Mercury prize 2019: rapper Dave wins for `exceptional` Psychodrama
(The Guardian Culture News)

The south London artist wins the £25,000 prize for an album the Guardian hailed as `fearless and incisive´Dave has won the 2019 Hyundai Mercury prize for his debut album, Psychodrama. Announcing the winner, judge Annie Mac said the album `showed remarkable levels of musicianship, true artistry, courage, honesty. And it is simply exceptional.`Dave hugged his mother before walking on stage to collect the award. Wearing a neon tracksuit, he covered his mouth with his hand and looked shocked. He told the room that he was lost for words and invited his mother up to stand next to him. He thanked the `exceptional musicians` who performed alongside him tonight, namechecking fellow nominees Little Simz, Slowthai and Nao. Continue reading...