SAMA 21 nominees announced
The South African Music Awards nominees have been announced, with the usual suspects making their way onto the list.
Cassper Nyovest during the announcement of the 21st Annual South African Music Awards nominees on March 12, 2015 at the Rand Club in Johannesburg, South Africa. The nominations for the prestigious music awards were announced this morning. (Photo by Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu)
Cassper Nyovest and AKA have both been nominated for Best Collaboration and Best Male Artist.
Kelly Khumalo has earned a nod for Best African Adult album, while Beatenberg have been nominated for a few awards. Let’s hope the band doesn’t walk away empty-handed – the Metro FM Awards didn’t yield any wins for the bans.
Here are the full list of nominees:
Best Rock
aKing
Prime Circle
Reburn
Taxi Violence
Zebra & Giraffe
Best Pop Album
Beatenberg
Jimmy Nevis
Monark
The Kiffness
Toya Delazy
Ross Dorkin from South African pop band, Beatenberg perform as the opening act to international band 30 Seconds to Mars, 21 November 2014, at the Coca Cola Dome in North Riding, Johannesburg. The event organised by Big Concerts saw the international band 30 Seconds to Mars play to thousands of fans in Johannesburg and Capetown over the weekend. Picture: Alaister Russell
Beste Pop Album
Bobby van Jarsveld
Eden
Kurt Darren
Nadine
Riana Nel
Best Contemporary Album
Arno Carstens
BlackByrd
Howie Combrink
Josie Field
Niemand
Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album
Adam Tas
Chris Chameleon & Daniella Deysel
Dewald Wasserfall
Dozi
Pieter Koen
Best African Adult Album
Kelly Khumalo
Maleh
Max Hoba
Ringo Madlingozi
Simphiwe Dana
Kelly Khumalo attends the 2015 Metro FM Music Awards on February 28, 2015 in Durban, South Africa. The awards held in Durban honours the rising stars in the South African Music Industry. (Photo by Gallo Images /Sowetan / Thuli Dlamini)
Best Alternative Album
Bittereinder
Bye Beneco
Dassie
Jeremy Loops
Tailor
Best R&B / Soul / Reggae Album
Afrotraction
Lulu Dikana
Moneoa
The Soil
Vusi Nova
Debut singer, daughter of Vuyisile Dikana and older sister to Zonke Dikana, Lulu Dikana poses for a portrait on March 8, 2012 in Johannesburg, south Africa while discussing her debut album This is The Life. (Photo by Gallo Images / The Times / Daniel Born)
Best Rap Album
AKA
Duncan
Cassper Nyovest
K.O.
Reason
Best Kwaito Album
Lvovo Derrango
PHI and Ginger
Professor
Thebe
Trompies
Best Dance Album
Black Motion
Bucie
Cuebur
Da Capo
DJ Clock
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
Andile Ka Majola
Rebecca Malope
Rofhiwa Manyanga
Worship House
Black Motion’s Thabo “smol” Mabogwane plays percussions during the duo’s set at the DStv iRock Rustenburg music festival held at the Olympia Park in Rustenburg, 13 December 2014
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
Khaya Mthethwa
Loyiso Bala
Ndo Dlakadla
Tebello Sukwene
Word and Life
Best Traditional Music Album
Botlhale Boikanyo
Brian Finch
Imfez’emnyama
Impumelelo
Qadasi (David Jenkins)
Best Maskandi Album
Abakamnyandu
Amawele Ka Mamtshawe
Ichwane Lebhaca
Maqhinga Radebe
Thokozani Langa
Best Jazz Album
Herbie Tsoaeli
Kyle Shepherd
Marcus Wyatt & Language 12
McCoy Mrubata
Nduduzo Makhathini
Two of Christian Scott’s specially modified horns and reverse flugel and sirenette on stage at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz in Sandton, 26 September 2014. Picture: Refilwe Modise
