2014 BET Awards: Nominees [Full List]

Earlier on today, the official 2014 BET Awards nominations were announced and we've got who's nominated for what! It comes as no surprise that power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z lead with four nominations each, with rapper - Drake having three, along with Pharell, Chris Brown and newcomer - August Alsina.

Other nominees included are first timers - Lupita Nyongo, Davido, Krept & Konan and actor - Michael B. Jordan who all got nominated in their respected categories. The award show is just right around the corner as well, with it airing on June 29 - we can only wonder who'll take what home! 

Read what BET's Stephen Hill had to say about the award show this year...

“This year’s nominees represent the best of the culture,” Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, said. “It’s great to see our talented new artist’s right alongside our more beloved ones with long careers. We appreciate our BET Awards nomination committee, over 300 strong, for their efforts and congratulate all the nominees.”

Take a look at who got nominated for what. Did your fav bag a nomination?

2013 MOBO Awards: Nominations

Check out the full list of nominees below...

Best Newcomer in association with HTC

Daley

Elli Ingam

Etta Bond

Fuse ODG

Jacob Banks

Jahmene Douglas

Krept and Konan

Sam Smith

Shakka

Stylo G

Best Male Act

Disclosure

Naughty Boy

Rudimental

Wiley

Wretch 32

Best Female Act in association with Tresor Paris

Jessie J

Jessie Ware

Laura Mvula

Lianne La Havas

Rita Ora

Best Video in association with SBTV

AlunaGeorge - Attracting Flies

Dizzie Rascal - Bassline Junkie

Fuse ODG ft. Wyclef - Antenna

Laura Mvula - Green Garden

Naughty Boy ft. Sam Smith - La La La

Rizzle Kicks - Lost Generation

Best UK Hip Hop/Grime Act 

Akala, K Koke, Tinie Tempah, Wiley, Wretch 32

Best Album

Angel - About Time

Disclosure - Settle

Laura Mvula - Sing to the Moon

Rudimental - Home

Wiley - Ascent

Best R&B/Soul Act

Angel, Daley, Jessie Ware, Laura Mvula, Lianne La Havas

Best Song in association with PRS for Music

Disclosure ft. AlunaGeorge - White Noise

Naughty Boy - La La La 

Rudimental ft. Ella Eyre - Waiting All Night

Wiley ft. Chip - Reloaded

Wretch 32 ft. Shakka - Black Out

Best International Act

Ciara

Iggy Azalea

J.Cole

Jason Derulo

Jay Z

Justin Timberlake

Kanye West

Kendrick Lamar

Miguel

Robin Thicke

Best African Act

Atumpan

Bombino

Fuse ODG

Ice Prince

Liquideep

Mafikizolo

Seun Kuti

Spoek Mathambo

Tiwa Savage

Wizkid

Best Reggae Act

Mavado

Popcaan

Sean Paul

Stylo G

Tarrus Riley

Best Jazz Act

Sons of Kemet

Courtney Pine

Soweto Kinch

Jazz Jamaica

Lineage

Best Gospel Act

Guvna B

El-Marfex

Lurine Cato

IDMC

Sandra Godley

Go online to vote for who you want to win HERE: http://mobo.com/voting2013

2013 MOBO Awards: Nominations Party

Tuesday the MOBO Awards held their annual nomination party and I was in attendance. Weeks prior to the nomination party - I was chosen to be part of this years music panel, alongside some other big names in the music industry in the UK. We had to sit and discuss who got nominated - including their chart success from September 1, 2012 - August 26, 2013. Some of who we chose made the final list, some never. But the experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and it was good to see how artists were chosen to be nominated. 

Kanya King and Mobolaji at the MOBO music panel nomination meet - in August.

Tuesday evening commenced with the red carpet, and drinks on arrival. Jessie J, Naughty Boy, Emeli Sande, So Solid Crew and more were all in attendance So Solid Crew opened up the show with a performance of their classic single '21 Seconds' before presenter Sarah-Jane took to the stage to present, later on Kanya King blessing us with a few words. MOBO Unsung winners Insight sang their own rendition of Emeli Sande's 'My Kind of Love', as well as Jahmene Douglas who sang Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' with a special acoustic session.

