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Who Are The First-Time Nominees For The 2024 Grammys?

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After a somewhat anxiety-inducing live broadcast, the 2024 Grammy Awards nomination list is out. Singers like Taylor Swift, SZA, and rapper Drake were sure to make the cut, given their recording-breaking run on the music charts this year. Not everyone was as clear-cut shut-ins. Just as each year brings about notable snubs (hi, PinkPantheress), it is important to acknowledge those artists who bet out the right for their respective spots, especially first-time nominees.

Who are the first-time nominees for the 2024 Grammys?

Victoria Monét and her adorable daughter Hazel earned their first nominations today as performers (November 10). Victoria previously received three nominations in her supporting role on thank u, next by Ariana Grande and “Do It” by Chloe x Halle. For the 2024 Grammy Awards, as a lead artist, Victoria is positioned seven awards including for Best New Artist, Record Of The Year (“On My Mama”), Best R&B Album (Jaguar II), Best R&B Performance (“How Does It Make You Feel”), Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Hollywood” featuring Earth, Wind, And Fire and Hazel Monét), Best R&B Song (“On My Mama”), and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (Jaguar II).

Hazel dethrones Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, becoming the youngest Grammy nomination in the ceremony’s history.

Other first-time nominees include Ryan Gosling (Best Song Written For Visual Media), Ayra Starr (Best African Music Performance), Coco Jones (Best New Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album, Best R&B Performance, and Best Traditional R&B Performance), Coi Leray (Best Rap Performance and Best Pop Dance Recording), Peso Pluma (Best Música Mexicana Album), Noah Kahan (Best New Artist), The War And Treaty (Best New Artist), Ice Spice (Best New Artist, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Song Written For Visual Media), Gracie Abrams (Best New Artist), Jelly Roll (Best New Artist), and Caroline Rose (Best Recording Package, The Art Of Forgetting).

Although Summer Walker was nominated in the Album of The Year category due to her contribution to Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (“Purple Hearts”), she’s earned her first as a lead artist in Best R&B Album (Clear 2: Soft Life EP). Halle’s single “Angel” earned her a nomination in the Best R&B Song category, marking it a first for her as a solo act.

The 2024 GRAMMYs are set to go down on Sunday, February 4, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

What Are The R&B Grammy Nominations For 2024?

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The 2024 Grammy Awards aren’t set to take place until February 2024. But today, the conversations surrounding each category of the coveted award show have begun. Ans we’re here to talk about the R&B Grammy nominations for 2024.

Today (November 10), the official R&B nominee list was broadcast. With the sheer dominating force shown on the charts, many artists racked up multiple nominations. R&B’s golden child, SZA, is the star of today. The singer is the most nominated artist at the ceremony, with nine total nominations, including four nominations in R&B and one in rap. What are the R&B Grammy nominations for 2024?

View the complete 2024 R&B Grammy nominations below.

Best R&B Performance

Chris Brown – “Summer Too Hot”
Coco Jones – “ICU”
Robert Glasper Featuring Sir & Alex Isley – “Back to Love”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Victoria Monét – “How Does It Make You Feel”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Babyface ft. Coco Jones – “Simple”
Kenyon Dixon – “Lucky”
Victoria Monét ft. Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – “Hollywood”
PJ Morton ft. Susan Carol – “Good Morning”
SZA – “Love Language”

Best R&B Song

Coco Jones – “ICU”
Halle – “Angel”
Robert Glasper ft. SiR & Alex Isley – “Back to Love”
SZA – “Snooze”
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”

Best Progressive R&B Album

6lack — Since I Have a Lover
Diddy — The Love Album: Off the Grid
Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy — Nova
Janelle Monáe — The Age of Pleasure
SZA — SOS

Best R&B Album

Babyface — Girls Night Out
Coco Jones — What I Didn’t Tell You
Emily King — Special Occasion
Summer Walker — Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Victoria Monét — Jaguar II

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Here Are The Honeyland Festival Set Times For 2023

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Honeyland Festival is returning to Sugar Land, Texas this weekend, with performances being held on November 11 and 12. The lineup also has some pretty cool acts not to miss. Each day, the doors will open at noon, with welcoming sets starting at the same time. For those who are going or even just considering, here’s what to know about the 2023 set times.

