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"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.

"The Key"
Single by Speech Debelle
from the album Speech Therapy
Released	2009
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:00 (Album Version) 2:58 (Radio Edit)
Label	Big Dada
Songwriter(s)	Speech Debelle
Producer(s)	Speech Debelle
Speech Debelle singles chronology
"Searching" (2009) "The Key" (2009) "Go Then, Bye" (2009)
Music video
"The Key" on YouTube

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."[1]

Track listings

• UK CD single[2]

1. "The Key" (Radio Edit) - 2:58

• iTunes single[3]

1. "The Key" - 3:01
2. "The Key" (Instrumental) - 2:59

Nominations

Year	Category	Genre	Recording	Result
UK Music Video Awards[4]
2009	Best Budget – Pop, Dance, Urban	Music Video	The Key	Won

References

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