London rapper and Sheffield singer stand out as favourites from a shortlist dominated by indie bands and solo artistsPlan B's third album may have involved a daring change of direction, from sweet 60s soul to politically infused rap, but it looks like a risk that has paid off. His chart-topping soundtrack to the film Ill Manors leads the nominations for the 2012 Mercury prize, standing out among the indie bands and singer-songwriters dominating this year's shortlist.The list of nominees, which w...
Guardian Music — London rapper and Sheffield singer stand out as favourites from a shortlist dominated by indie bands and solo artistsPlan B's third album may have involved a daring chang... more info
Prefix — The Barclaycard Mercury Prize has announced its shortlist of albums in contention for this year's British music prize, and according ...
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ContactMusic — British rappersinger Plan B and rocker Richard Hawley will battle it out for the prestigious album of the year honour at the 2012 Mercury Prize ceremony Plan Bs Ill Manor... more info
ContactMusic — Plan Bs Ill Manors and Jessie Wares Devotion are among the albums nominated for the 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Prize The two artists face stiff competition from LPs by Djan... more info