Glasgow not 'too white' for Mobos The founder of the Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards has rejected comments that Glasgow is a "very white" city in which to host the event.
Kanya King spoke out after former Mobo panellist Paul McKenzie told a newspaper that "Leeds, Cardiff or Birmingham would have made more sense".
She said taking the ceremony outside London for the first time and staging it in Scotland was the right decision.
The 14th annual Mobos gets under way at Glasgow's SECC on Wednesday.
Mr McKenzie said the city was "not a big draw" for big-name artists.
"Glasgow just isn't sexy and it's a very white city," he said.
Eminem, Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Akon and Mariah Carey will not appear at the event, despite being nominated.
Home-grown stars such as triple chart-topper Dizzee Rascal and Alesha Dixon are also not expected to appear.
But speaking at a Mobo launch party in Glasgow, Ms King said she was "exhilarated" to be in the city.
"I have been to the venue and the stage looks amazing. All the artists are arriving now and we're just warming up," she said.
"Glasgow is full of great music. Glasgow is sexy. We have got all the coolest stars coming here. There is real passion for music here.
"We are going to show them sexy, we are going to show them cool, we are going to show them passion."
Jackson tribute
Pop trio N-Dubz and rapper Chipmunk lead the field for this year's Mobo Awards, picking up four nominations each.
The acts, both from London, will compete against each other for best UK act and best song.
The awards will be co-hosted by Radio 1's Reggie Yates and US R'n'B act Keri Hilson, with the winners chosen by public vote.
This year's ceremony will pay tribute to Michael Jackson, with Latoya and Jermaine Jackson performing on stage in memory of their brother
― it's not what it should be (state of the world today), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:04 (fifteen years ago)
Is Glasgow The Right Place For The Mobos?
12:39pm UK, Wednesday September 30, 2009
Phil Lavelle, entertainment reporterThe Mobo music awards take place tonight amid controversy over the decision to move them to Scotland.
Critics of the decision claimed organisers would struggle to attract the best talent to Glasgow rather than London, the home of the Music of Black Origin Awards throughout its 14-year history.
In the past, the Mobos have seen some of the world's biggest names perform on stage - including Amy Winehouse and Justin Timberlake.
This year huge international stars Mariah Carey, Eminem, Beyonce and Lady Gaga are up for awards - but none are expected make the journey.
Even Dizzee Rascal, undoubtedly the biggest black artist in Britain this year, is not among the list of stars confirmed to attend.
This is despite the fact he could potentially go home with three Mobos for Best Video, Best Hip Hop Act and Best UK Act.
However organisers are hoping that the presence of members of the Jackson family will be a hit.
Michael's brother Jermaine will lead a tribute to the star, repeating his performance of the song Smile, which many deemed the most emotional moment at his recent memorial in Los Angeles.
― it's not what it should be (state of the world today), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:07 (fifteen years ago)
Cardiff
See here's where his argument starts to fall down
― Toss my salad?? - Niles Caulder, Monday, September 28, 2009 11:49 PM (DJ Mencap), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:08 (fifteen years ago)
It's probably more that someone doesnt want to go out of London.
From the daily record
Exclusive: Beyonce hits back over claims stars snubbing Glasgow MOBO awards because city is too 'white'Sep 29 2009 John DingwallBeyonce has hit back at claims she is not attending this week's MOBOs in Glasgow because the city is too "white".The diva is nominated for a MOBO but won't be in Scotland for the awards.But she is adamant it has nothing to do with where the event is being held.As she performed for cancer patients at a hospital in Singapore, the Crazy In Love singer said of the claims: "That's just not true."Paul McKenzie, former MOBO panelist, said: "The real problem is getting the stars to go to Glasgow. I can understand why the MOBOs went to Glasgow - because they were having problems getting the council to foot the bill for security. But it doesn't work."Glasgow just isn't sexy and it's a very white city. Even Leeds, Cardiff or Birmingham would have made more sense. It's not a big draw for US artists."Ask any US artist where Scotland is and they'd probably struggle."But Beyonce's team refute that and say the star simply could not have been at this year's event.An insider said: "The slur about Glasgow is just not true. Beyonce knows exactly where it is. I think you'll find that Beyonce is not the type of person to be impressed by the idea that she would snub one city over the other."Glasgow was good enough for her when she toured the UK. She thought the audience were wonderful."The insider revealed the real reason many stars are unable to attend the MOBOs was the failure of the organisers to lock in the date until the 11th hour."Beyonce and other stars of her stature are not at the MOBOs because their diaries are locked in up to two years in advance," he said. "It is only in the past few weeks that the MOBO awards have started to come together."Beyonce would want it known that her failure to appear at the MOBO awards has nothing to do with the event being relocated to Scotland. In fact, I don't think she was even invited."Last night a spokesman for the MOBOs said: "Beyonce was invited. All nominees are invited to attend."The date of the MOBOs was announced back in April.We would love to have Beyonce there obviously."Meanwhile Beyonce thrilled patients at a cancer ward in Singapore.The R&B superstar visited the National University Hospital and sang an acoustic version of her hit Halo.Beyonce said: "We came here to do a little performance and I brought some members of my band."
