Each year, music fans and critics alike try their best to guess who will walk away with a trophy during the Grammy Awards. This year was quite exhausting, considering the massive number of categories (98 in total). The 2024 Grammys most nominated acts, like SZA and Victoria Monét are shoo-ins for several major categories. But, the Best New Artist category is elusive.
During this year’s ceremony, Victoria Monét took home the win (as most predicted). The “On My Mama” singer beat out Coco Jones, Gracie Abrams, Fred Again, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, and The War And Treaty.
As she headed to the stage to accept the award, she couldn’t help but hold back tears. In her speech, she thanked her collaborators, including producers Deputy, D Mile, and more. When the nominations were first announced, Victoria and her family shared their live reactions to hearing that she secured seven nods (which made her the second most nominated act).
Earlier in the evening, Victoria’sJaguar II album snagged two wins for Best R&B Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Last year’s winner, jazz prodigy Samara Joy, did the honors of handing Victoria the ward this year.
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In advance of the Grammys this weekend, Spotify hosted a party centered around some of the biggest breakthrough artists in the past year of music. Almost all of the nominees, with the exception of UK garage DJ Fred Again, showed up for the party. That included numerous performances of the breakthrough hits from the Best New Artist Nominees. Ice Spice unpacked her newest single “Think U The Sh*t” to the adoration of the crowd. Country star Jelly Roll was joined by Lainey Wilson for their duet “Save Me,” while Victoria Monet and Noah Kahan both also performed their breakthrough songs.
Coco Jones was also in attendance at the party. Her track “ICU” broke through last year to the tune of 41 million streams on Spotify. The song spent 20 weeks on the Hot 100 eventually peaking at number 62. But much of the attention from fans was on the outfit she chose to wear. The fit paired a black last top with a quilt patterned skirt. Fans quickly identified the look as coming from the Moschino Spring-Summer 2024 runway show. Despite that, plenty of fans had backlash to direct at the outfit. Check out the look and some of the jokes made about it below.
“Not during black history month??????” one of the top replies to the post reads. “Fire the stylist” another even more direct comment suggests. Even some of the fans who knew the origin of the look weren’t impressed. “I know it’s Moschino, but it gives ‘Everything from IG’” another comment reads.
In the wake of the success of “ICU” Coco recruited an impressive feature for a remix. That was Justin Timberlake, who teamed up for a new version of the track well before starting his new comeback era earlier this year. What do you think of Coco Jones’ Moschino look at the Spotify Best New Artist party? Let us know in the comment section below.
It goes without saying that Ice Spice had a wildly successful 2023, and evidently, this year won’t be any different. The Bronx-born baddie recently unveiled her new track “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)” alongside a fun accompanying music video, which has already locked in its position as a fan favorite. The 24-year-old hitmaker is even nominated for multiple Grammy awards at this year’s ceremony, despite being only a couple of years into her career.
She’s in the running for Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Rap Song for her Barbie movie collab with Nicki Minaj, “Barbie World.” She also joined forces with pop icon Taylor Swift for “Karma (Remix)” last year, which earned them a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Of course, she’s also nominated for Best New Artist, going up against the likes of Victoria Monet, Coco Jones, Jelly Roll, and more.
To celebrate, Ice Spice attended Spotify’s annual pre-Grammys party at Paramount Studios this week. She put on a headlining performance, which she kept short and sweet. She kicked things off with “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)” and finished the show with “Deli.” Ice Spice turned heads in a bold, sheer bodysuit, complete with vertical black stripes. She complimented the flirty fit with a pair of black heels and her signature “Princess” chain. Other performers included Victoria Monet, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson.
What do you think of Ice Spice’s recent performance at Spotify’s annual pre-Grammys party? What about the Bronx-born performer being in the running for a Grammy for Best New Artist? Are you looking forward to seeing who wins? What do you think of her new track, “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)”? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
As he moves towards his fifties, Curtis Jackson is likely reflecting on the growth in himself since first coming up in the industry. The early years of his career saw 50 Cent acting far more recklessly than he ever does now. For the most part, the Power producer keeps us laughing with his reaction posts on social media these days, but in the mid-2000s, he wasn’t afraid to storm award show stages long before Kanye West ever did.
If you tuned into the 2004 Grammys nearly two decades ago, you may recall the tension in the air when Fif lost the award for Best New Artist to Evanescence. In an interview with the Daily Beast, lead singer Amy Lee spoke about the moment when Jackson joined her and guitarist Ben Moody on stage as she gave her acceptance speech. “50 Cent hates my guts,” she told the outlet, adding herself to the “I Get Money” hitmaker’s long list of enemies.
50 Cent Wasn’t Happy About Losing Artist of the Year
Despite how awkward it all looked on TV at the time, Lee insists the moment “wasn’t that bad” in real life. “He just sort of like, made an appearance. It was like Zoolander when he thought he won,” she joked. While his disdain is obvious, the “Bring Me To Life” singer says she’s never had a chance to discuss Fif being snubbed with him. However, he publicly discussed the moment as recently as 2020, while accepting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “You got the largest debut hip hop album [but] you don’t got no Best New Artist trophy,” the lyricist ranted during his ceremony.
