Ariana Grande has announced that she will be holding off on releasing any further singles from her highly anticipated upcoming album, ‘Eternal Sunshine‘, until its official release next month.
In a recent Instagram Stories post, the singer-songwriter, who recently teased fans with the lead single ‘Yes, And?,’ shared her desire for listeners to immerse themselves in the entire album upon its release. Scheduled to drop on March 8th, ‘Eternal Sunshine’ marks Grande’s seventh studio album, following her 2020 release, ‘Positions.’
Expressing gratitude for her fans’ unwavering support, Grande conveyed her intention to withhold additional singles for now, stating: “I wanted to say… as hard as it is to resist the urge to share another song or single with you all asap, I would really love for you to experience the album in full this time.”
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Assuring fans of forthcoming singles post-release, Grande hinted at surprises in store to tide them over, emphasizing her preference for listeners to fully absorb the album’s entirety first.
Stay tuned for more updates and surprises as Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine‘ journey unfolds.
Taylor Swift has just unveiled the tracklist for her highly anticipated upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department“. The album boasts 16 captivating tracks, with an additional bonus titled “The Manuscript.” Notably, the album features two exciting guest appearances from Post Malone and Florence and the Machine. Check out the full tracklist below.
During her acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album at the recent Grammys, Swift took everyone by surprise when she announced her next album, “The Tortured Poets Department“, slated for release on April 19. Following this announcement, she shared a handwritten note on her social media platforms, signed by none other than “The Chairman of The Tortured Poets Department.”
Adding to her accolades, Swift’s previous album, “Midnights,” clinched the title of Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammys, and went on to secure Album of the Year as well. This monumental win propelled Swift into the record books, breaking a tie with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder, as she now holds the record for the most Album of the Year wins, totaling four.
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In other Grammy news, Swift’s collaboration with Ice Spice, “Karma,” earned a nomination in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category, while her track “Anti-Hero” received nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. Although Swift didn’t secure wins in these categories, her remarkable presence and talent continue to shine brightly in the music industry.
The Tortured Poets Department:
01 Fortnight [ft. Post Malone] 02 The Tortured Poets Department 03 My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys 04 Down Bad 05 So Long, London 06 But Daddy I Love Him 07 Fresh Out the Slammer 08 Florida!!! [ft. Florence and the Machine] 09 Guilty as Sin? 10 Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? 11 I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) 12 Loml 13 I Can Do It With a Broken Heart 14 The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived 15 The Alchemy 16 Clara Bow 17 The Manuscript (Bonus Track)
Prepare for a musical eruption as of-the-moment producer Axel Cooper and songwriter extraordinaire Toby Gad drop their latest, collaborative banger, ‘Little Do You Know‘ feat, Keke Palmer and Aloe Blacc! This track isn’t just a party starter—it’s a full-blown dancefloor revolution with heart-pounding beats, relentless trance vibes, and a nod to the golden era of raves, this collaboration is set to be the ultimate dance track on everyone’s lips.
Aloe Blacc takes the lead, delivering vocals that don’t just hit, but detonate across the chorus as the iconic American movie star Keke Palmer joins the sonic spectacle, weaving her vocals seamlessly into the breakneck production, adding a powerful finesse that will leave audiences in awe. This is the kind of music that doesn’t just play but conquers, unleashing havoc on the senses that will have the dancefloor jumping, as an adrenaline-pumping release that doesn’t politely knock on the door of the music scene but kicks it down.
‘Little Do You Know’ showcases both artists’ Midas Touch ability in bridging together their individual worlds. Axel Cooper has already caught the attention of those that matter, with huge releases on the likes of Spinnin’ Records and collaborations with names including Alok, VIZE and Yves V, singles including ‘Dernière Danse’ and ‘Te Boté’ are each close to 20 million streams on Spotify alone, signalling his blazing presence in the scene. Toby Gad is one of the biggest songwriters in modern music today, the Grammy Award-winning artist is the name behind iconic releases including Beyonce’s ‘If I Were A Boy’ and Fergie’s ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, here revamping his own 2014 release ‘Little Do You Know’ with a fresh injection a decade later.
