The 1995 Soul Train Music Awards was held on March 13, 1995, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The show honored the best in R&B, soul, rap, jazz, and gospel music from the previous year. The show was hosted by Anita Baker, Babyface, and Patti LaBelle.

Special awards

Heritage Award for Career Achievement

Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.

R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Male

R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Female

R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

Best R&B/Soul Single – Female

Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band or Duo

R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year

Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video

Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist

Best Rap Album

Best Jazz Album

Best Gospel Album

Performances