SZA’s major 2023 is continuing with new recognition from the Grammys. Late last year she dropped her highly-anticipated new studio album SOS which instantly became a smash hit. The album sat on top of the Billboard 200 for weeks after it was released and spawned some of the singer’s biggest hits to date. Subsequently, her track “Kill Bill” took off immediately and lasted in the top of the charts for months including a week atop the Hot 100. As soon as its momentum began to slow down it was replaced in the top 5 of the chart by another single, “Snooze.”
Now, she’s at the very top of the list of Grammy nominees. She’s officially the most nominated artist at the 2024 Grammys, racking up a total of 9 nominations. Her nominations include Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Pop Duo Performance, R&B Performance, Traditional R&B Performance, R&B Song, Progressive R&B Album, and Melodic Rap Performance. In particular, she cleaned up nominations with her album SOS and her mega-hit “Kill Bill.
Perhaps most notable of all her nominations is Song Of The Year. The nomination is for “Kill Bill” which has been quite an impressive critical darling. That’s on top of also being one of the biggest hits of the year. She’s joined by artists like Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and more in the list of nominees.
This isn’t the only critical recognition that SZA has received recently. Earlier this week, Variety honored the R&B star’s massive year. They awarded her the title of 2023 Hitmaker Of The Year. SZA has also been atop the Billboard R&B Songwriters Chart all year. Her series of hits in the wake of SOS have kept her at the top spot on the charts for over 50 weeks. What do you think of SZA leading all other artists in Grammy nominations? Let us know in the comment section below.
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.
The Grammy Awards, despite some past controversies, remain the biggest night in music. While that night is still some months away, today, we learn which artists and works will compete for the most prestigious awards in music.
Works published between October 1, 2022, and September 15, 2023, are eligible to for nomination, while rule changes mean that fewer artists/works will be nominated for the “Big Four” awards. There will, however, be new categories for emerging genres.
Another decision sure to bring controversy is that AI songs have been declared eligible — but only for songwriting awards. Now, that doesn’t mean that one will be nominated, although one was submitted. But stranger things have happened (like Beyoncé being snubbed for Album of the Year — twice!).
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason, Jr. made a statement to clear up confusion about AI after a public backlash from fans online, saying, “I take this [AI] stuff very seriously. It’s all complicated, and it’s moving really, really quickly. I’m sure things are going to continue to have to evolve and change. But please, please, do not be confused. The Academy is here to support and advocate and protect and represent human artists, and human creators, period.”
To find out who wins, you’ll have to wait until February 4, 2024, when the ceremony airs. For now, though:
Check out the full list of 2024 Grammy nominees below. The list will be updated as nominations are revealed.
Record Of The Year
Jon Batiste — “Worship”
Boygenius — “Not Strong Enough”
Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
Billie Eilish — “What Was I Made For?”
Victoria Monét — “On My Mama”
Olivia Rodrigo — “Vampire”
Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
SZA — “Kill Bill”
Album Of The Year
Jon Batiste — World Music Radio
Boygenius — The Record
Miley Cyrus — Endless Summer Vacation
Lana Del Rey — Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Janelle Monáe — The Age Of Pleasure
Olivia Rodrigo — Guts
Taylor Swift — Midnights
SZA — SOS
Song Of The Year
Lana Del Rey — “A&W”
Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
Jon Batiste — “Butterfly”
Dua Lipa — “Dance The Night”
Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
SZA — “Kill Bill”
Olivia Rodrigo — “Vampire”
Billie Eilish — “What Was I Made For?”
Best New Artist
Gracie Abrams
Fred Again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
Victoria Monét
The War And Treaty
Songwriter Of The Year — Non Classical
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Shane McAnally
Theron Thomas
Justin Tranter
Producer Of The Year — Non Classical
Jack Antonoff
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Daniel Nigro
Best Pop Solo Performance
Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
Doja Cat — “Paint The Town Red”
Billie Eilish — “What Was I Made For?”