On Saturday, Dende will play from 2:10-2:40 p.m. on the Beats Stage, followed by Spinall at 4:10-4:40, Uproxx cover star Chlöe at 5:10-55, Tobe Nwigwe at 6:35-7:20, Summer Walker at 8:00-9:00, and Miguel closing things out on that stage from 9:40-10:55. There will also be unique experiences, including over at the Pepsi Park @ Honeyland, where attendees can play games like Stacked Uno at 7 p.m. or Spades from 9:00-11:00 at night.

Then, for the second day on Sunday, the Beats Stage keeps things going with an equally strong lineup. Tay Powers kicks things off at 1:00 p.m.. From there, Lenora will play from 2:10-2:40, Coco Jones from 3:20-3:50, Lucky Day from 4:30-5:15, Tems from 5:55-6:40, Houston All-Stars from 7:25-8:25, and finally, Mary J. Blige playing from 9:05-10:20. For those interested in checking out the games, the closing night one is something called Grown Folks Recess — which runs from 9:00-11:00 again.

Check out the complete Honeyland Festival set times for 2023 below. More information can also be found here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Janet Jackson Brings Out J. Cole At The Star-Studded 2023 One Music Festival Mega-Weekend

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The 2023 One Music Festival brought the crowd out in Atlanta as music legends and surprise guests took over the stage. From the iconic Janet Jackson surprising fans with J. Cole to Kendrick Lamar’s unique set, the festival showcased the best of hip-hop and rap, paying tribute to the genre’s 50 years of influence in […]

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Brent Faiyaz ‘Larger Than Life’ Tracklist Features ASAP Rocky, Missy Elliott, And Timbaland

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Brent Faiyaz has grown to be one of R&B’s most popular acts and he’s done it on the independent circuit. Proof of his success and popularity was clear with his sophomore album Wasteland, which arrived in 2022. The project was celebrated and it allowed Brent to set off on the F*ck The World It’s A Wasteland Tour which is currently on its European leg. A full tour isn’t stopping Brent from sharing a new project, and today, that’s exactly what he announced is on the way.

On October 27, Brent Faiyaz will release Larger Than Life, a 14-track project that stands as his first release since he signed an “unprecedented partnership” with Steve Stoute’s UnitedMasters. Larger Than Life is filled with collaborators too as its guest list includes A$AP Rocky, Missy Elliott, Babyface Ray, Lil Gray, Coco Jones, Princess Cro, A$AP Ant, TTM Dawg, N3WYRKLA, CruddyMurda, Tommy Richman, FELIX! and FLEE.

You can view the full tracklist and the artwork for Larger Than Life below.

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1. “Tim’s Intro” Feat. Timbaland
2. “Last One Left” Feat. Missy Elliott & Lil Gray
3. “Forever Yours”
4. “Best Time”
5. “Big Mad Skit” Feat. FLEE & Princess Cro
6. “Moment of Your” Life Feat. Coco Jones
7. “Outside All Night” Feat.. A$AP Rocky & N3WYRKLA
8. “Wherever I Go”
9. “Upset” Feat. Tommy Richman & FELIX!
10. “On This Side” Feat. A$AP Ant & CruddyMurda
11. “Dawged Em Skit” Feat. TTM Dawg
12. “Belong to You” Feat. Babyface Ray
13. “WY@”
14. “Pistachios”

Larger Than Life is out 10/27 via ISO Supremacy / UnitedMasters. Find out more information here.

Missy Elliott is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Coco Jones Celebrates First Platinum Single ‘ICU’ at Exclusive Grey Goose Dinner

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Thursday night (Oct. 20), rising R&B sensation Coco Jones basked in the glory of her latest achievements as her hit single “ICU” achieved platinum status, and her EP, What I Didn’t Tell You, soared to success. Coco’s triumph was celebrated in style at a private dinner hosted at the trendy LA venue, Horses, with Grey Goose vodka.