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Aloe Blacc is a name applauded the world over thanks to tracks including that chart-topping ‘I Need A Dollar’ and Avicii collaboration ‘Wake Me Up’, as Hollywood royalty Keke Palmer, Primetime Emmy Award and BET Award winner, and one of Time Magazine’s most influential people in the world, brings her captivating vocal performance to the fore.
Gad’s ‘Little Do You Know’ originally has been one of the organic TikTok success stories with over one million user generated videos and 700 million Spotify streams to date. This new interpretation is a raw, unapologetic burst of energy and emotion that will soundtrack unforgettable nights of unbridled revelry – make sure to check out the new ‘Little Do You Know’ remix from Axel Cooper & Toby Gad feat Keke Palmer & Aloe Blacc.
In a surprising musical collaboration, U2 has released an electrifying rendition of their recent single ‘Atomic City‘, expertly remixed by none other than David Guetta.
Originally dropped in September to coincide with the kickoff of their residency at Las Vegas’ MSG Sphere venue, the Irish rockers have been treating fans to full performances of their iconic 1991 album ‘Achtung Baby’ throughout a series of ongoing shows, set to captivate audiences until March.
David Guetta’s EDM touch has breathed new life into ‘Atomic City,’ infusing the track with pulsating beats and infectious energy.
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As U2 continues to push musical boundaries, last night marked a monumental moment as they took the stage at the 2024 Grammys within the futuristic confines of the Las Vegas Sphere. The performance showcased every facet of the cutting-edge venue, providing a glimpse into the band’s innovative and immersive musical journey.
The Hit Channel original dj mix. The Masterfully Masterful Mix series present the The Future 80s Remix. Enjoy.
Τracklist:
Daft Punk – Technologic Balthazar – Losers (Purple Disco Machine Remix) Madonna – Vogue Wamdue Project – King of My Castle Dua Lipa – Houdini Lady Gaga – Boys Boys Boys Sabrina Salerno – Boys Daft Punk – Get Lucky (80s Remix) Miley Cyrus & Dua Lipa – Prisoner
The Hit Channel original dj mix. The Masterfully Masterful Mix series present the November 2023 set. Enjoy!
Tracklist:
1.Martin Solveig , Stefflon Don – I Dont Wanna Work 2.Madonna – Music 3.Bruno Mars – Treasure (Cash Cash Remix) 4.Dua Lipa – Houdini 5.Ace Of Base – All That She Wants 6.Marracash , Gue – Insta Lova (Socievole Adalwolf Bootleg Remix) 7.Μίκρο-Μίκρο Tronik πλάσμα 8.Eleni Foureira x Display – Kolima 9.Δάκης – Τσάι με λεμόνι 10.Kevin McKay – Lay All Your Love On Me (Extended Mix) 11.Madonna – Hung Up 12.Bob Sinclar & Matia Bazar Ft. Antonella Ruggiero – Ti Sento
The Hit Channel original dj mix. The Masterfully Masterful Mix series present the December 2023 mix. Enjoy!
Tracklist:
Tensnake – Take Your Time (Do It Right) Delegation – You and I Lipps Inc – Funky Town Kungs feat. Gero – Need A Hit Dua Lipa – Houdini Ofenbach – Overdrive (feat. Norma Jean Martine) Ricchi E Poveri – Sarà perché ti amo David Guetta feat. Kim Petras – When We Were Young (The Logical Song) Queen – Another One Bites the Dust Lucio Battisti – Il Monolocale (Marcello Niespolo & Ellis Colin Remix) Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland
The Masterfully Masterful Mix series present the Epic Mix vol.1 2024. Enjoy!
