The Mobos were great this year. With a crowd that filled Wembley Arena of all MOBO music lovers it was a truly a triumphant evening. For me it was the most positive MOBO we've had for about 5 years with a strong American presence of the star giving the event that extra touch of class.

My favourite performance of the evening was the Taio Cruz one. I thought he handled it seemingly effortlessly and is very underrated as an artist. I look forward to more of his album.

I thought Rev Run and Mel B did a great job of presenting the awards and kept the night moving at a great pace.

Enrico (The Roots Uk winner) was brilliant and held it together even though he was on very early when the crowd was just on it's way into the venue. He's one to watch in the future.

Here's some feedback for the entries so far...

Yewande
Fazer:
This is a very atmospheric - I really like the soulful vibe but it's little blurry at times – could have more definition.

Scorpio
Dappy:
Like the visual idea of the chopping and changing in sync to the beat of the track. Very sharp.

Kersha Bailey and Groove Control
Fazer
Good jamming and intro at the beginning and the music docu-style – I like the rawness.

Jason Jermaine
Tulisa:
Carnival is always a full on experience – you really get a sense of this from this video. The sound quality isn't that great but the clip does show the band put on an energetic show.

Enrico Delves
Tulisa:
Such a simplistic idea but works well, matching the stripped down nature of the track. You see how lost in music the whole band is!

Borstal World
Fazer:
Seems a little sketchy with the sound quality...and can't really make out there faces!!!

Rolemodel
Dappy:
This sounds very old school! He's got creative with visual dissolves with the backing vocals but at time looks a little cheesy.

Sam K
Dappy:
I'm really into his lyrical style and into the vibe of this but think he best look to film outside his gaff for the next one – it's a bit bedroom style.

Mr Flonk
Fazer:
This is a menacing tune! Look forward to seeing more from these guys. The London sites work well with this.

Aruba Red
Tulisa:
This is quite a dreamy looking video – a bit like watching an old film. You can see that she's heading in the right direction to becoming a star. Well thought out.

Littles
Fazer:
This is a deep tune – you can really relate to what the guy is saying.. The pitch shifting works well in this.

Clemments Marfo
Tulisa:
This is a really tight tune!

N-Dubz are winners of The Best UK Newcomer Awards at the 2007 MOBO Awards!

This year they've joined forces with Western Union to promote their 2008 'Back to your Roots' competition. And the prize this year is massive - the winner gets to perform live at the 2008 MOBO Awards at Wembely Arena!

The competition is open from Thursday 11th until Wednesday 8th October. So for the next three weeks N-Dubz are going to be checking out your original music, letting you all know what they think of it and giving you their top rated tunes!

You'll be able to read the N-Dubz commentary on this page from the afternoon of 11th September. Watch this space.

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Western Union met with N-Dubz and their Manager, Richard Castillo to talk about this year's 'Back to your Roots' competition – check it out…

WU: How excited are you that the competition has launched again?
N-DUBZ: We're very excited! Last year's winner, Montana, was a fantastic performer and did a great job opening up The MOBO Awards. It's a great way to start the show and we're looking forward to seeing this year's winner. What a great opportunity, to perform and mix it with the best, like us!

WU: What are your Top 5 / tips on getting spotted‚
RICHARD:
1. Gig regularly
2. Be very active online
3. Know what you're good at (writing, singing, etc.)
4. Present yourself like a star
5. Choose great hooky songs to perform

WU: What advice would you give to all those people entering the Western Union 'Back to your Roots' competition?
N-DUBZ: It's important to be yourself and remember who you are. Your music is an expression of yourself and your roots, so play to your strengths. Be scary!