2024 Grammy Nominations: A Guide for the Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Picks
Leading the charge is the triumvirate of singer-songwriter Bojeneous, whose six nominations span albums and records, challenging the conventional "men's game" in a manner that might overshadow Western daddies. Will the triple threat disrupt the West Coast Dads? Out-lying Breezers-Dacas-Bakers do not stand a chance against SZA, who masterfully reimagined 90s male rappers in her R&B-laden SOS cover on the album SOS. Similarly, Missy Elliott's homage in "On My Mama" video, with its slow-paced novelty, might blur the binaries, assisting in her seven Grammy-acclaimed victories. Pantsuit-savvy Brandi Clark (three nominations in six categories at home) and tax-savvy Janelle Monáe (two, including the Album of the Year) join the league—excluding mention of Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift, each capable of winning in a Windsor knot—and there lies a slate truly rooted in the old suits of the music industry.
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However, this year's nominations reveal a deeper significance than just pressure-cooked work for Armani's house. The announcement of a sea change in gender parity in music is always risky; not often, an anti-male dominance route has led to Morgen Wallen ruling everything. Yet, currently, while the country bros only share a cheap seat with a single nomination, the genre and hip-hop, historically hyped genres, have been overshadowed. What recognition it has gained speaks of a new era where the Icys Spice's flow garners genuine praise and where the battle for the title of best new artist is fought, and the remaining original gets a nod and a wink.
A lack of a male-nominated candidate can wreak havoc on the good-natured nominees—the lightning probably won't strike twice for Bautista, and Silk Sonik won't dance to the victory circle. It implies that a real acceptance has been a long time coming, one where young people change the music they prefer. Commenting on this trend, music critic Stephen Thompson has suggested that the biggest shift in argumentation can go to the biggest hair change/change in controversial avatar: Barbie. Despite the power of Barbie World, in some ways, it's an old-school Grammy Awards.
Even with the power of Barbie World, it may have the same old intrinsic as the Grammy Awards. The favoured side is the well-established artists; except for Boy genius, even the least has a home with the awards. And in the sponsor, songwriter, and Best Song of the Year categories, the men's names still stand out more than the others. (Relevant: Former NARAS president Neil Portnow is currently being sued for sexual harassment, reflecting an incident that was covered up year after year.)
What will the music's biggest night revolutionize, or will it be just like an old night in the inner club, with only a different face? To understand what the Grammy nominations can say at this moment—and in the spirit of predicting the mood for the game—NPR Music's critics have scanned the nomination list and picked categories that will reveal what will be good, bad, and unbearably fitting on the night of February.
However, this year's nominations reveal a deeper significance than just pressure-cooked work for Armani's house. The announcement of a sea change in gender parity in music is always risky; not often, an anti-male dominance route has led to Morgen Wallen ruling everything. Yet, currently, while the country bros only share a cheap seat with a single nomination, the genre and hip-hop, historically hyped genres, have been overshadowed. What recognition it has gained speaks of a new era where the Icys Spice's flow garners genuine praise and where the battle for the title of best new artist is fought, and the remaining original gets a nod and a wink.
A lack of a male-nominated candidate can wreak havoc on the good-natured nominees—the lightning probably won't strike twice for Bautista, and Silk Sonik won't dance to the victory circle. It implies that a real acceptance has been a long time coming, one where young people change the music they prefer. Commenting on this trend, music critic Stephen Thompson has suggested that the biggest shift in argumentation can go to the biggest hair change/change in controversial avatar: Barbie. Despite the power of Barbie World, in some ways, it's an old-school Grammy Awards.
Even with the power of Barbie World, it may have the same old intrinsic as the Grammy Awards. The favoured side is the well-established artists; except for Boy genius, even the least has a home with the awards. And in the sponsor, songwriter, and Best Song of the Year categories, the men's names still stand out more than the others. (Relevant: Former NARAS president Neil Portnow is currently being sued for sexual harassment, reflecting an incident that was covered up year after year.)
What will the music's biggest night revolutionize, or will it be just like an old night in the inner club, with only a different face? To understand what the Grammy nominations can say at this moment—and in the spirit of predicting the mood for the game—NPR Music's critics have scanned the nomination list and picked categories that will reveal what will be good, bad, and unbearably fitting on the night of February.
Album Of the Year
The Nominees:
World Music Radio by Jon Batiste
the record by boy genius
Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus
Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe
GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo
Midnights by Taylor Swift
SOS by SZA
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