New York Times — This British rapper’s album “Konnichiwa” beat out releases by David Bowie, Radiohead and the 1975. more info

BBC News - UK — Skepta becomes the second grime artist to win the Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa, beating favourite David Bowie's Blackstar. more info

Gigwise — "It came down to two Black stars" said Jarvis Cocker as he described the difficult decision the two jurors had to make on who would be the winner. The Pulp singer said that if David Bowie was looking down on us now then it would be Skepta that he'd ... more info

The Mirror — The singer lost out to the grime artist at the annual bash more info

Consequence of Sound — Other nominees included Anohni, Bat for Lashes, Savages, and fan favorite The 1975. more info

The Mirror — Grime star Skepta was showered in champagne when Jarvis Cocker announced the winner of the Mercury Prize 2016 and moments later his mum was dancing on stage more info

Yahoo! Music — Grime hip-hop artist Skepta was awarded Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize on Thursday for his album "Konnichiwa" in recognition of a resurgent homegrown genre. As he presented the prize, Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker paid tribute to late rock le... more info

Yahoo! Music — LONDON (AP) — Grime musician Skepta has won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize for his album "Konnichiwa." more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Skepta beat records by Bowie, Radiohead, Anohni, Bat for Lashes, and more Continue reading… more info

NME — The grime MC takes home award for 'Konnichiwa' at the London ceremony this evening (September 15) more info