Sep 29 2009 John Dingwall
Beyonce has hit back at claims she is not attending this week's MOBOs in Glasgow because the city is too "white".
The diva is nominated for a MOBO but won't be in Scotland for the awards.
But she is adamant it has nothing to do with where the event is being held.
As she performed for cancer patients at a hospital in Singapore, the Crazy In Love singer said of the claims: "That's just not true."
Paul McKenzie, former MOBO panelist, said: "The real problem is getting the stars to go to Glasgow. I can understand why the MOBOs went to Glasgow - because they were having problems getting the council to foot the bill for security. But it doesn't work.
"Glasgow just isn't sexy and it's a very white city. Even Leeds, Cardiff or Birmingham would have made more sense. It's not a big draw for US artists.
"Ask any US artist where Scotland is and they'd probably struggle."
But Beyonce's team refute that and say the star simply could not have been at this year's event.
An insider said: "The slur about Glasgow is just not true. Beyonce knows exactly where it is. I think you'll find that Beyonce is not the type of person to be impressed by the idea that she would snub one city over the other.
"Glasgow was good enough for her when she toured the UK. She thought the audience were wonderful."
The insider revealed the real reason many stars are unable to attend the MOBOs was the failure of the organisers to lock in the date until the 11th hour.
"Beyonce and other stars of her stature are not at the MOBOs because their diaries are locked in up to two years in advance," he said. "It is only in the past few weeks that the MOBO awards have started to come together.
"Beyonce would want it known that her failure to appear at the MOBO awards has nothing to do with the event being relocated to Scotland. In fact, I don't think she was even invited."
Last night a spokesman for the MOBOs said: "Beyonce was invited. All nominees are invited to attend.
"The date of the MOBOs was announced back in April.We would love to have Beyonce there obviously."
Meanwhile Beyonce thrilled patients at a cancer ward in Singapore.
The R&B superstar visited the National University Hospital and sang an acoustic version of her hit Halo.
Beyonce said: "We came here to do a little performance and I brought some members of my band."
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:10 (fifteen years ago)
Usually american acts patronise us by wearing kilts on stage.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:11 (fifteen years ago)
― history mayne, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:12 (fifteen years ago)
and since beyonce is on tour she wouldn't have appeared at a london awards anyway.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:15 (fifteen years ago)
CardiffSee here's where his argument starts to fall down
I'm guessing he means Glasgow is so white even Cardiff would be better rather than Cardiff is multicultural or whatever the term is.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:35 (fifteen years ago)
I'm willing to bet the top artists who get the awards sell as much here as they do anywhere else in the UK outside of London. Dude has probably never been in Glasgow mind you.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 16:36 (fifteen years ago)
Glasgow is pretty white tbh
― amarillo fat (jim), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:02 (fifteen years ago)
area in the UK with the least proportion of people born outside the UK is Easterhouse
― amarillo fat (jim), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:03 (fifteen years ago)
there are like ten black guys who aren't first generation immigrants or refugees.
or English.
― amarillo fat (jim), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:04 (fifteen years ago)
http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&source=hp&q=glasgow+too+white+for+mobos&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=glasgow+too+white+for+mobos&fp=12094ee6005b38ff
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:17 (fifteen years ago)
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/us-music-titans-boycott-mobo-awards-in-glasgow-1793973.html
US music titans boycott Mobo awards in GlasgowThe awards ceremony, normally held in London, has moved 400 miles north – and is proving to be less of a draw than beforeBy Paul BignellThe Mobo awards have gone too far this time. Literally. While in previous years the London-based gala awards have attracted world-spanning, platinum-disc-gathering artists from around the world. This year, they're not coming. And many suspect it's because the organisers have moved this Wednesday's ceremony out of London, for the first time, to Glasgow in Scotland.The 14th Mobo awards, which celebrate artists of any race or nationality who perform black music, features many groups and individuals who have been part of reality TV shows such as The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent. Reality TV performers such as JLS, Shaheen Jafargholi and Flawless have all been nominated. But even though US music titans including Jay-Z, Eminem, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are all up for awards, they will not be attending or performing.It was a very different story four years ago. At the 2005 Mobo awards when some of America's biggest stars turned up to perform, Grammy award winner John Legend, Public Enemy and Lauryn Hill made the ceremony one of the biggest nights since the Mobo awards began in 1996.Kanye West appeared together with Shaggy in 2007. And last year, in a tribute to Motown, Mary Wilson of The Supremes collected a lifetime achievement award and Legend returned to perform with rapper Flo Rider.But this year, the pickings are much slimmer. Perhaps the only notable US import will be Jermaine Jackson, who will perform a version of the song "Smile" which his brother Michael Jackson recorded for his 1995 double HIStory album. It will be one of many performances paying tribute to the star who died in June.Paul McKenzie, former Mobo panellist and former editor of Touch magazine, said yesterday: "The real problem is getting the stars to go to Glasgow. I can understand why the Mobos went to Glasgow – because they were having problems getting the council to foot the bill for security. But it simply doesn't work. Glasgow just isn't sexy and it's a very white city. Even Leeds, Cardiff or Birmingham would have made more sense. It's not a big draw for US artists. They've really struggled to get the big stars. Ask any American artist where Scotland is and they'd probably struggle."But organisers at the Mobo awards claimed that this year's line-up is a sign that British talent is showing that it can be as successful as their US counterparts. A spokeswoman said: "The main thing that is coming out of these awards is the real strength of the British scene at the moment. Actually, we don't need the international artists any more because the scene is strong enough. We've got all these artists selling number one records at the moment and they're British."It's a great sign of where we've come in that time and how it affects the music industry. Some of the British artists are actually adopting the American model now as they're becoming brands in their own right as well as artists."
The awards ceremony, normally held in London, has moved 400 miles north – and is proving to be less of a draw than before
By Paul Bignell
The Mobo awards have gone too far this time. Literally. While in previous years the London-based gala awards have attracted world-spanning, platinum-disc-gathering artists from around the world. This year, they're not coming. And many suspect it's because the organisers have moved this Wednesday's ceremony out of London, for the first time, to Glasgow in Scotland.
The 14th Mobo awards, which celebrate artists of any race or nationality who perform black music, features many groups and individuals who have been part of reality TV shows such as The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent. Reality TV performers such as JLS, Shaheen Jafargholi and Flawless have all been nominated. But even though US music titans including Jay-Z, Eminem, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are all up for awards, they will not be attending or performing.
It was a very different story four years ago. At the 2005 Mobo awards when some of America's biggest stars turned up to perform, Grammy award winner John Legend, Public Enemy and Lauryn Hill made the ceremony one of the biggest nights since the Mobo awards began in 1996.
Kanye West appeared together with Shaggy in 2007. And last year, in a tribute to Motown, Mary Wilson of The Supremes collected a lifetime achievement award and Legend returned to perform with rapper Flo Rider.
But this year, the pickings are much slimmer. Perhaps the only notable US import will be Jermaine Jackson, who will perform a version of the song "Smile" which his brother Michael Jackson recorded for his 1995 double HIStory album. It will be one of many performances paying tribute to the star who died in June.
Paul McKenzie, former Mobo panellist and former editor of Touch magazine, said yesterday: "The real problem is getting the stars to go to Glasgow. I can understand why the Mobos went to Glasgow – because they were having problems getting the council to foot the bill for security. But it simply doesn't work. Glasgow just isn't sexy and it's a very white city. Even Leeds, Cardiff or Birmingham would have made more sense. It's not a big draw for US artists. They've really struggled to get the big stars. Ask any American artist where Scotland is and they'd probably struggle."
But organisers at the Mobo awards claimed that this year's line-up is a sign that British talent is showing that it can be as successful as their US counterparts. A spokeswoman said: "The main thing that is coming out of these awards is the real strength of the British scene at the moment. Actually, we don't need the international artists any more because the scene is strong enough. We've got all these artists selling number one records at the moment and they're British.