 Check out the pics from Tuesday nights event - and see who I got to meet on the night below...

MOBO Awards cupcake and cake stand. The cakes were delicious!

Having fun at the photo-booth with my friend Sarah.

 

Rapper Cashtastic and Mobolaji | Mobolaji, So Solid Crew's Romeo and friend

Afrobeat artists Dizzy Vocal Chameleon | Dr Sid 

 

Mobolaji and Mega Man of So Solid Crew | Mobolaji - PHOTO OP!

Krept (Play Dirty) was also in attendance | Sarah and Harvey from So Solid Crew

Sarah, Misha B and Mobolaji | Mobolaji and DJ Melody Kane (SB.TV's official DJ)

Look out for the next blog post of who got nominated for what!

BET Awards 2013: Nominations!

Another year, another BET Awards! And I have the FULL list of nominations for this years award show! With Drake being nominated for 12 awards this year and Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz both nominated for eight awards this year.

UK singer Emeli Sandé has also been nominated for "Best International Act: U.K." the singer has been conquering all over the States recently and her album even went to #4 on the US Top R&B/Hip Hop Charts.

Chris Tucker is the host of this years BET Awards - so non-stop comedy! And Chris Brown and R.Kelly will perform at this years awards show? Apparently so!

Check out the FULL list of nominations this year inside! Including Tamar Braxton, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Drake, 2 Chainz and sooo much more!

55th Annual Grammy Awards: Nominees

The annual Grammy awards is back again next year!! The 55th annual Grammy Awards!!

The award show will be held live at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on February 10th 2013!

The nominees include some of your favourite artists such as: Frank Ocean, Kelly Clarkson, Janelle Monáe, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, JayZ, Kanye West, Nas, Chris Brown, Beyoncé, Miguel, Elle Varner, Trey Songz, Wale, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross and a whole lot more!!

No Nicki Minaj or Justin Bieber surprisingly... I wonder what happened there...

Congratulations to them all!! Check out the nominees inside!! >>>>>>

BEFFTA Awards 2012: Nominations

For the 4th year running the BEFFTA awards is back again, bigger and better.

BEFFTA stands for Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts.

The award show is set to take place on the 27th October of this year at the Hippodrome, hosted by Comedian - Eddie Kadi and founder of the BEFFTA's Pauline Long. Online voting begins on Sunday 7th October and ends on Sunday 21st October.

Check out the list of WHO got Nominated after the JUMP!!!

Soul Train Awards 2012: Nominations

 Best New Artist:

Elle Varner

Emeli Sande

J. Cole

Luke James

Robert Glasper

Centric Award:

Daley

Esperanza Spalding

Gary Clark Jr.

Leah Labelle

Santigold

Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance:

BeBe Winans - “America America”

Fred Hammond - “I Feel Good”

Marvin Sapp - “My Testimony”

Mary Mary- “Go Get It”

Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks- “Celebrate”

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

2 Chainz ft. Drake- “No Lie”

Wale ft. Miguel - “Lotus Flower Bomb”

Nas - “Daughters”

Kanye West ft. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – “Mercy”

Young Jeezy ft. Ne-Yo - “Leave You Alone”

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist:

Beyoncé

Estelle

Keyshia Cole

Mary J. Blige

Melanie Fiona

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist:

Miguel

Robin Thicke

Trey Songz

Tyrese

Usher

Album of the Year:

The One – Eric Benet

Channel Orange -Frank Ocean

Life Is Good –Nas

Write Me Back -R. Kelly

Looking For Myself -Usher

Song of the Year:

Estelle - “Thank You”

John Legend ft. Ludacris - “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”

Trey Songz - “Heart Attack”

Tyrese - “Stay”

Usher - “Climax”

Wale ft. Miguel - “Lotus Flower Bomb”

The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award:

“Thank You” - Estelle

(Writers: Arden Altino, Akene “The Champ” Dunkley, Jerry Duplessis, Doug F. Edwards, Thomas D. Richardson, Aliaune Thiam)

“Tonight (Best You Ever Had)” - John Legend ft. Ludacris

(Writers: Allen Arthur, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, Keith Justice, Miguel Pimentel “Miguel”, Clayton Reilly, John Stephens)

