How do we know that dance music is one of the dominant forms of music today?  Because nearly every major chart-topping artist of the last year has received at least a nomination or two at the International Dance Music Awards, scheduled for March 21 in Miami Beach.

Unsurprisingly, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Usher and Ne-Yo are up for awards, but -- surprise, surprise -- so are Alicia Keys, Emeli Sande and Drake.  Rihanna is up for two awards, including Best Solo Artist.  Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Kanye West also received nominations.

Here's a look at some of the nominees in selected categories:

Best R & B/Urban Dance Track
"Hangover" -- Taio Cruz
"Girl on Fire" -- Alicia Keys
"Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" -- Ne-Yo
"Make Me Proud" -- Drake Feat. Nicki Minaj
"Next to Me" -- Emeli Sandé
"Pound the Alarm" -- Nicki Minaj
"Scream" -- Usher
"Where Have You Been" -- Rihanna

Best Rap/Hip Hop Dance Track
"Mercy" -- Kanye West
"Starships" -- Nicki Minaj
"The Motto" -- Drake Feat. Lil Wayne
"Whistle" -- Flo Rida
"Wild Ones" -- Flo Rida Feat. Sia
"Work Hard, Play Hard" -- Wiz Khalifa

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