Lamar is running the show this year and leading in nominations with a whopping 11 – that’s 4 more than reigning Grammy Queen Taylor Swift!
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In the other major categories, Lamar, Swift and the Weeknd also fared well, though Swift was the only performer to be nominated for album, song and record of the year.
Let us rejoice now as it can only go down from here.
The Grammys could be so much more than it is; the music industry is as large as its ever been, but the recording industry, which the Grammys specifically is meant to celebrate, is receding.
Best pop vocal album: “Piece by Piece”, Kelly Clarkson; “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful”, Florence + The Machine; “Uptown Special”, Mark Ronson; “1989”, Taylor Swift; “Before This World”, James Taylor.
Like Wale, RTJ’s El-P was discussing his lack of nomination on Twitter – and he was having some fun with his disappointment. “That song came out, and it took a long time for it to build into the hit that it became”.
“I am so… humbly elated to be listed among the other performers I look up to…”
So it’s your fault, Aubrey. Does D’Angelo fill their “urban” obligation? It’s great for soul music to be recognized to that level.
“Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd.
What do you think about the Grammy nominations? Chris Stapleton’s album, which became at white-hot success after he won three honors and performed alongside Justin Timberlake at the CMAs, is also up for Grammy album of the year – marking a return to top prize for country music after some time.
Because, even with hip-hop’s current golden child widely praised in the nomination process, it seems like it doesn’t. I am nothing else to add here.
Surprisingly names like Madonna, Rihanna and Lana Del Rey were overlooked. That’s my business, but you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I want more attention paid to Jazmine Sullivan. If he decides to stand up the annual event again this year, that would really send a message that it doesn’t speak to or for rap fans. It should also best the latest from Drake, Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj and J. Cole in the rap album competition. As for fans, everyone is just hoping to give justice to this musical pedestal and give credit where credit is due. Be clear that it’s little, but you know, they tried. I’m not sure they’re voting based on what’s being talked about at an awards show performance.
Canadian rapper The Weeknd also got seven nominations after a break-out year for his album “Beauty Behind the Madness” and best-selling single “Can’t Feel My Face”.
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Taylor Swift’s America according to 1989: Falling out of love is complicated, loyal friends are rare, New York City is Oz for white people, and when society turns your private life into gossip, you must do your best to shake it off, shake it off.
