Posted August 23, 200717 yr Winehouse scoops four Mobo nominations 23 August 2007 - 09:57:35 Source: MW Despite a turbulent summer, Amy Winehouse (pictured) has scooped four Mobo award nominations; for best UK female, best song, best video and best R&B. Winehouse will be up against Beverly Knight, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jamelia and Joss Stone for best UK female. Dizzy Rascal was the only other artist to match that number, with nominations for best UK male, best song, best video and best hip hop. The 12th annual awards take place on September 19. Artists fighting it out for best UK newcomer will include Mutya Buena, N Dubz, Sadie Ama, Tinchy Stryder and UnkleJam. Kanye West and 50 Cent will continue their rivalry with both up for best hip hop act, alongside Common, Dizzee Rascal and Kano. Other nominations include Amerie’s Take Control and Robin Thicke’s Lost Without You for best song, and BlushUK and Jahaziel for best gospel act. Nominations for best African act are currently being compiled from votes taken from music fans on the continent. The Mobo awards has also launched a talent search - the Western Union Back to Roots competition - which will give the winner the opportunity to perform live at the awards.
