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(NPR correspondent Anastasia Tsioulcas, one of the reporters for this story, is a former Grammy voter and judge.)Īdditionally, a host of well-known Black artists, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Frank Ocean and Tyler, the Creator have spoken out about concerns that Black performers are frequently overlooked in the most prominent award categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist. The group had come under heavy criticism for an insular, secretive process of specialist committees that pared down huge fields of potential nominees to a final, select few in most of the Grammys' dozens of categories. This year's roster is the first since the Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards, made significant alterations to the nominations process.
The leading nominee for this year is bandleader, pianist and composer Jon Batiste, who was nominated in 11 dizzyingly wide-flung categories, including Album of the Year (for his album We Are), Record of the Year (for the song "Freedom"), Best R&B Album (also for We Are), Best Jazz Instrumental Album (for his album of music from and inspired by the Disney/Pixar film Soul), Best American Roots Song ("Cry") and Best Contemporary Classical Composition, for his piece Movement 11'. Spiritual & mental.Nominees for the 64th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday. Rhymefest February 12, my brother needs help, in the form of counseling. Rhymefest February 12, unfortunately yes, Rhymefest February 12, OK if that’s what you’re reading lol, but honestly I just left last month. I pray for his health not our entertainment Read Rhymefest’s tweets about West I love my brother.
The set was scheduled for release Friday, but got delayed because Chance the Rapper was finishing vocals on the song “Waves.” West has been under fire for controversial lyrics about Taylor Swift. West is in the midst of releasing his latest album, Life of Pablo. I pray for his health not our entertainment” Rhymefest went on to tweet that West’s “mind” and “spirit” aren’t right, but didn’t elaborate any further. Kanye West Combines His Two Loves With ‘Life of Pablo’ Album & Yeezy Season 3 Debut at MSG Rhymefest, whose real name is Che Smith, has helped West pen such songs as “Jesus Walks” and “New Slaves.”