The nominees for the 2022 Mercury Prize were announced in July. Her fourth album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert offered a mind-blowing, cinematic experience that was impossible to ignore so that, finally, the world can see Simz unwavering prowess the Islington rapper has always harnessed. The London-born rapper beat fellow nominees including Wet Leg, Harry Styles, and Sam Fender to win . The list of nominees for the 2022 Mercury Prize has been revealed with Harry Styles, Little Simz, and Wet Leg set to compete for this year's title. The 2022 Mercury Prize ceremony was to be hosted by Lauren Laverne and broadcast on BBC Four from 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. BT and on BBC Radio 6 Music from 7 p.m. to midnight. In the meantime, take a look at this year's nominees. Why theyre worthy winners: Fender hits the sweet spot for so many: hes approachable enough for the masses, but his work appeals to those on the fringes looking for something genuine and real. The Chair of the judging panel is Jeff Smith. [The Skinny]. ", Her bandmate Amy Love added: "And then we tried to continue to shop and it was like we couldn't concentrate so we went to a tequila bar had a little toast by the seaside. It all helps doesnt it? singer James Smith told the Guardian of their nomination. On Little Q, she raps from the perspective of her cousin, who was stabbed in the chest in South London. That gives the album a sense of warmth that makes the songs on it feel conversational and close, as if youre sitting around your own house catching up with the star. HM, Who: The Oscar-nominated actress and the former Suede guitarist join forces for 12 tracks of spellbinding folk. Why theyre worthy winners: Packed full of spiky riffs, playful wit and minimalist grooves, The Overload is quite the statement of intent. "If you rock a different shade, we come under the same umbrella.". [Rolling Stone]. I want to say a huge thank you to the Mercury for this incredible prize, she said. By Surej Singh. The fact that it is a debut record could play into the hands of the Isle of Wight duo. Kojey Radical also entered into the audience to see his mother while singing his track Gangsta and Jessie Buckley dressed in an elegant white lace dress for her performance of Footnotes On The Map alongside Bernard Butler. By compelling their audience to sit back, wind down and experience the textures of the places that McCredie and co.s minds fall into when they look back at their past, Forest Floor stands as an accomplished jazz album thats equally rewarding to both newcomers and lifelong fans of the genre. We feel very lucky that we got to make the album that we made. The fourth album from Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, who hails from Islington, features the singles Point And Kill and Woman. Until then, here's all you need to know about this year's nominees. Even Elton John is a massive fan: the music legend will be cheering on Yard Act at the Mercurys after recently collaborating with the band on a new version of their track 100% Endurance. Touted as "the music equivalent to the Booker Prize for literature and . This was the second nomination for the artist, whose real name is Simbiatu Ajikawo, after her third album 2019s Grey Area was also shortlisted. All of the nominated albums (Picture: PA) Harry Styles - Harry's House. Radio coverage will be available on BBC Radio 6 Music, from 7pm to midnight, reports . Styles's album "Harry's House" is the most pop album to have made the cut, while . After several years in which the Mercury shortlist reflected at least a little of the UKs fertile jazz scene, it appears to have reverted to its infamous token jazz album years, with just one artist from the genre nominated: Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie for his trios third album, Forest Floor. Mercury Prize 2022: Who are the nominees? The prize has faltered on representation compared with recent years. This is our power and were proud of where were from. The 2022 Mercury Prize: Date, start time, nominees, hosts, performances and how to watch. Wet Leg's self-titled album has odds of 9-2. Mercury Prize 2022 nominations: Harry Styles, Sam Fender, Wet Leg, Little Simz and Self Esteem among acts revealed for this year's shortlist . Contrary to the title, Little Simz is bursting with confidence on her fourth album, which takes you on a journey through her family background and artistic struggles over a funky, orchestral brand of hip-hop. Little Simz has won the 2022 Mercury Prize with her fourth studio album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert . The critics said: "He's pulled off the neat trick of making his music at once elegant and more refined but also warmer and more intimate." It's all hugely cathartic and intensely physical, as her sold out live shows have proved. What NME said: Wet Leg began life while Teasdale and Chambers were riding a Ferris wheel at a festival, where the pair decided to give music another chance; fittingly, their debut album feels like a giddy race around a funfair, those pesky lows batted away with wit and wisecracks like a game of verbal whack-a-mole. HM, Who: Industrious Leeds four-piece who struck gold on their wry debut album It will include performances by the 12 nominees before an overall winner is crowned. Bassist Georgia South told the PA news agency: "I am surprised we didn't break anything in the store. Styles is up for Harry's House, which was released earlier this year, while indie rock duo Wet Leg were nominated for their self-titled debut album. And 2020 remains the yardstick for gender diversity, with 66% female nominees compared with this years 58%. After winning a Mercury Prize the band went on to . Thomas Smith, Commissioning