Who won British Single of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards?

Rag'n'Bone Man won British Single of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards for his song “Human.”

The ceremony took place on 21 February 2018 at London’s O2 Arena. “Human” was a major breakthrough for English singer Rory Graham, who performs under the name Rag'n'Bone Man. The song combined blues, soul and alternative pop influences with lyrics about human imperfection and emotional vulnerability.

“Human” had already become one of the defining British hits of 2016 and 2017, reaching high positions on charts across Europe. At the awards, the single beat a field that included major contemporary British artists. The prize is sometimes confused with British Male Solo Artist, another Brit Award category, but the question concerns the song award rather than the performer category.

Rag'n'Bone Man had also won the Critics’ Choice and British Breakthrough awards at the 2017 ceremony, making his 2018 success part of a rapid rise rather than an isolated victory.