Tracklist:
The Knocks & SOFI TUKKER – One On One (Amice Remix) Bloodhound Gang – The Bad Touch Rihanna – Where Have You Been Purple Disco Machine – Playbox Oliver Heldens & Weibird – Out of Love Cascada – Everytime We Touch Purple Disco Machine, Kungs – Substitution INNA – Love Corona – I Don’t Wanna Be A Star Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat Bob Sinclar & Matia Bazar Ft. Antonella Ruggiero – Ti Sento Zerb feat. Sofiya Nzau – Mwaki Calvin Harris, John Newman – Blame KSHMR feat. Hannah Boleyn – Tears On The Dancefloor Hannah Laing, HVRR – Party All The Time Corona – I Don’t Wanna Be A Star
Dive into the emotive world of Avicii‘s ‘The Nights,’ a masterpiece that transcends time. This Europop gem not only captivates with its infectious beats but also narrates a poignant tale about embracing life’s adventures. The uplifting combination of Avicii’s signature sound and soul-stirring lyrics resonates, urging listeners to live authentically and savor every moment. As the music unfolds, it becomes a soundtrack for creating memories and celebrating the highs and lows. ‘The Nights’ is more than a song; it’s an anthem for anyone navigating their unique journey through the tapestry of life.
Last night saw Jack Antonoff win Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for an incredible third consecutive year, becoming only the second producer in history to win three years running.
In a hugely successful night for the talented songwriter and producer, Antonoff also picked up a Grammy Awards for his work on Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ in the Album Of The Year category, taking his total of Grammy Awards across his career to an impressive 10.
Jack Antonoff is the globally celebrated, ten-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. Both with his band Bleachers and as a songwriter and producer, Antonoff, who, in 2021, was credited by the BBC for having “redefined pop music”, has collaborated with the likes of Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Diana Ross, Lorde, St. Vincent, Florence + The Machine, Kevin Abstract and many more.
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‘Bleachers’, the band’s fourth studio album, is released Friday 8th March via Dirty Hit and features singles ‘Modern Girl’, ‘Alma Mater’ and ‘Tiny Moves’. You can pre-order ‘Bleachers’ now at https://bleachersmusic.com. Described as “anthemic, life affirming pop rock” by the New York Times, the band have built a huge, passionate following across their three studio albums to date, becoming renowned for their impressive live show and infectious camaraderie.
Antonoff has also curated and produced the official soundtrack for Adam Kessler’s forthcoming series ‘The New Look’ on Apple TV+. The immersive, contemporary soundtrack features covers of popular early to mid-twentieth century songs performed by artists including Bleachers, Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Beabadoobee, Nick Cave and Perfume Genius. Due for release Wednesday 3rd April, it will be the first release on Shadow Of The City; Antonoff’s new imprint at acclaimed independent label Dirty Hit.
It was the evening when Taylor Swift won her fourth Grammy for Album of the Year. Following those for Fearless, 1989, and Folklore, she took home the most coveted trophy for Midnights. She took the opportunity to announce her new album, Tortured Poets Department, stating, “a secret I’ve kept for the past two years.” It will be released on April 19th. Below is the cover posted by the singer.
The 66th Grammy Awards ceremony held tonight marked the triumph of women. In the Record of the Year category, Miley Cyrus emerged victorious with Flowers, the Song of the Year is What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish, and the Best New Artist is Victoria Monét. In addition to Midnights, Swift was also awarded in the Best Pop Vocal Album category, and Cyrus for Best Pop Solo Performance (Flowers, again).
Statuettes were also claimed by SZA (for three), Boygenius, Kylie Minogue, Laufey, Paramore led by Hayley Williams. To read about the victory of male artists, one needs to look into the metal category (Metallica) and electronic music (Skrillex).
All’s fair in love and poetry… New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out April 19 🤍https://t.co/WdrCmvLHyA
Here is the complete list of winners (in bold) divided by categories.
