Tinie Tempah favourite for Mercury prize

Tinie Tempah is the 5/1 favourite with Ladbrokes for the Mercury Music Prize.

Following his BRIT awards success the bookies have introduced him at the head of their betting for the prize from fellow London based rapper Devlin, who earns a 12-1 quote.

Newcomer Jessie J is a 14/1 shot to win with her album ‘Who are you’.

The Streets’ last studio album ‘Computers and Blues’ is a 20/1 chance with Carl Barat’s self titled album also 20/1.

The market remains particularly close with no album longer than 25/1 despite being several months away from the shortlist announcement.

Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “We’ve installed Tinie Tempah as our early favourite on the back of his impressive haul at the BRITS. The close nature of the market means we’re unable to rule anyone out even with the shortlist being several months away.”

Ladbrokes latest betting

2011 Mercury Music Prize
Tinie Tempah – Disc-overy – 5/1
Devlin – Bud, Sweat and Beers – 12/1
Chapel Club – Palace – 12/1
Noah and the Whale – Last night on Earth – 12/1
Jessie J – Who Are You – 14/1
Adele – 21 – 14/1
Hurts – Happiness – 14/1
Esben & the witch – Violet Cries – 16/1
Frankie & the Heartstrings – Hunger – 16/1
James Blake – James Blake – 16/1
The Vaccines – What did You expect from the Vaccines – 16/1
Spokes – Everyone I ever met – 16/1
White Lies – Ritual – 16/1
Chase and Status – No More Idols – 16/1
Gold Panda – Lucky Shiner – 20/1
The Streets – Computers and Blues – 20/1
Yuck – Yuck – 20/1
Carl Barat – Carl Barat – 20/1
Joy Formidable – The Big Roar – 20/1
The Go! Team – Rollin Blackouts – 20/1
Does It Offend You, Yeah – Dont Say We Didnt Warn You – 20/1
Beady Eye – Different Gear, Still Speeding – 25/1
British Sea Power – Valhalla Dancehall – 25/1
Mogwai – Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will – 25/1
Dark Dark Horse – Sharks – 25/1