Benjamin Gerard Coyle-Larner[2] (born 6 October 1994), better known by the stage name Loyle Carner, is an English hip hop musician and actor.[3] His sound has been described by NME as "sensitive and eloquent" and by The Guardian as "confessional hip-hop".[3][4]He was raised by his Mother and Step father who influenced his talents from a young age, whereby he went on to pursue a career in music.

Carner's debut album, Yesterday's Gone (2017), was nominated for the 2017 Mercury Prize.[5]

His stage name Loyle Carner is a spoonerism of his double-barrelled surname as well as a reference to his childhood struggle with ADHD and dyslexia.[6]

Contents 1 Career 1.1 Early life 1.2 Music career 2 Personal life 3 Awards and nominations 4 Discography 4.1 Studio albums 4.2 Extended plays 4.3 Singles 4.3.1 As a lead artist 4.3.2 As a featured artist 4.4 Guest appearances 5 References 6 External links Career Early life

Carner was born in Lambeth, South London[7] and brought up in South Croydon[8] by his mother, Jean, his step-father, Nik, and his younger brother, Ryan.[9] He has had minimal contact with his father, who is of Guyanese descent.[9] He has been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia.

At the age of thirteen, Carner had a small role in the 2008 film 10,000 BC, credited as "Young Hunter".[10] He started his secondary education at Whitgift School in South Croydon, and moved on to study at the Brit School, and began studying for an acting degree at the Drama Centre.[4][9] In 2014, he dropped out of the Drama Centre after his stepfather died of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), and decided to focus on his music.[4][9]

Music career

Carner played his first official gig at The Button Factory in Dublin, Ireland in October 2012 supporting MF Doom.[3] He released his first EP in September 2014, titled A Little Late, which was well received.[9][10] He supported Joey Badass on his UK tour and went on to play the 2015 UK festival season, including Glastonbury Festival.[4][11] He went on tour and collaborated with poet and spoken-word artist Kate Tempest in late 2015.[11] In October 2015 he played on Huw Stephens' BBC Radio 1 show as part of their Piano Sessions series.[12] In late August 2016, he supported Nas in his show at the O2 Academy Bristol.[citation needed]

His debut album, entitled Yesterday's Gone, was released on 20 January 2017.[13]

On 27 July 2017, it was announced that Yesterday's Gone, was nominated for the 2017 Mercury Prize (which was eventually won by Sampha).[5]

Personal life

Carner's stepfather, known professionally as Steven Vengeance, died in February 2014.[14] In his debut album Yesterday's Gone, Carner used samples of his stepfathers songs, with the title track written and performed by Vengeance alongside Misure La VerT concluding the album.[15]

Carner is a Liverpool F.C. supporter, although at concerts he wears his stepfather's Eric Cantona shirt; a passionate Man United supporter, Eric Cantona was his stepfather's idol. Carner named his 2016 tour after Cantona in memory of his stepfather.[9] He also supports Scottish football club Rangers F.C. and was quoted, "My grandad was a Glasgow Rangers fan. We used to go see Rangers play together."[16]

Awards and nominations This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Year Organisation/Event Award Work Result Ref 2017 Mercury Prize Album of the Year Yesterday's Gone Nominated [17] NME Best Songs of 2017 "Stars & Shards" Included [18] 2018 NME Awards Best British Solo Artist supported by VO5 Himself Won [19] Best Album supported by Orange Amplification Yesterday’s Gone Nominated [20] Brit Awards British Breakthrough Act Himself [21] British Male Solo Artist [22]