The Neptunes' side project N.E.R.D took the Shortlist Prize for artistic achievement in music, something of an American Mercury Music Prize, on Tuesday night. The group win $3000 in cash, $3000 in kit and the prestige of the title. They beat Bjork, Aphex Twin, The Avalanches, Cee-Lo, DJ Shadow, Doves, The Flaming Lips, The Hives and Zero 7, who were all on the 'shortlist', to win the prize.
Oct 31, 2002
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N.E.R.D win Shortlist Prize for artistic achievement
The Neptunes' side project N.E.R.D won the Shortlist Prize, worth $3000 in cash and $3000 in kit, beating Bjork, Aphex Twin and other shortlisted acts.