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Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Best New Artist

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Anticipation for the 2024 Grammys has been at a high ever since the nominations were revealed on November 10. As always, the Best New Artist category is a major award that has fans buzzing. This time, it’s no different, as a lot of impressive acts are up for the prestigious award. From Ice Spice, who dominated 2023, to Victoria Monét, who has been long overdue for recognition.

The title of Best New Artist is also a highly coveted one. Many legendary acts have been the recipient of the award, from the enigmatic Sade to the Songbird Supreme Mariah Carey, the vocal titan Toni Braxton, and the legendary Lauryn Hill. Additionally, more recent champions include Chance The Rapper, and Megan Thee Stallion. The current recipient of the award is jazz extraordinaire, Samara Joy, and it’s anyone’s guess who the new winner will be. Nonetheless, these are the eight stars vying for the honor of Best New Artist.

Victoria Monét

A true Cinderella story, Victoria Monét is finally receiving her flowers for her impeccable artistry. After years of penning lyrics for A-list stars, and releasing lauded EPs, her moment for recognition is finally here. She received widespread acclaim for her glittery debut album, Jaguar II, garnering a whopping seven nominations at the 2024 Grammys. This, of course, includes a Best New Artist nod, much to the excitement of her fans, and fellow artists.

Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams has slowly been gaining attention since 2020. Following her two EPs, Minor and This Is What It Feels Like, her debut album, Good Riddance, helped boost her profile significantly. Evidently, the daughter of renowned director, J.J. Abrams has carved out a nice lane for herself. Abrams has also supported her music by performing as the opening act for both Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift. Furthermore, her music is hard to fit into a box, as she experiments with a wide variety of genres.

Fred again…

Fred again… has been widely active since the 2010s. However, he recently came into the spotlight as a lead act in the 2020s. Before then, the English record producer and DJ was heavily behind the scenes. Despite his work on the decks, Fred again… is also an impressive singer and songwriter, as well as a talented multi instrumentalist. He has also covered a plethora of genres besides EDM, including R&B, pop, and indie. In 2022, he earned critical and commercial acclaim for his third studio album, Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9, 2022).

Ice Spice

It’s no surprise that Ice Spice received a Best New Artist nod for the 2024 Grammys. She has been an inescapable act all through 2023, achieving monumental feats early on in her career. The 23-year-old rap star has already collaborated with major names like Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift. Besides this, her solo work has also received a ton of praise.

Her relaxed Bronx drill style of rap has been widely received, especially by Generation Z. Ice Spice’s music has also become a huge favorite on social media, particularly TikTok. Additionally, she is the first artist in 2023 to have four songs chart within the top 10 of the Hot 100. In summary, it’s been Ice Spice’s breakout year for more reasons than one, and she definitely deserved the nod.

Jelly Roll

Country music superstar Jason DeFord is popularly known by his stage name, Jelly Roll. He is another act that has been active for a long time, despite his nomination in this category. However, before his successful venture into country music, he was primarily a rap artist. Nonetheless, with an unmistakable Southern Hip Hop sound, he has merged the two genres rather seamlessly. Jelly Roll has been receiving a lot more recognition after a renewed breakthrough in 2022. At the 2024 Grammys, he is also nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.

Coco Jones

Coco Jones’ journey to mainstream fame has been a long, but reassuring one. After breaking out as a child star on Disney Channel, she fell largely under the radar. During this time, she was releasing music independently. After a long-awaited comeback, the return of Coco Jones was widely received. At the 2024 Grammys, she is up for an impressive five awards. These nominations are undoubtedly boosted by her stellar fifth EP, What I Didn’t Tell You, and the delicious R&B ballad, “ICU.”

Noah Kahan

Noah Kahan rose to fame with his breakthrough single, “Hurt Somebody” in 2017. The folk singer, however, wasn’t nominated for Best New Artist at the time. Fast-forward to his third album, Stick Season, which brought about a renewed popularity surge. The title track of the album also became a viral success, thanks to social media, particularly TikTok.

The War And Treaty

As aforementioned, a Best New Artist nomination can come years after an act’s debut. For the husband and wife duo, Michael and Tanya Trotter, the recognition is long overdue. The pair, who perform under the moniker, The War And Treaty, have been making brilliant soul and folk music for a decade now. At the 2024 Grammys, they are the only non-solo act to be nominated in this category.

