THE MOBO
AWARDS 2004
The Royal Albert Hall - London
Date: Thursday 30th
September 2004
Price: £90 / £175 Tickets
Music: Pure Music Of Black Origin
Mos Def
hosted the Music Of Black Origin awards, held last night at
the Royal Albert Hall,
London.
American Hip-Hop act Kanye West was the evening’s biggest
winner, taking home awards in three categories, including Best
Album, Best Hip-Hop Act and Best Producer, fueled by the
success of his album, College Dropout.
The night’s other big winner was singer Jamelia, who won three
as well including Best Video, Best Single and UK Act of the
Year, which she shared with rapper Dizzee Rascal.
Mos Def hosted the awards, after
Neptunes member Pharrell Williams backed out at the last minute, due
to what he labeled a scheduling conflict.
Other nominees such as Beyonce and Usher did not attend the
ceremonies. Artists that did make it were greeted by a variety
of demonstrators.
Previously, Gay rights group OutRage! protested against
Elephant Man and Vybz Kartel, who were nominated for the Best
Reggae act. Eventually, both acts were dropped from the MOBO`s.
However, 30 demonstrators from the Black Music Council
challenged the gay right group. Supporters were holding up
banners reading “Support Reggae music” and “Enraged by OutRage!”
The ceremony ended by Anita Baker picking up the Outstanding
Achievement award, which coincided nicely with the release of
My Everything - her first album release in ten years.
The full list of winners is below:
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Best R&B Act - Usher
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Best Hip Hop Act - Kanye West
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Best Video - Jamelia, See It In A Boy`s Eyes
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Best Single - Jamelia, Thank You
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Best Album - Kanye West, College Dropout
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Best Jazz Act - Jamie Cullum
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Best Reggae Act - Sean Paul
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Best Collaboration - 2Play ft. Raghav and Jucxi - So
Confused
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Best Producer - Kanye West
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Best World Music Act - Bebel Gilberto
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Best Gospel Act - Raymond & Co
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Best UK Radio DJ - Jigs, Choice FM
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Best UK Club DJ - Manny Norte
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UK Act of the Year - Dizzee Rascal and Jamelia
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Best Newcomer - Estelle
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Best Ringtone - Mario Winans
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Icon Hall of Fame Award - Janet Jackson
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Lifetime Achievement Award - Anita Baker
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