"It's a great sign of where we've come in that time and how it affects the music industry. Some of the British artists are actually adopting the American model now as they're becoming brands in their own right as well as artists."
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:22 (fifteen years ago)
Cardiff has one of the older multicultural histories in the UK guys.
― Oppositional Soup (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:25 (fifteen years ago)
Hahahhahaha "Flo Rider".
― & other try hard shitfests (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:30 (fifteen years ago)
2008: "The event was presented by Ex- Spice Girl Melanie Brown a.k.a Mel B and co-host Rev Run, the founder of Run DMC and featured performances from Estelle, Sugababes, Craig David, Tinchy Stryder, Taio Cruz, Jay Sean, Lo Rida and John Legend."
Beyonce, R Kelly and Kanye must've been on the year before.
― Ismael Klata, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 17:56 (fifteen years ago)
xxp yes it does but it also has basically fuck all in terms of a quote-unquote urban music scene unless having Westwood play the local meat market every few months is a solid criteria for hosting the MOBOs there
― Toss my salad?? - Niles Caulder, Monday, September 28, 2009 11:49 PM (DJ Mencap), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:03 (fifteen years ago)
they must do. even glasgow has some hip hop acts
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:33 (fifteen years ago)
glasgow's a pretty impt dubstep centre right now, which counts as "music of black origin" albeit i think most of the glasgow producers are white
― lex pretend, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:34 (fifteen years ago)
as you said its the music of black origin
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:42 (fifteen years ago)
is rustie up for an award?
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:43 (fifteen years ago)
he says pretending he has heard his music (is he any good?)
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:44 (fifteen years ago)
uh i don't think they're up for awards but yeah, rustie is great. oh, and keri hilson doesn't seem to think glasgow's too white:
@MissKeriBaby just realized I haven't tweeted 2day!! Scottish fans are OFF THE CHAIN!!! bout to hit the stage to host 2009 MOBO awards!!! WHOOO HOOOOOOOO26 minutes ago from mobile web
― lex pretend, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 19:11 (fifteen years ago)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8283972.stm
Pop trio N-Dubz have fought off competition from Kanye West and Beyonce to win the award for best album at the Mobos in Glasgow.JLS, the group who rose to fame through TV's X-Factor, won best newcomer while Keri Hilson was awarded best R&B/soul act, beating Beverly Knight and Lemar.Best hip hop act was won by rapper Chipmunk who had four nominations on the night.Yolanda Brown won best jazz artist while best gospel act was Victizzle.Best African went to Nneka.
JLS, the group who rose to fame through TV's X-Factor, won best newcomer while Keri Hilson was awarded best R&B/soul act, beating Beverly Knight and Lemar.
Best hip hop act was won by rapper Chipmunk who had four nominations on the night.
Yolanda Brown won best jazz artist while best gospel act was Victizzle.
Best African went to Nneka.
best african what?
― it's not what it should be (state of the world today), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:21 (fifteen years ago)
i clicked through all the comments on Sky News depressingly predictable.
― it's not what it should be (state of the world today), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:24 (fifteen years ago)
Nneka is the best African around, didn't you know?
― & other try hard shitfests (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:26 (fifteen years ago)
Jamie Cullum won a Mobo once
― Ismael Klata, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:31 (fifteen years ago)
it's pretty amusing following toddla t, cooly g and lady chann simultaneously live-tweeting
@TODDLAT if i do a backflip on stage.. maybe my next record will flog a few ..about 1 hour ago from TweetDeck
@LadyChann Nah sorry Miss Rowland! Dat no mek it! Ur wig wernt set correct,ur expression was derranged and confused, off beat AND flat!! = par.com/FAIL28 minutes ago from UberTwitter
COOLYG Chipmunk looks cute but the blazer looks big (too) awwwwwwwwwwwww BiG upabout 1 hour ago from TwitterBerry
― lex pretend, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:32 (fifteen years ago)
Shit there was some tough competition there...Fela Kuti, Nelson Mandela, Kunta Kinte, that olympics guy. I'm glad the MOBOs can set it all straight for us.