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Grammys 2024 Nominees: A Look At Record Of The Year

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

At the Grammy Awards, “Record of the Year” is unarguably one of the most prestigious categories to be nominated in. The 2024 Grammys will have eight impressive tracks up for the gold. Furthermore, there are some brand new faces this year, including Victoria Monét, for her smash hit, “On My Mama.” Previous nominees like SZA, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish are also nominated for the award.

While Song of the Year recognizes a song’s writers and compositions, Record of the Year is awarded to a song’s artist, producers, recording engineers, mixers, and mastering engineers. At the 2023 Grammys, Lizzo famously took home the award for “About Damn Time.” This made her the first Black woman to win since Whitney Houston in 1994. On February 4, artists and fans will watch as a new Record of the Year winner is crowned. Until then, here are all the eight tracks nominated.

“Worship” – Jon Batiste

After a remarkable four wins at the 2022 Grammys (including the coveted Album Of The Year), Jon Batiste is back again. This time, his seventh studio album, World Music Radio, has earned an impressive four nods. The album’s fourth track, “Worship,” is nominated in the Record Of The Year category. An uptempo, inspirational song, “Worship” was co-produced by Batiste himself, alongside Jon Bellion, Pete Nappi, and Tenroc. Additionally, Serban Ghenea, Nappi, and Chris Genringer are also up for the award, thanks to their stellar engineering. In 2022, Batiste was nominated for Record Of The Year, but lost to Silk Sonic’s groovy number, “Leave the Door Open.”

“Not Strong Enough” – boygenius

The collaborative effort of supergroup boygenius has been received with the highest of praise. The trio, consisting of indie artists Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers returned with the acclaimed album, The Record. boygenius has received a Record Of The Year nomination at the 2024 Grammys for the single, “Not Strong Enough.” The folksy number was produced by the group, alongside Catherine Marks. Pat Sullivan will also be up for the award for mastering engineer credits, joining six other engineers and mixers.

“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus

In January, Miley Cyrus released one of the biggest modern-day break-up anthems. “Flowers,” a disco-inspired tune about self-love and independence, took over radio around the world. Furthermore, it became Cyrus’ second chart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100. Her Record of the Year nod is shared with Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, who served as the song’s producers. Furthermore, Michael Pollack, Brian Rajaratnam, Mark “Spike” Stent, and Joe LaPorta share mixing and engineering credits.

“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét

After years of killing it in the game, Victoria Monét is finally garnering the attention and acclaim she’s long overdue. “On My Mama,” the third single of her critically praised debut album, Jaguar II, will also battle it out for Record Of The Year at the 2024 Grammys. Moreover, Monét is the second-most nominated artist of the night, with seven nods. This marks the first time she’s received recognition as a solo act by the Grammys. Additionally, Deputy, Dernst Emile II, and Jeff Gitelman are the track’s producers.

“Kill Bill” – SZA

Undoubtedly, the star of the 2024 Grammys is SZA. The soulful songstress is the most nominated act, with a whopping nine nods. For Record of the Year, her smooth revengeful track, “Kill Bill” is up for the gold. The single, off her critically and commercially successful album SOS, topped the Billboard Hot 100. If she bags the award, she will share the win with Rob Bisel and Carter Lang, the track’s producers, and its engineer, Dale Becker.

“What Was I Made For? [From The Motion Picture Barbie]” – Billie Eilish

“What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish was released as a part of the soundtrack, Barbie: The Album. Moreover, the soft, introspective pop single has received a total of five nominations for the 2024 Grammys. As with most of her works, Eilish co-produces alongside her brother FINNEAS. Additionally, the pair also served as engineers and mixers, alongside Rob Kinelski. Rounding them out is Chris Gehringer, the track’s mastering engineer.

“Vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo

After the widespread success of her Grammy-winning debut album, Sour, there was a huge anticipation for her follow-up. However, Olivia Rodrigo kept the ball rolling. She released “Vampire” in June, as the lead single off her sophomore project, Guts. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the UK Singles Chart. This marks her second Record Of The Year nomination, as her single “Driver’s License” was up for the award in 2022.

“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift

“Anti-Hero” was the lead single off Taylor Swift’s 10th album, Midnights. The introspective track also became a chart-topper, dominating the radio around the world. Unsurprisingly, it is nominated for Record of the Year at the 2024 Grammys, as it became an inescapable track. This is also Swift’s fifth nomination in this category, although she has yet to be awarded the trophy before. Swift co-produced the track with longtime collaborator and friend, Jack Antonoff.

