Shenseea and Masicka lead with seven nods each, followed by Kes with six, and Vybz Kartel, Chronic Law, and Kranium with five

Alison Hinds, Ding Dong, Jada Kingdom, and Skeng among others will grace the stage at the prestigious event scheduled for August 31 in NYC

The prestigious magazine promises a night of celebration and will debut its annual music awards show at Kings Theatre in New York