Music
Album Review: Sampha Sisay's 'Process' is a study in perfectionism
24 September 2017 - 00:00
The Mercury Prize is the UK's most prestigious music accolade. Previous winners include Portishead, PJ Harvey (twice) and Arctic Monkeys. Last week, Sampha Sisay joined an elite group of musicians when he was awarded the honour for his long overdue debut, Process.
For years the British musician was the go-to guy for soulful hooks: he's featured on tracks by Drake, Kanye West, Solange and Jessie Ware among others. He released Process in February, and it's a study in perfectionism: it feels as though every note, every drum, every lyric, every melody has been carefully considered and has earned its place on the album...
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