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Nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards have been announced ahead of the main ceremony at the O2 Arena in London on 8 February.
The BRITs is the British Phonographic Industry’s annual celebration of popular music This year’s edition will award musical feats across 13 categories.
CKay with the help of his global smash hit single “Love Nwantiti” bagged a nomination for the 2022 edition of the BRITs, He’s been nominated alongside other big acts like The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, and Drake are among the other nominees in the same category for Best International Song.
“Love Nwantiti” was released in 2019. It went viral on TikTok in 2021 and became an international smash, charting in Europe, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as reaching number 23 in the UK and earning him his first Billboard Hot 100 entry.
At last year’s ceremony, British rapper of Gambian descent J Hus won the Male Solo Artist trophy, edging fellow artists AJ Tracey, Headie One, Joel Corry, and Yungblud to win his first BRIT Award.
The 2022 BRIT Awards will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan.
See the full nomination list below:
Album of the Year
- 30 – Adele
- We’re All Alone In This Together – Dave
- Ed Sheeran – =
- Sometimes I Might Be Introvert – Little Simz
- Seventeen Going Under – Sam Fender
Artist of the Year
- Adele
- Dave
- Ed Sheeran
- Little Simz
- Sam Fender
Best Group
- Coldplay
- D-Block Europe
- Little Mix
- London Grammar
- Wolf Alice
Song of the Year
- ‘Latest Trends’ – A1 & J1
- ‘Easy On Me’ – Adele
- ‘Don’t Play’ – Anne-Marie, KSI & Digital Farm Animals
- ‘Remember’ – Becky Hill & David Guetta
- ‘Obsessed With You’ – Central Cee
- ‘Clash’ – Dave ft Stormzy
- ‘Bad Habits’ – Ed Sheeran
- ‘Cold Heart (Pnau Mix)’ – Elton John & Dua Lipa
- ‘Heat Waves’ – Glass Animals
- ‘Bed’ – Joel Corry, Raye & David Guetta
- ‘Holiday’ – KSI
- ‘Wellerman’ – Nathan & 220Kid & Billen Ted
- ‘Friday’ – Riton, Nightcrawlers & Mufasa
- ‘Body’ – Tion Wayne & Russ Millions
- ‘Little Bit Of Love’ – Tom Grennan
Best New Artist
- Central Cee
- Griff
- Joy Crookes
- Little Simz
- Self Esteem
Best International Artist
- Billie Eilish
- Doja Cat
- Lil Nas X
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Taylor Swift
Best International Group
- Abba
- BTS
- Maneskin
- Silk Sonic
- War On Drugs
Best International Song
- ‘Your Love (9PM)’ – ATB / Topic / A7S
- ‘Happier Than Ever’ – Billie Eilish
- ‘Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)’ – Ckay
- ‘Kiss Me More’ – Doja Cat ft SZA
- ‘Girls Want Girls’ – Drake ft Lil Baby
- ‘Heartbreak Anthem’ – Galantis, David Guetta & Little Mix
- Black Magic’ – Jonasu
- ‘Stay’ – Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber
- ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ – Lil Nas X
- ‘Calling My Phone’ – Lil TJ & 6lack
- ‘I Wanna Be Your Slave’ – Maneskin
- ‘Good 4U’ – Olivia Rodrigo
- ‘Rapstar’ – Polo G
- ‘The Business’ – Tiesto
- ‘Save Your Tears’ – The Weeknd
Brits Rising Star
- Holly Humberstone
- Bree Runway
- Lola Young
Best Dance
- Becky Hill
- Calvin Harris
- Fred Again
- Joel Corry
- Raye
Best Rock/Alternative
- Coldplay
- Glass Animals
- Sam Fender
- Tom Grennan
- Wolf Alice
Best Pop/R&B
- Adele
- Dua Lipa
- Ed Sheeran
- Griff
- Joy Crookes
Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap
- AJ Tracey
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Ghetts
- Little Simz
Producer of the Year (To be announced in January 2022)
Songwriter of the Year (To be announced in January 2022)