Benjamin Clementine Dedicates 2015 Mercury Prize Win To Paris
The former busker beats acts including Florence + The Machine, Aphex Twin and xx to scoop this year’s prize.
Singer-songwriter Benjamin Clementine has won this year’s Mercury Music Prize, picking up the award thanks to his debut album At Least For Now. The 26 year old, from Edmonton in London formerly performed as a busker on the streets of Paris and dedicated his award to the city following last week’s terror attacks.
Benjamin Clementine has won this year’s Mercury Music Prize.
Accepting his £20,000 prize, Clementine said: “I never thought I would say this. If anyone is watching, any child or youngster or student. The world is your oyster. Go out there and get what you want to get”.
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