# 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.
- Title: Ezra Collective Lands U.K. No. 1 Album · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ezra-collective-here-because-of-hope-number-1-album-uk-1236343295
- Author: Thomas Smith
- Published: 2026-09-18T17:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ezra collective, uk, here because of hope, mercury prize, brit awards, jazz
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ezra Collective achieved their first U.K. No. 1 album with 'Here Because of Hope' on the Official Albums Chart.