Olivia Rodrigo — “Vampire”
Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Miley Cyrus — “Thousand Miles” Feat. Brandi Carlile
Lana Del Rey — “Candy Necklace” Feat. Jon Batiste
Labrinth — “Never Felt So Alone” Feat. Billie EIlish
Taylor Swift — “Karma” Feat. Ice Spice
SZA — “Ghost In The Machine” Feat. Phoebe Bridgers
Best Pop Dance Performance
David Guetta, Anne-Marie & Coi Leray — “Baby Don’t Hurt Me”
Calvin Harris — “Miracle” Feat. Ellie Goulding
Kylie Minogue — “Padam Padam”
Bebe Rexha & David Guetta — “One In A Milion”
Troye Sivan — “Rush”
Best Rock Album
Foo Fighters — But Here We Are
Greta Van Fleet — Starcatcher
Metallica — 72 Seasons
Paramore — This Is Why
Queens Of The Stone Age — In Times New Roman…
Best Alternative Music Performance
Alvvays — “Belinda Says”
Arctic Monkeys — “Body Paint”
Boygenius — “Cool About It”
Lana Del Rey — “A&W”
Paramore — “This Is Why”
Best Alternative Music Album
Arctic Monkeys —The Car
Boygenius —The Record
Lana Del Rey —Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Gorillaz —Cracker Island
PJ Harvey —I Inside The Old Year Dying
Best R&B Performance
Chris Brown — “Summer Too Hot”
Robert Glasper — “Back To Love” Feat. SiR & Alex Isley
Coco Jones — “ICU”
Victoria Monet — “How Does That Make You Feel”
SZA — “Kill Bill”
Best R&B Album
Babyface — Girls Night Out
Coco Jones — What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
Emily King — Special Occasion
Victoria Monet — Jaguar II
Summer Walker — Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Best Rap Performance
Baby Keem — “The Hillbillies” Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Black Thought — “Love Letter”
Drake & 21 Savage — “Rich Flex”
Killer Mike — “Scientists & Engineers” feat. André 3000, Future & Eryn Allen Kane
Coi Leray — “Players”
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Burna Boy — “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” Feat. 21 Savage
Doja Cat — “Attention”
Drake & 21 Savage — “Spin Bout U”
Lil Durk — “All My Life” Feat. J. Cole
SZA — “Low”
Best Rap Song
Doja Cat — “Attention”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice — “Barbie World” Feat. Aqua
Lil Uzi Vert — “Just Wanna Rock”
Drake & 21 Savage — “Rich Flex”
Killer Mike — “Scientists & Engineers” feat. André 3000, Future & Eryn Allen Kane
Best Rap Album
Drake & 21 Savage — Her Loss
Killer Mike — Michael
Metro Boomin — Heroes & Villains
Nas — King’s Disease III
Travis Scott — Utopia
Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
Queen Sheba — A-You’re Not Wrong B-They’re Not Either: The Fukc-It Pill Revisited
Prentice Powell and Shawn William — For Your Consideration’24 -The Album
Kevin Powell — Grocery Shopping With My Mother
J. Ivy — The Light Inside
Aja Monet — When The Poems Do What They Do
Best Jazz Performance
Jon Batiste — “Movement 18’ (Heroes)”
Lakecia Benjamin — “Basquiat
Adam Blackstone — “Vulnerable (Live)” Feat. The Baylor Project & Russell Ferranté
Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding — “But Not For Me”
Samara Joy — “Tight”
Best Alternative Jazz Album
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily — Love In Exile
Louis Cole — Quality Over Opinion
Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, SuperBlue — SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree
Cory Henry — Live At The Piano
Meshell Ndegeocello — The Omnichord Real Book
Best Country Solo Performance
Tyler Childers — “In Your Love”
Brandy Clark — “Buried”
Luke Combs — “Fast Car”
Dolly Parton — “The Last Thing On My Mind”
Chris Stapleton — “White Horse”
Best Country Album
Kelsea Ballerini — Rolling Up The Welcome Mat
Brothers Osborne — Brothers Osborne
Zach Bryan — Zach Bryan
Tyler Childers — Rustin’ In The Rain
Lainey Wilson — Bell Bottom Country
Best Latin Pop Album
Pablo Alborán — La Cuarta Hoja
AleMor — Beautiful Humans, Vol. 1
Paula Arenas — A Ciegas
Pedro Capó — La Neta
Maluma — Don Juan
Gaby Moreno —X Mí (Vol. 1)
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Ana Bárbara — Bordado A Mano
Lila Downs — La Sánchez
Flor De Toloache — Motherflower
Lupita Infante — Amor Como En Las Películas De Antes
Peso Pluma — GÉNESIS
Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)
Barbie, Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ludwig Göransson The Fabelmans, John Williams Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, John Williams Oppenheimer, Ludwig Göransson
Best Song Written For Visual Media
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice — “Barbie World” Feat. Aqua
Dua Lipa — “Dance The Night”
Ryan Gosling — “I’m Just Ken”
Rihanna — “Lift Me Up”
Billie Eilish — “What Was I Made For?”
