Five artists signed to Universal Music Publishing have received nominations for the 19th MOBO Awards.

Fuse ODG has been nominated in three categories namely Best Male Act, Best Act and Best African Act, Stylo G is nominated for Best Reggae Act whilst Rayleigh Ritchie and M.O have been nominated for Best Newcomer. Jessie Ware also picked up a nomination in the Best R&B / Soul category.

Sam Smith’s album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ and his single ‘Stay With Me’ have been nominated for Best Album and Best Song respectively. UMPG writer Jimmy Napes co-wrote 5 tracks from ‘In The Lonely Hour’, including the nominated single.

The 19th MOBO Awards will take place at the SSE Arena, Wembley on 22nd October.

Congratulations to all our nominees!