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by Alexandra Pollard

George The Poet placed No.5 on BBC's Sound of 2015

The spoken word artist kicks off the final countdown

 

George The Poet No.5 on BBC Sound of 2015 top 5 Photo:

George The Poet has been placed fifth in the BBC's Sound Of 2015 list.

The spoken word artist, who blends political and social commentary with modern rap, graduated from Cambridge with a degree in Politics. In 'The Blame Game', for example, he tackles the issue of racism, the police and gang culture.

Listen to 'The Blame Game' ft. Emmanuel Stanleys below

The BBC Sound of 2015 list is aggregated by 139 DJs, with a longlist of 15 acts whittled down to a top 5 this week - culminating in the winner being announced on Friday (9 December).

Other artists featured in the shortlist include James Bay, Rae Morris, Raury, Wolf Alice and Years & Years.

Below: A guide to the BBC Sound of 2015 longlist

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