Posted by Pa Salieu, Griff and Rina Sawayama have been nominated for the BRIT Rising Star award.
The award replaced the traditional Critics Choice, and aims to platform new talent emerging from the UK.
Pa Salieu dominated 2020 with his electrifying debut mixtape ‘Send Them To Coventry’ and he takes his place in the final three.
Rina Sawayama recently won a battle to change the definition of Britishness – in spite of having lived in the UK for 20 years, her Japanese passport meant she was previously ineligible.
Upending the rules, Rina takes her place in the final three, alongside rising alt-pop trailblazer and firm Clash favourite Griff.
We have exciting news!!!
The shortlist for the 2021 #BRITs Rising Star as supported by @BBCR1 is…
Griff (@wiffygriffy)
Pa Salieu (@KING_SALIEU)
Rina Sawayama (@rinasawayama) pic.twitter.com/lwSO1uoQR4— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) March 11, 2021
All three artists were elated at the news…
Thank you @BRITs for the Rising Star nomination GRATITUDES to you all for always supporting me Alhamdulillah #BRITs pic.twitter.com/VIV7siBQRE
— PA SALIEU (@KING_SALIEU) March 11, 2021
This is not a drill. I have been nominated for a brit award. Cant believe i just typed that out. Wanna cry. Love you all @BRITs #BRITs pic.twitter.com/iHlV74YzAK
— Griff (@wiffygriffy) March 11, 2021
BRITS RISING STAR SHORTLIST WTF what is this journey thank u sm I’m on the floor @BRITs pic.twitter.com/WljMixPe9e
— RINA SAWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) March 11, 2021
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