Rapper Dizzee Rascal, The xx tipped for Mercury Prize
Over 200 entries have been whittled down to the final 12, which include chart veteran Paul Weller and soulful songstress Corinne Bailey Rae.
Rapper Dizzee Rascal and indie trio The xx are among the favourites for this year's Mercury Prize for most outstanding album.Over 200 entries have been whittled down to the final 12, which include chart veteran Paul Weller and soulful songstress Corinne Bailey Rae.Dizzee Rascal, who won the Mercury Prize in 2003 for his debut album 'Boy in da Corner', is tipped for 'Tongue N' Cheek' while The xx are shortlisted for their debut eponymous album.Bookmaker William Hill quoted both at 41 to win the £20,000 ($30,380) prize which will be awarded in London on September 7.The shortlist:I Am Kloot - Sky At NightFoals - Total Life ForeverLaura Marling - I Speak Because I CanThe xx - xxDizzee Rascal - Tongue N' Cheek Corinne Bailey Rae - The SeaVillagers - Becoming A JackalWild Beasts - Two DancersBiffy Clyro - Only RevolutionsKit Downes Trio - GoldenPaul Weller - Wake Up The NationMumford & Sons - Sigh No More