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Big Boi
Big Boi


Background information
Birth name Antwan André Patton
Born February 1, 1975
Origin Savannah, Georgia, United States
Genre(s) Southern Hip-Hop
Alternative Hip-Hop
Funk
Years active 1991—present
Associated acts Jay-Z
Chris Brown
Outkast
André 3000
Dungeon Family
Purple Ribbon All-Stars
Gucci Mane
Janelle Monáe



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Paul Weller Favourite To Win Mercury Prize 2010

September 6, 2010
Paul Weller Favourite To Win Mercury Prize 2010Paul Weller has been installed as the favourite to win this year's Mercury Prize.

The former Jam singer's album 'Wake Up The Nation' is one of twelve albums nominated for the award, which will be handed out tomorrow (September 7).

Bookmakers William Hill slashed Weller's odds from 20/1 to 1/10 following a run of bets over the weekend.

Spokesman Rupert Adams said: “We have a long history with the Mercury Prize, where the judging panel is beyond reproach.

“We also know that the winner is not decided until Tuesday night, therefore we feel that the gamble is based on a sentimental belief that Paul was robbed back in 1994 and the judging panel will attempt to right that wrong this year.”

The xx are second favourites at 7/4, while Wild Beasts are 5/1 and Laura Marling is at 7/1.

Kit Downes Trio and Dizzee Rascal are the outside bets, at 33/1.

(by Jason Gregory)



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