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Channel U Best Of British

The top 15, as chosen by Channel U viewers, were given a Channel U Best Of British Award and performed at the world famous Shepherds Bush Empire in London. Comedian Kojo proved to be a hilarious and popular host of the whole show, while Blue's Simon Webbe and Makosi of Big Brother fame opened the night.

Individual awards were presented by some of the best known and loved names in the urban community including Jazzie B, Omar, Mica Paris, Kele Le Roc, and some newer names from the world of entertainment such as the hilarious 3 Non Blondes and Hollyoaks stars Luti Fagbenle and Simon Cole.

The top 15 who were named 'Best of British' were:

ROLL DEEP
LETHAL B
CRAZY TITCH
LOC
NATHAN
SWAY
DIZZEE RASCAL
KANO
ESTELLE
SLK
AKALA
JAY SEAN
CHOONG FAMILY
BLAK TWANG
MITCHELL BROTHERS

Three more awards were handed out on the night to celebrate those who work behind the scenes. Best Video Director went to director Luke Biggins, Best Independent Record Label went to XL Recordings and Best Song went to Lethal B for the huge track Pow.

The 30 nominations for the Channel U Best Of British Award were:

1. Lemar
2. Craig David
3. Akala
4. Bigz
5. Blak Twang
6. Bruza
7. Choong Family
8. Crazy Titch
9. Dizzee Rascal
10. Estelle
11. Fun-D-Mental
12. Juggy D
13. Kano
14. Kevin Mark Trail
15. Lethal Bizzle
16. Mitchell Bros
17. Nathan
18. North Star
19. Nu Starr
20. Roll Deep
21. Rouge
22. Jay Sean
23. Sincere
24. SLK
25. Sway
26. Terri Walker
27. Lady Sovereign
28. L.O.C.
29. Craze 24
30. Christian Blaizer

Since the channel's launch in 2003, Channel U has rapidly become synonymous with the raw cutting edge of the UK urban music scene. The plaudits have rained down from industry aficionados and artists alike with the likes of Mercury Music prize winner Dizzee Rascal publicly acknowledging the major contribution the channel has made to kick starting his career and Guy Moot (Head of UK and European publishing for EMI) recognizing the platform we have provided for new UK talent to break through.page << 1 2 >>

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