UK talents Mahalia and Ella Mai have been recognised stateside for their efforts by being honoured with Soul Train Award nominations.
Mahalia has been nominated for Best New Artist alongside Lucky Daye, Nicole Bus, Pink Sweat$, Summer Walker and YK Osiris.
Ella Mai has earned two nominations. The artist is up for Album/Mixtape of the Year and will battle Ari Lennox, Chris Brown, H.E.R., Khalid and Lizzo for the prize. Ella has also earned a Song of the Year nomination with her hit track “Shot Clock” and will compete against Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Drake, Khalid, Lizzo and Summer Walker.
Other nominees at this year’s Soul Train Awards include Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Childish Gambino, Ty Dolla $ign, Meek Mill and Megan Thee Stallion.
The Soul Train Awards will take place in Las Vegas this year and will be aired live on American television on the 17th of November.
As we wait for the awards, click here to watch Mahalia and Ella Mai link up in the visuals for their fiery track “What You Did”.