Dave, Central Cee, Little Simz, Ghetts, Arlo Parks Lead 2021 MOBO Nominations
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Written by Jon Stickler
The nominations for this year's MOBO Awards have been revealed.
South London rapper Dave (pictured) has picked up five nominations, with Central Cee in pursuit scoring four nods. Four artists have three each: Ghetts, Little Simz, Cleo Sol, and Arlo Parks, the singer-songwriter who won this year's Mercury Prize and the Brit Award for Breakthrough Artist.
The awards, which have celebrated music of black origin since 1996, will take over the Coventry Building Society Arena on December 5, and be livestreamed on YouTube. Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of MOBO Group commented:
"The past 20 months have been extremely challenging for artists everywhere but as always we are seeing creatives rise up and adapt, even in a global pandemic. This year’s crop of MOBO nominees have not only shown resilience, but incredible talent and range. We could not be prouder to celebrate their achievements across the 18 categories that span genres, as well as excellence in TV, film and media. Congratulations and best of luck to all of our nominees. Here’s to a big night on 5th December in Coventry!"
You can check out the full list of nominations below. Public voting is open now here.
Best Male Act: AJ Tracey, Central Cee, Dave, Ghetts, Headie One, Potter Payper.
Best Female Act: Arlo Parks, Bree Runway, Cleo Sol, Little Simz, Shaybo, Tiana Major9.
Album Of The Year: Arlo Parks – 'Collapsed in Sunbeams', Celeste – 'Not Your Muse', Cleo Sol – 'Mother', Dave – 'We’re All Alone in This Together', Ghetts – 'Conflict of Interest', Headie One – 'Edna'.
Song Of The Year: A1 x J1 – Latest Trends, Central Cee – Commitment Issues, Dave – Clash (featuring Stormzy), Enny – Peng Black Girls (featuring Amia Brave), Pa Salieu – My Family (featuring BackRoad Gee), Tion Wayne and Russ Millions – Body (remix featuring ArrDee, Bugzy Malone, Buni, Darkoo, E1, ZT and Fivio Foreign).
Best Newcomer: Arlo Parks, ArrDee, BackRoad Gee, Berwyn, Central Cee, Enny, Joy Crookes, Midas The Jagaban, PinkPantheress, Wes Nelson.
Video Of The Year: Bree Runway – Hot Hot, Fredo – Money Talks (featuring Dave), Little Simz – Woman (featuring Cleo Sol), M1llionz – Lagga, Pa Salieu – My Family (featuring BackRoad Gee), Slowthai – Mazza (featuring A$AP Rocky).
Best Grime Act: Bugzy Malone, Chip, D Double E, Frisco, Ghetts, Skepta.
Best Hip Hop Act: Dave, D-Block Europe, Fredo, Little Simz, Potter Payper, Slowthai.
Best Drill Act: Central Cee, Digga D, Headie One, K Trap, Loski, M1llionz, Russ Millions, SR, Tion Wayne, Unknown T.
Best International Act: Doja Cat, Drake, Kanye West, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Polo G, Rema, Skillibeng, Wizkid, Young Stoner Life (Young Thug & Gunna).
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film: Ashley Thomas – Them, Damson Idris – Snowfall, Daniel Kaluuya – Judas & the Black Messiah, Letitia Wright – Small Axe, Micheal Ward – Small Axe.
Best Media Personality: Charlene White, Chunkz & Yung Filly, Harry Pinero, Henrie Kwushue, Julie Adenuga, Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan, Munya Chawawa, Nella Rose, Zeze Millz.
Best Gospel Act: CalledOut Music, Cece Winans, Guvna B, Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, SO.
Best African Music Act: Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Ckay, Davido, King Promise, NSG, Rema, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid.
Best Reggae Act: Lila Ike, Popcaan, Sean Paul, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Spice.
Best Jazz Act: Alfa Mist, Blue Lab Beats, Emma-Jean Thackray, Jacob Collier, Nubiyan Twist, Sons Of Kemet.
Best Producer: Gotcha, Jae5, Juls, M1OnTheBeat, P2J, TSB.
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