Jorja Smith Wins Independent Music Award for 'The Way I Love You' at London's Roundhouse

British R&B singer Jorja Smith received an Independent Music Award for her 2025 track The Way I Love You, accepting the honour on Tuesday night at London's Roundhouse. The Walsall-born artist described her career as "crazy" and told the audience she was "very grateful," adding that she could not believe she had been given space to create since she was about 11 years old. She urged attendees to applaud fellow nominees and winners, saying "Everyone should be so proud," particularly those working independently. The annual ceremony, organised by the Association of Independent Music, recognises unsigned artists and small record labels. Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn's latest record Sexistential was named best independent album. Pauline Black, a figure associated with 2-Tone, received the outstanding contribution to music award. Jalen Ngonda, known for a Motown-inspired style, won best breakthrough act, while Jim Legxacy took best EP for black British music, a release featuring the track '06 Wayne Rooney. Gee Davy, CEO of the Association of Independent Music, said this year's winners showed "extraordinary success" through "collective strength," crediting a "spirit of collaboration" as a key reason members keep generating cultural and commercial value beyond their scale.