When Benjamin Clementine won the Mercury Prize at the end of last year, it came as a surprise to music fans and industry alike (Jamie xx had been hotly tipped to pick up the award). Even the 25-year-old musician himself could hardly seem to believe it: “I never thought I would say this,” he said emotionally as he took to the stage. “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”. These words feel…
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