Corynne Elliot, better known as Speech Debelle, kicked in the music industryโs backdoor in 2009, waving her sensitive, introspective Mercury Prize โBritish Album of the Yearโ and debut album โSpeech Therapyโ, beating the likes of Florence and the Machine, Kasabian and La Roux. Her 2012 Kwes-produced sophomore album โFreedom of Speechโ commanded further critical acclaim, while expanding Speechโs captivating flair for poetic testimonies, playful narratives and dynamic rumination on power, politics and pleasure.
ยSpeech has also spent time working as a Relationship Manager in the music team at Arts Council England. She has supported artists and organisations in receiving funding and spearheaded the โBlack Influencers Masterclass and Programmeโ, which provides the toolkit for funding projects, specifically for Black and Brown people in the UK.ย
