One week after its Hyundai Mercury Prize win, Michael Kiwanuka’s third studio album KIWANUKA has seen a huge boost in sales and streams.
25.09.2020 - 13:53 / completemusicupdate.com
Michael Kiwanuka has won this year’s Mercury Prize for his latest album ‘Kiwanuka’. So that’s good, isn’t it? Good job it didn’t go to that one awful act on the shortlist or I would have been very cross.“I don’t even know what to say – I’m speechless”, said Kiwanuka after being announced as the winner.
“This is amazing… I don’t even have any words. This is ridiculous, it’s crazy! I’m so happy.
Third time’s a charm. It’s blown my mind.
One week after its Hyundai Mercury Prize win, Michael Kiwanuka’s third studio album KIWANUKA has seen a huge boost in sales and streams.
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Michael Kiwanuka was tonight crowned the winner of the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020 for his third studio album, ‘KIWANUKA.’ In a five star review, NME described the album as “the sound of an artist coming into his own through brave and dizzying experimentation” and “a daring leap of self-affirmation.”Soon after being announced as the winner on BBC1’s The One Show, NME spoke to Kiwanuka to ask him how it feels to win the award after three nominations, what he plans to do with the £25,000 prize
Michael Kiwanuka has won the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020 for his album ‘KIWANUKA‘.The most coveted prize in British and Irish music was awarded to the singer-songwriter in a live streamed ceremony on the The One Show on BBC One tonight (September 24) by Radio 1’s Annie Mac.Speaking on the show after his victory, Kiwanuka said: “I’m over the moon. I don’t have words to say, I’m so, so excited.
Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize for his album KIWANUKA.
Michael Kiwanuka has won the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020 for his album ‘KIWANUKA’.The most coveted prize in British and Irish music was awarded in a live streamed ceremony on the The One Show on BBC 1 tonight (September 24) by Radio 1’s Annie Mac.He will collect the winner’s trophy and cheque for £25,000.Speaking on the show after his victory, Kiwanuka said: “I’m over the moon. I don’t have words to say, I’m so, so excited.
Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Mercury Prize with his self-titled third album.
Lanterns On The Lake‘s Hazel Wilde has spoken to NME about their nomination for tonight’s Hyundai Mercury Prize. Watch our video interview above.The Newcastle band have scored their first Mercury nod with their acclaimed fourth album ‘Spook The Herd’ – which sees them employing their unique brand of atmospheric indie to dissect the hell-scape that we’re all living through.
2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize have seen significant increases in streaming and sales since the shortlist was announced in July.The annual ceremony is being held tonight (September 24), with Sports Team, Georgia, Charli XCX, Porridge Radio, Michael Kiwanuka, Dua Lipa, Stormzy and more all nominated.As Music Week report, every nominated artist has seen an increase in sales since the shortlist was announced.
Sports Team, Georgia, Charli XCX and Porridge Radio have all delivered a series of performances for the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020, ahead of tonight’s ceremony.The coveted awards show has gone virtual this year due to coronavirus, but extensive coverage of the prize began last night (23 September) with a series of performances on BBC Four.The majority of acts were given the chance to make their case for why they should win by delivering one song at London’s Bush Hall, which resulted in a series
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Hyundai Mercury Prize tomorrow night, Georgia has told NME about how she crafted this year’s most vital collection of dance floor bangers – and how victory could see her splashing out on a Tesla.
Michael Kiwanuka has delivered a stunning rendition of ‘Solid Ground’ at London’s V&A, ahead of the Mercury Prize this Thursday.Kiwanuka, who is nominated for his self-titled third album, recorded the new rendition while accompanied by a string quartet – with his efforts filmed by director Raja Virdi last week.As he performs in the hallowed annals of the London venue, Atlantan artist Makeidric Walker’s portrait of the singer is visible in the background.Kiwanuka will find out whether he has
Sports Team frontman Alex Rice tells NME of their plans for a potential celebration if they were to win this week’s Hyundai Mercury Prize £25,000 cash reward. “I always remember Wolf Alice when they won, they went to the Hawley Arms and celebrated there.
Hyundai Mercury Prize just a few days away, Porridge Radio‘s Dana Margolin has spoken to NME about the band’s fellow nominees and their plans for new music.
Over the last 29 years, the Mercury Prize has helped thrust game-changing albums into the spotlight that may otherwise have gone unnoticed.
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