Editor (New Music), Words: Sam Moore, Hannah Mylrea, Thomas Smith, Kyann Williams, Sophie Williams, Who: Scottish jazz pianist making grand soundscapes with a real emotional core Debut album from the confrontational Leeds post-punk quartet. . [The Forty-Five]. With assistance from Ella May, Wretch 32 and Kelis he cooks up a compelling celebration of blackness, family, love and hard work, set to an infectiously sunny blend of psychedelic funk and soul. The Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album released in the United Kingdom by a British or Irish act. Nova Twins, Gwenno, Fergus McCreadie also performed tracks from their shortlisted albums. The 2022 Awards Show will take place on September 8th at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, and will also be broadcast live across BBC TV and BBC 6 Music. Asked what her advice to up-and-coming artists would be, she added: I would just say bet on yourself and believe in yourself. The scat singing and synth horns on Music For A Sushi Restaurant capture his quirky charisma; while Boyfriends' critique of toxic masculinity is the song every girl wishes Harry would sing to her while he painted their toenails. Feeling very proud and grateful today.. The award show will be held at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London on Thursday 8th September and will be broadcast on the BBC. Self Esteem (real name Rebecca Taylor) earned a nod for her second studio album Prioritise Pleasure, which was released in October last year. 3 min read. Kojey Radical will be performing in the UK in November 2022, at Manchester's Albert Hall and London's O2 Academy . Little Simz has won the 2022 Mercury Prize with her fourth studio album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. A winner is then announced in September . The shortlist for the 2022 Mercury Prizerecognized the year's best British albumhas been revealed. Tresor, her third album, is sung almost entirely in Cornish, a language she learned as a child from her father, the poet Tim Saunders. "You're not supposed to care, but I cared about this one. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. With these memories woven into the grooves of the album, Prioritise Pleasure remains a balm for her and anyone who comes to join the party. All of the nominated albums (Picture: PA), Little Simz Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler For All Our Days That Tear The Heart, MORE : The Big Questions: Myleene Klass on Im A Celebrity, new music, and whether shed let her daughters go on reality TV, MORE : Hes smiling down: Brenda Edwards praises Ed Sheeran for bringing late son Jamals vision to life in new music video, Dancing On Ice star Darren Harriot had arm glued back together after grim injury, Kate Moss talks proudly about nickname she earned in Ireland unaware its actually an insult, Did we hear that right? Announced as playing live at the Mercury Prize 2022 are Fergus McCreadie, Gwenno, Jessie Buckley and Bernard Butler, Joy Crookes, Kojey Radical, Little Simz, Nova Twins, Sam Fender, Self Esteem, Wet Leg and Yard Act. A new date for the . What NME said: Not only does Self Esteem detail the fear, uneasiness and anger of being a woman, but also manages to make us laugh at the sheer absurdity of being forced to navigate a world that has, quite unbelievably, normalised misogyny. SW, Who: The Isle of Wight indie upstarts deserving of the hype The Mercury Prise 2021 will take place on the 9th September at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith at 8pm. Isle of Wight band Wet Leg, who performed at Glastonbury this year, have also been nominated for their self-titled album while Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie was shortlisted for album Forest Floor following the highly acclaimed Cairn released last year. So I'm free because I'm on it and I've won!". [Kerrang]. Like his hero, Bruce Springsteen, Sam Fender's sympathies lie with the working men and women who scrape a living in the face of what he calls neglect from an uncaring government. "The approach is jazz but the music is folk," says Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie of his third album, Forest Floor. The Glasgow and Edinburgh jazz festivals gave me my start both really amazing places., Forest Floor also reveals the inspiration of Scottish folk music another genre historically short on love from the Mercury committee. This was about celebrating us as Black women and coming back stronger, Love said. Share. The Mercury Prize 2022, one of the UK music industry's most hallowed awards, will be taking place this week after its cancellation due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. READ MORE: Who won the Mercury Prize in 2021? Last year, the award was taken home by Arlo Parks with her debut album Collapsed In Sunbeams which beat off stiff competition from the likes of Wolf Alice, Sault, Ghetts, and Mogwai. It was also announced live at 11am . "Blacker than the leather that's holding our boots together," Amy raps on Cleopatra. He said of the nomination: Seventeen Going Under is a very personal and important record for me and the boys, and for it to be recognised is insane. The full list of nominees for the 2022 Mercury Prize is as follows: Fergus McCreadie - Forest Floor Gwenno - Tresor Harry Styles - Harry's House Why theyre worthy winners: Rooted in Scottish folk tradition, the Jamestown natives third album thrums with an appreciation for the rich and vast natural landscapes of his country. When we play shows, people say to us, we felt so seen or weve never seen so many people of colour at a show. It was about the fact that the prize was a recognition by her peers of the quality of her album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.