Album of the Year Jon Batiste – World Music Radio boygenius– The Record Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure Olivia Rodrigo – Guts Taylor Swift – Midnights SZA – SOS
Record of the Year Jon Batiste – “Worship” boygenius – “Not Strong Enough” Miley Cyrus – “Flowers” Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?” Victoria Monét – “On My Mama” Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire” Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” SZA – “Kill Bill”
Song of the Year Lana Del Rey – “A&W” Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” Jon Batiste – “Butterfly” Dua Lipa – “Dance the Night” Miley Cyrus – “Flowers” SZA – “Kill Bill” Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire” Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?”
Best New Artist Gracie Abrams Fred again.. Ice Spice Jelly Roll Coco Jones Noah Kahan Victoria Monét The War and Treaty
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Best Pop Vocal Album Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation Olivia Rodrigo – Guts Ed Sheeran – – (Subtract) Taylor Swift – Midnights
Best Pop Solo Performance Miley Cyrus – “Flowers” Doja Cat – “Paint the Town Red” Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?” Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire” Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – “Thousand Miles” Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – “Candy Necklace” Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – “Never Felt So Alone” Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – “Karma” SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – “Ghost in the Machine”
Best Pop Dance Recording David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray – “Baby Don’t Hurt Me” Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding – “Miracle” Kylie Minogue – “Padam Padam” Bebe Rexha and David Guetta – “One in a Million” Troye Sivan – “Rush”
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Liz Callaway – To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces of Treasure Laufey – Bewitched Pentatonix – Holidays Around the World Bruce Springsteen – Only the Strong Survive Various Artists – Sondheim Unplugged (The NYC Sessions), Vol. 3
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album James Blake – Playing Robots Into Heaven The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling Fred Again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) Kx5 – Kx5 Skrillex – Quest for Fire
Best Dance/Electronic Recording Aphex Twin – “Blackbox Life Recorder 21F” James Blake – “Loading” Disclosure – “Higher Than Ever Before” Romy and Fred Again.. – “Strong” Skrillex, Fred Again.., Flowdan – “Rumble”
Best Rock Album Foo Fighters – But Here We Are Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher Metallica – 72 Seasons Paramore – This Is Why Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…
Best Rock Song The Rolling Stones – “Angry” Olivia Rodrigo – “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl” Queens of the Stone Age – “Emotion Sickness” boygenius – “Not Strong Enough” Foo Fighters – “Rescued”
Best Metal Performance Disturbed – “Bad Man” Ghost – “Phantom of the Opera” Metallica – “72 Seasons” Slipknot – “Hive Mind” Spiritbox – “Jaded”
Best Alternative Music Performance Alvvays – “Belinda Says” Arctic Monkeys – “Body Paint” boygenius – “Cool About It” Lana Del Rey – “A&W” Paramore – “This Is Why”
Best Alternative Music Album Arctic Monkeys – The Car boygenius – The Record Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd Gorillaz – Cracker Island PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying
Best R&B Performance Chris Brown – “Summer Too Hot” Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – “Back to Love” Coco Jones – “ICU” Victoria Monét – “How Does It Make You Feel” SZA – “Kill Bill”
Best R&B Album Babyface – Girls Night Out Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) Emily King – Special Occasion Victoria Monét – Jaguar II Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Best R&B Song Halle – “Angel” Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – “Back to Love” Coco Jones – “ICU” Victoria Monét – “On My Mama” SZA – “Snooze”
