5 Jamaican Artiste Nominated For 2012 MOBO Award

Last year, the MOBO's Best Reggae Act category went to Italian singer Alborosie. However this year five Jamaican have clinched all the nominations making sure that despite the outcome the award will return to its roots.

This year's nominees are: Damian Marley, Mr. Vegas, Sean Paul, Konshens and former Portmore Empire deejay Popcaan. The five will do battle for the coveted award on November 3rd in Liverpool, England.

Now in its 17th year, the annual Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards recognises acts who have impacted the music scene in the United Kingdom. 

Upon receiving the good news, Subkonshus recording artiste Konshens in a release to the media said, 

"It feels good to be nominated for any award that recognizes quality and consistency in work, but honestly I do music for the people, the every day people, who give me instant feedback on Twitter or Facebook, they keep me grounded and award me day to day".

Meanwhile, Sean Paul's Tomahawk Technique album has scaled the UK charts. He hit the singles charts in recent months with She Doesn't Mind, and How Deep Is Your Love featuring Kelly Rowland.

Popcaan reaped some success on the UK reggae charts with the street anthems Ravin, Clean, and Only Man She Want. While Marley's Affairs of the Heart has been a favourite on UK reggae charts. Mr Vegas' infectious Bruk it Down topped the BBC 1Xtra Dancehall chart. 2012 Jamaican frontrunner Konshens is experiencing his biggest year to date. His hits in the UK include Stop Sign, Do Sum'n and Gal A Bubble.