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Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Song Of The Year

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

To be awarded the Song Of The Year at the Grammys is no small feat. In fact, it’s considered one of the “Big Four” for a reason — it is a highly competitive category. At the upcoming 2024 Grammys, eight tracks will be up for the prestigious award. From the chart-topping “Kill Bill” by SZA, to Miley Cyrus’ breakup anthem, “Flowers,” it’s anyone’s guess who will win.

According to the Grammys, the Song of the Year is awarded to a song’s artist and songwriters “without regard to album sales or chart position.” The latter claim is one that can be justified by last year’s win. At the 2023 Grammys, veteran blues singer Bonnie Raitt took home the Song of the Year award for the single, “Just Like That,” which proved to be quite the controversy. Nonetheless, four out of the latest nominations have peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100. This year, it’s relatively up in the air who will win, but these are the tracks competing for the award.

“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift

With “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift surpassed Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie to become the most nominated artist in the category, with seven nominations. However, she has yet to win the award in the past. Nonetheless, “Anti-Hero,” the lead single off her tenth album, Midnights, is undoubtedly a favorite in the category. The record-breaking single topped the charts around the world and spent eight weeks atop the Hot 100. Swift shares the nomination with her friend and longtime collaborator, Jack Antonoff.

“Dance The Night” – Dua Lipa

The Barbie movie was a gargantuan success. Additionally, the movie’s soundtrack also became inescapable, especially on TikTok and on the radio. The first song released from Barbie: The Album was “Dance the Night,” by Dua Lipa. The disco-fueled club staple is all about dancing the night away, despite life’s challenges. At the upcoming 2024 Grammys, it’s nominated for Song of the Year, as well as Best Song Written for Visual Media. Besides Dua Lipa, Andrew Wyatt, Caroline Ailin and Mark Ronson are also up for the award for their songwriting contributions.

“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus’ chart-topping hit single, “Flowers” has become a newfound anthem of singlehood. Evidently, its success was going to lead to a Grammy nod, so her Song of the Year nomination comes as no surprise. Furthermore, Cyrus and the track’s producers and engineers are also up for Record of the Year, among other nominations. “Flowers” quickly became Cyrus’ biggest hit of her career, spending eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the charts around the world, including the UK, Portugal, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and more.

“Kill Bill” – SZA

SZA is officially the most nominated artist at the upcoming 2024 Grammys. The R&B songstress made history with her acclaimed sophomore album, SOS, which broke numerous records. In a similar fashion, “Kill Bill” became a monumental success. The smash hit centers on SZA’s jealousy after her ex gets with a new girl. “Kill Bill” is also nominated for Record of the Year, as well as Best R&B Performance. Moreover, the song is also the longest-running number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, spending a staggering 21 weeks in the peak position.

“Vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo’s comeback did not disappoint her hungry fans. After the success of her debut project, Sour, her sophomore album became widely anticipated. The first single released from Guts was “Vampire,” which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100. Overall, “Vampire” is a song about Rodrigo’s dissatisfaction with an unknown man, who treated her unfairly. The dramatic tune starts off tame, before sinking into a heavy pop-rock power ballad, and the songwriting cheekily references vampires and their lore. Rodrigo co-wrote the song with producer Dan Nigro. Furthermore, the pair are also up for the Record of the Year award for the same track.

“Butterfly” – Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste and co-writer Dan Wilson are both up for the Song of the Year award at the 2024 Grammys, for the beautiful track, “Butterfly.” The moving single was written to reference his wife’s strength amid battling a serious health condition. After several Grammy nods and wins, “Butterfly” marks Batiste’s first nomination in the Song of the Year category.

“What Was I Made For?” – Billie Eilish

Barbie: The Album is filled with many memorable tracks. Furthermore, at the 2024 Grammys, two songs from the project are up for Song of the Year. Billie Eilish’s introspective single, “What Was I Made For?” is one of the two, and is also up for Record of the Year. Like most of her accolades, she shares the nomination with her brother and longtime partner, FINNEAS, who she co-wrote the song with.