Best Traditional R&B Performance Babyface featuring Coco Jones – “Simple” Kenyon Dixon – “Lucky” Victoria Monét featuring Earth, Wind and Fire, and Hazel Monét – “Hollywood” PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – “Good Morning” SZA – “Love Language”
Best Progressive R&B Album 6lack – Since I Have a Lover Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure SZA – SOS
Best Rap Album Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss Killer Mike – Michael Metro Boomin – Heroes and Villains Nas – King’s Disease III Travis Scott – Utopia
Best Rap Song Doja Cat – “Attention” Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – “Barbie World” Lil Uzi Vert – “Just Wanna Rock” Drake and 21 Savage – “Rich Flex” Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future, Eryn Allen Kane – “Scientists and Engineers”
Best Rap Performance Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar – “The Hillbillies” Black Thought – “Love Letter” Drake and 21 Savage – “Rich Flex” Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future, Eryn Allen Kane – “Scientists and Engineers” Coi Leray – “Players”
Best Melodic Rap Performance Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage – “Sittin’ On Top of the World” Doja Cat – “Attention” Drake and 21 Savage – “Spin Bout U” Lil Durk featuring J. Cole – “All My Life” SZA – “Low”
Best Alternative Jazz Album Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily – Love in Exile Louis Cole – Quality Over Opinion Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, SuperBlue – SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree Cory Henry – Live at the Piano Meshell Ndegeocello – The Omnichord Real Book
Best Country Album Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country
Best Country Solo Performance Tyler Childers – “In Your Love” Brandy Clark – “Buried” Luke Combs – “Fast Car” Dolly Parton – “The Last Thing on My Mind” Chris Stapleton – “White Horse”
Best Country Duo/Group Performance Dierks Bentley featuring Billy Strings – “High Note” Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody” Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – “I Remember Everything” Vince Gill and Paul Franklin – “Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)” Jelly Roll With Lainey Wilson – “Save Me” Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”
Best American Roots Performance Jon Batiste – “Butterfly” Blind Boys of Alabama – “Heaven Help Us All” Madison Cunningham – “Inventing the Wheel” Rhiannon Giddens – “You Louisiana Man” Allison Russell – “Eve Was Black”
Best Americana Performance Blind Boys of Alabama – “Friendship” Tyler Childers – “Help Me Make It Through the Night” Brandy Clark featuring Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity” Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – “King of Oklahoma” Allison Russell – “The Returner”
Best American Roots Song The War and Treaty – “Blank Page” Billy Strings featuring Willie Nelson – “California Sober” Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – “Cast Iron Skillet” Brandy Clark featuring Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity” Allison Russell, “The Returner”
Best Americana Album Brandy Clark – Brandy Clark Rodney Crowell – The Chicago Sessions Rhiannon Giddens – You’re the One Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Weathervanes Allison Russell – The Returner
Best Bluegrass Album Sam Bush – Radio John: Songs of John Hartford Michael Cleveland – Lovin’ of the Game Mighty Poplar – Mighty Poplar Willie Nelson – Bluegrass Billy Strings – Me/And/Dad Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway – City of Gold
Best Traditional Blues Album Eric Bibb – Ridin’ Mr. Sipp – The Soul Side of Sipp Tracy Nelson – Life Don’t Miss Nobody John Primer – Teardrops for Magic Slim Live at Rosa’s Lounge Bobby Rush – All My Love for You
Best Contemporary Blues Album Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton – Death Wish Blues Ruthie Foster – Healing Time Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Live in London Larkin Poe – Blood Harmony Bettye LaVette – LaVette!
