Benito Skinner presents Charli XCX with the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Girls in Music 2024.
Benito Skinner:
Hey, not a lady! I find it irresistible. Hey Billboard Girls in Music. I didn’t know I’d be the one man presenting tonight, however that mentioned, I really feel honored to be the minority. This room feels protected, cozy. I’m additionally honored to have the ability to say just a few phrases about my idol, collaborator and shut good friend Charli XCX. Oh my God. [Applause] Wait, do this once more. I like that! Charli, they’re prepared!
The recipient of this 12 months’s Powerhouse Award — I like that award. Charli has gifted us with pop classics like “Increase Clap,” “Fancy.” Sure, you recognize it. And her current hit “Velocity Drive” off the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack. At different moments in her profession, she has devoted herself to revolutionizing the way forward for pop music with tasks like ‘Pop 2’ — iconic. Style. It’s no shock that she’s charted 5 songs on the Scorching 100 — must be extra — and 5 albums on the Billboard 200. Along with establishing herself as a formidable solo star, she’s additionally a gifted songwriter who has crafted hits with Selena Gomez, Iggy Azalea, and Will.I.Am, amongst many others.
I first met Charli XCX at a celebration. She hates partying. After about 4 drinks, I made a decision it was lastly my likelihood to introduce myself. Sadly, I used to be so nervous that I went straight into pitching her my TV present and asking her to make music for it. She checked out me, smiled, and mentioned “glam, ship me the script, babe.” And that’s my favourite factor about Charli. She is curious and open-minded. Continuously prepared for the subsequent new factor even earlier than anybody else is, a real artist and trendsetter. We’re so fortunate to have her.
YouTube Theater, isn’t this YouTube Theater? Sure YouTube Theater. Let’s check out the 12 months’s Powerhouse Award honoree. It’s Charli child — she is aware of how a lot I like saying that. Please welcome Charli XCX to just accept her award. Powerhouse!
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