“A&W” – Lana Del Rey

“A&W” is the second single from Lana Del Rey’s ninth album, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. While the single wasn’t a commercial triumph, it was critically lauded for its experimentation and maturity. Lana Del Rey shares the nomination with Jack Antonoff, as well as singer-songwriter Sam Dew, the latter of which also contributed background vocals.

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SZA Leads The Way With The Most Grammy Nominations, “Kill Bill” Nabs Song Of The Year Nod

November 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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.

SZA Scores 9 2024 Grammy Nominations

SZA is the most nominated artist at the 2024 #GRAMMYs with 9 nominations. pic.twitter.com/Kf28kEkYba

— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 10, 2023

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.

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Lil Uzi Vert Wins Big As “Just Wanna Rock” Gets Song Of The Year At the BET Hip-Hop Awards

October 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Uzi Vert has been one of the biggest artists so far in 2023. Overall, a lot of this has to do with the fact that they came out with their first album since 2020. The Pink Tape proved to be a polarizing release. However, Uzi was trying new things on the album, which led to quite a bit of praise from longtime fans. From the Philly club anthems to the metalcore crossovers, there was a lot for fans to get excited about. However, there was one song that certainly stood above the others.

Of course, we are talking about “Just Wanna Rock.” This song had been released months before the album and was a bit of a slow burn at first. Some people didn’t like the new direction. Overall, it was much different from what Uzi was dropping in the past. However, fans eventually came around to it, and now, it is a song that goes off at clubs, sporting events, and yes, even weddings. As for its critical reception, it continues to build up some accolades.

Lil Uzi Vert Delivered A Huge Anthem

Last night was the BET Hip-Hop Awards. Numerous incredible artists took home some massive awards. Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Ice Spice were some of the biggest winners of the evening. However, Lil Uzi Vert was hit with the “Best Song” award for “Just Wanna Rock.” Best Song is one of those categories that every artist wants to win. Sure, getting an album award is great, but providing listeners with a single song that they want to replay over and over again, is truly special.

With this award in mind, what was your favorite song of the last year? Did Lil Uzi Vert deserve this award? Let us know, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Jack Harlow Wins Songwriter Of The Year, Song Of The Year, And More At SESAC Music Awards

September 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The 2023 SESAC Music Awards took place in Hollywood yesterday (September 21), and Jack Harlow took home more wins. The “Denver” performer was named Songwriter of the Year for the third time in a row. “First Class” was also named Song of the Year after debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 2022. Harlow’s 2022 Come Home the Kids Miss You tracks “Nail Tech” and “Churchill Downs” ft. Drake were also honored with performance awards.

“We are honored to celebrate our songwriters and publishers across multiple genres,” chief creative officer of SESAC Performing Rights Sam Kling explained. “SESAC is proud of its affiliates who continue to write chart-topping hits and we enjoy every opportunity we get to celebrate their achievements.” On top of winning Songwriter of the Year in 2022, Harlow’s tracks “Tyler Herro” and “WHATS POPPIN” were honored at the awards show. Lil Nas X’s hit collaboration with the Kentucky-born performer, “Industry Baby,” was also named song of the year in 2022.

Jack Harlow Takes Home Multiple SESAC Awards

Jack Harlow performs during Rolling Loud at NOS Events Center on December 11, 2021 in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/WireImage)

Other winners at the 2023 SESAC Music Awards include Burna Boy, YG, Malibu Babie and more. Sony Music Publishing was also named Publisher of the Year for the second time in a row. Daniel Lopatin, who’s known for his work alongside The Weeknd, was honored with four awards. Frequent Young Thug and Drake collaborator, Dez Wright, also won performance awards for “Bubbly,” “BACKOUTSIDEBOYZ,” and more.

Earlier this summer, Harlow announced that he’ll be going on a tour across his home state of Kentucky. The tour is scheduled to begin in November, with performances in Owensboro, Pikeville, Covington, and more. He’ll then move on to Murray, Bowling Green, and Lexington in December. What do you think of Jack Harlow being named Songwriter of the Year for the third time at the SESAC Music Awards? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Jack Harlow.

