Not quite sure how this works, but I'm still surprised that the 'panel' of 'experts' that make up the Mercury Prize left Plan B off the list. Apparently it's to do with not having the album out in time, but whatever. If the Mercury is supposed to recognise music that is innovate, genre-bending, unusual, challenging and actually just good, then they have to admit what a glaring omission Who Needs Actions Is...
Yeah, I know people at 679 but you can say I'm biased all you like. Last last year's other crazy admission (Kano) I hate that the on award that should, thoretiicaly, be far more open to rap, hip hop, grime etc still marginalises it as a music.
Thank God Sway got a nomination - it's just sometimes one really ain't enough.
Anyway, seeing as there's a new issue out, and in honour of him not making the Mercury shortlist, here's some behind-the-scenes shots of last months cover star. Before and After.
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