FloorFiller Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Really thought it was gonna go to Self Esteem, but alas, the London curse continues. Happy for Simz though as it always seemed like it was gonna be between them two. Well deserved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Deserved winner. One of the best British rap albums of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, FloorFiller said: Really thought it was gonna go to Self Esteem, but alas, the London curse continues. Happy for Simz though as it always seemed like it was gonna be between them two. Well deserved. Whats the London curse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, chazwwe said: Whats the London curse? The Mercury Prize almost exclusively going to London acts to the point that you wonder if the results are sometimes skewed in it’s favour. Last non-London act to win was Young Fathers in 2014. Not to take away from Simz’ victory as the album is ace, but it’s still a strange statistic. Edited October 19, 2022 by FloorFiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: The Mercury Prize almost exclusively going to London acts to the point that you wonder if the results are sometimes skewed in it’s favour. Last non-London act to win was Young Fathers in 2014. Not to take away from Simz’ victory as the album is ace, but it’s still a strange statistic. Simz wiki says she was born in Islington? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, FloorFiller said: Really thought it was gonna go to Self Esteem, but alas, the London curse continues. Happy for Simz though as it always seemed like it was gonna be between them two. Well deserved. Yes, well deserved but I had also thought Self Esteem or Sam Fender must have been in with a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, chazwwe said: Simz wiki says she was born in Islington? Yes, London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 7 hours ago, balthazarstarbuck said: Just picked up for £21 on double clear vinyl from rough trade (with discount code). Still there if you’re quick! Also only discovered the initials today. A touch embarrassed. Just managed to nab one. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 38 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: Yes, London. Ohh sorry. I thought you were saying it hasn't gone to someone. Too early for forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 It was one of the best shortlists for me in a while. There was no album on it I hated. I think the win possibly would have meant more to Self Esteem but SIMBI was my album of last year and as an award that honours the album it was deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Well deserved although I did really want Self Esteem to get it as I know she wanted it so much (and didn't know that about London winners until yesterday, would have been good to mix it up). Little Simz is awesome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 hours ago, nikkic said: Deserved winner. One of the best British rap albums of all time. After hearing it for the first time last night, they played the whole album on 6 music, I've just bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG92 Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Absolutely the best choice with Self Esteem in second. So well deserved, get Simz on other stage next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gigpusher Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: I saw that this morning. Just goes to show how long she's been working at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balthazarstarbuck Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 5 hours ago, FloorFiller said: The Mercury Prize almost exclusively going to London acts to the point that you wonder if the results are sometimes skewed in it’s favour. Last non-London act to win was Young Fathers in 2014. Not to take away from Simz’ victory as the album is ace, but it’s still a strange statistic. Madder than that, discounting Arlo Parks (who’s West and ruins the pattern) it’s alternated between North and South London artists since 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, balthazarstarbuck said: Madder than that, discounting Arlo Parks (who’s West and ruins the pattern) it’s alternated between North and South London artists since 2016. #thereisnopattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanh Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Very well deserved! One of the best UK rap albums we've had in a while, and she is such an exciting artist, and a breath of fresh air in each record, so glad SIMBI is getting the recognition it truly deserve - cannot wait to see whats next for Simz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Hopefully a hit single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjfiddy Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Hopefully a hit single. How 101 FM or Selfish weren’t commercially bigger I’ll never know… absolute bangers well deserved winner Edited October 19, 2022 by mjfiddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Hopefully a hit single. This is what she needs to progress to the next level for sure. A collab with Dave wouldn’t do her any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Worst thing is: she's clearly writing bangers. It's just that the wider Joe Public isn't buying.......yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 I can't believe her appearance in Venom: Let There Be Carnage didn't land her a smash hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panda97 Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 SIMBI is a brilliant album so I can't begrudge Simz the win, but I was really hoping Self Esteem would get it! To echo some others, it was a really strong shortlist overall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancers Stand Very Still Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Perfect result for me. Simz is brilliant, as is the album! I've still not wrapped my head around the Self Esteem love here and in general. I'm delighted she's doing well as I think everything she stands for is great and I really want to like her musically because of that. However, I don't think she's particularly good or interesting musically, live (I've seen her 3 times at various festivals) or on record. What do people see that I'm missing, or is it more buying into the person rather than the music? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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