2011 International Players

These music stars flex their global appeal.

2Face Idibia Best International Act: Africa - “I’m looking forward to the awards and I hope I win,” said the widely acclaimed singer while visiting the BET Awards Radio Remote Room. “My music is getting across gradually. I want to work with so many American artists, the list is endless. I’d love to work with Alicia Keys. I’m just happy my music is getting out there.”Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup

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2Face Idibia Best International Act: Africa - “I’m looking forward to the awards and I hope I win,” said the widely-acclaimed singer while visiting the BET Awards Radio Remote Room. “My music is getting across gradually. I want to work with so many American artists, the list is endless. I’d love to work with Alicia Keys. I’m just happy my music is getting out there.” Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup

Beyond Borders - British rapper Tinie Tempah stops by MTV's The Seven at the MTV Times Square Studio to perform his single "Till I'm Gone."(Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup)

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Tinie TempahBest International Act: UK - Tinie went from earning his stripes in the competitive UK grime scene to enjoying crossover success in the U.S. with his infectious hit, “Pass Out.”   Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup

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Fally IpupaBest International Act: Africa - The Congo-born singer speaks to the ladies with his suave, seductive sounds.Photo: Kristy Sparow/WireImage

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Fally IpupaBest International Act: Africa - The Congo-born singer speaks to the ladies with his suave seductive sounds.

D'BanjBest International Act: Africa  - The Nigerian star has reportedly signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, so U.S. listeners can expect to hear big things from him in the future.  Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

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D'BanjBest International Act: Africa - The Nigerian star has reportedly signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, so U.S. listeners can expect to hear big things from him in the future.  Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Angelique KidjoBest International Act: Africa - Her native country of Benin may not be well known, but Angelique Kidjo's music has made its mark throughout the world.Photo Michelly Rall/Getty Images for Live Earth Events

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Angelique KidjoBest International Act: Africa - Her native country of Benin may be little known outside of Africa but Angelique Kidjo's music has made its mark throughout the world. Photo Michelly Rall/Getty Images for Live Earth Events

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VV BrownBest International Act: UK - The lively pop singer has a style that’s a bit to the left, but that’s alright with us.Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup

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VV BrownBest International Act: UK - The lively pop singer has a style that’s a bit to the left, but that’s alright with us.Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup

Tinchy StryderBest International Act: UK - The perennial English hitmaker boasts several chart-topping rap tunes on his résumé, including the infectious “Number 1.”Photo: RCY/PictureGroup

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Tinchy StryderBest International Act: UK - The perennial English hitmaker boasts several chart-topping rap tunes on his resume including the infectious “Number 1.” Photo: RCY/PictureGroup

SkeptaBest International Act: UK - A staple on the UK underground rap scene, Skepta is now grabbing the attention of worldwide audiences.  Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV

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SkeptaBest International Act: UK - A staple on the UK underground rap scene, Skepta is now grabbing the attention of worldwide audiences.  Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV

Laura IziborBest International Act: UK - Truth be told, the Dublin-born songstress is already doing big things in U.S. Her sophisticated soul music is critically acclaimed, and she's also embarked on an acting career with a role on the TV series One Tree Hill.Photo: Rob Loud/PictureGroup

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Laura IziborBest International Act: UK - Truth be told, the Dublin-born songstress is already doing big things in U.S. Her sophisticated soul music is critically acclaimed and she's also embarked on an acting career with a role on the TV series, One Tree Hill. Photo: Rob Loud/PictureGroup

ChipmunkBest International Act: UK - The UK MC has been making waves in the States with the Chris Brown–assisted single “Champion,” which is featured on his sophomore album Transition.Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images

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ChipmunkBest International Act: UK - The UK MC has been making waves in the States with the Chris Brown–assisted single, “Champion,” which is featured on his sophomore album Transition. Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images

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TeargasBest International Act: Africa - This hard-hitting South African hip-hop trio is kind of a big deal in their hometown of Soweto, and now they’re here in the States on a global mission.   Photo by Earl Gibson/PictureGroup

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TeargasBest International Act: Africa - This hard-hitting South African hip-hop trio is kind of a big deal in their hometown of Soweto, and now they’re here in the States on a global mission.   Photo by Earl Gibson/PictureGroup

D-BlackBest International Act: Africa - “I love to make songs to get people dancing,” the Ghana-born hip hop star told BET.com. “Everything is a club record for me with different concepts. To get nominated for a BET Award feels great. To be the first hip hop artist from my country to be nominated feels fantastic.” Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup

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D-BlackBest International Act: Africa - “I love to make songs to get people dancing,” the Ghana-born hip hop star told BET.com. “Everything is a club record for me with different concepts. To get nominated for a BET Award feels great. To be the first hip hop artist from my country to be nominated feels fantastic.” Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup