Since Kanya King founded the MOBO Awards in 1996, British urban music has moved firmly into the mainstream – and King has gone from ‘outsider’ to industry stalwart. Ahead of this year’s ceremony in Leeds on November 29, she shares some of the knowledge she’s picked up along the way…

The qualities a new artist needs to make it are…

“Drive and determination, without a shadow of a doubt. You need a positive mindset where you believe it’s ...