Best Folk Album Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) Nickel Creek – Celebrants Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee Paul Simon – Seven Psalms Rufus Wainwright – Folkocracy
Best Latin Pop Album Pablo Alborán – La Cuarta Hoja AleMor – Beautiful Humans, Vol. 1 Paula Arenas – A Ciegas Pedro Capó – La Neta Maluma – Don Juan Gaby Moreno – X Mí (Vol. 1)
Best Música Urbana Album Rauw Alejandro – Saturno Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito Tainy – Data
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album (pari merito) Cabra – Martínez Diamante Eléctrico – Leche De Tigre Juanes – Vida Cotidiana Natalia Lafourcade – De Todas Las Flores Fito Paez – EADDA9223
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano) Ana Bárbara – Bordado a Mano Lila Downs – La Sánchez Flor de Toloache – Motherflower Lupita Infante – Amor Como en las Películas de Antes Peso Pluma – Génesis
Best Tropical Latin Album Rubén Blades Con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta – Siembra: 45o Aniversario (En Vivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, 14 de Mayo 2022) Luis Figueroa – Voy a Ti Grupo Niche y Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia – Niche Sinfónico Omara Portuondo – VIDA Tony Succar, Mimy Succar – MIMY & TONY Carlos Vives – Escalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así
Best Global Music Performance Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily – “Shadow Forces” Burna Boy – “Alone” Davido – “Feel” Silvana Estrada – “Milagro y Desastre” Falu & Gaurav Shah (Featuring PM Narendra Modi) – “Abundance in Millets” Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain featuring Rakesh Chaurasia – “Pashto” Ibrahim Maalouf featuring Cimafunk & Tank and the Bangas – “Todo Colores”
Best Global Music Album Susana Baca – Epifanías Bokanté – History Burna Boy – I Told Them… Davido – Timeless Shakti – This Moment
Best African Music Performance Asake and Olamide – “Amapiano” Burna Boy – “City Boys” Davido featuring Musa Keys – “Unavailable” Ayra Starr – “Rush” Tyla – “Water”
Best Reggae Album Buju Banton – Born for Greatness Beenie Man – Simma Collie Buddz – Cali Roots Riddim 2023 Burning Spear – No Destroyer Julian Marley and Antaeus – Colors of Royal
Best Song Written for Visual Media Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – “Barbie World” Dua Lipa – “Dance the Night” Ryan Gosling – “I’m Just Ken” Rihanna – “Lift Me Up” Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?”
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television) Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt – Barbie Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever John Williams – The Fabelmans John Williams – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer
Best Comedy Album Trevor Noah – I Wish You Would Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer Chris Rock – Selective Outrage Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name?
Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording Meryl Streep – Big Tree William Shatner – Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder Rick Rubin – The Creative Act: A Way of Being Senator Bernie Sanders – It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism Michelle Obama – The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media Daisy Jones and the Six – Aurora Various Artists – Barbie the Album Various Artists – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By Various Artists – Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: Awesome Mix, Vol. 3 “Weird Al” Yankovic – Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Jack Antonoff Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II Hit-Boy Metro Boomin Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Edgar Barrera Jessie Jo Dillon Shane McAnally Theron Thomas Justin Tranter
Best Music Video The Beatles – “I’m Only Sleeping” Tyler Childers – “In Your Love” Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For” Kendrick Lamar – “Count Me Out” Troye Sivan – “Rush”
Best Music Film Moonage Daydream How I’m Feeling Now Kendrick Lamar: Live From Paris, the Big Steppers Tour I Am Everything (Little Richard) Dear Mama (Tupac Shakur)
SZA, the artist with the most nominations at the 2024 Grammys, graced the stage at the Recording Academy’s annual celebration of the year’s finest music.
In the ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, SZA delivered a captivating performance of her timeless murder ballad, “Kill Bill,” a song that continues to hold a permanent place in music rotations. Prior to the main event, SZA claimed the Best Pop/Duo Group Performance award for her collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers on “Ghost in the Machine” and also secured the Best Progressive R&B Album for SOS. During the “Kill Bill” performance, there was a notable moment where Bridgers was visibly (and understandably) enthralled by the immersive production.
Meanwhile, Travis Scott, in celebration of his Best Rap Album nomination for Utopia, treated the audience to a three-song performance, including a dynamic rendition of “Fe!n” featuring a guest appearance by the masked Playboi Carti. However, the audience was left wanting as La Flame did not proceed to perform the track 10 times consecutively.
The star-studded lineup of performers at the 2024 Grammys also featured Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo, U2, Miley Cyrus, and more. Billy Joel, who recently released his first single in 17 years titled “Turn the Lights Back On,” also took the stage.
