5 Things to Know About Sons of Kemet's Mercury Prize-Nominated Album

The album is titled Your Queen Is a Reptile. It was released in 2018 by the British jazz group Sons of Kemet.

It earned a nomination for the Mercury Prize. The Mercury Prize is one of the UK’s most prestigious music awards.

The album features a distinctive lineup. Sons of Kemet uses two drummers and a tuba player, creating a powerful, rhythmic sound.

Each track is named after a different Black woman. The songs honor figures like Harriet Tubman and Angela Davis, rejecting traditional monarchy.

The album blends jazz with Caribbean and African influences. Its energetic, political style sets it apart from conventional jazz records.