{"id":1057,"date":"2021-03-04T13:11:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T13:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/?post_type=news&p=1057"},"modified":"2021-03-08T14:09:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T14:09:05","slug":"rte-choice-music-prize","status":"publish","type":"music-news","link":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/music-news\/rte-choice-music-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","tags":[],"category_post":[349],"acf":{"intro_copy":"The annual RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize has returned, check out the nominees and winners here.","smudge":false,"section_news":[{"acf_fc_layout":"copy_image","image":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","image_orientation":"landscape","copy":"

Showcasing a diverse selection of Irish music, the 2020 shortlists document the development of Ireland’s music scene which is flourishing as artist\u2019s are entering new creative territory. Genres are being fused, boundaries have been broken and artistic freedom is being held as a core component in order to generate some of the country’s most exciting music to date.<\/span><\/p>\n

With such an exciting list, we have decided to take a look at a selection of the nominees from this year’s RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Dermot Kennedy<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Denise Chaila – WINNER – Album of the Year 2020 ‘Go Bravely’<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Gemma Dunleavy<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Picture This<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. R<\/span>\u00f3is\u00ed<\/span>n Murphy<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Niall Horan – WINNER – Song of the Year 2020 ‘No Judgement’<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Jafaris<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Dermot Kennedy<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Dermot Kennedy\u2019s <\/span>Giants <\/span><\/i>has been nominated for the 2020 Song of the Year. Fusing the Dubliners exquisite songwriting and vocals with bold modern production, <\/span>Giants <\/span><\/i>landed right when we needed it most in the middle of last summer. Kennedy has risen to the top both here at home and overseas while maintaining a level of honesty and humbleness which is undeniably endearing. Kennedy has brought his soulfully charged vocals to the masses over the past two years and his support on home soil remains paramount.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"Fi33qkv4Bjw","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Denise Chaila<\/b><\/h2>\n

    One of Ireland\u2019s most exciting and ambitious artists undeniably comes in the form of Denise Chaila. Her debut album <\/span>GO Bravely <\/span><\/i>has been shortlisted for the RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize album of the year and her blistering single <\/span>Chaila <\/span><\/i>has been shortlisted for song of the year. Chaila is a part of a thriving hip hop scene which has been gaining momentum over the past decade. Fusing elements of grime, afrobeat, jazz soul and R&B, Chaila has created a unique blend of Irish hip hop which keeps the listener hanging on every hook and brutally honest lyric<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"ODTU_FewdHc","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Gemma Dunleavy<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Up De Flats<\/span><\/i> by Dublin\u2019s finest, Gemma Dunleavy, has been shortlisted for song of the year at the 2020 RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize. Combining stunning harp melodies, a swinging UK garage infused beat and Dunleavy\u2019s flawless vocals, <\/span>Up De Flats <\/span><\/i>is a gloriously optimistic summer jam. A reminiscent celebration of Dunleavy\u2019s homeplace, the track is a harmonious blend of storytelling with traditional and modern instrumentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"SXZ_2MnnrQQ","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Picture This<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Hailing from Kildare, Picture This have been shortlisted in the song of the year category with their indie pop anthem <\/span>Winona Ryder<\/span><\/i>. With a striking songwriting maturity, Picture This have gone from strength to strength in recent years with a string of singles and two studio albums. Their 2020 single <\/span>Winona Ryder <\/span><\/i>oozes confidence and blends 80s keys with swooning vocals which results in an indie pop gem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    R<\/b>\u00f3is\u00ed<\/b>n Murphy<\/b><\/h2>\n

    R<\/span>\u00f3is\u00ed<\/span>n Murphy\u2019s fifth studio album <\/span>R<\/span><\/i>\u00f3is\u00ed<\/span><\/i>n Machine<\/span><\/i> has been shortlisted for the 2020 album of the year at the RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize. Murphy\u2019s record is packed full of soulful disco, slick grooves and sultry vocals. <\/span>R<\/span><\/i>\u00f3is\u00ed<\/span><\/i>n Machine <\/span><\/i>is outrageously infectious and the album brings disco up to date with its stunningly crafted production and glitzy synthesizers. Dare we say, this album is an instant classic.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"_Khh8NB-qBo","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Niall Horan<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Niall Horan\u2019s <\/span>No Judgement <\/span><\/i>has been shortlisted for the RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize 2020 song of the year. With its upbeat melody, sleek guitar hooks and sweet lyrics, <\/span>No Judgement <\/span><\/i>is pop perfection. Horan has risen well above the pressure of being one of the country’s biggest stars as he continues to create lush pop hits almost effortlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"CU5ImX_MNms","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Jafaris<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Another rising star in the hip hop scene in Ireland is Dublin\u2019s Jafaris. His track <\/span>Haunted <\/span><\/i>has been shortlisted for song of the year at the RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize 2020. Combining textured electronic elements with afrobeat rhythms and pitched vocals, Jafaris creates a unique and exciting strain of Irish rap with a R&B twist. With crisp modern production, <\/span>Haunted <\/span><\/i>stands strong as one of the 2020\u2019s finest releases.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"8rcfnaRuf7I","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    The results of the RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize will be announced via an exclusive RT\u00c9 live broadcast on March 4.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"}],"block_type":"image-content","thumbnail_size":"height-2","image_thumbnail":{"ID":1058,"id":1058,"title":"RTE Choice Music Prize - Universal Music Ireland (Umusic)","filename":"RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","filesize":321381,"url":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","link":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/music-news\/rte-choice-music-prize\/rte-choice-music-prize-universal-music-ireland-umusic\/","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"rte-choice-music-prize-universal-music-ireland-umusic","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1057,"date":"2021-03-04 13:06:14","modified":"2021-03-04 13:06:14","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":692,"height":340,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic-150x150.jpeg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic-300x147.jpeg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":147,"medium_large":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","medium_large-width":525,"medium_large-height":258,"large":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","large-width":525,"large-height":258,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","1536x1536-width":692,"1536x1536-height":340,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","2048x2048-width":692,"2048x2048-height":340,"twentyseventeen-featured-image":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic.jpeg","twentyseventeen-featured-image-width":692,"twentyseventeen-featured-image-height":340,"twentyseventeen-thumbnail-avatar":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RTE-Choice-Music-Prize-Universal-Music-Ireland-Umusic-100x100.jpeg","twentyseventeen-thumbnail-avatar-width":100,"twentyseventeen-thumbnail-avatar-height":100}},"display_tag":true,"related":false,"tag_color":"","meta_description":"The annual RT\u00c9 Choice Music Prize has returned with a mightily impressive list of Irish artists this year.","social_share_image":{"ID":1058,"id":1058,"title":"RTE Choice Music Prize - 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