2008 MOBO Nominations have been announced

The nominations for the 2008 MOBO Awards have been announced. It’s nice to see the UK being represented in a more balanced: Estelle has been nominated in 5 categories, while Leona Lewis is up for 3. The show will be held at Wembley Arena on 15 October and will be hosted by Mel B and Rev Run (from Run DMC).

2008 MOBO Award Nominations are…

Best UK Male
•    Dizzee Rascal
•    Jay Sean
•    Sway
•    Taio Cruz
•    Wiley

Best UK Female
•    Adele
•    Duffy
•    Estelle
•    Leona Lewis
•    M.I.A

Best UK Newcomer
•    Bryn Christopher
•    Chipmunk
•    DJ Ironik
•    Skepta
•    T2

Best International Act
•    Akon
•    Alicia Keys
•    Chris Brown
•    Jay-Z
•    KanYe West
•    Mariah Carey
•    Mary J. Blige
•    Ne-Yo
•    Rihanna
•    Usher

Best Reggae
•    Beanie Man
•    Busy Signal
•    Etana
•    Mavado
•    Tarrus Riley

Best Jazz
•    Courtney Pine
•    Guy Barker
•    Lizz Wright
•    Tony Kofi
•    Yolanda Brown

Best Gospel
•    Ekklesia
•    GreenJade
•    Jahaziel
•    Kirk Franklin
•    Tye Tribbett

Best African Act
•    9ice
•    Asa
•    D’Banj Mo Hits Allstars
•    Faze
•    Hip Hop Pantsula
•    Jozi
•    Jua Cali
•    Magic System
•    P-Square
•    Wahu

Best Song
•    “American Boy” – Estelle
•    “Dance Wiv Me” – Dizzee Rascal
•    “Lollipop” – Lil’ Wayne
•    “Low” – Flo Rida
•    “Wearing My Rolex” – Wiley

Best R&B/Soul
•    Chris Brown
•    Estelle
•    Jay Sean
•    Ne-Yo
•    Usher

Best Hip Hop
•    Dizzee Rascal
•    Jay-Z
•    Lil’ Wayne
•    Lupe Fiasco
•    Wiley

Best Video
•    Bashy – “Kidulthood to Adulthood”
•    Estelle – “American Boy”
•    Leona Lewis – “Bleeding Love”
•    Tinchy Styder – “Styderman”
•    Will.I.Am – “Heartbreaker”

Best Album
•    Alicia Keys – “As I Am”
•    Estelle – “Shine”
•    Leona Lewis – “Spirit”
•    Lil’ Wayne – “The Carter III”
•    Usher – “Here I Stand”

Best Radio DJ
•    279
•    Ace & Invisible
•    Masterstepz
•    Rampage
•    Robbo Ranx
•    Semtex
•    Shortee Blitz
•    Steve Sutherland
•    Tim Westwood
•    Trevor Nelson

Best Club DJ
•    DJ EZ
•    Hotsteppa
•    Masterstepz
•    Rampage
•    Sarah Love
•    Scottie B
•    Semtex
•    Shortee Blitz
•    Steve Sutherland
•    Tim Westwood