MOBO nominations (UK)

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/ ... -aj-tracey

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 (feat Stormzy)
Enny – Peng Black Girls (feat Amia Brave)
Pa Salieu – My Family (feat BackRoad Gee)
Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body (remix feat ArrDee, Bugzy Malone, Buni, Darkoo, E1, ZT & Fivio Foreign)
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We haven't ever included MOBO before, but I see no reason why it shouldn't be considered eligible. It would also be great if someone could make a thread listing the results of previous years.
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It's a bit weird how it's based on skin colour, though.
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discord wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:55 pm It's a bit weird how it's based on skin colour, though.
It really isn't, I'm sure Adele and Sam Smith have both won MOBOs.
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mileswide wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:43 pm
discord wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:55 pm It's a bit weird how it's based on skin colour, though.
It really isn't, I'm sure Adele and Sam Smith have both won MOBOs.
Then why is it named after a skin colour?
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discord wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:57 pm
mileswide wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:43 pm
discord wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:55 pm It's a bit weird how it's based on skin colour, though.
It really isn't, I'm sure Adele and Sam Smith have both won MOBOs.
Then why is it named after a skin colour?
Music of Black Origin doesn't exclude white acts from winning.
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charliepanayi wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:16 am
discord wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:57 pm
mileswide wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:43 pm

It really isn't, I'm sure Adele and Sam Smith have both won MOBOs.
Then why is it named after a skin colour?
Music of Black Origin doesn't exclude white acts from winning.
How is it music of black origin?
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discord wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:31 pm
charliepanayi wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:16 am
discord wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:57 pm

Then why is it named after a skin colour?
Music of Black Origin doesn't exclude white acts from winning.
How is it music of black origin?
The name may be a bit awkward, but R&B, jazz, blues, etc. are all genres created by and largely associated with Black artists, hence "Music of Black Origin." Surely you've heard the term "Black music" before, correct? Non-Black artists often make music in these genres, so they're eligible for the awards. Not really that hard to understand, unless you're being deliberately obtuse.
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So the song of the year is the one with the white guy as a feature- I can't tell if that's irony but it is what most of the listening British public would associate with UK rap and its offshoots this year. It's a worthy winner as well as being popular...(mmm-hmm!)

Song of the Year: Tion Wayne & Russ (Millions) – Body (Remix feat. ArrDee, Bugzy Malone, Buni, Darkoo, E1, ZT & Fivio Foreign)

Album of the Year: Dave - We're All Alone in This Together
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