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In A Surprising Upset, Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Just Like That’ Won Song Of The Year At The 2023 Grammys

February 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

While the last year boasted several incredible earworms, only one can take home the coveted Grammy for Song Of The Year. This year, in a shocking upset, the award went to “Just Like That” by Bonnie Raitt

In Raitt’s acceptance speech, she thanked the Academy, though, she admitted that just like all of us, she was surprised.

“This is just an unreal moment.” she said.

Earlier in the night, Raitt won the Grammy for Best American Roots Song, also with “Just Like That,” and the Best Americana Performance Grammy for her song, “Made Up Mind.”

Among the other Song Of The Year nominees were Gayle’s “abcdefu,” Lizzo’s “About Damn Time,” Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit,” Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul,” Adele’s “Easy On Me” DJ Khaled’s “God Did,” which featured Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy, and Kendrick Lamar’s “The Heart Part 5

With her latest Song Of The Year award, Raitt now has 14 Grammys to her name.

Bonnie Raitt’s reaction to winning Song of the Year is everyone’s reaction to her winning Song of the Year #Grammys pic.twitter.com/HYcMZK00hc

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) February 6, 2023

You can see Raitt’s reaction to her surprising win above.

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Fat Joe Labels Tems’ “Free Mind” The Song Of The Year

December 27, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe says that Tems’ 2020 breakthrough hit, “Free Mind,” is his favorite song of the year. He discussed the track during a recent live stream on Instagram.

“It’s the biggest in the game,” he said, while the track played in the background. “I played this because to me, this is the song of the year.”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Fat Joe attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

“Song of the year to me,” he added. “I don’t know about you.”

Despite Joe naming the track as his favorite of 2022, the song was actually released two years ago on Tems’ debut EP, For Broken Ears.

To be fair to Joe, the track found mainstream success earlier this year, following Tems’ numerous collaborations. She worked with Future and Drake for “WAIT FOR U,” Wizkid for “Essence,” and Drake again for “Fountains.” Tems also helped write Rihanna’s single, “Lift Me Up,” for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever original soundtrack. She also covered Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” for the film.

“Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor,” she said at the time.

When “Wait for U” debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, Tems became the first African artist to debut at number one and the second Nigerian artist to top the chart.

“Free Mind” eventually reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay after 33 weeks. Billboard reports it to be “the second-longest climb to the summit in the chart’s 30-year history.” As for the Hot 100, the song peaked at No. 46.

Check out Joe’s Instagram Live post and revisit Tems’ hit single, “Free Mind,” below.

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Top 40 Hottest Hip-Hop Songs of 2022

December 19, 2022 by newhiphopnews

2022’s been a wild ride filled with ups and downs but what we could all agree on was that it was an exceptional year for music. The pandemic-filled days felt like something of the past and a sense of normalcy was regained in our day-to-day lives. People were really outside, and our favorite artists were, too.

After unveiling our top 40 hottest hip-hop albums of 2022, we’re back with the accompanying list of our top songs of the year. It’s a daunting task to rank the top 40 songs of the year, especially looking back at the number of great records dropped. Some of them were viral records that took on a life of their own organically via the power of TikTok (i.e. Lil Yachty’s “Poland” and Ice Spice’s “Munch”). However, there were also plenty of album highlights from the most cherished MCs in hip-hop, from revered wordsmiths (Pusha T, Denzel Curry, etc.) to trusted hitmakers (Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch etc).

Artists like Future and Kendrick Lamar emerged following lengthy hiatus’ from hip-hop and delivered some incredible moments of their latest projects. At the same time, rappers like Lil Uzi Vert and Nicki Minaj came through with a few loosies that kept us talking in anticipation of their next studio albums.

Below, we’ve ranked our top 40 hottest songs of 2022. Skim through our picks below and let us know your thoughts in the comment section.