Coco made a grand entrance, donning a chic Dion Lee Biker Zip Corset top and matching skirt. Surrounded by her dedicated collaborators, close friends, and loving family, the young starlet raised her glass to toast the platinum success of her breakout single “ICU.” The toast featured her signature “Coco’s Cocktail,” a delightful blend of Grey Goose vodka, cucumber, mint, and lime. Coco’s star continues to rise as she revels in her well-deserved accolades and growing fan base.

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WATCH: BJ The Chicago Kid and Coco Jones Release Vibrant Visual for “Spend The Night”

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BJ The Chicago Kid and R&B sensation Coco Jones have unveiled the lively music video for their collaborative single, “Spend The Night.”

Set in a charming old-school diner, BJ The Chicago Kid embarks on a romantic daydream where Coco entices him into a captivating trance. The cinematic video presents a delightful and vibrant atmosphere, a refreshing departure from the artists’ usual soulful, mid-tempo songs about love and heartbreak. The video’s imaginative world of romance was crafted by director Tajana Tokyo, a former dancer for Beyoncé and Janelle Monae, who has recently collaborated with artists like Ari Lennox, and Flo, and even created Rihanna’s Super Bowl trailer for Apple Music.

“Spend The Night” is the third release from BJ’s eagerly awaited collaborative album with GRAMMY Award-winning super-producer Yeti Beats, scheduled to drop later this fall via RTW Records/RCA Records. The album was recorded live at Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, home to soul legend Al Green, with the critically acclaimed band, The Indications, in just one week. This project represents a creative shift for BJ, who, with Yeti’s guidance, delves into funk, pop, and vintage soul influences.

You can see the video below.

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Latto Gives Fans ‘Pep Talks,’ Erica Banks Drops A New Freestyle, Tems’ ‘ME & U,’ SZA Graces The Cover Of Rolling Stone & More

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The ladies have been taking over all week with their latest achievements and contributions to the industry. Latto secures a partnership with Halls, Erica Banks releases a fiery remix, Tems drops a new banger, SZA takes the spotlight of Rolling Stone, and more. ‘Pep Talks’ With Latto: Rapper On Wrapper Edition On Oct. 3, it […]

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Megan Thee Stallion To Star In ‘Big Mouth,’ Lil Kim For EBONY Magazine, Coco Jones’ ‘What I Didn’t Tell You Tour Part II’ & More

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This week, the ladies have been solidifying their places in the industry. Megan Thee Stallion is set to star in Netflix’s Big Mouth, Lil Kim graces the cover of EBONY Magazine, Coco Jones adds Baltimore to her What I Didn’t Tell You Tour Part II Tour, and more. Lil Kim Graces The Cover Of EBONY […]

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Coco Jones Will Extend Her ‘What I Didn’t Tell You Tour’ With A Second Leg In The US

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This January, Coco Jones expressed gratitude about the twists and turns of her career in an interview with Uproxx.

“I think what helped me to overall just take a breath and let things be is understanding that my journey has never worked out in the specific ways that I wanted it to — always better,” the What I Didn’t Tell You artist said. “Better in ways that I would have never known to pray for.”

And now, her fans can say the same thing about her headlining North American What I Didn’t Tell You Tour.

“I heard y’all requests & made it happen!” Jones wrote to X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram Stories on Wednesday, September 13. “Leg 2 of the What I Didn’t Tell You Tour is official with new dates & new cities.”

The second US leg is scheduled to start on October 23 at Theatre Of The Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and stretch across 11 cities before the November 12 finale in Houston, Texas. Ticketing information can be found here.

Prepare for Jones’ What I Didn’t Tell You Tour Part II by studying the setlist from her first leg, and check out all of her new dates below.

10/23 — Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of The Living Arts
10/24 — Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
10/26 — Washington, DC @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/29 — Atlanta, GA @ One Music Fest
10/31 — Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
11/01 — Richmond, VA @ The National
11/03 — Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11/04 — Greensboro, NC @ AT&T State University
11/06 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe At Old National Centre
11/07 — Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
11/09 — St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
11/12 — Houston, TX @ Honeyland Festival