― Jamie_ATP, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:33 (fifteen years ago)
update
Pop trio N-Dubz scooped two awards at the Mobos in Glasgow winning best UK act and best album.But group JLS also picked up a pair of awards for best song and best newcomer.Keri Hilson was awarded best R&B/soul act while best hip hop act was won by rapper Chipmunk who had had four nominations on the night.Yolanda Brown won best jazz artist; best gospel act was Victizzle; best African went to Nneka while best DJ was won by Trevor Nelson.
But group JLS also picked up a pair of awards for best song and best newcomer.
Keri Hilson was awarded best R&B/soul act while best hip hop act was won by rapper Chipmunk who had had four nominations on the night.
Yolanda Brown won best jazz artist; best gospel act was Victizzle; best African went to Nneka while best DJ was won by Trevor Nelson.
― it's not what it should be (state of the world today), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:42 (fifteen years ago)
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:43 (fifteen years ago)
when i saw tom waits jamie cullum was sat in a seat between me and my view of tom :-(he danced smugly :-(
― Jamie_ATP, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:52 (fifteen years ago)
no aquacrunk award. :(
― titchy (titchyschneiderMk2), Wednesday, 30 September 2009 22:05 (fifteen years ago)
'The Jazz Hobbit' is my favourite celebrity nickname ever.
― Ismael Klata, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 22:10 (fifteen years ago)
how short must you be if jamie cullum blocks your view??
― lex pretend, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 22:26 (fifteen years ago)
it wasnt blocked. it was more that his presence was so evil that it drew my eyes towards him like the one ring.
― Jamie_ATP, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 22:32 (fifteen years ago)
But there was no success for Dizzee Rascal or Tinchy Strider, despite each being nominated for three awards.Accepting the award for best song for "Beat again", JLS's Marvin Humes said: "The band's success would have been inconceivable just a year ago."I just want to say thank you to all our supporters who are here tonight."I never thought we would be here. I never thought we'd get nominated, and I never thought we would win two awards."Speaking after the awards, N-Dubz's MC, Dappy, said rapper Tinchy Stryder should not have been overlooked."There's no-one like Tinchy, nobody's doing what he's doing, nobody's got his swagger," he said."I'm really upset. He should have won something."
Accepting the award for best song for "Beat again", JLS's Marvin Humes said: "The band's success would have been inconceivable just a year ago.
"I just want to say thank you to all our supporters who are here tonight.
"I never thought we would be here. I never thought we'd get nominated, and I never thought we would win two awards."
Speaking after the awards, N-Dubz's MC, Dappy, said rapper Tinchy Stryder should not have been overlooked.
"There's no-one like Tinchy, nobody's doing what he's doing, nobody's got his swagger," he said.
"I'm really upset. He should have won something."
― it's not what it should be (state of the world today), Thursday, 1 October 2009 03:54 (fifteen years ago)
Yes, absolutely. There are a lot of Asians in Glasgow - does Mr McKenzie count them?
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 09:10 (fifteen years ago)
not to mention the chinese community.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:06 (fifteen years ago)
Well they don't count, obviously
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:07 (fifteen years ago)
presumably the retarded "MOBO" concept is british?
― history mayne, Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:14 (fifteen years ago)
Music of British Origin?
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:15 (fifteen years ago)
I'm not gonna rep for the MOBOs because, y'know, fuck an awards ceremony, but the reason they happened in the first place was that the Brits wasn't exackly a rainbow carnival of multiculturalism.
― Feral Whizzkids kept me Going (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:17 (fifteen years ago)
The Mobo sounds like the name of a Glasgow gang
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:19 (fifteen years ago)
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i get that, but neither are the MOBOs really.
― history mayne, Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:23 (fifteen years ago)
Yeah but like any awards it's a section of the industry that didn't feel they were getting their BBC time and said "we would like some of that too please". Music of Black Origin is a clumsy and inaccurate label but hey that's labels and any alternative title wd probly sound just as bad.
― Feral Whizzkids kept me Going (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:25 (fifteen years ago)
that sky news comments page is mostly people crying MOBOs are racist or where are the MOWO awards.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:26 (fifteen years ago)
MOWO awards where retitled the Shockwave NME Awards this year I believe.
― Feral Whizzkids kept me Going (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:28 (fifteen years ago)
MOJOs, mofos
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― history mayne, Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:28 (fifteen years ago)
Did the MOWO's Awards give Ray Davies a best Englishman award?
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:30 (fifteen years ago)
xpost
Bitter turf war between those guys and the Music of Japanese Origin awards.
