The Key (Speech Debelle song)
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"The Key" was the second single from the album Speech Therapy
by Speech Debelle. The album won the 2009 Mercury Prize.
commented that the song highlights "her unique voice and MC flow as well as her insightful and reflective lyrics" while using a clarinet to create "a truly refreshing and sophisticated sound that is street to the high street."
Speech Therapy (album)
-Reception:Speech Therapy won Speech Debelle the 2009 Mercury Prize, becoming the first hiphop artist since Dizzee Rascal in 2003 to win the award. It is the lowest-selling album to have ever won the Mercury Prize, selling only around 3,000 copies at the time of winning the prize...
by Speech Debelle. The album won the 2009 Mercury Prize.
Critical reception
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commented that the song highlights "her unique voice and MC flow as well as her insightful and reflective lyrics" while using a clarinet to create "a truly refreshing and sophisticated sound that is street to the high street."
Track listings
- UK CD single
- "The Key (Radio Edit)" - 2:58
- iTunes single
- "The Key" - 3:01
- "The Key (Instrumental)" - 2:59
Nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Recording | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Music Video Awards UK Music Video Awards The UK Music Video Awards is an annual celebration of creativity, technical excellence and innovation in music video and moving image for music.... |
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| 2009 | Best Budget – Pop, Dance, Urban | Music Video | The Key | |