At the time of its release he said he intended it to give a voice to those in our community. There are whole regions within Wales that are surrounded by poverty due to being purely forgotten by those in government. Our biggest fear is that we are never seen or heard.
This one goes to my community in Newport. I'd like to talk about how important representation is—it's not a box tick when artists like myself win awards like this, it's a confirmation of art.
Blood, Sweat & Fears is an astonishing album and the judges praised it for its vision and ambition.
To be seen as a point from which these current, musical breadcrumbs emanate is an honour. I'm both humbled and grateful.
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