Sam Fender and Little Simz react to their Mercury Prize nods
Sam Fender beamed that it's "insane" he's nominated for the Mercury Prize. The 'Hypersonic Missiles' hitmaker's much-lauded second studio album, 'Seventeen Going Under', is in contention for the prestigious music award this year, alongside the likes of Harry Styles' 'Harry's House' and Little Simz' 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'. And the 28-year-old Geordie is overwhelmed after his "very personal" record made the Albums of the Year shortlist. He told BBC Radio 6 Music: “'Seventeen Going Under' is a very personal and important record for me and the boys, and for it to be recognised is insane. “A lot of my favourite records have won the Mercury Prize. Young Fathers – I found them because of their Mercury win, I was blown away by them. “It… (more)