The nominations for subsequent yr’s MOBO Awards have been revealed.
Going down in Newcastle for the primary time on February 18, the MOBO nominees checklist options a few of the largest names in music proper like like RAYE, Central Cee and Sampha.
And heading up the Finest Different class are six acts making waves within the rock and alt. area, together with two of this yr’s Kerrang! cowl stars Bob Vylan and Child Bookie. They’re joined on the shortlist by ALT BLK ERA, SPIDER, Hak Baker and Native James – who was a earlier finalist within the MOBO UnSung High 20.
Talking about this yr’s nominees MOBO Founder Kanya King CBE mentioned: “Every time we unveil the MOBO Awards nominations, I’m shocked by the sheer quantity of unimaginable expertise we now have within the UK. It evokes us all to proceed pushing the business to be extra inclusive of a larger number of Black music and tradition. The music popping out of the UK this previous yr has been a few of the finest we now have had in years.
“These distinct, uncompromising voices – throughout completely different genres from R&B and soul to grime, hip-hop to jazz and various – usually are not simply soundtracks for our days. They supply therapeutic and reflection, and likewise escapism in instances of want. For a number of years now we now have additionally seen the expansion of our MOBO UnSung expertise programme, because it continues to be a beacon for spotlighting and empowering rising artists. A few of the artists tipped by UnSung have gone on to realize nice issues and we’re so proud to be following their journey, and celebrating their success. An enormous congratulations to all our nominees throughout music, movie and tv, and leisure. We stay up for welcoming you in Newcastle!”
The winners shall be revealed on February 18 in a ceremony at Utilita Area in Newcastle.
