The South Yorkshire singer is being recognised for her music success and 'championing diversity'.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, is being recognised by the University of Sheffield for her success in the music industry and "public championing of inclusivity and diversity"Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor is to be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Sheffield.
Her Prioritise Pleasure record reached 11 in the UK albums chart, also earning Brit and Mercury Prize nominations. The singer will be given the Doctor of Music accolade during a graduation ceremony on Monday for students studying in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
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