J Smirk nominated for award in 2017 Unsigned Music Awards

Newcastle rapper J Smirk has been nominated for the 'Best of British Best Unsigned Male' award at the Unsigned Music Awards.

Despite only emerging on the scene a year ago, J Smirk has gone from strength to strength, building an explosive set list, accumulating radio plays and supporting DJ Yella and N.W.A on their 'Straight Outta Compton' tour at the O2 Academy.

J Smirk said: "It's an honour to be nominated, one of the hard things about being independent is gaining that recognition we all need to push on, so it's incredible to see the credit we all deserve."

The U.M.A's launched in 2012 and they strive to showcase the Best of British Talent. Past winner Molly Smitten-Dowes went on to represent GB at the Eurovision song contest in 2014.

J Smirk has also been entered into the 'Critics Choice Award', which will be judged by You Me at Six guitarist Max Helyer, BBC Introducing radio presenter Dave Gilyeat and Louise Dodgson, Editor of 'The Unsigned Guide'.

The closing date for voting is Sunday 22nd October - follow the link below to vote for J Smirk.

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