Music’s biggest night, the Grammys, is nearly here. Each year, entertainer’s biggest names gather to bask in their creative greatest. While every ceremony offers its own twists and turns, the 2024 Grammys will undoubtedly be the most interesting, given the expansion of who’s eligible (hello, AI creators) and award categories. So, how many Grammy Award categories are there for 2024?
In total, there are 98 categories for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The most coveted, of course, is Album Of The Year, followed by Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New Artist. In June, the organization announced that in the “Big Four” categories, they’ve reduced the total nominees in the respective categories to eight from ten. Another significant change to the categories for the 2024 Grammy Awards includes the addition of three new slots — Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording.
View the complete list of categories for the 2024 Grammy Awards below.
Pop & Dance/Electronic Music Field
Best Pop Solo Performance
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Best Pop Vocal Album
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Best Pop/Dance Recording
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
Rock, Metal & Alternative Music Field
Best Rock Performance
Best Metal Performance
Best Rock Song
Best Rock Album
Best Alternative Music Performance
Best Alternative Music Album
R&B, Rap & Spoken Word Poetry Field
Best R&B Performance
Best Traditional R&B Performance
Best R&B Song
Best Progressive R&b Album
Best R&B Album
Best Rap Performance
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Best Rap Song
Best Rap Album
Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental & Musical Theatre Field
Best Jazz Performance
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Best Latin Jazz Album
Best Alternative Jazz Album
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Best Musical Theater Album
Country & American Roots Music Field
Best Country Solo Performance
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Best Country Song
Best Country Album
Best American Roots Performance
Best Americana Performance
Best American Roots Song
Best Americana Album
Best Bluegrass Album
Best Traditional Blues Album
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Best Folk Album
Best Regional Roots Music Album
Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music Field
Best Gospel Performance/song
Best Contemporary Cristian Music Performance/song
Best Gospel Album
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Best Roots Gospel Album
Latin, Global, African, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant Field
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Música Urbana Album
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Best Música Mexicana Album (including Tejano)
Best Tropical Latin Album
Best Gospel Music Performance
Best African Music Performance
Best Global Music Album
Best Reggae Album
Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album
Children’s, Comedy, Audio Book Narration and Storytelling, Visual Media & Music Video/film Field
Best Children’s Music Album
Best Comedy Album
Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling Recording
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (includes Film and Television)
Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Best Music Video
Best Music Film
Package, Notes & Historical Field
Best Recording Package
Best Boxed/Special Limited Edition Package
Best Album Notes
Best Historical Album
Production, Engineering, Composition & Arrangement Field
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Best Engineered Album, Classical
Producer of The Year, Classical
Best Remixed Recording
Best Immersive Audio Album
Best Instrumental Composition
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Classical Field
Best Orchestral Performance
Best Opera Recording
Best Choral Performance
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Best Classical Compendium
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Overnight, NLE Choppa released a new video to Instagram. While it seemed like a simple enough attempt at started a viral challenge, fans quickly noticed something about it. In the video, Choppa dances on top of a table while a few dozen scantily clad women walk in a line around the room on either side of him. In the caption he makes his intentions clear saying “#SPINCHALLENGE.” But almost all the top comments on the clip are honing in on the fact that no black women, in particular dark skin women are included in the clip.
