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Tuesday, 20 July 2010

VIDEO Dizzee Rascal nominated for Mercury Music Prize

 

Dizzee Rascal has been shortlisted for this year's Mercury Music Prize.

The rapper, real name Dylan Kwabena Mills, has been nominated for his album Tongue N' Cheek.

Corinne Bailey Rae and Paul Weller are also among the 12 acts that are up for the prestigious award.

The Mercury Music Prize is open to UK and Irish acts that have released albums over the past year and the winner gets £20,000.

Dizzee Rascal, 24, scooped the gong for debut album Boy In Da Corner in 2003.

This year's winner will be announced on 7 September.

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Full list of nominees for Mercury Music Prize 2010:

Dizzee Rascal
Corinne Bailey Rae
Paul Weller
The XX
Laura Marling
Wild Beasts
Mumford And Sons
Biffy Clyro
Foals
Villagers
I Am Kloot
Kit Downes Trio

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