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A Gospel Grammy Nominee Nearly Got Kicked Off A Flight After She Just Couldn’t Stop Herself From Singing On The Plane

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Gospel singer Bobbi Storm had a pretty great day recently: She’s a member of the group Maverick City Music, which just earned 2024 Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song (for “God Problems”) and Best Gospel Album (for The Maverick Way). (The group also performed with Quavo during the Grammy’s “In Memoriam” segment earlier this year.) How she decided to celebrate, though, raised some eyebrows.

In a video that Storm shared on Instagram on November 10 (last Friday, the day the Grammy nominations were announced), she’s on a plane, standing in the aisle, being scolded by a flight attendant, who told her, “If you’re not able to follow my instructions, you will not be able to take this flight.”

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Storm obliges, then tells her fellow passengers about the Grammy nods before singing “We Can’t Forget Him” quietly.

A spokesperson for Delta told USA Today, “Delta has been in contact with the customer. For the safety of our customers and crew, it’s always important to follow crew instructions.”

In the caption of her post, Storm wrote, “At the end of the day God is glorified!!!! Tell me, how are you choosing love on purpose??? Blessings to you all from your #FearlessFlightSinger [winking emoji] #WeCantForgetHim #TheMaverickWay.”

Not everybody was on board with her stunt, though. One Instagram commenter wrote, “This is one of the most egotistical things I’ve ever seen. You think because you’re Grammy nominated that rules don’t apply to you and the plane is your stage? Work on that ego sis.” Another said, “You were completely in the wrong, and I hope you ended up on the no fly list.”

Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Best R&B Song

November 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last Friday, the nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were finally announced. Each year, the award show never fails to stir up dialogue within the music industry with its nominees, including who was snubbed and who is deserving of the award. SZA and Victoria Monét are among those who have earned the most nominations for the 2024 ceremony, airing Sunday, February 4 on CBS and Paramount+. Their many nominations show that R&B’s flourishing scene is not going unnoticed. The R&B categories at the Grammys have undergone many changes within the past few years, but one award that has remained constant since the 1960s is Best R&B Song. Today, we are taking a deeper look into the 2024 Grammy nominees for Best R&B Song. Let us know in the comments who you think should win.

Coco Jones – “ICU”

Coco Jones has had an impressive 2023, and her multiple nominations at the 2024 Grammys only solidified her position as a rising star. Jones is in the running for Best New Artist, as well as almost every award in the R&B category. The former Disney star’s platinum-selling and breakthrough hit single “ICU” is nominated for Best R&B Song. It is a standout track from her breakout EP, What I Didn’t Tell You, which is also up for Best R&B album. The slow and soulful ballad showcases Coco Jones’s lower register and vulnerable passion. “ICU” has established the Tennessee-based singer as one of R&B’s most promising voices. While also nominated for Best R&B Performance, it makes a strong case for Best R&B Song.

Halle – “Angel”

Halle Bailey has kept herself busy with acting throughout the year. However, she still managed to release her debut single as a solo artist. “Angel” is an R&B song, containing elements of gospel. The track makes quite an impression as her debut single, especially after her pivot towards acting and seeing her sister and musical partner, Chloe start her own solo journey. It also displays her skillful range as a vocalist. Chloe x Halle had previously been nominated for three awards at the 2021 Grammys, but “Angel” is the first nomination for either sisters’ solo career.

Robert Glasper Ft. SiR and Alex Isley – “Back To Love”

While successful within the Jazz realm, Robert Glasper is well-established within the R&B world. He is also no stranger to the Grammy Awards. Since 2010, the pianist and producer has been nominated a total of 12 times, winning five Grammys. At the 2021 ceremony, Glasper took home the award for Best R&B song “Better Than I Imagined,” featuring H.E.R. and Meshall Ndegeocello. That same category is one of the two 2024 Grammys that he is in the running for with his song, “Back To Love” featuring SiR and Alex Isley. The track comes from the soundtrack of the STARZ series, Run The World, which Glasper scored alongside Derrick Hodge. “Back To Love” marks the first Grammy nomination for SiR and Alex Isley.