“Where the DARKSKIN GIRLSSS,” one of the top comments on the post reads and looking at the video itself, it’s an accurate observation. “Y’all really hate black girl huh,” and “Not one dark girl in sight,” other comments agree. Choppa himself did come to his own defense, though it didn’t exactly win many people over. “Ask the person who invited them. I’m just here” he said in a comment responding to one of the fans complaining. That answer didn’t particularly change the minds of many fans in the comments. Check out the video and the reactions to it below.
Last month, NLE Choppa disappeared for a few days. The story went viral when Choppa’s own mother raised concerns on social media when she couldn’t get in contact with him. Shortly after, she shared another update confirming that he had returned and apologizing for the uproar fans had started.
Just a day later NLE Choppa explained himself online. “I appreciate y’all showing concern but the missing narrative isn’t cool, especially knowing that people really do go missing everyday. I took a little time to myself to get back to my roots, but trust I’m all good. Apologies to anyone that was worried. We don’t run from battles, we take em chin up. IM BACK. 2019Chop,” he said in an Instagram post. What do you think of NLE Choppa not including any black women in his new Spin Challenge video? Let us know in the comment section below.
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.
Be sure to let us know what you think of Ice Spice’s chances, in the comments section below. Who do you think deserves Best New Artist? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists. HNHH will also continue to bring you new music, every week.
NBA YoungBoy’s 2023 album run has been one of the most impressive we’ve seen this year, but just because he’s putting out music consistently doesn’t mean it’s all roses and rainbows in the Louisana native’s life. Rather, the lyricist shared that he’s been feeling particularly isolated in an Instagram Story before his Decided2 LP hit DSPs at midnight. The sole feature on the 18-track LP comes from Rod Wave on “Better Than Ever,” and interestingly, the 24-year-old noted before dropping that he’s feeling particularly lonely as of late.
“I ain’t got no f**king friends thug,” YB wrote over a black screen on Thursday (November 9) afternoon. “Y’all the ones got it twisted, ain’t nobody here for me when I’m OV. On Sherhonda, I’m gone die on this mountain I own b**ch,” the embattled artist wrote on his Story. “Before I call on you or brake – Top Ni**a,” he added. It’s unclear exactly what set NBA off this time, though it’s possible the ongoing accusations from one of his children’s mothers could have something to do with it.
NBA YoungBoy Says There’s No Friends in the Industry
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According to Arcola, her co-parent had two women gang up on her during a visit to his house. “Watch who you have kids by,” the alleged victim wrote on Twitter along with a photo of her bloody face earlier this week. “My son’s dad let his wh**eS, yes wh**res with an s ’cause it was two of them weak a** h**s. He gave them an order to get me lol you know b**ches who never came from s**t gone do it. My son was in my hands. His dad just sat back and watched smh,” she added.
Many hip-hop heads are curious to hear what NBA YoungBoy has to say on his new Decided 2 album. However, ahead of that, the allegations from his baby mama have been taking over blogs and causing a stir throughout the industry. Read more about that drama at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Rolling Loud’s presale began on October 19, and the festival confirmed that the presale had sold out on Thursday, November 9. You can join the waitlist here.
How Much Are Tickets?