Best Classical and Instrumental Album
CH2 Guitar Duo
Charl du Plessis Trio
Tony Cox
University of Pretoria Camerata
Wouter Kellerman
Best Live DVD
Benjamin Dube
Krone
Lira
Spirit Of Praise
Various Artists
Best Collaboration
AKA ft. K.O. for Run Jozi
Cassper Nyovest ft. Okmalumkoolkat for Gusheshe
DJ Clock ft. Beatenberg for Pluto
K.O ft. Kid X for Caracara
The Soil ft. Ladysmith Black Mambazo for Hamba Uyosebenza
Music Video of the Year
Director: Alessio Bettocchi, Artist: DJ Dimplez Ft, Dream Team and Anati, Video:Yaya
Director: Mzi Kumalo, Artist: Mi Casa, Album: Turn You On
Director: Ryan Kruger, Artist: Prime Circle, Album: Let The Night In
Director: Kyle Lewis, Artist: Tumi Molekane, Album: In Defense Of My Art
Director: Zakes Bantwini, Artist: Zakes Bantwini, Album: Ghetto
Acapella group “The Soil” poses for a picture at the nominee announcement for the 14th annual Metro FM awards, 22 February 2015, in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The event will be held on the 28th of February 2015 in Durban. Picture: Alaister Russell
Best Producer of the Year
Producer: Lulu Dikana & Powella Tiemo, Artist: Lulu Dikana, Album: I Came To Love
Producer: Ewald Jansen van Rensburg, Artist: Monark, Album: Negatives
Producer: Denholm George Harding, Artist: Prime Circle, Album: Let The Night In
Producer: David Scott, Artist: The Kiffness, Album: KIFF
Producer: Wouter Kellerman, Artist: Wouter Kellerman, Album: Winds Of Samsara
Best Engineer of the Year
Engineer: Brian O’Shea, Crighton Goodwill & Marius Brouwer, Artist: Johnny Apple, Album: Johnny Apple
Engineer: Dave Reynolds & Peter Pearlson, Artist: Dave Reynolds, Album: The Light of Day
Engineer: Peter Auret, Artist: McCoy Mrubata, Album: Brasskap Sessions Vol. 2
Engineer: Brendyn Rossouw, Artist: Prime Circle, Album: Let The Night In
Engineer: Jürgen von Wechmar, Rogan Kelsey, Ross Fink & Jaziel Sommers, Artist: Toya Delazy, Album: Ascension
FILE PICTURE: Lulu Dikana, a South African singer, songwriter and actress, performing at the Soweto Jazz Festival at Elkah Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 19 December 2010. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sowetan/Veli Nhlapo)
Remix of the Year
DJ Sbu, Robbie Malinga and Mojalefa Thebe, Song: Indlela Yam
Select Play, Song: Tsiki Tsiki
Goldfish, Song: Moonwalk Away (Goldfish Moon Landing Mix) Radio Edit
Heavy K, Song: Personal Paradise
Ricky Rick, Song: Amantombazane
Best Male Artist of the Year
AKA
Cassper Nyovest
Jimmy Nevis
K.O.
Ringo Madlingozi
A Screenshot from the music video of K.O’s smash hit ‘Caracara’. K.O was recently named SA’s Hottest MC by MTV Base. Picture: YouTube
Best Female Artist of the Year
Bucie
Lulu Dikana
Maleh
Moneoa
Simphiwe Dana
Best Duo/Group of the Year
Beatenberg
Bittereinder
BlackByrd
McCoy Mrubata
The Soil
Simphiwe Dana and Kelly Khumalo during the announcement of the 21st Annual South African Music Awards nominees on March 12, 2015 at the Rand Club in Johannesburg, South Africa. The nominations for the prestigious music awards were announced this morning. (Photo by Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu)
Best Newcomer of the Year
Beatenberg
Cassper Nyovest
Duncan
Howie Combrink
Jeremy Loops
Best Album of the Year
Beatenberg
Cassper Nyovest
K.O
Ringo Madlingozi
The Soil
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