MOBO racist?

[AbzST64]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

I think white artists can win and have won awards at MOBO.

Correct, i believe Adele, Jessie J and others have won MOBOs so no not racist in the slightest!!

[Galsia]

It is racist in the same way that Trevor Nelson is.

[theshrew]

Galsia said:

It is racist in the same way that Trevor Nelson is.

[DeanR32]

What has Trev done?

[gifdy]

I wonder if Mike Reid will be nominated for a MOBO award ?

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/mu...

[trashbat]

gifdy said:

I wonder if Mike Reid will be nominated for a MOBO award ?

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/mu...

That's certainly MOBO. It finds its roots in the late 20th century genre popularised by avant-garde musician and entertainer John Barnes. And then makes it considerably worse.

[iva cosworth]

trashbat said:

Either way, feel free to regale us with a list of acts or genres you'd like to see represented at the MOWOs.

The white stripes.

Average white band.

Barry White.......

[J4CKO]

How do they decide if a white artists music is of black origin ?

Adele for example, she is spectacularly white, so if she gets in what's stopping Dido, Jessie J rattles on about "Mandems" and other nonsense so she is in.

[trashbat]

J4CKO said:

How do they decide if a white artists music is of black origin ?

Adele for example, she is spectacularly white, so if she gets in what's stopping Dido, Jessie J rattles on about "Mandems" and other nonsense so she is in.

It's not that hard, is it? Blues, soul, jazz, hiphop, funk, urban and plenty of other genres have pretty clear roots. Equally there are some genres that have a long established lineage from European history.

If you'd never heard of or seen Adele, then on listening to her music, when and where would you place it?

[Zod]

phil-sti said:

Does it really matter?

No and to emphasise that, I propose Mike Read's embarrassing UKIP Calypso for an award as the worst MOBO in history.

(you can describe pretty much all pop, rock and jazz as music of black origin, so the entire premise of the MOBO Awards is mistaken).

[FredClogs]

J4CKO said:

How do they decide if a white artists music is of black origin ?

Most music that is popular in western culture is of black origin. Unless you're into metal, mozart or mandolins. It's about the only thing of any cultural value that America has given the world along with the hamburger.

[J4CKO]

trashbat said:

J4CKO said:

How do they decide if a white artists music is of black origin ?

Adele for example, she is spectacularly white, so if she gets in what's stopping Dido, Jessie J rattles on about "Mandems" and other nonsense so she is in.

It's not that hard, is it? Blues, soul, jazz, hiphop, funk, urban and plenty of other genres have pretty clear roots. Equally there are some genres that have a long established lineage from European history.

If you'd never heard of or seen Adele, then on listening to her music, when and where would you place it?

In the CD rack, where it belongs.

So, basically anything could be considered "Of Black origin" music wise, sort of makes the MOBOs a bit redundant if it only leaves the less Funky Madrigals, Jerusalem and Kraftwerk that aren't of Black origin ?

[otolith]

FredClogs said:

Most music that is popular in western culture is of black origin. Unless you're into metal, mozart or mandolins. It's about the only thing of any cultural value that America has given the world along with the hamburger.

Even metal can be traced back to the blues.

[Zod]

otolith said:

FredClogs said:

Most music that is popular in western culture is of black origin. Unless you're into metal, mozart or mandolins. It's about the only thing of any cultural value that America has given the world along with the hamburger.

Even metal can be traced back to the blues.

[OllieC]

Zod said:

otolith said:

FredClogs said:

Most music that is popular in western culture is of black origin. Unless you're into metal, mozart or mandolins. It's about the only thing of any cultural value that America has given the world along with the hamburger.

Even metal can be traced back to the blues.

The original Black Sabbath album is a good example (and a cracking album !)

[Snoop Bagg]

Can we not start the MOPHO's, Music Of PH Origin's?

[DoubleSix]

trashbat said:

If you'd never heard of or seen Adele, then on listening to her music, when and where would you place it?

Pop/Easy Listening/Mainstream

i.e. not credible as soul

[Crush]

J4CKO said:

How do they decide if a white artists music is of black origin ?

Adele for example, she is spectacularly white, so if she gets in what's stopping Dido, Jessie J rattles on about "Mandems" and other nonsense so she is in.

My FOBO was very sad when Adele lost her weight. Never understood his love for the well fed ladies

[Super Slo Mo]

J4CKO said:

How do they decide if a white artists music is of black origin ?

Adele for example, she is spectacularly white, so if she gets in what's stopping Dido, Jessie J rattles on about "Mandems" and other nonsense so she is in.

As has been said before, Jessie J won it a few years back in Glasgow, I only remember it because on that occasion I had the tough and rather arduous task of strapping cameras to some of her dancers .

[Impasse]

FredClogs said:

It's about the only thing of any cultural value that America has given the world along with the hamburger.

I thought the Hamburger was of German origin - hence the name.

Are there FFOGO awards? Because Wendy's are in with a shout.