The pressure on the follow-up was immense - hence the title - but the rapper kept a … Stormzy brought the fire and the rain at London's O2 arena Tuesday (Feb. 18) at the 2020 Brit Awards and brought out two other special guests: Tiana Major9 and Nigerian rapper Burna Boy. The winner will also appear for an extended interview on a special edition of Later… With Jools Holland on Friday at 22:00 BST on BBC Two. Lewis, Stormzy and Billie Eilish led the winners on Tuesday evening in a largely male dominated BRIT Awards shortlist. II" and revisited the music that inspired her, growing up in London and Kosovo.

Celebrating the best of Black British music, the GRM Rated Awards aired last night virtually and what a night it was. It was perhaps the night's most beautiful moment when singer Celeste delivered a truly devastating rendition of her ballad "Strange."

Michael Kiwanuka joins rarefied company, as only the third artist to receive a Mercury nomination for each of their first three albums (the others being Coldplay and Anna Calvi). Filmed in a car, Kano performed his hit single “Teardrops” while depicting the event of what hundreds of innocent people have faced at the hands of police brutality.

as screen readers and screen magnifiers, and with users with disabilities who use these technologies. just the most incredible performer pic.twitter.com/NVlf6ySg9S, — lucy jayne ford⁷ (@lucyj_ford) February 18, 2020, Stormzy, Burna Boy and Dave performances of the night for me #brits2020 pic.twitter.com/cTX3RAWgZE, — Mrs Williams (@hteachw) February 18, 2020.

She started playing one of those drum machines when she was five, and her love of rhythm permeates her propulsive second album, Seeking Thrills. Read about all 12 of this year's nominees below. The night as filled with incredible pre-recorded performances and we thought we’d round up the best moments from the night in case you missed out. Stormzy - Heavy Is The Head Stormzy's debut won multiple Brit awards, landed him a headline slot at Glastonbury and established the 26-year-old … With a career spanning two decades, grime legend Dizzee Rascal was honoured last night with The Legacy Award. The ambitious plans feature a new public square, car park and improved passenger facilities. The BBC has also put together a special Mercury Prize show featuring specially-filmed performances from many of the 12 nominated acts.

This year's nominees include (clockwise from top left): Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Kano, Stormzy, Laura Marling, Michael Kiwanuka and Georgia, Dave wins Mercury Prize for his debut album Psychodrama, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54271043, Pop acts and women lead Mercury Prize nominations, BBC 6 Music will present live coverage of the award from 19:00 BST. ?#Brits2020 pic.twitter.com/YDCB12PejS, — your falemtine (@_GraceyMae) February 18, 2020, Let Stormzy, Dave and Burna Boy run this country #Brits2020, — Mr Wellington (@Bukom_Boy) February 18, 2020, Dave and Stormzy have made the Brits this year ?

to the basic tariffs. Hizzo is alive and well and we are GRATEFUL @lizzo @Harry_Styles #BRITs pic.twitter.com/XHtfAtw9th. Such beautiful empowerment carrying a vital message #Brits2020”, Another added: “I don’t think you lot know how lucky we are to have Dave and Stormzy at the height of their game speaking out and creating musically so apologetically for us.

It’s the wig, the makeup, the outfits – the EVERYTHING for us! Our favorite 2020 BRIT Awards moments. Those feelings of frustration and uncertainty appear across the whole album, as Margolin attempts to figure out her place in a world that doesn't allow space for self-reflection. Beyoncé, Barack Obama and BTS join forces with YouTube Originals to host a virtual graduation for the class of 2020. The 40th anniversary of the prestigious music awards was not without controversy. Did someone say medley? Stormzy wins Male Solo Artist.

The retro-futuristic sound was a deliberate step away from her debut album, as Lipa resisted the pressure to make a "New Rules Pt.