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Mahalia, Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender up for 2019 Brits critics' choice prize

Up and coming artists nominated for award, which is decided by an invited panel of music editors, critics, and radio and TV figures

The Brit awards has announced the nominations for its 2019 critics’ choice prize. Leicester R&B singer Mahalia, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and Newcastle troubadour Sam Fender are up for the prize, which is widely regarded as a self-fulfilling prophecy for industry success.

Mahalia Burkmar, 20, signed to Atlantic at age 13. She has sung with Rudimental, supported Ed Sheeran and had a part in Noel Clarke’s 2016 film Brotherhood. In 2016, she released her debut album, Diary of Me; a follow-up is expected in 2019. Her songwriting dwells on relationships and breakups.

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from Culture | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2KFNiDz

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