Newport Rapper Lemfreck Wins 2024 Welsh Music Prize

Lemfreck's album 'Blood, Sweat & Fears' earns top honors, highlighting the importance of representation and community in Welsh music.

Lemfreck, real name Lemarl Freckleton, won the 2024 Welsh Music Prize for his album 'Blood, Sweat & Fears,' securing a £10,000 award.
The award ceremony took place at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, with Lemfreck expressing gratitude to his parents and community.
Competing against artists like Skindred and Gruff Rhys, Lemfreck emphasized the significance of representation and thanked reggae-metal artist Benji Webbe for his influence.
Eric Martin and DJ Jaffa received the Welsh Music Inspiration Award for their contributions to the hip-hop scene in Wales.
Huw Stephens, co-founder of the Welsh Music Prize, praised Lemfreck's album for its vision and ambition, underscoring its impact on Welsh music.