SZA – “Snooze”

With more than any other artist, SZA secured nine total nominations, including three of the major categories: Album of the Year for SOS, as well as Record and Song of the Year for “Kill Bill.” The Grammy nomination for Best R&B song is one of many for the New Jersey-based superstar. She is also in the running for almost every award in the R&B category. Few artists have had the year that SZA has, with a sold-out arena tour and her biggest album to date. SOS is the first R&B to spend 7 weeks atop the Billboard 200 since Whitney Houston’s 1987 self-titled album. It is also the longest-running No. 1 female album of the decade.

“Snooze,” the SOS highlight and sixth official radio single, is in the running for Best R&B Song. The downbeat ballad is smooth and heartfelt as SZA soothingly sings about putting her all into a one-sided relationship. Prior to the upcoming 2024 Grammys, she had been nominated 15 times. Her only win so far is the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Kiss Me More” with Doja Cat.

Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”

Also leading with multiple nominations is Victoria Monét. She is up for 7 different awards, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year. These are her very first Grammy nods as an artist, with her previous nominations being for her songwriting. Fresh off the release of her debut album and one of 2023’s best releases, Jaguar II, Victoria Monét dominates the R&B category. Up for Best R&B Song is her hit single “On My Mama.” Spotlighted by an excellently choreographed music video, the empowering yet joyful anthem is Victoria Monét’s highest charting single to date, reaching No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100. “On My Mama” is a strong contender for Best R&B Song among the other nominees at the 2024 Grammys.

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Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Best Rap Album

November 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hip-hop’s relationship with the Grammys has been iffy ever since it was first recognized as a genre in 1989. Since then, the Grammy committee has made numerous attempts to make sure that the culture is well represented, although their choices have undoubtedly been questionable over the years. However, we’re back in award season and the Best Rap Album category has some interesting contenders.

From underground legends like Killer Mike, who delivered an outstanding body of work with Michael, to chart-toppers like Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss, as well as Travis Scott’s Utopia, the 2024 Grammy Awards will undoubtedly produce a bigger discourse, no matter who ends up taking home the trophy. However, we’ve broken down the seven projects that could possibly win the award for Best Rap Album at the 2024 Grammys.

Drake & 21 Savage – Her Loss

Drake’s relationship with the Grammys has been contentious, to say the least. However, after boycotting the award show, he and 21 Savage submitted their joint project, Her Loss. Released on November 4th, 2022, the collaborative effort marked Drake’s second album in a matter of months and third in over a year. With the viral success of “Rich Flex” and records like “Spin For You” and “Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin’,” Drake and 21 Savage had 2023 on lock. Although it’s difficult to predict if they’re a shoo-in for Best Rap Album, the success of Her Loss is certainly worthy of its nod.

Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains

Very few producers have managed to snag any sort of nominations in the Best Rap Album category as the primary artist. However, Metro Boomin’s Heroes & Villains certainly proved to be a massive success in its own right. The sophomore follow-up to Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Metro came through with a star-studded event on his latest album, which dropped on December 2nd, 2022. The usual suspects appeared on the project (21 Savage, Travis Scott, Offset, etc), along with stars like The Weeknd, Chris Brown, and John Legend. Once again, Metro Boomin proved that he’s a generational talent with an ear for production like no other.

Travis Scott – Utopia

Standing as the most anticipated album of 2023, Travis Scott earned himself another Rap Album of The Year nomination for his critically acclaimed album, Utopia, released on July 28th, 2023. Pushing the boundaries of hip-hop further on his latest opus, Utopia served as a strong follow-up to 2018’s Astroworld. Laced with appearances from Drake, 21 Savage, Westside Gunn, and plenty of other familiar faces, Utopia was not only a commercial success but a critical one, too. Ultimately, it checked all of the necessary boxes to land a nomination in the Best Rap Album category at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Read More: Travis Scott “Utopia” Review

Killer Mike – Michael

Following an incredibly fruitful run alongside El-P as Run The Jewels, Killer Mike returned to the studio for his first solo album in 11 years. Michael is a crown jewel in Killer Mike’s solo catalog, boasting thought-provoking bars, impeccable guest appearances, and undeniable production. With hip-hop as the foundation, Michael intertwines influences of gospel, R&B, soul, and funk to deliver the most personal outing by Killer Mike. Although it didn’t necessarily achieve great commercial success, Killer Mike’s pen game and ear for production outweighed any RIAA certification or Billboard chart placement.

