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British rapper, Dave wins Mercury Prize for his debut album Psychodrama

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Rapper Dave has won the Mercury Prize for his debut album, Psychodrama.

A thought-provoking reflection on his upbringing in London, it has been hailed as “the boldest and best British rap album in a generation”.

The Streatham-born star beat the likes of Foals, Anna Calvi and The 1975 to win the prize, which recognises the best British album of the last year.

Released in March, Psychodrama entered the UK charts at number one and has sold 129,354, copies to date.

Mercury Prize judge Annie Mac said the album “showed remarkable levels of musicianship” as well as “true artistry, courage and honesty”.

“I did not expect this,” said Dave, whose full name is David Orobosa Omoregie, as he took to the stage.

He went on to dedicate the award to his family and friends, especially his brother, Christopher, who is serving a life sentence for murder.

Psychodrama was inspired by the therapy Christopher is receiving in prison, in which offenders role-play events from their past to help with rehabilitation; and finds the 21-year-old casting an eye over his own life to see what lessons he can learn.

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