LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2025 – Last night, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music event at The Fleur Room in West Hollywood. The event honored seven-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Kehlani, Grammy Award-winning artist Kali Uchis, and three-time Grammy-nominated KPop Demon Hunters’ songwriter, lead vocalist and rising star EJAE for their leadership, art, and contributions to the music industry.
Presented by the ASCAP Membership team, ASCAP Women Behind the Music recognizes and encourages female trailblazers in the music community by honoring songwriters, artists and executives across the industry.
Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership presented each honoree with a personalized plaque.
artist Kali Uchis, and three-time Grammy-nominated KPop Demon Hunters’ songwriter, lead
vocalist and rising star EJAE pose for a photo at the 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music
Event in Los Angeles, CA on November 12, 2025.
(Photo Credit: Robin Lori Marshall for ASCAP)
“ASCAP Women Behind the Music is more than an annual event for us. We not only spotlight women for their impactful contributions to the music community, we also hope to inspire the next generation of young women to use their artistry, leadership, and boldness to navigate challenges they may face in the industry,” says Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership. “Last night, we honored three of the most extraordinary women in music today including EJAE, who co-wrote the record-breaking single “Golden” from Neftlix’s most-streamed film K-Pop Demon Hunters, Kali Uchis, who has reached the Spotify Billions Club four times, and Kehlani who has earned over 20 gold and platinum RIAA certifications, accumulating more than five billion streams, and received five Grammy Award nominations.”
The celebration continued as guests enjoyed a festive reception with music provided by DJ C. Devone.
Previous ASCAP Women Behind the Music honorees include Grammy-winning singer-songwriters Coco Jones, Kandi Burruss and Kelly Rowland, Grammy-winning artists and songwriters Victoria Monét and Joelle James, hip-hop legends Salt-N-Pepa, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters Summer Walker and Jazmine Sullivan, legendary musician and singer Sheila E., Grammy-winning production and songwriting duo Nova Wav, superstar executives Shari Bryant, Brittney Davis, Phylicia Fant, Sammye Scott and Nicole Wyskoarko and more.
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