Nas & Hit-Boy – King’s Disease III

The magic that Nas and Hit-Boy delivered since they first joined forces on King’s Disease in 2020 served as the foundation for a fruitful partnership. The two created a generational bridge that earned Nas his first Grammy Award in 2021. That same year, Nas and Hit-Boy released the sequel before closing out the trilogy in November 2022. King’s Disease 3, which doesn’t boast a single feature, proved that the chemistry between Nas and Hit-Boy was what hip-hop was missing. Again, another album from the lot that didn’t top the charts, its sheer quality makes it a strong contender among the nominees for the Best Rap Album category.

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Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Best African Music Performance

November 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On November 10, the highly-anticipated 2024 Grammy nominations were announced. As artists and fans held their breaths, many impressive names and projects were revealed to be up for the gold. However, the 2024 Grammys will also include three new categories, including Best African Music Performance. In previous years, African acts like Femi Kuti and Angélique Kidjo were up against other Global acts in the Best Global Music Performance.

This time, the category has been set to highlight the amazing musical talents straight out of the African continent. As expected, the Grammy-winning Burna Boy makes an appearance in the new category. After all, his most recent album, I Told Them… has been lauded by fans and critics alike. Nonetheless, some new faces have now received their first-ever Grammy nods this year. From Afrobeats maestro Davido to the South African starlet Tyla shaking things up, here are the nominees for Best African Music Performance for the 2024 Grammys.

“Amapiano” – Asake & Olamide

Evidently, Asake is arguably the biggest breakout act out of Africa this decade so far. The Lagos-born singer, songwriter, and dancer has come a long way. From studying theatre at his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University, to lighting up major stages, including the O2 arena, he has become an unstoppable force. Today, he’s one of the most recognizable faces in Afrobeats and has received widespread acclaim for performing in his native tongue, Yoruba. His first-time Grammy nod comes as no surprise.

In 2022, Asake signed to Nigerian musical icon, Olamide’s record label, YBNL Nation. Soon after, he began to make serious waves. His second album, Work Of Art, released less than a year after his debut, houses the track “Amapiano.” The upbeat single, which features Olamide, was released to a positive reception and is one of the standout songs from the project. Furthermore, it’s a nod to the genre of the same name created in South Africa. With “Amapiano,” both Asake and Olamide have received their first-ever Grammy nominations.

“City Boys” – Burna Boy

In 2021, Burna Boy took home the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for his fifth studio album, Twice As Tall. Fast forward to the 2024 Grammys, and he’s earned an impressive four nods. His nomination for Best African Music Performance is for his lauded Afro-fusion single, “City Boys.” The party staple has a slick, bass-heavy beat, and samples the single, “Birthday Sex” by Jeremih. The use of the sample garnered criticism after Burna Boy’s controversial comments about Black Americans but undoubtedly contributed to its success. Overall, “City Boys” has quickly become an anthem among fans, who join the star in professing their love for women, money, champagne, and marijuana.

“UNAVAILABLE” – Davido Ft. Musa Keys

Davido’s Grammy nods have been a long time coming, and fans can’t help but celebrate the star’s success. His 2017 record, “Fall,” was the first ever African record to receive a Gold certification in the United States. It also didn’t take long for his other record, “If,” to achieve the same feat. Evidently, his success was only a matter of time, and at the 2024 Grammys, the Nigerian Afrobeats legend will be up for three awards.

His nomination for Best African Music Performance is for his worldwide hit, “UNAVAILABLE,” which features South African producer, Musa Keys. The impressive, anthemic dance track is a declaration of a life of peace. After a series of highs and lows in his life, the star has retreated greatly from the limelight, preferring to make his music and steer clear of drama. The single’s catchy chorus has made it a party staple and even led to multiple, delicious remixes, featuring Latto and Sean Paul.

“Rush” – Ayra Starr

Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr burst onto the scene with the conviction to be the best. Clearly, she is on the right track, as she becomes the first Nigerian female artist to earn the nod for Best African Music Performance. Her 2022 single, “Rush,” was a hit upon release in her native Nigeria. However, by 2023, the song began to make waves on TikTok.

The 21-year-old singer and songwriter has been dominating the music scene since she first emerged in 2021. Since then, she has collaborated with many notable international acts, including Kelly Rowland, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and fellow Grammy-nominee, Tyla. Known for her powerful vocals, eclectic, sexy fashion choices, and charming personality, it didn’t take much time for Ayra Starr to capture the hearts of millions. “Rush” has since charted in numerous countries, particularly reaching a peak of 24 on the UK Singles Chart.