“Daughters” - Nas

(Writers: Nasir Jones, Ernest D. Wilson, Patrick Adams, Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, Paul Leka)

“Share My Love” - R. Kelly

(Writer: Robert Kelly)

“Climax” - Usher

(Writers: Usher Raymond IV, Sean “Redd Stylez” Fenton, Thomas “Diplo” Pentz, Ariel Rechtshaid)

Best Dance Performance:

Beyoncé - “Love On Top”

Chris Brown - “Turn Up The Music”

Nicki Minaj - “Starships”

Rihanna - “Where Have You Been”

Usher - “Scream”

Best Caribbean Performance

Cover Drive – “Bajan Style”

Damien “Junior Gong” Marley - “SuperHeavy”

Jimmy Cliff - “Rebirth”

Matisyahu – “Spark Seeker”

Sean Paul – “Tomahawk Technique”

Best International Performance

Amy Winehouse - “Our Day Will Come”

Daley ft. Marsha Ambrosius - “Alone Together”

Emeli Sande - “Next To Me”

Estelle - “Thank You”

Gotye ft. Kimbra- “Somebody (That I Used To Know)”

Rebecca Ferguson- “Nothing’s Real But Love”

Best Traditional Jazz Artist/Group

Chris Botti- Impressions
Kenny Garrett- Seeds From The Underground

Melody Gardot- The Absence

The Robert Glasper Experiment – Black Radio

Tony Bennett- Isn’t It Romantic

Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group

Ben Tankard- Full Tank

Brian Culbertson- DREAMS

Cassandra Wilson- Another Country

Esperanza Spalding- Radio Music Society

Peter White- Here We Go

MOBO Awards 2012: Nominations

Last night in London, the MOBO Awards held their annual yearly nomination party and all the "who's who" were there. With live performances from Misha B, Angel and much more. Check out the list of who got nominated! 

MOBO Awards: Nominations

Best Newcomer nominees in association with HTC: Delilah, Stooshe, Angel, Rudimental, Lianne La Havas, Aluna George, Conor Maynard, Jessie Ware, Misha B and Rita Ora. 

Nominees for best R&B/Soul: Angel, Emeli Sande, Labrinth, Maverick Sabre and Rebecca Ferguson. 

Nominees for best female in association with Trespor Paris: Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Jessie Ware, Rebecca Ferguson and Tulisa. 

Nominees for best male: Labrinth, Ed Sheeran, Plan B, Professor Green, Wiley and Rizzle Kicks. 

Nominees for best song in association with PRS for Music: Ed Sheeran - "Lego House", Emeli Sande - "Next to Me", Plan B - "Ill Manors", Labrinth ft. Tinie Tempah - "Earthquake", Michael Kiwanuka - "I'll Get Along". 

Nominees for best international act: Azealia Banks, Beyonce, Drake, JayZ & Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Neyo, Rick Ross and Rihanna. 

Nominees for best African act: Fatoumata Diawara, P-Square, The Very Best, Spoek Mathambo, D'Banj, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla and Amadou & Mariam.

Nominees for best Reggae act: Popcaan, Sean Paul, Koshens, Damian Marley and Mr Vegas.

Nominees for best Jazz act: Ayanna WitterJohnson, Femi Temowo, Zara McFarlane, Roller Trio and Zoe Rahman.

Nominees for best Gospel act: V9 Collective, Rachel Kerr, Ni-cola Monique, Ram1 (DiRoots-Yute) and El Mafrex.

Nominees for best video: Emeli Sande - "My Kind of Love", JLS - "Do You Feel What I Feel?", Plan B - "Ill Manors", Rizzle Kicks - "Mama Do The Hump" and Rita Ora ft. Tinie Tempah - "R.I.P.".

Nominees for best Hip-Hop/Grime: Devlin, Plan B, Professor Green, Wiley and Wretch 32.

Nominees for best album: Ed Sheeran "-+", Emeli Sande "Our Version of Events", Labrinth "Electronic Earth" and Rita Ora "Ora".

You can vote here: MOBO
Best of luck to all the artists.. I wonder who wins what?!