The Key (Speech Debelle song)

"The Key" is a song by Speech Debelle, released as the second single from the album Speech Therapy. The album won the 2009 Mercury Prize.

Critical reception Tareck Ghoneim of Contactmusic.com commented that the song highlights "her unique voice and MC flow as well as her insightful and reflective lyrics" while using a clarinet to create "a truly refreshing and sophisticated sound that is street to the high street."Ghoneim, Tareck (2009). Speech Debelle - The Key Single Review Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-06-26.

Track listings UK CD singleSpeech Debelle - The Key Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-26. "The Key" (Radio Edit) - 2:58

iTunes singleThe Key - Single iTunes. Retrieved 2010-06-26. "The Key" - 3:01 "The Key" (Instrumental) - 2:59

Nominations YearCategoryGenreRecordingResult UK Music Video Awards(2009-10-14). UK Music Video Awards 2009 – all of last night’s winners! PromoNews. Retrieved 2010-06-26.2009Best Budget – Pop, Dance, UrbanMusic VideoThe Key

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