Ghetts’ album blends soul, R&B, and Afrobeat, earning 2024 Mercury Prize nod, reports Neandra Etienne.
Ghetts’ album On Purpose with Purpose was shortlisted for Mercury Prize 2024 for a second time.
Ghetts’ commitment to self-improvement in all areas of life is captured in his forthcoming album On Purpose with Purpose. The Mercury Prize 2024 shortlisted album, which features several guests including fellow Newham musician Kano, incorporates elements of his wider musical influences such as soul, R&B, gospel, Afrobeat and Amapiano.
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