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The party dust has settled and the recollections are returning.

The 2002 Panasonic Mercury Music prize celebrations are over for another year and again the winner was a surprise to most. The challenges of The Doves, The Coral and The Streets came to nothing.

The �20,000 prize cheque was awarded to 21-year-old Ms Dynamite.

She was amongst the live performers on the night, other acts included The Doves and Roots Manuva. It has been a heady rise for the prodigious youth. Just over a year ago she was guesting on other's tracks, such as the smash 'Boo!' with Sticky. Now with sales of her debut album guaranteed to soar plus six nominations for the upcoming MOBO Awards, it looks like Ms Dynamite really has blown up !!

The awards, who are sponsored by Panasonic, are a salute to the originality and breadth of British musical talent. EIL.COMs Mercury 2002 page has information on all of the nominees, plus some fantastic collectables.

This years Panasonic Mercury Music Prize nominations:
· The Doves	· Beverly Knight	· The Streets	· The Coral
· Gemma Hayes	· Roots Manuva	· David Bowie	· The Bees
· Guy Barker	· Electric Soft Parade	· Ms. Dynamite	· Joanna MacGregor

Ms. Dynamite

Probably the only true 'dance' title on this years shortlist. Naomi McLean-Daley, Ms Dynamite, hails from London and has taken the UK garage sound of the moment then with a US twist, added more soulful R&B stylings along with hip-hop and pop understanding.


	Ms. Dynamite A Little Deeper MS. DYNAMITE A Little Deeper (2002 UK 16-track CD) A UK garage lady who has decided to go US R&B!? Rather than tread the expected route, Ms Dynamite has created a superb mixture on her debut album. The high expectations have been met and this won't disappoint fans of UK Garage or more soulful US R&B. Ms. Dynamite catalogue \| more info \| only £11.99

Dy-Na-Mi-Tee 2002 UK 1-track promo CD with circular sticker and 'Dynamite' printed pencil.
Dy-na-mi-tee 2002 UK 1-track official promo video.
It Takes More 2002 UK 1-track promo CD, custom gatefold picture sleeve

The Doves

Manchester's The Doves silently built upon the word of mouth support for their first album, 2000's The Lost Souls, and have returned in 2002 with a stunning release. The Last Broadcast is all at once epic, melancholic, melodious, sweeping orchestral beauty that whether it recieves the Mercury plaudits will be in every Top 10 of the year.


	The Doves The Last Broadcast DOVES The Last Broadcast (2002 UK 12-track CD - A confident and creative second album from the manchester trio, includes the single There Goes The Fear, picture sleeve HVNLP35CD) The Doves catalogue \| more info \| only £12.99

There Goes The Fear 10" 2002 UK limited edition 10" that was deleted on day of release.
Pounding CD Single 2002 Australian exclusive 5-track CD.
The Last Broadcast 2002 Japanese 14-track CD including exclusive Non-UK tracks.

Beverley Knight

Beverley is one of the UKs most recognisible R&B vocalists. She has been on the scene since her debut album 'The B-Stuff' back in 1995. 'Who Am I' has spawned two UK Top20 hits so far, and this is great recognition for her talents.


	Beverley Knight Who Am I? BEVERLEY KNIGHT Who I Am (2002 UK 11-track CD album) Third album from Ms Knight. Her outstanding voice is as strong as ever and the production in particular makes this a stronger album. Includes the singles - Shoulda Woulda Coulda, Get Up and Gold. Beverley Knight catalogue \| more info \| only £9.99

The B-Funk - 1998 UK Debut Album
Prodigal Sista - 1999 UK Album features 'Made It Back'

The Streets

The Streets is the one-man project of Mike Skinner, an Birmingham based DJ, producer, and MC. The debut album has garnered great acclaim for it's incisive portrayal of the gritty UK streets. Clever, musically challenging and witty.


	The Streets Original Pirate Material THE STREETS Original Pirate Material (2002 UK 14-track CD album - This is one of the best debut albums released from the UK in years. Taking the UK garage scene, adding wicked humour, style and intelligence. Feels like being dumped on a dark street on a Tuesday morning with a confused feeling of having had a fantastic weekend!) The Streets catalogue \| more info \| only £9.99

Has It Come To This? - 2001 UK 6-track 2-CD set
Lets Push Things Forward - 2002 UK 6-track CD set
Weak Become Heroes - 2002 UK 7-track enhanced 2-CD set

The Coral

Another stunningly eclectic debut album on this years shortlist. The Coral hail from Liverpool and have taken that cities musical heritage to new levels of originality. Their twisted psychedelica and wide ranging influences belie their youth.


