Ha! - just got this reference, while exploring Bob Marley music on guitar. Only took me 20yrs:
Corinne Bailey Rae "Put your Records on" (2006):
🎵 Three little birds, sat on my window
And they told me I don't have to worry.
Bob Marley "Three Little Birds" (1977):
🎵 Three little birds pitched by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Sayin', This is my message to you
Singin', Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
Charli XCX's brand of hyperpop gives me anxiety. I'm not saying she's shit, just that her music gives me anxiety. I appreciate what she does to raise others as well, including CMAT, whom I'm a big fan of
My money would be on Corinne Bailey Rae
#MercuryMusicPrize #CharliXCX #CMAT #CorinneBaileyRae
https://www.mylondon.news/news/tv/mercury-prize-2024-nominees-what-29874409
Halfway through the 6 Music pocket guides on the Mercury Music Prize nominees and I'm feeling Corinne Bailey Rae could win it, such a strong contender, very accomplished.