What is Music of Black Origin Anyway?
Tonight (October 5th) sees what is supposed to be the biggest night of the 'urban' music scene in the UK as most of our favourite artisits at The Urbanite descend on Glasgow for the annual Mobo (Music of Black Origin) awards.
Launched in 1996, back when 'urban' music was restricted to underground raves and specialist mixtapes, the Mobos were a chance to celebrate the music that we cherished and loved. When award shows like the Brits and programmes like Top of the Pops ignored up and coming black artists with mass appeal, like So Solid Crew and Misteeq, the Mobos were the chance for these artists to shine and celebrate their annual achievements. But now, more than ever before, I think it is time we question why the Mobos even take place.
I mean, what is 'Music of Black Origin' anyway?
