Estelle leading pack for 2008 Mobos with five nominations
Estelle nominated for five prizes at 2008 Mobo awards
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Thursday, 11, Sep 2008 11:06
Estelle has been nominated for five prizes at this year's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) awards.
Though she missed out on a Mercury Music prize to eventual winners Elbow, the R 'n' B star's Shine is nominated for the best album prize at the 2008 Mobos.
Her smash hit American Boy is up for the best song and best video prizes while the 28-year-old is also included in the best UK female and best R 'n' B/soul categories.
Kanya King, Mobo chief executive, said: "Hip-hop and R 'n' B have emerged as popular music, not just genres beloved by a minority, and British artists are at the forefront.
"It's fantastic to see artists like Estelle, who Mobo championed early on, get their due.
"I'd like to call on the music industry to keep up the good work and capitalise on this. There are still barriers out there. Estelle had to go to America to really break through and be given her big chance.
"The talent is undoubtedly here, let's get behind them."
X Factor winner Leona Lewis is up for three awards - best UK female, best video and best album - while Duffy, Adele and M.I.A. are also in the running for the best UK female gong.
Dizzee Rascal has the chance to win his second Mobo award in two years, with the Dance Wiv Me star in the running for the best male award along with Jay Sean, Sway, Taio Cruz and Wiley.
The 2008 Mobo awards are to be held at London's Wembley Arena on October 15th and will be hosted be Spice Girl Mel B.
The full list of nominations is as follows:Best song:
Estelle: American Boy
Dizzee Rascal: Dance Wiv Me
Lil Wayne: Lollipop
Flo Rida: Low
Wiley: Wearing My Rolex
Best UK female
Adele
Duffy
Estelle
Leona Lewis
MIA
Best UK male
Dizzee Rascal
Jay Sean
Sway
Taio Cruz
Wiley
Best UK newcomer
Bryn Christopher
Chipmunk
DJ Ironik
Skepta
T2
Best hip-hop
Dizzee Rascal
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Lupe Fiasco
Wiley
Best video in association with MTV Base
Bashy: Kidulthood to Adulthood
Estelle: American Boy
Leona Lewis: Bleeding Love
Tinchy Stryder: Stryderman
Will.i.am: Heartbreaker
Best album
Alicia Keys: As I Am
Estelle: Shine
Leona Lewis: Spirit
Lil Wayne: Tha Carter III
Usher: Here I Stand
Best radio DJ
DJ 279
Ace And 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
Best International act
Akon
Alicia Keys
Chris Brown
Jay-Z
Mariah Carey
Mary J Blige
Ne-Yo
Rihanna
Usher
Best R 'n' B/Soul
Usher
Chris Brown
Estelle
Jay Sean
Ne-Yo
Best Reggae
Beenie Man
Busy Signal
Etana
Mavado
Tarrus Riley
Best Jazz
Courtney Pine
Guy Barker
Lizz Wright
Tony Kofi
Yolanda Brown
Best Gospel
Ekklesia
GreenJade
Jahaziel
Tye Tribbett
Best African act
9ice
Asa
D-Banj Mo Hits Allstars
Kirk Franklin
Faze
Hip Hop Pantsula
Jozi
Jua Cali
Magic System
P-Square
Wahu