Tony Matterhorn Nominated For Mobo Award

Tony Matterhorn Nomimated For MOBO Award

Tony “mentally ill” Matterhorn popularly known for the worldwide dance craze known as the “Dutty Wine”, is tipped for a MOBO award 2007 in the category of Best Reggae Act

Tony Matterhorn who rose to international fame in 2006 with his witty, lyrics and insightful social commentary, is widely recognized by his single “Dutty Wine” which breached the Billboard charts in 2006 and is still a staple single in the dancehall globally.

The nomination by MOBO follows closely behind Matterhorn’s 2006 IRAWMA nomination last year in Canada.

Tony Matterhorn started his career in the late 90’s alongside internationally renowned Dancehall soundsystem, King Addis which was based in New York. He eventually left the sound and used the annual dancehall event “Fully Loaded” as a platform to launch his international career.

He has toured extensively through out the Caribbean, North America, UK and Europe.

Other Best Reggae Act Nominees include:

Collie Buddz
Sean Kingston
Shaggy
Stephen Marley

Inaugurated in 1996, the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards celebrates music and culture every year. The event will take place on September 19th at O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX.

To vote for members of the reggae category go to: - http://www.mobo.com/?page=016

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Ato Wolde
RiddimJamaica Writer

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