admarlow
But what would MOWO actually be???
MOBO immediately summarises what the awards are all about. If you asked 100 people on the street, what is music of black origin, they would list:
Jazz
Blues
Hip Hop
Soul
R&B
You don't need MOWO because there's a load of well established awards shows which cover each sub category.
In fact, we wouldn't even need that term if, like in the US we had a programme specifically dedicated to music of black origin like Soul Train.
Over there they have the Soul Train Awards...job done.
So tell me - what should the MOBOs be called?
Believe me, me and my mates tried to come up with an alternative a couple of years ago, and none of us could think of one that fits.
You need something that would cover music by Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Dizzie Rascal, The Streets, Joss Stone, Pussycat Dolls, Dionne Warwick, Dr Dre, Lionel Richie and last but not least, the More Fire Crew.
It's impossible.
MOBOs is the only one that fits.