	The Coral The Coral THE CORAL The Coral (2002 UK 11-track CD album - This is the debut album from the Liverpudlian bunch, including the singles 'Skeleton Key' & 'Shadows Fall' plus Hidden Track 'Time Travel') The Coral catalogue \| more info \| only £8.99

Gemma Hayes

Gemma is another in a long line of Irish singer-songwriters. She's only been releasing music for a few years and again this is her debut album. Praise has been heaped upon her from Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous and David Gray, whom she toured with. And the album is produced by Dave Fridman, who has sculpted The Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev's last albums.


	Gemma Hayes Night On My Side GEMMA HAYES Night On My Side (2002 UK 12-track CD album - 'Night On My Side' is the debut album from this young Irish singer / songwriter; whose influences & comparisons are clear but it's the superb lyrics that tug the at the heartstrings) Gemma Hayes catalogue \| more info \| only £9.99

Roots Manuva

The best UK based rapper without question. Roots has been on the scene for years and this, his second album, has at last given him some of the credit he deserves.


	Roots Manuva Run Come Save Me ROOTS MANUVA Run Come Save Me (2002 UK 17-track CD album and the follow up to the frankly stunning debut 'Brand New Second Hand' and making an even better impression this time around! Includes the tracks No Strings..., Witness, Stone The Crows and Dreamy Days. With picture sleeve and outer card slip case which has a promotional sticker to the reverse detailing this magnificent album BDCD032) Roots Manuva catalogue \| more info \| only £5.99

Dub Come Save Me - 2002 Dub Remix of 'Run Come Save Me'

David Bowie

The elderstatesman amongst the nominees. 'Heathen' is a fantastic album that harks back to so many eras in Bowies career. It is the first album in nearly a decade that has been produced by old co-hort Tony Visconti, the man who produced some of David's biggest hits to date.


	David Bowie Heathen DAVID BOWIE Heathen (2002 UK 12-track CD - Now just plain old Dave, this album is the sound of a very relaxed man. The experimentation remains but is kept in check by old cohort Tony Visconti. Hints of 'Low' and 'Ziggy..' do pervade but collaborations with Pete Townshend and Dave Grohl, plus clever cover versions show that David Bowie is still one of the greats. Picture sleeve) David Bowie catalogue \| more info \| only £6.49

Heathen - 2002 Japanese strictly limited edition 17-track 2-CD set
Slow Burn - 2002 Japanese 5-track CD Single

The Bees

Yet another fantastic debut album from a young UK act. This pair of laid back individuals hail from Isle Of Wight, and perhaps were conceived at the time of the infamous festival because you can hear a definite 60s vibe through this album. Reggae tinged, harmoniously sung, funk filled big slab of sunny day goodness.


	The Bees Sunshine Hit Me BEES Sunshine Hit Me (2002 UK 11-track CD album - 'Sunshine Hit Me' is the debut album from the young UK duo who have squeezed elements of reggae, salsa, hiphop and sixties pop into a gloriously scatty release. It will give a smile all the year round. Includes their version of 'A Minha Menina') The Bees catalogue \| more info \| only £9.99

You Got to Leave - 2002 UK 4-track CD Ep
A Minha Menina - 2002 UK 3-track CD single

Guy Barker

Guy Barker is a UK trumpeter who has a strong standing within jazz circles. He has been active as a musician for over a decade working with artists such as ABC, Chris Hunter and Gil Evans amongst others.


	Guy Barker Soundtrack GUY BARKER Soundtrack (2002 UK 8-track CD album) Guy was the first UK signing to the great Verve jazz label in the 1990s. This album features seven new compositions plus a new interpretation of 'Nature Boy'. The epic 'Sounds In Black&White' will amaze any music fan. Guy Barker catalogue \| more info \| only £11.99

Electric Soft Parade

Two Brighton brothers and a whole stack of influences. 60s English R&B, US Garage Rock, 90s Britpop and more. Continuing the debut album by youngsters theme, this too is a fully fledged and confident creation that you would not place as being created by two so young.


	Electric Soft Parade Holes In The Wall ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE Holes In The Wall (2002 UK 12-track CD album) This is the debut album from the brothers White and a strong beginning it is too. Packed with melodic, hummable rock that simply will not leave your skull. Includes the great single 'Empty In The End'. Electric Soft Parade catalogue \| more info \| only £10.99

Holes In The Wall - 2001 Japanese promo CD
Silent To The Dark ll - 2002 UK limited edition 2-CD set
There's A Silence - 2001 Japanese 1-track promo CD

Joanna MacGregor

Joanna MacGregor is a young classical pianist whose album 'Play' runs amok through some great piano pieces. She touches on jazz, world, traditional and modern interpretations of the piano.


	Joanna MacGregor Play JOANNA MACGREGOR Play (2001 UK 15-track CD album) Play is a beatiful selection of pieces that show the breadth of styles that Joanna is capable of turning to. From traditional to modern classical, and from jazz to world. If you like piano music that is innovitive and soothing the this is perfect for you. Joanna MacGregor catalogue \| more info \| only £11.99

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