Skepta, Little Simz and More Nominated for 2017 MOBO Awards

The 2017 MOBO Awards are rapidly approaching, and it looks like the field is more than a little loaded.

Leading things off for the awards show is none other than Skepta, who's up for Best Male Act. Other rappers nominated for that award include Stormzy, Bugzy Malone, Chip, J Hus, Dave and Mostack. Skepta took home the 2016 Mercury Prize for his album, Konnichiwa, last year.

Little Simz, Stefflon Don, Nadia Rose, Lady Leshurr and more are nominated for the Best Female Act trophy. Simz got plenty of shine for dropping her Stillness in Wonderland album last year, while Stefflon Don's been carving out her own path to stardom through much of 2017.

The most interesting category is probably the one for Best Album. That category finds the likes of J Hus' Common Sense going up against Stormzy's Gang Signs & Prayer. There's no telling how that one will go, as Sampha, who's collabed with Drake and Kanye West, took home the 2017 Mercury Prize for his Process album.

The 2017 MOBO Awards are all set to take place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England on Weds., Nov. 29. You can vote for the award winners on the official website for the 2017 MOBO Awards. Check out the full list of nominees below.

2017 MOBO Awards Nominees

Best Male Act

Bugzy Malone
Chip
Dave
Giggs
J Hus
Maleek Berry
Mostack
Sampha
Skepta
Stormzy

Best Female Act

Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK
Stefflon Don

Best Album

J Hus, Common Sense
Nines, One Foot Out
Sampha, Process
Stormzy, Gang Signs & Prayer
Wretch 32, Growing Over Life

Best Newcomer

Dave
Jorja Smith
Kojo Funds
Lotto Boyzz
Loyle Carner
Mabel
Mist
Not3s
Stefflon Don
Yxng Bane

Best Song

J Hus, “Did You See” (prod. by JAE5)
Kojo Funds Feat. Abra Cadabra, “Dun Talkin’” (prod. by GA)
Not3s, “Addison Lee” (prod. by Malv on the Track)
Stormzy, “Big For Your Boots” (prod. by Sir Spyro & Fraser T Smith)
Yungen Feat. Yxng Bane, “Bestie (prod. by ADP)

Best Video

Bossman Birdie, “Walk The Walk” (Directed by Luke Davies)
J Hus, “Spirit” (Directed by Hugo Jenkins)
Loyle Carner, “The Isle Of Arran” (Directed by Georgia Hudson)
Mist, “Hot Property” (Directed by Oliver Jennings)
Stormzy, “Big For Your Boots” (Directed by Daps)

Best Hip-Hop Act

Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32

Best Grime Act

AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Stormzy
Wiley

Best R&B/Soul Act

Craig David
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha

Best International Act

Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott
Wizkid

Best African Act

Davido
Eugy
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid

Best Reggae Act

Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Damian Marley
Popcaan