soul history. Daily updates will provide a running list of the leaders in each category, and the final results will be revealed on July 1.

The online poll is just one of many initiatives Rémy Martin 1738 is undertaking for Black Music Month. The brand will also co-host a national kick-off celebration in New York City with hot music magazine XXL, where the first Rémy Martin 1738 Award for Contributions to Black Music will be announced. And local promotions in cities around the country will take place throughout June; a calendar will be posted on 1738.com later this month.