“Water” – Tyla

The South African starlet Tyla has been making waves for quite some time now. However, she broke the glass ceiling with her worldwide hit, “Water,” and also broke records along the way. She and Musa Keys are the South African artists that are up for the Best African Music Performance at the 2024 Grammys. “Water” became a viral sensation on TikTok thanks to its impressive choreography, which features sensuous waist and hip movements.

Tyla is now the youngest South African to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching a peak of 21. Furthermore, she is the first South African solo act in 55 years to enter the chart as well. As aforementioned, “Water” took over radio around the world, and has charted in several countries, reaching an impressive peak at the fourth spot on the UK Singles Chart. It also remarkably topped the New Zealand charts.

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Lil Yachty Believes Hip-Hop Is In A ‘Terrible State’ And Cites Several Things To Support His Opinion

November 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The 2024 Grammy Awards nomination list continues to stir up fierce debates online. These discussions are incredibly sharp in hip-hop spaces, considering the genre celebrated its 50th anniversary in August. Although Drake is the most nominated in the rap categories with a total of four nods (Best Rap Performance, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Album), artists and fans alike aren’t pleased with what works are being spotlighted.

Yesterday (November 10), Lil Yachty, who was notably absent from the nominees lists, was asked to share his thoughts on the current state of hip-hop. According to Complex, he was frank during Rolling Stones’ Musicians on Musicians event, saying it is in “a terrible state.”

“Hip-hop is in a terrible place. The state of hip-hop right now is a lot of imitation. It’s a lot of quick, low-quality music being put out. It’s a lot less risk-taking, it’s a lot less originality…People are too safe now. Everyone is so safe. I’d rather take the risk than take the L,” Yachty declared to the Brooklyn crowd.

Lil Yachty greatly respects many rap artists, including his longtime friend/collaborator Drake, J. Cole, and Tyler The Creator. But he has been vocal about how the genre is viewed and the limitation placed on rappers, which pushes artists out to regain their creative freedom. Lil Yachty’s latest psychedelic rock-infused album, Let’s Start Here, was his way of breaking out of that music box.

Victoria Monét And Her Loved Ones Recorded Their Emotional Live Reactions To Her Seven Grammy Nominations

November 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As the nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were rolled out today, Victoria Monét shared an emotional video of her watching the livestream with her loved ones. Given that her debut album, Jaguar II, dropped in August, she was a strong contender for at least one nod — and she very much surpassed that.

Each time Monét’s name was called over the television, she gasped in shock as those around her cheered. At times, she falls on the floor and is crying at a different moment. The video then cuts to an image of “On My Mama” being nominated for Record Of The Year.

At the end, one of Monét’s group members reads off that she was nominated for seven total Grammys, including Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.

She hugs members of her group and as expected, is extremely happy about the results. Since seeing the video on social media, fans have loved just how pure the joy is from Monét and those finding out she is nominated a ton.

“I am in complete shock and total gratitude for what has happened for us today!!!!” she captioned on Instagram.

Check out Victoria Monét‘s Grammy nomination reveal video below.

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The Biggest Surprises And Snubs Of The 2024 Grammy Nominations

November 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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The 2024 Grammy Awards nominations have been announced, and as usual, there are plenty of surprises and snubs to discuss. Although the Recording Academy added some new categories this year to accommodate the emergence of Afropop as a global force, it looks like another growing genre was left out in the cold. Meanwhile, as country music experiences a resurgence, some of the genre’s most dominant stars missed out on the biggest looks of the year. And even though the Grammys have taken huge steps in addressing the awards’ shortcomings in rap and R&B, they appear to have overlooked some of the year’s most talked-about projects and artists.

Here are the biggest surprises and snubs of the 2024 Grammy nominations.

PinkPantheress Wasn’t Nominated Despite A Breakout Year

“Boy’s A Liar” was one of the biggest hits of the past year, sticking its index finger directly on the pulse of the zeitgeist. From predicting the resurgence of the 2-step/garage sounds that shaped huge hits like “Seven” and “Super Shy” (more on them later) to introducing the non-rap-fan population to the pop culture juggernaut that is Ice Spice, “Boy’s A Liar” was an inescapable phenomenon and the fact that PinkPantheress couldn’t get a record, song, or Best New Artist nomination speaks to both how competitive the field was this year and how much further the Academy has to go in bridging that pesky generation gap.

