'Earthquake" hitmaker and producer Labrinth has admitted that while he's a big fan of Ed Sheeran's music, he finds his MOBO nomination to be a little strange.

He explained to the Daily Star that the organisation is Music Of Black Origin, which is why he doesn't understand how singer-songwriters such as Sheeran, who is up for Best UK Male, and commercial pop artists get recognised in the categories it awards for:

"I think it is a bit weird because Ed Sheeran doesn't make black music, and neither does Conor Maynard - he makes commercial pop. Even I'm not making black music."

"It's commercial music, but at least it is more related to hip-hop so it makes more sense. I don't think it should be called Music Of Black Origin anymore. It should be Music Of Urban Original, or just Music Awards."

Upon hearing these words, Sheeran took to his official Twitter page and simply told his followers: "I agree with that."

The 2012 MOBO Awards will be held at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Saturday, November 3.