2009 MOBO Awards Nominees Announced, Beyonce Knowles Gets 3 Kudos

Though MOBO Awards nominations list is dominated by Chipmunk and N-Dubz, the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Kanye West and Dizzee Rascal still manage to grab multiple nods.

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In a party taking place on August 26 at Mayfair Hotel in London, nominees for this year's MOBO Awards were uncovered. Those who got multiple kudos were Beyonce Knowles, Kanye West, Dizzee Rascal, Chipmunk and N-Dubz among others.

Beyonce, Kanye and Dizzee received three nominations each. Meanwhile, Chipmunk and N-Dubz led the pack, shadowing them all with four nods each. "It is a reflection of the industry that the guys are dominating the UK nominations, but we have identified a lot of young female talent coming through," Kanya King, the awards' founder, commented on the nominees list.

Beyonce was listed among the contenders for Best Video, Best International Act and Best Album, two of the latest have her facing off Kanye who received his third nod in Best Hip-Hop Act. Dizzee, meanwhile, got chances to win MOBO prizes in such categories as Best U.K. Act, Best Hip-Hop Act and Best Video.

As for the ones who received the most kudos, Chipmunk and N-Dubz are listed in Best U.K. Act, Best Hip-Hop Act, Best Video, Best Song and Best Album. Other nominees at the event included Mariah Carey, Lady GaGa, Ciara, Drake and Eminem.

The 14th Annual MOBO Awards will take place on September 30 at SECC Arena in Glasgow. "Holding the awards in Glasgow is testament to the fact that Mobo music is the sound of Britain as a whole. The reception from Scotland has been great and we cannot wait to put on our show up there," Kanya explained.

2009 MOBO Awards nominations list:

Best U.K. Act

• Alesha Dixon
• Bashy
• Beverley Knight
• Chipmunk
• Dizzee Rascal
• DJ Ironik
• Donae'o
• Mr. Hudson
• N-Dubz
• Tinchy Stryder

Best U.K. 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 feat. Emeli Sande
• "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" - Beyonce Knowles
• "Supernova" - Mr. Hudson feat. Kanye West

Best International Act

• Akon
• Beyonce Knowles
• Ciara
• Drake
• Eminem
• Jay-Z
• Kanye West
• Keri Hilson
• Lady GaGa
• Mariah Carey

Best Song

• "Beat Again" - JLS
• "Diamond Rings" - Chipmunk feat. Emeli Sande
• "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" - K.I.G. Family
• "Number One" - Tinchy Stryder feat. N-Dubz
• "Strong Again" - N-Dubz

Best Album

• "808's & Heartbreak" - Kanye West
• "Catch 22" - Tinchy Stryder
• "Catch Me If You Can" - Bashy
• "I Am...Sasha Fierce" - Beyonce Knowles
• "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 & Mariam
• Baaba Maal
• Eidee
• Femi Kuti
• K'Naan
• Lira
• DJ Mujava
• Nneka
• Oumou Sangare
• Salif Kelta

Best Gospel Act

• Desire to Worship God
• Kiki Sheard
• Mary Mary
• New Direction
• Crew

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