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London's Ezra Collective Secures First Jazz Win at 2023 Mercury Prize

London's Ezra Collective Secures First Jazz Win at 2023 Mercury Prize

Taking home the award for their second studio album, ‘Where I’m Meant to Be.’

By Andrea Sacal/Sep 8, 2023

Sep 8, 2023

502 Hypes

Little Simz Wins 2022 Mercury Prize With 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'

Little Simz Wins 2022 Mercury Prize With 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'

Besting the likes of Harry Styles, Sam Fender, Wet Leg and more.

By Sophie Caraan/Oct 20, 2022

Oct 20, 2022

1,365 Hypes

Virgil Abloh Remixes Michael Kiwanuka's "Solid Ground," Serving Post-2 A.M. Feels

Virgil Abloh Remixes Michael Kiwanuka's "Solid Ground," Serving Post-2 A.M. Feels

The original song was also presented during the Louis Vuitton FW20 show.

By Eric Brain/Oct 2, 2020

Oct 2, 2020

2,929 Hypes

Michael Kiwanuka Wins 2020 Mercury Prize With 'KIWANUKA'

Michael Kiwanuka Wins 2020 Mercury Prize With 'KIWANUKA'

Beating the likes of Stormzy, Charli XCX and Dua Lipa.

By Sophie Caraan/Sep 25, 2020

Sep 25, 2020

684 Hypes

Stormzy, Kano and Dua Lipa Amongst Those Nominated For Mercury Prize

Stormzy, Kano and Dua Lipa Amongst Those Nominated For Mercury Prize

Mercury Prize has released its ‘Albums of the Year’ shortlist.

By Tayler Willson/Jul 23, 2020

Jul 23, 2020

643 Hypes

Dave Wins Mercury Prize for 'Psychodrama'

Dave Wins Mercury Prize for 'Psychodrama'

Described as “the musical equivalent of a literary masterpiece.”

By Jack Stanley/Sep 20, 2019

Sep 20, 2019

9,793 Hypes

Dave, Little Simz, Nao and slowthai Shortlisted for 2019 Mercury Prize Award

Dave, Little Simz, Nao and slowthai Shortlisted for 2019 Mercury Prize Award

An especially strong year for British albums.

By Jason Dike/Jul 25, 2019

Jul 25, 2019

1,200 Hypes

Jorja Smith Leads the Way in Mercury Prize 2018 Shortlist

Jorja Smith Leads the Way in Mercury Prize 2018 Shortlist

The singer appears alongside Novelist and King Krule.

By Jason Dike/Jul 26, 2018

Jul 26, 2018

5,809 Hypes

Skepta's Mercury Prize Win Is a Milestone for Grime

Skepta's Mercury Prize Win Is a Milestone for Grime

The London-based MC scoops this year’s prestigious music prize.

By Ben Olsen/Sep 16, 2016

Sep 16, 2016

2,753 Hypes

The Mercury Prize Nominees are Here

The Mercury Prize Nominees are Here

Did your favorite British album and artist make the list?

By Patrick Montes/Oct 16, 2015

Oct 16, 2015

81 Hypes

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