Miss Kerr, the MOBOs and Migrating from UK Gospel…

I’m happy to admit I found 2012’s MOBO Gospel category difficult to call.

The one thing MOBO Awards is pretty much guaranteed to do with Gospel every year is generate consternation and anger (even outrage) among those who feel they have their finger sitting much more firmly on the industry’s pulse than the folks at MOBO HQ.

Get it Wrong

And – almost inevitably – it would seem MOBO ‘get it wrong’ every year.

Still, as an observer myself I’m always interested to see how people with no direct connection to our industry understand and interpret it. There’s much benefit in seeing things from an outsiders’ perspective.

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MOBO Gospel 2012 – Last Chance: Listen to the music – Then Vote!

Voted for your favourite UK Gospel act for MOBO 2012 yet..? No?  Well, maybe you need a reminder. Here’s a summary of the nominees, in alphabetical order. You have less than 24 hours: El Mafrex – Jehovah – Join on Facebook Nicola – Breakthrough ft Guvna B – Join on Facebook Rachel Kerr – Kingdom Soldier 2011 Remix ft Commission, Lola Godheld, Jay Ess, Faith … Continue reading MOBO Gospel 2012 – Last Chance: Listen to the music – Then Vote!