MOBO awards 2017 nominations: Stormzy leads, closely followed by J Hus
Loyle Carner, Jorja Smith and Stefflon Don are nominated for three each
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Your support makes all the difference.This year’s MOBO Award nominations have been announced, Stormzy leading the pack with five, including best male, best grime act, best album, best song and best video.
Rapper J Hus closely follows the Grime MC closely with four nominations, while Loyle Carner, Jorja Smith and Stefflon Don each have three.
Speaking to BBC Newsbeat about the awards, J Hus — who released the Mercury-nominated album Common Sense earlier this year — said: "My music is getting better. I'm working harder and I appreciate it. I want to win all four."
Heavyweights Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, and Solange are among those competing for best international act. The winners will be announced in Leeds on the 29 November.
The MOBO nominations 2017 list in full
Best male
Bugzy Malone
Chip
Dave
Giggs
J Hus
Maleek Berry
Mostack
Sampha
Skepta
Stormzy
Best female
Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK
Stefflon Don
Best album
J Hus – Common Sense
Nines – One Foot Out
Sampha – Process
Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
Wretch 32 – Growing Over Life
Best newcomer
Dave
Jorja Smith
Kojo Funds
Lotto Boyzz
Loyle Carner
Mabel
Mist
Not3s
Stefflon Don
Yxng Bane
Best songs
J Hus – 'Did You See'
Kojo Funds feat. Abra Cadabra – 'Dun Talkin’
Not3s – 'Addison Lee'
Stormzy – 'Big For Your Boots'
Yungen feat. Yxng Bane – 'Bestie'
Best video
Bossman Birdie – Walk The Walk
J Hus – Spirit
Loyle Carner – The Isle Of Arran
Mist – Hot Property
Stormzy – Big For Your Boots
Best hip-hop act
Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32
Best grime act
AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Stormzy
Wiley
Best R&B/soul act
Craig David
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha
Best international act
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott
Wizkid
Best African act
Davido
Eugy
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid
Best reggae act
Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Damian Marley
Popcaan
Best jazz act
Cleveland Watkiss
Daymé Arocena
Moses Boyd
Mr Jukes
Terrace Martin
Best gospel act
Lurine Cato
Mali Music
S.O.
Triple O
Volney Morgan & New-Ye
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