― Feral Whizzkids kept me Going (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:30 (fifteen years ago)
Anyway when will the MOBOs stop their racist boycott of Blackout Crew?
― Feral Whizzkids kept me Going (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:31 (fifteen years ago)
it doesnt get any whiter than the blackout crew does it?
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:32 (fifteen years ago)
http://www.mobo.com/news-blogs/and-the-winners-are
Last night was an historic night for UK talent. On one of the music's biggest nights, homegrown talent not only came together, but also took home the gold... Best UK Act– in association with Lebara: N-Dubz Best Newcomer: JLS Best Song– in association with PRSforMusic : 'Beat Again', JLS Best Album: 'Uncle B', N-Dubz Best DJ: Trevor Nelson Best Hip Hop: Chipmunk Best R&B: Keri HilsonBest International: Beyonce Best Video: 'Single Ladies', Beyonce Best Reggae: Sean Paul Best Jazz: Yolanda Brown Best Gospel: Victizzle Best African Act: Nneka...The MOBO Awards 2009 was a true testament to how far the UK urban music scene has come. A brilliant year for all who won and for all those nominated.
Best UK Act– in association with Lebara: N-Dubz
Best Newcomer: JLS
Best Song– in association with PRSforMusic : 'Beat Again', JLS
Best Album: 'Uncle B', N-Dubz
Best DJ: Trevor Nelson
Best Hip Hop: Chipmunk
Best R&B: Keri HilsonBest International: Beyonce
Best Video: 'Single Ladies', Beyonce
Best Reggae: Sean Paul
Best Jazz: Yolanda Brown
Best Gospel: Victizzle
Best African Act: Nneka
...The MOBO Awards 2009 was a true testament to how far the UK urban music scene has come. A brilliant year for all who won and for all those nominated.
In response to this controversy, Scotland should set up its own awards: the MOPWOs (Music of Peely-Wally Origins)
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:32 (fifteen years ago)
but it would be racist as the cockney rod stewart wouldnt be allowed to win it
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:34 (fifteen years ago)
He's peely-wally enough to qualify
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:34 (fifteen years ago)
plus we dont want deacon blue to win anymore scottish awards
and pete waterman might complain if Belle & Sebastian won it.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:36 (fifteen years ago)
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― Toss my salad?? - Niles Caulder, Monday, September 28, 2009 11:49 PM (DJ Mencap), Thursday, 1 October 2009 13:01 (fifteen years ago)
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― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 13:17 (fifteen years ago)
Glasgow too white?
http://www.paviliontheatre.co.uk/images/shows/past/chris_m_pic.jpg
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 13:23 (fifteen years ago)
This is just going to be an imagebomb thread until we find the Marcello batsignal, isn't it
― Toss my salad?? - Niles Caulder, Monday, September 28, 2009 11:49 PM (DJ Mencap), Thursday, 1 October 2009 14:19 (fifteen years ago)
Marcello did come to mind
― The Prince's choice: making a brush. (Tom D.), Thursday, 1 October 2009 14:20 (fifteen years ago)
Singer Kelly Rowland has demanded an apology from organisers of the Mobo awards after claiming her performance was affected by poor sound quality.The 28-year-old took to the stage during Wednesday's event in Glasgow to sing her current hit single, When Love Takes Over, with David Guetta.As she began to sing, the star did not look happy and momentarily stopped, appearing confused.She later posted on her Twitter feed that she was "livid" at show bosses.Mobo organisers have so far declined to comment.The star, who carried on with her performance, said: "I wanted you guys to be the 1st (sic) to hear it from me!"Rehearsals. were fine. soundcheck. was fine. performance, was a struggle at 1st."She said the poor sound had made her "work harder" and added: "What I will say is the Mobos owe me an apology! I was LIVID after the show!"The former Destiny Child singer said: "I got through it. It happens! The next show will be Better. TRUST!"Rowland and Guetta's song topped the UK chart in June.
The 28-year-old took to the stage during Wednesday's event in Glasgow to sing her current hit single, When Love Takes Over, with David Guetta.
As she began to sing, the star did not look happy and momentarily stopped, appearing confused.
She later posted on her Twitter feed that she was "livid" at show bosses.
Mobo organisers have so far declined to comment.
The star, who carried on with her performance, said: "I wanted you guys to be the 1st (sic) to hear it from me!
"Rehearsals. were fine. soundcheck. was fine. performance, was a struggle at 1st."
