MOBO Award Nominations - Full List

The MOBO Awards ceremony is heading for Glasgow, and organisers have revealed the full list of nominations.

Traditionally held in London, MOBO celebrated music of black origin. Always controversial, the ceremonies contention that some genres are exclusively of black design has always led to hearty debate.

That said, anything that celebrates genres of music often hidden on the fringes of the British music scene can only be a good thing. Plus, the MOBO awards never fail to stir up controversy - such as when Leona Lewis failed to show at last year's bash and was promptly booed.

Moving up to Glasgow is a huge risk by organisers, who have left behind one of the bastions of British urban music. However the Scottish city has a mean music scene to boast about, including the bass heavy hip hop explorations of the LuckyMe collective.

The MOBO award nominations are in and Dizzee Rascal dominates. Down for 'Best UK Act' the 'Bonkers' star has been given the nod in a host of categories. Not far behind, however, are Tinchy Stryder, N-Dubz and Chipmunk who all aim to steal Dizzee's thunder.

Taking place in Glasgow's SECC on September 30th, this year's MOBO Awards are set to be more spectacular than ever.

The full list of nominations reads:

Best UK Act
Alesha Dixon
Bashy
Beverley Knight
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
DJ Ironik
Donae’o
Mr. Hudson
N-Dubz
Tinchy Stryder

Best UK Newcomer
Alexandra Burke
Jade Ewen
JLS
Laura Izibor
Master Shortie

Best R&B / Soul Act
Beverley Knight
Ciara
Jeremih
Keri Hilson
Lemar

Best Hip Hop Act
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
Drake
Eminem
Kanye West

Best Video
'Bonkers' - Dizzee Rascal
'Boy Does Nothing' - Alesha Dixon
'Diamond Rings' - Chipmunk ft. Emeli Sande
'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' – Beyonce
'Supernova' - Mr. Hudson ft Kanye West

Best International Act
Akon
Beyonce
Ciara
Drake
Eminem
Jay Z
Kanye West
Keri Hilson
Lady Gaga
Mariah Carey

Best Song
'Beat Again' – JLS
'Diamond Rings' - Chipmunk ft. Emeli Sande
'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' - K.I.G. Family
'Number One' - Tinchy Stryder and N-Dubz
'Strong Again' - N-Dubz

Best Album
'808s And Heartbreak' - Kanye West
'Catch 22' - Tinchy Stryder
'Catch Me If You Can' – Bashy
'I Am… Sasha Fierce' - Beyonce
'Uncle B' - N-Dubz

Best Reggae
Movado
Sean Paul
Serani
Tarrus Riley
Vybz Kartel

Best Jazz Act
Diana Krall
Herbie Hancock
Madeleine Peyroux
Melody Gardot
Yolanda Brown

Best African Act
Amadou and Mariam
Baaba Maal
Eidee
Femi Kuti
K’Naan
Lira
Mujava
Nneka
Oumou Sangare
Salif Kelta

Best Gospel Act
Desire to Worship God
Kiki Sheard
Mary Mary
New Direction
Crew