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MOBO Awards 1998

The 1998 Mobo awards were held for the first time in the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. This massive event was hosted by none other than Mel B and Bill Bellamy, who proved a very entertaining pair. The awards show saw a number of US artists gracing the stage to perform, which included Dru Hill, P. Diddy, Faith Evans and Mya. Other performers representing British talent included Beverley Knight and Glamma Kid, Another Level, and the beautiful host of the night Mel B. Amongst the winners on the night were Lydon David Hall, 4 Hero, P.Diddy and Noreaga.

Award categories

Categories

Best Album Award
Best Album Award

Presenter: Andy Cole and Martine McCutcheon

Nominees:

Hinda Hicks
Massive Attack
Lighthouse Family
Des’ree

Winner: Adam F Colours

Best Club Night

Presenter:

Nominees:

Twice as Nice- The Colosseum
Fresh and Funky- Hanover Grand
Frisky- Minisitry of Sound
Club 8090-Corks
Electric House- RoadHouse

Winner: Rotation - Subterania - Femi & Chris Crooks

Best Dance Act Award

Presenter: Graham Gould and Mya

Nominees:

Fatboy Slim
187 Lockdown
Mousse T vs Hot ‘n’ Juicy

Winner: Stardust

Best Drum & Bass Act
Best Drum & Bass Act

Presenter: Mick and Sarah (Eastenders)

Nominees:

Adam F
Goldie
Ganja Kru

Winner: 4 Hero

Best Hip Hop Act
Best Hip Hop Act

Presenter: Unknown

Nominees:

Black Twang
Funky DL
Lewis Parker

Winner: Phoebe 1

Best International Act
Best International Act

Presenter: Lennoz Lewis and Heather Small

Nominees:

Missy Elliot
Brandy
Busta Rhymes
Beenie Man

Winner: Puff Daddy & The Family

Best International Hip Hop Act
Best International Hip Hop Act

Presenter: Unknown

Nominees:

Mase
Jurassic 5
Busta Rhymes
Missy Elliott

Winner: Noreaga N.O.R.E.

Best International Reggae Act
Best International Reggae Act

Presenter: Daddy Ernie and Marcus Gayle

Nominees:

Sizzla
Red Rat
Mr Vegas

Winner: Beenie Man

Best International Single
Best International Single

Presenter: Vinny Jones

Nominees:

Mariah Carey
Brandy and Monica
Usher Run DMC Vs Jason Nevins

Winner: Pras Michel/ODB/Mya - "Ghetto Supastar"

Best Jazz Act

Presenter:

Nominees:

Shakatak
Courtney Pine
James Taylor Quartet

Winner: Jazz Steppers

Best Newcomer Act
Best Newcomer Act

Presenter: Unknown

Nominees:

Cleopatra
Hinda Hicks
Another Level
Freestylers

Winner: Lynden David Hall

Best Producer
Best Producer

Presenter: Unknown

Nominees:

Timberland
Ignorants
Dodge

Winner: Rodney Jerkins

Best R&B Act Award
Best R&B Act Award

Presenter: Steve Jackson and Jane Omorobi

Nominees:

Lynden David Hall
Hinda Hicks
Mica Paris

Winner: Beverley Knight

Best Radio DJ
Best Radio DJ

Presenter: unknown

Nominees:

Trevor Nelson
Jigs
Jenny Francis
Fat Freddie M
Gilles Peterson

Winner: Steve Jackson

Best Reggae Act
Best Reggae Act

Presenter: Lilt Ladies

Nominees:

Earl 16
Levi Roots
Peter Hunningale

Winner: Glamma Kid

Best Video
Best Video

Presenter: Honeyz

Nominees:

Missy Elliott
Busta Rhymes
Cleopatra
Wyclef Jean
Puff Daddy & Family
Jamiroquai

Winner: All Saints - "Under The Bridge"

BestSingle
BestSingle

Presenter: Unknown

Nominees:

Beverly Knight
All Saints
Cleopatra
The Tamperer Ft Maya
Lyndon David Hall

Winner: Another Level - "Freak Me"

Contribution to Black Music
Contribution to Black Music

Presenter: Jess Shuman, Martin Jay and Faith Evans

Nominees:

Carl McIntosh

Winner: Carl McIntosh

Diesel Best Unsigned Act Award
Diesel Best Unsigned Act Award

Presenter: Best Unsigned Act

Nominees:

Fae Jones
Sia

Winner: Allyson Brown

Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

Presenter: The Edge

Nominees:

BB King

Winner: BB King

Outstanding Achievement Award
Outstanding Achievement Award

Presenter: Kanya King

Nominees:

Sean 'Puff Daddy' Combs

Winner: Sean 'Puff Daddy' Combs