Barbie Took Over

Here’s how dominant the Barbie soundtrack was this year: the Best Song Written For Visual Media category only features ONE non-Barbie song (Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from Wakanda Forever) and a Barbie song is nominated in both eligible Big Four categories, as well as for Rap Song of the Year. The doll who does it all is practically guaranteed at least one win at this year’s awards — even at the cost of me and my editor’s bet about “Peaches” from Mario and “Dear Alien” from Asteroid City. And Across The Spider-Verse deserved more.

Foo Fighters Weren’t Nominated For Album Of The Year

In somewhat of a break from Grammy tradition, Foo Fighters’ But Here We Are wasn’t nominated for Album Of The Year, despite the recent death of drummer Taylor Hawkins and the album’s emotional material. It’s grim to think about, but in past years, you could reliably expect a consolation posthumous nomination. It’s downright disheartening to think that this time the Grammys ignored the macabre tradition.

Country Dominated The Charts But Got (Mostly) Shut Out Of The Big Four

The general awards are always controversial but there’s an argument to be made here. While the Big Four are almost never actually tied to commercial achievement — hello Esperanza Spalding — Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen all utterly dominated the charts this year, yet it appears that if this was taken into consideration, it wasn’t enough to lift them out of their respective niches. Perhaps the ideological fractures in that fanbase had an effect. At least there is Jelly Roll.

Where Are The K-Pop Stars?

During the eligibility period this past year, a bunch of songs from K-pop acts took over the American charts. Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” has been impossible to get away from (I may or may not have tried), New Jeans’ “Super Shy” became a mall P.A. mainstay, and Jung Kook’s solo hit “Seven” peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100. What makes K-pop’s absence from this year’s nominations stranger is how ubiquitous K-pop has been at the Grammys for the past handful of years, with BTS performing “Dynamite” in 2021 and “Yet To Come” earning a history-making nomination in 2022.

Reggaeton And Latin Trap Were Locked Out Too

Take everything said about K-pop above and translate it into Spanish. Sure, there’s a Latin Grammys, but that smells suspiciously of “separate but equal,” you know? You’d think Bad Bunny or Karol G would warrant a nod, even if Grammys voters could hardly be expected to tunnel all the way down to discover newer breakout artists like Myke Towers or Rauw Alejandro. Again, with the Latin Grammys coming just a few weeks after the “standard issue” ceremony, perhaps interested voters were just too distracted to manage both sets of ballots. Still, it’s a black mark for sure.

Gunna Didn’t Make The Cut For Best Rap Album

Yes, awards nominations are subjective, but there’s a general consensus among rap fans online — corroborated by chart performance — that Gunna had one of the standout albums of the year, if not the only one with any real staying power. Yet, it seems Grammy voters went for the lowest-hanging fruit: Killer Mike and Nas are obvious “prestige” picks for the Gen X hip-hop heads that mostly make up the part of the Academy most well-versed in rap (heyo), while Drake and Travis Scott are brand-friendly pop mainstays. However Utopia only spent four weeks on the Billboard 200 — a massive drop off from his last two projects, and reception was largely lukewarm. Metro Boomin is a nice addition, but again, for the wrong album (Across The Spider-Verse getting snubbed is going to give me heartburn for the rest of the year).

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Who Is The Youngest Grammy Award Nominee?

November 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Today (November 10), the 2024 Grammy Awards nominee nomination list was revealed. Although Taylor Swift could be on course to make history at next year’s ceremony, a few other musicians are setting records now. For example, SZA is leading the pack with a total of nine nominations, which is a show of force by R&B. Fellow R&B vocalist Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, and Serban Ghenea are in a three-way tie for second most nominated with seven each.

But Victoria Monét’s two-year-old daughter, Hazel, has adorably stolen the spotlight. Both are on the list of first-time nominees. Now, Hazel Monét holds the crown after earning a nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category. Hazel’s voice appears on her mother’s song “Hollywood,” featuring Earth, Wind, And Fire. This makes her the youngest Grammy Award nominee in the show’s history.

It was a shock when LeAnn Rimes was nominated and won her first two Grammys at 14. Boy, times have changed. In 2021, Blue Ivy Carter, the talented daughter of music titans Beyonce and Jay-Z, was considered to hold the title of youngest Grammy nominee ever. At eight years old, the budding singer appeared on her mother’s song, “Brown Skin Girl” with Wizkid and Saint Jhn. When she turned nine, she was formally nominated for the track.

During an appearance on AMP Radio in September, Victoria Monét spoke about incorporating her toddler’s voice on the track. Watch the full interview below.