Grammy Awards 2024: Afrobeat is Now Part of Pop Music – Grammy CEO

Grammy Awards 2024: Afrobeat is Now Part of Pop Music – Grammy CEO

In a groundbreaking move, the Grammy Awards 2024 will spotlight African music with the introduction of a dedicated category, Best African Music Performance. Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the Recording Academy, revealed to the BBC that this addition signifies the recognition of African music as an integral part of global pop music. Expressing his…

Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott Set to Perform at 2024 GRAMMY Awards

Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott Set to Perform at 2024 GRAMMY Awards

The excitement for the upcoming 2024 GRAMMY Awards has soared with the addition of stellar performers Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott to the lineup. This announcement, unveiled on CBS, amplifies the star-studded roster that already includes Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo, promising an unforgettable night of musical brilliance. The 66th GRAMMY…

Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled for 66th Grammy Awards 2024
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Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled for 66th Grammy Awards 2024

In a highly anticipated announcement, the Recording Academy has officially disclosed a selection of artists set to captivate audiences at the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards, slated for February 2024. Host Confirmed Having previously revealed the host for the forthcoming Grammy Awards in December 2023, the Recording Academy affirmed that the 66th edition will…

Billboard Reveals Grammy 2024 Categories With Highest and Lowest Submissions for Nominations

Billboard Reveals Grammy 2024 Categories With Highest and Lowest Submissions for Nominations

As the Recording Academy opened its second round of voting for potential nominations at the Grammy Awards 2024 on October 11, 2023, media outlet Billboard has unveiled a breakdown of categories with varying levels of submissions. In the build-up to the announcement of Grammy nominees, Billboard delved into the submission data to analyze how many…

Drake and The Weeknd AI Song ‘Not’ Eligible For Grammy, Says Recording Academy CEO
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Drake and The Weeknd AI Song ‘Not’ Eligible For Grammy, Says Recording Academy CEO

Drake and The Weeknd’s AI-generated track, “Heart On My Sleeve,” will not be eligible for Grammy consideration, as clarified by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. via Instagram on Friday (September 8). The decision came after initial confusion regarding the song’s eligibility. In his Instagram post, Mason emphasized the reasons behind the ineligibility of the…

Grammy Awards Organizers Spotlight 10 Leading Afrobeats Artists

Grammy Awards Organizers Spotlight 10 Leading Afrobeats Artists

The dynamic and ever-evolving genre of Afrobeats has garnered international attention, shaking up the global entertainment industry. Recognizing its impact, the Recording Academy, organizers of the prestigious Grammy Awards, has unveiled a list of 10 African artists spearheading the new wave of Afrobeats. With its roots in Nigeria, Afrobeats’ rise to prominence has transcended borders,…

Grammy Awards 2024: The Only Nigerian Songs That Might be Nominated for New Category
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Grammy Awards 2024: The Only Nigerian Songs That Might be Nominated for New Category

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Grammy Awards 2024, music enthusiasts and industry experts have begun speculating about potential Nigerian songs that could receive nominations in the newly introduced category. Billboard, a prominent American media outlet, has joined the conversation by sharing its predictions for the Best African Music Performance category. The eligibility period set…

Grammy Awards 2024: Nomination List For All Categories Release Date Confirmed

Grammy Awards 2024: Nomination List For All Categories Release Date Confirmed

The Recording Academy has confirmed the date for the release of the nomination list ahead of the Grammy Awards 2024. All eyes will be on the Recording Academy for the second half of 2023 as the official date for the release of the list of nominees for the Grammy Awards 2024 has been confirmed. It…

Nigerian Fans Lambast Grammy Organisers For Describing Wizkid as ‘Up-and-Coming Artiste’

Nigerian Fans Lambast Grammy Organisers For Describing Wizkid as ‘Up-and-Coming Artiste’

The Recording Academy, organisers of Grammy Awards, has come under heavy criticism on social media for referring to Nigerian afrobeat superstar, Wizkid as an “up-and-coming artist.” The American award organisers had written Wizkid’s name under a post that read: “Who is an up-and-coming Black artist everyone should have on their radar?” shared via their Instastory….