As of right now, pre-sale ticket prices are listed on Rolling Loud’s website as follows (before factoring in taxes and fees): General admission tickets were $299, GA+ tickets were $449, VIP tickets were $599, and VIP Munchies tickets were $799. But pre-sale ticketing plays by different rules than the general sale, and it’s still unclear when tickets will become available to the public. Again, a waitlist option is available.
When Does The Rolling Loud California 2024 Lineup Come Out?
The Rolling Loud California 2023 lineup was announced last November, so the 2024 lineup could very well drop as early as next week. The festival’s social media accounts teased it this week, confirming that the lineup will drop at some point this month.
“Standards” singer Keke Palmer has filed a restraining order against her ex, Darius Jackson. Unfortunately, things aren’t what they appear to be on the surface. According to US Weekly, yesterday (November 9), Palmed filed for a temporary restraining order and full custody against Jackson, alleging past domestic violence incidents. In stills shared online, dated February 13, 2022, Jackson appears to be aggressively grabbing Palmer.
Jackson’s brother, Insecure actor Sarunas Jackson, chimed in with a post online, writing, “The most disgusting, vile, abusive, manipulative persona I have EVER encountered. Y’all will see. Just send positive energy to the babies. Any child in the middle of something like this does not deserve it at all. Wow. So damn sad.” Sarunas later deleted his remarks.
In response, Palmer’s mother, Sharon, blasts him for not intervening. “I went to Sarunas over a year ago and told him that his brother was abusive to my daughter, and he said, ‘Well, I used to be like that too.’ So now he’s posting on Twitter like he’s this special guy when we know he’s the biggest f*ckboy in Hollywood; he’s disrespectful to women just like his brother,” alleged Sharon.
Keke Palmer’s mother, Sharon Palmer, breaks her silence and responds to Sarunas Jackson’s deleted tweet. Sharon says she informed him of Darius abusing her daughter a year ago. As well as claims Darius learned his abusive behavior from his brother. 🙁@gettyimages ) pic.twitter.com/iaZ4bEd7c0
Palmer lived under the public’s watchful eyes for over fifteen years. In the last few years alone, onlookers have had a front-row seat to her blossoming into womanhood. In December 2022, she revealed her pregnancy with her and her then-boyfriend Darius Jackson’s first child on Saturday Night Live. Stars such as Nicki Minaj welcomed her into motherhood with open arms.
The couple began dating in 2021. They welcomed their son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, in February 2023. But by the summer of 2023, rumors began circulating that the pair had faced some difficulties in their relationship, causing them to split. The strain spilled over to social media in July when Jackson took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Palmer for her behavior and wardrobe while attending Usher’s Las Vegas residency.
Chrisean Rock sure does love her newborn son Chrisean Jr. Overall, there has been a lot of drama over this child in the last few months. This makes sense when you consider how Blueface and Chrisean have been fighting for a very long time at this point. They were in a dysfunctional relationship that appears to still be ongoing. Sure, Blue is now with Jaidyn Alexis. However, as Chrisean has alleged, she is still out here having sex with the rapper. It is a bizarre situation, but they do not seem to be keen on changing that.
At this stage, Chrisean Rock does seem focused on taking care of her child. While there have been some miscues along the way, you cannot deny her love of Junior. In fact, while going on Instagram recently, she showcased the ice she copped for the child. Below, you can see a video of a new pacifier chain. This chain features a unique look to it and it even has Chrisean Jr. written on the inside. A pacifier chain is definitely new, and we aren’t exactly sure the child can even appreciate it yet.
Chrisean is someone who has a lot of iced-out jewelry already. In the video clip, you can see plenty of her other pieces that she may wear on any given day. Overall, she probably got a lot of this taste from Blueface, who is also known for his various chains and diamonds. Unfortunately, by the time Junior can appreciate this, he will no longer be a baby and won’t care for the pacifier aesthetic. Regardless, Chrisean is doing her thing.
Let us know what you think of this diamond chain, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.
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