A truly unforgettable moment of the evening was the appearance of Tracy Chapman, evoking a standing ovation and stirring emotions from the entire audience—both those present in person and watching from home.ù
Tracy Chapman, who has not performed in public in years, performs “Fast Car” with Luke Combs at the #Grammys: pic.twitter.com/VJg3knUYuV
Celine Dion made a triumphant return to the public eye at the 2024 Grammys on February 4, surprising fans and fellow artists alike. This marked her first public appearance in months since revealing in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome, a progressive neurological disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Stepping onto the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to present the final award of the night for Album of the Year, Dion received a heartfelt standing ovation from the Grammys audience. As the crowd erupted in applause, Taylor Swift, the recipient of the award, joined in singing along to Dion’s iconic “The Power of Love,” which played during her entrance.
Addressing the crowd with gratitude and emotion, Dion expressed, “When I say I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart. Those who have been blessed enough to be here at the Grammy Awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world.”
📹 | Celine Dion presents Taylor Swift with Album of the Year at the 2024 #GRAMMYs
Dion, a Grammy-winning artist herself, had previously clinched the Album of the Year award in 1997 for “Falling Into You.” Her most recent wins came in 1999 for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance with the timeless hit “My Heart Will Go On.”
Despite being out of the spotlight due to her health condition, Dion’s sister, Claudette Dion, has kept fans informed about Celine’s journey. The disorder has impacted Dion’s ability to walk and sing, prompting the cancellation of live performances and tours. Last week, it was announced that Amazon MGM had acquired a documentary titled “I Am: Celine Dion,” which chronicles her battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome over the past year. Dion expressed her hope that the documentary would raise awareness about this little-known condition.
Reflecting on her challenging journey, Dion shared, “This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me. As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realized how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life to help others who share this diagnosis.”
“I Am: Celine Dion” is set to be available for streaming on Prime Video at a yet-to-be-determined date, offering an intimate glimpse into Dion’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Aston Barrett, a Jamaican bassist known as “Family Man” and the rhythmic architect behind reggae legends such as Bob Marley & The Wailers, Burning Spear, and Augustus Pablo, has passed away at the age of 77.
Barrett’s death was announced on Saturday on social media by his son, Aston Barrett Jr.:
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“With the heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Aston “Familyman” Barrett after a long medical battle. This morning, the world lost not just an iconic musician and the backbone of The Wailers but a remarkable human being whose legacy is as immense as his talent. Our family is asking for privacy during this challenging time, as words cannot express our profound loss”.
Among the most renowned, prolific, and influential studio musicians in Jamaica, Barrett was born in Kingston and, along with his younger brother and drummer Carlton, covered the rhythm section of The Wailers for almost the entire period when Marley was the frontman. He played bass on a series of classic albums ranging from Soul Rebels (1970) to the “posthumous” LP in 1983 (Confrontation).
Almost every iconic song by Marley & The Wailers features Barrett’s bass: I Shot the Sheriff, Get Up, Stand Up, Stir It Up, Jamming, No Woman, No Cry, Three Little Birds, Could You Be Love, Is This Love, and many more.
Barrett, nicknamed “Family Man” for his role as the leader and musical guide of The Wailers, “played a crucial role in introducing the one-drop reggae rhythm to the international audience,” as stated by Rolling Stone US, which included him in the list of the 50 greatest bassists of all time. “But the influence of this ‘Architect of Reggae’ extended well beyond that genre, reaching into pop, R&B, and funk: his bassline in the instrumental track The Liquidator by Harry J. All Stars in 1969 would later directly serve as a model for the success of I’ll Take You There by the Staples Singers, three years later.”
In addition to his decade-long tenure with The Wailers, Barrett played with Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Upsetters, The Aggrovators, and King Tubby’s house band, contributing to acclaimed reggae albums by Peter Tosh (Equal Rights), Max Romeo (Revelation Time), Keith Hudson (Pick a Dub), and I-Roy (Truth and Rights), among others.