She said the poor sound had made her "work harder" and added: "What I will say is the Mobos owe me an apology! I was LIVID after the show!"
The former Destiny Child singer said: "I got through it. It happens! The next show will be Better. TRUST!"
Rowland and Guetta's song topped the UK chart in June.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:12 (fifteen years ago)
Are there no categories for grime, dubstep, funky or drum n bass at the Mobos then? It may be a mainstream award, but you'd think due to their remit they'd at least manage to cover some of the UK genres. The Mobos seem to be emulating the US industry model for 'urban'. Just to second Lex's point about Glasgow as a dubstep centre, the Lucky Me collective are doing great things. And it's infiltrated techno nights, most notably Numbers. This month Glasgow is hosting Skream and Joker, as well as local boys like Rustie and Hudson Mohawke. It does seem quite separate from the indie or DIY rock scenes, though, which are fairly monocultural admittedly. http://www.thisisluckyme.com/index.htmlHudson Mohawke's new album is fantastic, although too varied to really be called dubstep. But the whole scene he represents is easily the most exciting thing going on here just now.
― Stew, Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:20 (fifteen years ago)
Sort of interested to see if Dizzee or even Tinchy could now claim actual Brit award for Best Male, given their success. With a new Robbie Williams album imminent probably not and either way presumably only one ex-grimester would be nominated but still.
― modescalator (blueski), Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:24 (fifteen years ago)
xp. Can't mention dubstep in Glasgow without reference to Electric Eliminators!
― amarillo fat (jim), Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:35 (fifteen years ago)
Solid wobbly stuff that.
― Stew, Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:38 (fifteen years ago)
First to bring Skream in 2006 (and he's playing tonight courtesy of them and Numbers as you mentioned), first to bring Mystikz iirc, brought Kode 9 a few times, Benga, Pinch and Distance, Martyn, etc. etc. Third birthday party at the end of the month is going to be awesome:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/cleonswoff/FortifiedBirthday_jpg.jpg
― amarillo fat (jim), Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:43 (fifteen years ago)
Yeah, this looks brilliant. I was kicking myself for missing Joker at Numbers recently, so was delighted to see this announced.
― Stew, Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:46 (fifteen years ago)
I should add that I'm a fairly recent convert to, er, this sort of thing. But it sure beats all those indie discos I used to go to. Flying Lotus/HudMo/Rustie at Numbers was a great night, as was the Kode 9 set at Ballers Social Club.
― Stew, Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:49 (fifteen years ago)
This is a bit old, but it's quite a decent introduction to Eliminators' role.
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/37429-strictly-fortified---glasgow-dubstep
― Stew, Thursday, 1 October 2009 15:51 (fifteen years ago)
Walking past the barbershop on Queen Margaret Drive this afternoon, I noticed they had a poster up saying they were N-Dubz's official MOBO hairdressers. Huzzah!
― Stew, Saturday, 3 October 2009 15:07 (fifteen years ago)
Kode 9 is scottish fwiw.
― jed_, Saturday, 3 October 2009 16:40 (fifteen years ago)
Glaswegian, even.
I know, but he chooses not to live here cos it's too monocultural!
― Stew, Saturday, 3 October 2009 17:38 (fifteen years ago)
every time i see this thread i think it's about dr. morbius
― mookieproof, Saturday, 3 October 2009 18:02 (fifteen years ago)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8287829.stm
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Saturday, 3 October 2009 23:31 (fifteen years ago)
its good the mobos are there but they just fail every year at doing what theyre meant to be doing. too much confusion between the apparent international audience (how big is it, really?) and the fact theyre sort of meant to be about black british music (well, when they cant get whatever american artist to come over). so that just that makes each year as dissapointing as the last. but then the remit is so potentially massive, how can they really cover it? they should have minimised it a little, but then that would ruin their audience, or so they prob think. i mean if 1xtra can call itself the home of black music, im sure the mobos can (not sure if 1xtra have their awards anymore, i think they do). the other embarassing thing about the mobos is how they fuck up simple things like nominations (never mind the fact they categories are totally out of step with whats going on in uk black music - like someone else said, no dubstep, no grime, etc etc). how can ant hamilton ever end up in the reggae category?!
― titchy (titchyschneiderMk2), Sunday, 4 October 2009 09:06 (fifteen years ago)
v i c t i z z l e
― m0stlyClean, Sunday, 4 October 2009 17:46 (fifteen years ago)