JAY-Z Ties With Quincy Jones for Most Grammy Nominations

 

JAY-Z has officially tied with Quincy Jones for the highest number of Grammy nominations, with each music icon receiving a total of 80 nods.

Hov’s 2021 noms come from three of Beyoncé‘s 2021 Grammy nominations. He’s credited as a songwriter for “Black Parade,” which is running for Song of the Year and Best R&B Song, and “Savage,” which is up for Best Rap Song. This marks the fourth consecutive year wherein the Brooklyn rapper has received a Grammy nomination, and he last won an award in 2019 for Best Urban Contemporary Album (now known as the Best Progressive R&B Album) for Everything Is Love with Beyoncé.

Will Kendrick Lamar Diss Song Be Nominated For A Grammy?

 

Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” diss track is eligible for GRAMMY nominations said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr..

Kendrick Lamar’s smash single “Not Like Us” could potentially net the rap star another Grammy, as the song is likely to be up for consideration ahead of next year’s award show.

Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy Nominations

 

Beyoncé has made history by becoming the most-nominated artist of all time at the Grammy Awards, overtaking her husband Jay-Z.

The couple had been tied on 88 nominations each - but Beyoncé has now pulled ahead thanks to recognition for her latest album, Cowboy Carter.

Mac Miller Gets Grammy Nominations For First Time

Supporters of the rapper on Twitter have also sounded off on the good news. "Let’s not forget that @MacMiller got recognized. @RecordingAcad got it right. #MacMiller #grammynoms," one fan tweeted.

Kendrick Lamar Wins Best Rap Album

 

Kendrick Lamar has won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album with Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. The rapper took home the award over fellow nominees Pusha T (It’s Almost Dry), Jack Harlow (Come Home the Kids Miss You), Future (I Never Liked You), and DJ Khaled (God Did). Cardi B presented the Grammy Award to Kendrick Lamar.

Khalid - “Better”

Khalid

Khalid has one of today’s biggest breakout careers. After topping charts and earning Grammy nominations with his critically-acclaimed debut American Teen, the young singer-songwriter is already prepping his much-anticipated follow-up.

Hot off his blazing collaboration “OTW” with Ty Dolla $ign and 6LACK, the 21-year-old crooner returns with the smooth mid-tempo, “Better.” Emphasizing the feelings of a special but secret blooming romance, Khalid praises his private emotions.

The Texas native dedicates the song to his hometown of El Paso. “With love, to the 915,” he writes on the cover art. Just this week, he earned three American Music Awards nominations and also received the key to his hometown.

Pharrell New Record Deal

Hit maker +Pharrell Williams just signed a new deal with +Columbia Records. Having been previously signed to +Interscope Records, where he released his 2006 solo debut In My Mind, Skateboard P is now prepping his “rap-free” offering featuring his hit single “Happy” for a release in 2014.

With contributing to two of this year′s best-selling singles — Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” — and seven Grammy nominations 2013 has been an outstanding year for Pharrell.

Jennifer Lopez Set To Recieve Major Honor

 

Jennifer Lopez is slated to receive ‘The People’s Icon of 2020’ award at the E! People’s Choice Awards on Nov. 15. The award will honor Lopez for her contributions to music, film, television, and fashion.

This has been a big year for Lopez, who was nominated for a Golden Globe (but not an Oscar) for her acclaimed performance in Hustlers. Jennifer Lopez was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy for outstanding variety special (live) for her headlining performance with Shakira at the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show (Lopez's first Emmy nomination).

Lopez also received a pair of Grammy nominations in 2000 and 2001 for “Waiting For Tonight” and “Let’s Get Loud.”

Drake's Biggest Hit Is Sampled From Timmy Thomas

The 70's R&B song 'Why can't we live together' may be one of Drakes biggest hits as to date. The music teacher, whose 1972 song “Why Can't We Live Together” was sampled for Drake's hit “Hotline Bling,” hopes he will.

Behind the Lyrics with Eminem

 

Having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, he is regarded as one of the best selling artists in the world and has been previously ranked as the best selling artist of the 2000's. 

DeHaven Talks Jay-Z, Desiree Perez, and Much More

 

Dehaven has been speaking out for many years, before Jaguar. People called him a hater, and a liar. I’m so glad he’s on this platform to share his story. Out of all if the things said about Jay-Z over the years, this is the most authentic and compelling interview yet. Shout out to Deheaven.

Iggy Azalea or Jennifer Lopez?

 

Jennifer Lopez has been climbing the charts in our Celebrity Match Up's category. This time J.Lo is placed up against Iggy Azalea for fans to choose against.

Once again, the website Wrap Up Magazine are asking fans to engage in this topic. Who do you think is the better performer out of Iggy Azalea and Jennifer Lopez? Do you think one look better than the other? Or maybe one has a better sound of music you prefer.

Snoop Dogg To Join Def Jam label

 

Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.

Shaggy Gets 2015 Grammy Nomination

Get ready for new music and visual videos from hit maker Shaggy. Sean Paul, Shaggy and Ziggy Marley are among six nominations for the 2015 Reggae Grammy. Soja is the only international artists to be nominated for Best Reggae Album. Orville Richard Burrell (born October 22, 1968), best known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-born American reggae fusion singer and deejay.

Blue Ivy Receives Her First Ever Grammy Nomination

 

On Friday, it was confirmed that Blue Ivy was nominated in the Best Music Video category for "Brown Skin Girl"—marking her first-ever nomination from the Recording Academy at just 8 years old. The song appeared on The Lion King: The Gift (Deluxe Edition) album and features vocals by Blue Ivy's mom, Beyoncé as well as SAINt JHN and WizKiD. Blue Ivy's contribution is heard in the intro.

Blue Ivy was not listed as a nominee when the nods were announced last month. However, the Recording Academy's website has since been updated to include her name. The "Brown Skinned Girl" visual is up against Future's "Life Is Good" featuring Drake, Anderson .Paak's "Lockdown," Harry Style's "Adore You," and Woodkid's "Goliath." 

Whats Your #FavoriteSong From Nine Inch Nails?

 

Nine Inch Nails, is an American industrial rock band formed in 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1994, Nine Inch Nails played at the Woodstock 94 concert in New York. After that, they became one of the most famous bands in the world.

Nine Inch Nails were honored during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Ceremony on HBO. Nine Inch Nails has received four awards from 25 nominations, including two Grammy Awards for the songs "Wish" and "Happiness in Slavery" in 1993 and 1996 respectively. Nine Inch Nails have received two Kerrang! Awards honoring the band's overall contributions since 1988.