On Monday 18th October MOBO fever started in Liverpool with the MOBO ‘Industry Takeover’ event held at the CUC in Liverpool. After a day full of workshops, industry panels and networking, it was only right that the day ended with some of the best Urban Music talent in Liverpool gracing the stage for the MOBO Streetwaves ‘Ones to Watch’ winners' showcase.

A judging panel made up of some of the best locally based urban music producers, directors, videographers, presenters, promoters and DJs were asked to listen to music which was submitted virally by local artists between the ages of 14-25.

"A combination of youthful energy, street edge and big rhymes, Logik is definitely one to look out for in the future."

The five winning acts performed alongside MOBO Unsung artists Marvell, RoxXxan, Mike Hough, G Town Desi, R.I.O and Liverpool’s very own KOF; and also received tickets for the industry Takeover and the MOBO Awards Ceremony as part of their prize.

First on was local grime artist, Logik, who wowed the Streetwaves panel and the audience alike. A combination of youthful energy, street edge and big rhymes, Logik is definitely one to look out for in the future. Next was Lanca, who has been making waves with his bass line and grime tracks. High energy, a flurry of metaphors and bravado permeates through his uptempo music.

Lanca was followed by The E-Laborators who repped Hip-Hop to the fullest - bringing a uniquely UK sound to the stage. The E-Laborators are known for their quality production and this sibling one-two tandem are not only bringing the goods but they also are wholly self-produced, self written as well as shooting their own videos and releasing their music. The guys also brought on local singer, Paislie Reid to perform 'Don't Judge Me', proving that there is literally so much unearthed talent in this city.

Jay Norton took to the stage bringing some beautiful vocal ability to the awed audience. He breezed through some of his biggest tracks, an acoustic cover of Professor Green's 'Just Be Good to Green' and also brought on local favourite, Future to perform a new collaborative track.

"The Streetwaves Competition was a wonderful success and showcased some of the best musical talent in the City."

Headlining the evening was Janiece Myers, a local singer/songwriter now gaining national attention with her debut single 'Underground Love'. Janiece's set was an accumulation of Pop, Dub step and RnB, and she had the crowd in her palm as they sang along. To cap off a great performance Janiece brought out KOF and R.I.O for the premiere of a new song called 'Future Sounds'.

All in all the Streetwaves Competition was a wonderful success and showcased some of the best musical talent in the City and every single person, including the industry heads in attendance, definitely took notice!

Words and images courtesy of Africa Oye

Edited by Nonny Orakwue

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LINKS:

• Check out photos from Industry Takeover @ MOBO Academy here.