So here I am watching the MOBO awards... what a cringefest! There is something very wrong when the "best hiphop" category includes top 10 rubbish like Nelly and P Diddy and all that rubbish.

At least Miss Dynamite got some props, well deserved.

The funniest thing is that old-timers like LL Cool J and Jimmy Cliff were by far the liveliest and the best performances on it

The funniest bit so far...

Chaka Khan's lifetime achievement award. The montage piece listed at length all of the artists Chaka has collaborated with. Except for Prince. They even played her big hit "I Feel 4 U". Still no mention of Prince. Am I the only one who feels that Prince deserves some props for how he has helped Chaka over the years?

Oh wait, there was "Come 2 My House". I guess it's probably best not to say anything then

the biggest joke about the mobo awards is that it simply shouldn't exist. i know black/ related artists should be aknowledged, but in that case there should also be a wobo awards. but obviously everyone is gonna go mad about me saying that, but why shouldn't there be? would it be rascist to have a wobo awards? if so then why is it ok to have a mobo awards? i'm slightly perplexed... think i'm gonna lie down. i look forward to the abuse this is gonna get. oh, and ian you're just sour cos prince didn't win a thing.

I KNOW IT SHOULD BE MOWO AWARDS BEFORE YOU ALL START JUMPING DOWN MY THROAT!

ian said:

Yeah people forget to mention Prince is responsible for her (arguably) biggest career moment. It's because she's older than Prince they assume it must be her original I guess, same with Tom Jones and "Kiss".

maninthemirror said:

The full list of winners is as follows:

:: Best R&B act - Ashanti.
:: Best video - Aaliyah.
:: Best hip-hop act - Ja Rule.
:: Best reggae act - Sean Paul.
:: Best garage act - Mis-Teeq.
:: Best gospel act - Michelle Williams.
:: Best jazz act - Norah Jones.
:: Best world music act - Angelique Kidjo.
:: Best producer - Neptunes.
:: UK act of the year - Ms Dynamite.
:: MasterCard best album- Songs In A Minor, Alicia Keys.
:: Best single - It Takes More, Ms Dynamite.
:: Best newcomer - Ms Dynamite.
:: Best UK DJ - Steve Sutherland.
:: Mobo unsung award - Street Politiks.
:: Mobo lifetime achievement award - Chaka Khan.
:: Mobo contribution to urban music - Jimmy Cliff.
:: Mobo outstanding achievement award - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.

Essence said:

You right, that must be a joke ...
Ashanti,Jarule, Sean Paul, Norah Jones, Michelle Williams,Neptunes , Alicia Keys...

ian said:

Hee, hee...noticed something similar with the BET Awards this year.
Earth, Wind, & Fire got the crowd (young & old) on their feet and havin' a funky good time after most of the audience had been sitting in their seats comatose for most of the show.
Kinda sad when u think of what the future will hold once the pioneers/instrumentalists are gone.
PEACE

aspera773 said:

That's what Prince should have done when he won the Best Artist of the Decade or whatever it was from Soul Train a couple years ago. The show sucked with all kinds of lame lip syncing. Prince could have come out there and blown everyone away. But all he did was make a speech and thank them for the award.

GoldNigga said:

Yeah...wish he'd play more and SHOW 'em how it's done moreso than speak on it...and GAWD KNOWS I miss seein' him leave industry chatterboxes speechless after one of his performances That Prince...

Oh my. It's on TV right now. LL Cool J just blew EVERYONE out of the water. I mean Ashanti was the worst performer/singer on there. The Sugababes mimed through a dull performance - probably becaus eevry other time they've attempted to sing live they can never sing in time or tune and they get drowned out even in a TV studio over a backing track, letalone on stage with a proper band behind them.

Chaka Khan is yet to come on, but I saw footage of her performance on the news. Looking forward to it. Jimmy Cliff now effortlessly performing with Dave Stewart.

I quite like Ms. Dynamite, but her live performance wasn't all that great. Just goes to show the lack to real performers these days.

I didn't think much of Beverley Knight's album, but I was hoping she would turn up because she's excellent live.

Yeah LL Cool J (nose job n all) and Jimmy Cliff were the highpoints.

Craig David's song wasn't too bad, albeit dated and with poor lyrics. I prefer it to any of his past stuff.

Chaka seemed very rushed at end and didn't even do a proper medley, just "I'm Every Woman", maybe that song is all they wanted so when Whitney pulled out...

Other than the above it was uninspired and poor, the whole Murder Inc/Ja Rule/Ashanti thing being main draw is just sad.

Ms Dynamite seems nice girl and has used good producers in studio but she's not that special overall sadly, especially onstage.
[This message was edited Thu Oct 3 16:39:24 PDT 2002 by Essence]

Essence said:

while Prince should be Acknowledged for His Contributions on that Song,She had a Whole Career before She even was associated with Him.the Rufus Era not to mention"Tell Me Something Good" By Stevie WOnder was Her Signature song along with Asford&Simpsons"I'm Every Woman".She has quite a few Signature Songs.I wish She would bring the Bass out&Play also get on the Drums.alot of folks don't know how Bad She is.when She wants to be though.

aspera773 said:

Earth,Wind&Fire My All-Time Favorite Band never lost there Stage Presence.Phillip Bailey getting His Percussion Groove on was wicked.folks aren't getting the Real Deal anymore.the Industry wants Push Button Music.Fast-Food Mentality you know? Ashanti is so tacky it's down-right amusing.Acts like Her don't have Business Winning a High School Talent Show let alone a Professional Singing Career IMHO.

mistermaxxx said:

Of course but Chaka herself says shes sick of "I Feel For You" as it's the signature song shes most expected to perform. Right down to it's infamous Stevie harmonica and Grandmaster Melle Mell rap.

Essence said:

Co-sign.

Essence said:

Chaka said She is tired of Busters Chanting Her Name as SHe walks down the Street.Fools Run up on her saying CHaka!Chaka Khan!Chaka Khan

what are the mobo awards what does that mean?

mistermaxxx said:

Hehehe yeah, she wasn't happy with that opening rap from day one.

Christopher said:

Literally "Music Of Black Origin".