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How 2022 Mercury Prize winner Little Simz took over the world

Seven years after her debut album, the London based rapper is finally getting the industry recognition she deserves.

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2022: what rapper Little Simz' win says about the UK independent music scene

Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t just about the money. It was about the fact that the prize was a recognition…

The Conversation

Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem shares poignant meaning behind red carpet outfit choice

Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, told The Mirror that she felt compelled to wear the piece of clothing jewellery for 'all the women of the UK' at the 2022 Mercury Prize Awards

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The Standard View: The Chancellor’s priority must be to get inflation under control

Political crisis and economic hardship often go hand in hand. Today, as Westminster watchers turn their attention to Prime Minister’s Questions, millions of families across the country are counting the cost of higher prices.

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize: Sadiq Khan and JME lead congratulations for Little Simz as rapper wins award

Rapper beat the likes of Harry Styles and Sam Fender to the music prize

The Independent UK

Harry Styles shouldn’t have been shortlisted for the Mercury Prize

The 2022 Mercury Prize shortlist was dominated by eclectic, brilliant works. With one exception, writes Roisin O’Connor

The Independent UK

Little Simz wins Mercury Prize 2022 beating Self Esteem and Sam Fender to coveted award

The Islington-born rapper was chosen as the over-all winner from 12 finalists selected by a panel of expert judges

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Little Simz wins Mercury Prize 2022 at glittering ceremony after event was postponed

The Mercury Prize ceremony has taken place tonight after the was event was postponed out of respect for the Queen following her death last month

Daily Mirror

Little Simz’s subtle arrangements and fearless lyrics make her a worthy Mercury prize winner

An outlier in UK rap, the north London musician and actor’s patient “10 years in the game”, as she puts it on her winning album, have paid off

The Guardian - UK

Stormzy fans brand star-studded ‘Mel Made Me Do It’ video a ‘masterpiece’

Ten-minute music video features cameos from stars including Usain Bolt, Louis Theroux, Jose Mourinho and Little Simz

The Independent UK

Mercury Prize 2022 cancels red carpet out of respect for Queen amid health concerns

Former One Direction singer Harry Styles, Self Esteem and Wet Leg are among the nominees for this year's Mercury Prize. The star-studded event is still expected to go ahead later this evening but no celebrities will walk the red carpet

Daily Mirror

Reading festival review – vibrant pop takeover leaves rock in the shade

Dominated by the likes of PinkPantheress, Little Simz and Megan Thee Stallion, it’s left to Arctic Monkeys and Wolf Alice to remind revellers of Reading’s still-beating rock heart

The Guardian - UK

The new rock‘n’roll? Shawn Mendes joins a long line of musicians cancelling tours for their mental health

Post-pandemic, it’s becoming more accepted to take time for self-care, and some of the biggest stars are showing how it’s done

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2022 nominee Kojey Radical on why ‘the UK makes the best black music in the world’

He also explained why he’s rooting for the women who make up seven of this year’s 12 nominees

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Is this the most accessible Mercury Prize list in years?

Either they’ve gone mainstream or I’ve finally caught up with the music industry

The Independent UK

Harry Styles secures first Mercury Prize nomination

Harry Styles has secured his first Mercury Prize nomination with his third solo album

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2022: Harry Styles, Jessie Buckley, Sam Fender and Little Simz among nominees for album award

Harry Styles, Jessie Buckley and Sam Fender lead the list of stars shortlisted for this year’s Mercury Prize.

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2022 shortlist: 8 things we learned as Harry Styles, Sam Fender and more secure nominations

Women rule, duos do the business, and Cornwall could just sneak it...

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How much do Latitude headliners get paid? Line-up, stage times and running order

The laid-back Suffolk-based festival is set to prove a massive draw with the likes of Lewis Capaldi and Foals set to entertain up to 40,000 music fans across three days

The Guardian - UK

We Are Lady Parts leads South Bank Sky Arts award winners

Sitcom about Muslim female punk band wins best comedy as Opera North, Little Simz and Monica Ali also triumph

The Independent UK

Little Simz and It’s A Sin secure wins at South Bank Sky Arts Awards

The awards, hosted by Melvyn Bragg, celebrate a range of artistic genres including dance, theatre, music, TV and film.

Evening Standard

Wireless Festival London review: Local artists created magic onstage

A step forward for UK rap but some British stars were sorely missed

The Independent UK

Little Simz and It’s A Sin among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees

The South Bank Sky Arts Awards celebrate a variety of artistic genres and will take place in July.

The Independent UK

Glastonbury Festival 2022: The 7 most brutal set clashes – and possible workarounds

Because it’s impossible to see absolutely everyone

The Independent UK

Glastonbury Festival 2022: The 7 most brutal set clashes – and possible workarounds

Because it’s impossible to see absolutely everyone

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