Speech Debelle
21 NOV: BLACKTRONICA 8TH BIRTHDAY REUNION FT. SPEECH DEBELLE
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BLACKTRONICA 8TH BIRTHDAY REUNIONFeaturing Speech Debelle + guestsVenue: The Albany (Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8)Time: 8pm – 1amTickets: £6 advance, £8 on the door. Click to buy.Blacktronica founder Charlie Dark reflects on the event’s history of the event and the changing industry climate:“As you know our jams have become more and more infrequent over the [...]
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Speech Debelle Cancels U.S Tour
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It seems that even winning the Mercury Music Prize isn't enough to get you into America these days. They must be scared of people taking advantage of their universal health. . . no, that's not it. The rapper, known to family as Corynne Elliot, was due to play a series of live shows throughout October, but unforeseen issues acquiring a VISA forced the performer to pull the shows.
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NME Wonders Whether Or Not Old Media Still Has An Impact On Record Sales (re: Speech Debelle)
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By Luke Lewis over @ NMEThe lack of interest is puzzling, because Debelle’s debut album ‘Speech Therapy’ won the Mercury the other week, an honour which traditionally guarantees at least a few months of elevated profile. And it’s not as if she wasn’t showered with press in the wake of her win. The day after, [...]
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Speech Debelle's 'Old Fashioned' Style Sways Mercury Judges
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Speech Debelle is the surprise winner of the 2009 Mercury Music Awards. The London rapper's Speech Therapy album beat off stiff competition from bookies favourite Lungs by Florence and the Machine. The announcement was made live on BBC2 just minutes after journalist Miranda Sawyer had dismissed Speech Debelle's chances because her album was too "old-fashioned"....more here.
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Speech Debelle: Speech Therapy (Review)
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It might not be for everyone but don't get it twisted, Speech Therapy is an album you want and need to hear.
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Speech Debelle: "Speech Therapy" album review
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When the shortlist for the 2009 Mercury Prize was revealed last week there were a few albums that stood out for me. One of those was Speech Therapy by Speech Debelle. It stood out because I had never heard of Debelle and knew nothing of the album.Well all of that is about to change as the UK hip hopped will see her debut album receive its North American release on August 18th.Speech Therapy is
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Speech Debelle Wins the 2009 Mercury Prize!
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The Barclaycard Mercury Prize exists solely to champion music in the UK, mainly through the Albums of the Year competition, which celebrates recorded music of all genres by British or Irish artists, with the music on the album as the only thing taken into account. The twelve Albums of the Year were announced back in July with the overall winner decided just now! This year, the prize goes to a m...
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Speech Debelle wins Mercury Music Prize 2009
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Shock, gasp. Is anyone really surprised? The favourite never wins even if Florence and the Machine deserved to this year. Also, State pick Friendly Fires left empty-handed. A clearly chuffed Speech Debelle was the surprise winner for her Speech Therapy album. She even brought her granny along. How cute. Well done to her and [...]
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Speech Debelle Wins The Mercury Prize
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London Hip Hop artist Speech Debelle has landed the prestigious 2009 Mercury Music Prize for her album "Speech Therapy". Interviewed immediately after the award ceremony, Speech commented to Radio 6 DJ Steve Lamacq that she hoped that the prize and resultant media coverage would bring greater attention to her album.The shock result carries with it a cautiounary side note.She is the first female...
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