From Billboard · Thomas Smith · · 1m
Ezra Collective Lands U.K. No. 1 Album
Ezra Collective earns first U.K. No. 1 album with 'Here Because of Hope' after decade of growth.
In brief
Ezra Collective earns first U.K. No. 1 album with 'Here Because of Hope' after decade of growth. Ezra Collective achieved their first U.K. No. 1 album with 'Here Because of Hope' on the Official Albums Chart. Originally reported by Billboard.
First U.K. No. 1 Album
Ezra Collective earned their first-ever U.K. No. 1 album with fourth LP Here Because of Hope on the Official Albums Chart.
“It's beautiful because people only can aspire to be that if they think it's accessible and possible”
Mercury Prize Winner
They won the Mercury Prize for 2023 album Where I'm Meant to Be, becoming the first jazz act to take the award.
“They won the Mercury Prize for Where I'm Meant to Be, becoming the first jazz act to take the award”
Brit Awards Recognition
Ezra Collective received Group of the Year at the 2025 BRIT Awards, marking their second major award.
“They scored the group of the year trophy at the 2025 BRIT Awards”
Decade of Growth
The London-formed jazz group has released four albums since their 2014 debut, achieving critical acclaim each time.
“It's beautiful because people only can aspire to be that if they think it's accessible and possible”
Bandleader Insight
Femi Koleoso, bandleader, says the group's legacy inspires rising musicians by showing accessibility and possibility.
“It's beautiful because people only can aspire to be that if they think it's accessible and possible”
The key point
Ezra Collective achieved their first U.K. No. 1 album with 'Here Because of Hope' on the Official Albums Chart.
