 03/10/2008 PANIC! PANIC! PANIC! ESCAPE! ESCAPE! ESCAPE! Followed by much excitement when October 15th rolls around and a selection of nominees are crowned winners of a selection of MOBO awards. But for now we should panic, because voting for your favourite nominees closes on Sunday 5th October. (2 DAYS AWAY!)
This year’s MOBO Awards will be taking place at the Wembley Arena, with artists as large (huge) massive (enormous) and small (Lil’ Wayne) as Estelle, M.I.A, Dizzee Rascal, Akon, Rhianna and Jay-Z up for nominations.
Co-hosting the ceremony will be Spice Girl, Mel B, otherwise known as The Frightfully Scary One. She’ll be joined by one of the all time legends of hip-hop, Run DMC founding member, Rev Run.
Speaking of co-hosting the MOBOs, The Frightfully Scary One said: “I am really excited to be returning as host to this year’s awards ceremony. I can’t wait to return to the MOBO stage at Wembley Arena.
“I have witnessed the rise of Estelle and Leona Lewis in the US, and 2008 has been an incredible year for Music of Black Origin on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Alas, to cast your vote, visit mobo.com. Tickets are still available should you wish to attend the awards, priced at a mere £20. A nice suit or dress would probably set you back a good £200 – £1000, so it’s not that cheap really. But should you wish to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.
Nominees by category:
Best UK Male
Dizzee Rascal
Jay Sean
Sway
Taio Cruz
Wiley
Best UK Female
Adele
Duffy
Estelle
Leona Lewis
M.I.A.
Best International Act
Akon
Alicia Keys
Chris Brown
Jay Z
Mariah Carey
Kanye West
Mary J Blige
Ne-Yo
Rihanna
Usher
Best R&B / Soul
Chris Brown
Estelle
Jay Sean
Ne-Yo
Usher
Best Song
‘American Boy’ – Estelle
‘Dance Wiv Me’ – Dizzee Rascal
‘Lollipop’ – Lil ‘ Wayne
‘Low’ – Flo Rida
‘Wearing My Rolex’ – Wiley
Best Hip Hop
Dizzee Rascal
Jay-Z
Lil’ Wayne
Lupe Fiasco
Wiley
Best Video in association with MTV Base
‘Kidulthood to Adulthood’ – Bashy
“American Boy’ – Estelle
‘Bleeding Love’ – Leona Lewis
‘Stryderman’ – Tinchy Stryder
‘Heartbreaker – Will.i.am
Best Album
‘As I Am’ - Alicia Keys
‘Shine’ – Estelle
‘Spirit’ – Leona Lewis
‘The Carter III’ – Lil’ Wayne
‘Here I Stand’ – Usher |
