Nialler9
Now Reading
Skepta was overawed to win the Mercury Prize last night
Nialler9
Nialler9

Skepta was overawed to win the Mercury Prize last night

Avatar
by
Friday, September 16, 2016

Last night’s announcement of the winner of the Mercury Prize for UK / Ireland album of the year went deservingly to Skepta for his grime rejuvenating album Konnichiwa. Even better, it was released independently on Boy Better Know, the label he started with his brother JME.

As you can see, Skepta was overcome with emotion when it was announced, as his crew celebrated around him. He brought his parents up with him on stage. It was great to see a genuinely shocked, appreciative and humble winner.

Skepta wins the 2016 Mercury Prize

His ma had a great time:


Konnichiwa was my album of the week in May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPABpc6v7vc

Hey, before you go...

Nialler9 has been covering new music, new artists and gigs for the last 18 years. If you like the article you just read, and want us to publish more just like it, please consider supporting us on Patreon.

What you get as thanks in return...

  • A weekly Spotify playlist only for patrons.
  • Access to our private Nialler9 Discord community
  • Ad-free and bonus podcast episodes.
  • Guestlist & discounts to Nialler9 & Lumo Club events.
  • Themed playlists only for subscribers.
  • Your support enables us to continue to publish articles like this one, make podcasts and provide recommendations and news to our readers.
Become a patron at Patreon!
Artists
Avatar

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the cohost of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, event curator and producer of gigs, parties & events.