In spite of the current pandemic, the spirit and creativity of the musicians and music community of Nagaland has not been dampened but rather has shown its remarkable adaptability and innovation to adverse conditions thereby helping to keep the local music industry vibrant and thriving in spite of all odds and this can best be reflected in the record number of entries for nomination received for the Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) this year.
After careful scrutiny and screening, the following 77 entries have been nominated in various genres of the 12th edition of MAN.
Pop (Duo or Group)
|
Name of Artiste/ Group |
Song Title | Recorded at |
|
K L Pamei ft various artistes |
So much more | Pamei Records |
|
CJ Gurung |
Kohima Anthem |
Clef Ensemble |
|
Ina feat. Virie |
Wild love |
Infinity Inc. Studio |
|
Novan X Kevi |
Better |
JHC Records |
|
Novan X Kevi |
Put a smile, take a break |
JHC Records |
|
Moatangit Jr ft. Mhabemo Kikon |
Dreaming |
Mar Ao Production |
|
Trance Effect |
Clowns |
Nash Bedroom Studio |
| M-DOX x Mozzey | Feelin good |
Mozzey’s Studio |
Pop (Solo)
| Pelao Konyak | Dumb girl | Alive Jam Station Mon |
| Sunep A Jamir | Edge | Resonate Studio |
| TK Lemtur | Lights | Ode Studio |
| Medongunuo Zumu | My story | Richa Productions |
| Dieze Sothu | My cloud fairy | Rewire Studio |
| Meyisanen Lemtur | Closure | Sound Art Studio |
| Virie | Aliya | Arennungsang Jamir |
| Kuteü Khutso | The End | Jam Studio 11 |
Pop (Hindi & Local Dialects)
| TS Geneses | TS Geneses ‘Twi’ | Clef Ensemble |
| C Bangnyei feat Balungnanghü | Yiükha | Home Studio |
| 5 minutes Band | Udaan (A flight) | Tribes Music & Media Lab |
| Mendan Konyak | Kyun | Tribes Music & Media Lab |
| NK Naga | Tum ho mera pyar | Lkr Music Records |
Hiphop/ Rap
| Psycho K4 | Down to ride | Dream Music Studio |
| ZT Slingshot | Nimok Power | Home Studio |
| M-DOX x Mozzey | Feelin good | Mozzey’s Studio |
| Rhythm RS | Shruwaat | New Life Studio |
| Soz | Chapters | D18 Studio Delhi |
| Macnivil | Live your life | Clef Ensemble |
| Macnivil | Ura Uvie | Clef Ensemble |
| Anguagha x Benjamin | Sleepless nights | Livemaster & Wati Imchen |
| Meyisanen Lemtur | These moments | Sound Art Studio |
| S.W.A.T. | Kar mehnat | Home Studio |
Gospel (Hindi & Local Dialects)
| Aplono | Lhothemi Kukutsu | Melody Café Studio |
| Imnasanen & Esther Ao | Asen Chuchuyimlang | Tribes Music & Media Lab |
| Aosangla Pongen | Pa Angutsü | MTBA Studio |
| Asenla & Brothers | Ochi Tongpang | MTBA Studio |
| Olemjungla Ozukum | Ni Yongyar | Putu Tzudir home studio |
| Imlichila Kichu | Tsüngrem dangi arung | MTBA Studio |
| Noktitong Ozükum | Oh Kibur Nai Tesendok | MTBA Studio |
| Odinendang Pongen | Ozü lima tebur tajung | MTBA Studio |
| The Chronicles Band | Yeh Dua | Lkr Music Records |
| Zekuosa Zhale | A la tsei | Rewire Studio |
| Temsumongba Ozukum | Tanela (Soul) | Tribes Music & Media Lab |
| Prakash Bharati | Mitho sambandha | Lkr Music Records |
Gospel
| Aszo Naga | Most beautiful | JRC Studio |
| Chingom feat. Noklem | Dream fly high | Alive Jam Station Mon |
| Senti & Hopong | New Start | Home Studio |
| Aseto Zao | Believing | Lkr Music Records |
| Denlei Angh | Why she cried? | Tribes Music & Media Lab |
| Chubatemsu Kichu | I will live my life for you | MTBA Studio |
| Toshirenba & Sosangpong | Grace | MTBA Studio |
| Kenny and the Faith Band | Why worry why | Rewire Studio |
| Quartet Harmony | No longer in the dark | Wati Imchen Studio |
| PK Toli | Scars are beautiful | Media 24 Studio |
Folk Fusion
| Run Monday Run | Zongza | Courtroom Records |
| Imnasanen & Esther Ao | Asen Chuchuyimlang | Tribes Music & Media Lab |
| PK Toli | Kumsuchelo | Media 24 Studio |
| Abel Asumi | The Tears of my Soul | Tribes Music & Media Lab |
| Alika K Achumi | Imaginary ocean | Lkr Music Records |
EDM
| Binto Semy | Memories of Akaito | The Gluttones Kitchen |
| DJ Lil’ Bomb | Here we are | Infinity Inc |
| Run Monday Run | Zongza | Courtroom Records |
| Noel Zoek feat. Fung Walling | Molly | Noel Zoek Music Production |
| Rylo X Azzer | All of my love | Self produced |
| Lanuar | Cold | Lanuar’s Studio |
| Lanuar | Ecstasy | Lanuar’s Studio |
| Kuteü Khutso | The End | Jam Studio 11 |
Rock
|
Sunep A Jamir |
Set with you |
Resonate Studio |
|
Trance Effect |
Favourite mistake |
Nash Bedroom Studio |
|
Trance Effect |
More love |
Nash Bedroom Studio |
|
Shelao Kheang Konyak |
Beautiful |
Alive Jam Station, Mon |
|
Kenny and the Faith Band |
Lost city |
Rewire Studio |
|
Symphony Kites |
Love along the way |
Sentilong Home Studio |
|
Joel and Ale |
Ineffably |
Richa Productions |
|
Medo Kense |
Hello My friend |
Richa Productions |
|
Vipito Swu |
Too young |
Richa Productions |
|
Virie |
Feel good |
Arennungsang Jamir |
| Version2 | Surety |
Element Indie Records |
The Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) instituted in 2009 and managed by the Native Trax Society is being supported by MW Enterprises this year.
As in previous years, awards will be presented to the best song in each category listed above as decided by the judging panel. Awards will also be given away in technical categories such as Best Music Video, Best Video Director, Best Sound Engineer, Best Producer, Best Lyricist and Song of the Year.
