The Annual MOBO Awards returns to London, October 22!


It's back, as am I. The annual MOBO Awards return with a spanking new list of nominees. Leading the way are South London rap duo Krept & Konan, who have only released independent mixtapes, with 4 nods. They'll be up against UK rap chart toppers such as Tinie Tempah and Professor Green and favourite Sam Smith, who also has 4 nominations.

The event which started in 1996, founded by Kanya King, will also be returning to London after spending 5 years up North. Truly out with the old and in with the new, the ceremony will be broadcast on ITV for the first time, having just signed a three-year deal to broadcast on ITV2. It was previously aired on BBC Three, coverage will continue on BBC Radio.

King said of this year's event:

We are thrilled to have the Awards returning home this year, and excited to announce it will be the iconic SSE Arena, Wembley that will play host.

The show promises to be absolutely spectacular and not to be missed whilst at the same time carrying the potential to inspire a lot of young talent.

Also new to the event is the 'Inspiration Award', the first of which was handed to British Hollywood star Idris Elba, at this morning's nomination event.

The 2014 ceremony will take place at Wembley Arena on October 22. Good luck to everyone nominated!

Check out the list of nominations below.

A review on Ipswich hailing singer-songwriter, Richard Osborne's third EP, 'Nothing Personal'.



Ja'e Rating: 4.5/5
Release Date: 19^th May 2014

Back in 2012 I introduced you to the up and coming singer-songwriter Richard Osborne. Two EPs later, with some great collaborations under his belt, he's back with his third release. More confident in his delivery and a lot more mature in sound and lyric Nothing Personal is his best yet!

The EP kicks off with a cheeky bedroom number, 'Wherever I Fall', Richard isn't playing around on this one! The Hip-Hop edge added by Torch at the end of the track pushes the Muckaniks produced track that much more making it not only one for the bedroom but one for the dance-floor.

Introducing up and coming producer Antony On The Beat and his track 'Rain Drops'.


Introducing Antony On The Beat (A.O.B), a producer on the verge of leaving his mark on the music scene with his infectious bass driven, new age sound.

The up and coming producer has been away quietly working on some new music for his new EP Spectrum. Released last month, his new track 'Rain Drops' is laced with haunting vocals and an infectious bass synth, and is sure to make waves!

Sam Smith drops the official video for his beautiful new single 'Stay With Me'.



Striking while the iron is still hot, the fast rising British sensation that is Sam Smith drops the official video for his latest release. Entitled 'Stay With Me', the track was unveiled on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show earlier this week (March 25) and a teaser video quickly followed.

Without wasting any time the 21-year-old, who was recently confirmed as VEVO's new LIFT Artist, unleashed the visuals yesterday. The track is set to appear on his debut alum, In The Lonely Hour, due out May 26.

Lusardi Rose drops the official video for her brand new track, 'Outer Space'.

Last summer, I introduced you to upcoming singer-songwriter Lusardi Rose on my Endz2Endz blog.

Hailing from Ipswich, but currently living in London the beaut gave us the uplifting 'Flying High' and the Squeeks assisted 'Slipping', now she's back and ready to conquer the ever-growing UK scene.

Teaming up with production trio The Heavytrackerz on her forthcoming EP, Half A Dozen Roses, Lusardi delivers its first track, 'Outer Space'.

Singer-songwriter Richard Osborne returns with new song ‘Nothing Personal’.



Up and coming singer-songwriter Richard Osborne is back again with something new to wet our appetites for what's to come from him later this year. He returns to the scene with the visuals for the title track of his forthcoming EP, Nothing Personal.

Taken from his upcoming EP, Richard Osborne returns with 'Motive' featuring Ca$his & Mistah F.A.B.



After delivering his Torch assisted R&B ballad 'Wherever I Fall' last month, Richard Osborne returns with another big collaboration. The Ipswich hailing singer-songwriter links up with Bay Area repping rapper Mistah F.A.B., as prmoised last month, and Shady Records artist Ca$his for a soulful up-tempo record entitled 'Motive'.

Now, we've been plugging Richard since last year and this track is the bomb! 'Motive' shows a new side to Richard, it is lighter than his previous records - where he has poured his heart and soul out into ballads - it has a fresh bouncy vibe and is definitely one for radio and clubs.

Richard Osborne returns with brand new single 'Wherever I Fall' featuring MMG rapper Torch.

Just over a year ago, I introduced you to 23-year-old singer-songwriter Richard Osborne, on my Endz2Endz blog. An EP and couple videos down the line the rising star has returned with a new single and another heavyweight feature.

Entitled 'Wherever I Fall', the Ipswich hailing R&B singer has teamed up with Maybach Music Group recording artist Torch. If you're not familiar with the Bronx, New York residing rapper, he is on fourth of hip-hop group Triple C (formed by and of which includes Rick Ross). Now tell me that isn't major for an unsigned artist?!

UK artist Joel Compass teams up with Pusha T for his latest single 'Run'.



Upcoming UK singer/songwriter, Joel Compass, returns with a brand new track. Entitled 'Run' the fast rising star teams up with G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T for something pretty dope!

Only 20 years of age, the Londoner has so far toured with Hackney hailing four-piece Rudimental and put out a four-track EP titled Astronaut via Black Butter Records.

His first official single 'Run' is reminiscent of the sounds heard from the likes of Miguel, The Weeknd and Jhené Aiko and Frank Ocean - soft vocals, soulful sounds and futuristic in production. Featuring Pusha's Hip-Hop vibes this song puts him up there with the aforementioned and on the "ones to watch" list in 2014.

Ms Dynamite unveils a stunning video for her Shy FX featuring track, 'Cloud 9'.



After dropping the track during the summer, Ms Dynamite finally unveils the video for her Shy FX featuring track, 'Cloud 9'. Returning to their roots with a Drum & Base beat infused with Reggae and Ska (in other words Jungle), the track is infectious, bouncy and full of irie vibes.

Directed by Courtney Phillips, the stunning visual for the futuristic-reggae track was shot in Jamaica. It sees a young couple getting together and what could be their future selves in love - enjoying life through kind actions and dance.

Scheduled for release October 21, 'Cloud 9' is the first track from Ms. Dynamite's hotly anticipated EP. Watch the MC's beautiful video below.

Lusardi Rose drops the visuals to her latest single, 'Slipping', featuring Squeeks.



Following her previous track 'Flying High', which dropped back in May, rising singer-songwriter Lusardi Rose drops the visuals for her latest track. Entitled 'Slipping' the Ipswich, Suffolk hailing beaut teams up with North London's Squeeks.

Bashy drops the hotly anticipated video for his latest banger, 'These Are The Songs', featuring Jareth.


After sending Twitter into a frenzy with the audio video and it's world premiere on Mistajam's show, Bashy returns with the offiical video for 'These Are The Songs'.

Produced by Siggi and featuring Jareth, the track is another "nostalgic monster" from Bashy, just in time for our late British summer!

Upcoming UK singer Seyi, drops his latest track 'Resolution'.


Following the success from his track 'Pretender', upcoming UK artist Séyi, unveils his brand new mixtape Resolution. 

The collection of tracks are a great mix of the genres that have inspired him; from R&B to Hip-Hop and Pop to Dubstep. Séyi draws in his musical influences which include the likes of Usher, Dru Hill, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross.

Kay Doggz drops a video for his "Serious Times" EP intro 'College To Uni'.



UK rapper Kay Doggz unleashes a video for his latest track 'College To Uni'. Taken from his EP Serious Times - the follow-up to his Study Time mixtape. The track acts as the intro on his EP, and follows the themes of buckling down and getting your education on.

You can keep up to date with Kay Doggz online: Twitter | SoundCloud | YouTube

Kay's Serious Times EP is available for download here. Watch his video for 'College To Uni' below.

UK singer-songwriter Lusardi Rose is 'Flying High' in her latest video.



Busting out of Ipswich, Suffolk is another rising star who goes by the name of Lusardi Rose. Currently in London working on her mixtape, due to drop later this year, the singer-songwriter has unleashed the video for her latest tack 'Flying High'.

K. Koke teams with label mate Rita Ora, for ‘Lay Down Your Weapons’.


Roc Nation artists K. Koke and Rita Ora team up on Koke's new single 'Lay Down Your Weapons'. The track was premiered by Charlie Sloth last week and is featured on his forthcoming debut release I Aint Perfect.

A review of Richard Osborne's sophomore EP, 'Late Night Thoughts'.


Rating: 3.5/5
Release Date: 27^th January 2013

At the word 'go' followed by a slow dum loop, we are pulled straight into the world of singer-songwriter, Richard Osborne. Sharing the same name as the EP, Richard brings us in on his late night thoughts in 'LNT'.

Singer-songwriter Richard Osborne drops his long-awaited second EP, Late Night Thoughts.



Last year, I introduced you to Richard Osborne, an upcoming singer-songwriter hailing from Ipswich. After teasing us with three out of the five tracks from his second EP, Late Night Thoughts, he has finally bestowed the short player upon us!

K Koke releases the official video for his track 'Lay Down Your Weapons'.


A few days ago, I dropped K Koke's latest track, 'Lay Down Your Weapons' featuring label mate, Rita Ora. Just over three hours ago, the North London Roc Nation signee dropped the visuals for the song.

Richard Osborne reveals 'Love Like That', the third track from his forthcoming EP.



Singer-songwriter Richard Osborne has dropped the third track from his second EP, Late Night Thoughts.

The R&B cut produced by Kris Flava features London-based Hip-Hop artist Lekhem, who creates distinctive fusion of sounds.