Kate Tempest |Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize

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Kate Tempest is an artist, who truly represents and defines British Culture, someone who has absconded from commercialisation, yet whose incredible talent is still recognised throughout the industry. Starting out at just 16 rapping at strangers on night buses or begging fellow MC’s to get on the mic at raves she has gone on to work with a string of top artists such as Roots Manuva.

2014 has been a good year so far for 28 year old Kate Tempest, as she’s been turning heads throughout the industry. Having already won the prestigious Ted Hughes award with her previous album, her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Everybody Down’ made the list for the Mercury Music Prize taking place this week! Not only this but Tempest has broken through the conventional means for dropping her album, as this multi talented singer, writer, poet and rapper has simultaneously released a novel, which compliments it. Each song coincides with a chapter, and although the two harmonise well with each other they also stand alone with their own identity. Kate is an artist who truly represents the meaning of the award. This talented lady is defiantly one to watch out for.

Words: Lola Mia Bellouere – Keay

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