“The Best New Artist, they gave that shit to Evanescence… Can you find fucking Evanescence? I ain’t seen Evanescence since that night. Since that night they gave them the trophy,” he added. Even with the hate, the band has no intentions of getting into a Twitter war with Jackson anytime soon. Amy Lee isn’t the only one who’s still feeling the sting of 50 Cent’s wrath. The New Yorker’s followers will know that he’s had his foot heavily on Sean Combs’ neck following harrowing allegations from Cassie and others in the industry, and he’s not showing signs of letting up anytime soon. Read some of his most recent comments at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
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.
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.
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 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, StickSeason, 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.
Ice Spice has been one of the biggest newcomers in hip-hop over the past year. Overall, her track “Munch” has a lot to do with this. Of course, this is the song that ultimately catapulted her into superstardom. However, she has had plenty of other big hits since that time. For instance, she has done some songs with Nicki Minaj. Furthermore, she even got to feature on the remix to Taylor Swift’s track “Karma.” Needless to say, she has come through with a lot of great music, and fans have been loving it.
With awards season upon us, there have been numerous rumblings about what kind of award she would be made privy to. After all, she has done enough to get consideration. Mostly, people have been keeping tabs on the Grammys. These awards are huge for any artist, and Ice Spice, in particular, has a few categories that she could potentially dominate. Well, it seems like Spice did, in fact, get nominated. According to Chart Date, she has been nominated for Best New Artist.
She will be competing against Victoria Monet, The War And Treaty, Noah Kahan, Coco Jones, Jelly Roll, Fred again…, and Gracie Abrams. Overall, it is a fairly stacked category, and Ice Spice is in very good company. Whether or not she will win, still remains to be seen. Luckily for her, she was also nominated in the Best Pop-Group Performance category alongside Taylor Swift. This means Spice could come home with a total of two Grammys. It would be huge, albeit not guaranteed at all.
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Ice Spice received well-deserved recognition last night at the 2023 MTV VMAs. In a televised moment, Ice Spice graciously accepted the Best New Artist award. The rising star had been the clear fan favorite to receive this honor at this year’s award show, which took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on September 12. When Ice Spice’s name was announced, she appeared overwhelmed with joy, basking in a standing ovation as she took center stage. Amid the cheers of the audience, she expressed her profound gratitude for the award and became visibly tearful during her heartfelt acceptance speech.
“Thank you so much. Thank you MTV. Oh my God, this is so cool,” Ice Spice said with a wide smile. “I just want to thank my Munchkins. I love you guys so much. I want to thank my manager James. I want to thank my producer Riot, for making the best music with me.” “Shout out to all the other nominees in this category,” she added. “I want to thank my label 10K and Capitol for always supporting me. And of course God. Without God none of this would be possible!” She concluded her speech with a shoutout to her hometown, saying, “Shout out the Bronx. Period!”
Other nominees in the category included GloRilla, Kaliii, Peso Pluma, PinkPantheress, and Reneé Rapp. Ice Spice’s win in this category signifies an inaugural win, marking the sixth consecutive year that a female artist has won the title of Best New Artist. This makes the sixth consecutive year that a female artist has claimed the Best New Artist award. The previous female winners include Cardi B (2018), Billie Eilish (2019), Doja Cat (2019), Olivia Rodrigo (2021), and Dove Cameron (2022).
Undoubtedly, Ice Spice has had quite the year. The rapper, whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, became recognized for her track “Munch (Feelin’ U),” which went viral on TikTok and exploded her into stardom. Her popularity soared through collaborations with PinkPantheress on “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2,” Nicki Minaj on “Princess Diana” and “Barbie Girl,” and Taylor Swift on a “Karma” remix. In January, Ice Spice unveiled her EP, Like…? featuring “Gangsta Boo” alongside Lil TJay. It was that collaboration that marked her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This achievement is truly remarkable, especially considering that Ice Spice is still classified as a new artist, and all of her recent successes have materialized within just one year.
Anyway, Arlo Parks is a nominee this year, and she decided to cover Kaytranada and Syd’s “You’re The One” for her contribution to Spotify Singles. “Why it was such a joy to record my Spotify Singles session in the studio, I felt somehow part of the legend,” Parks said in a statement about the cover. “Syd’s voice in ‘You’re The One’ always had this effortless beauty to it in my eyes and I wanted to cover it to expose the romance and yearning behind the lyrics. It was an honour to be able to sing my new song ‘Softly’ too, to highlight the beginning of a new and beautiful chapter in my career and celebrate being nominated for Best New Artist.”
Check out Arlo’s cover below, and tune into the Grammys this Sunday, April 3, to see who picks up a win in this coveted category.
