#grammys
So, the 60th Annual Grammy Nominations were announced yesterday morning, and somehow it left me with more mixed emotions than I’ve felt in a long time. On the one hand, we have many reasons to celebrate this year–the 2018 list of nominees is the most diverse group in all of Grammy history, especially when it comes to Black and LGBTQIA inclusion. Jay-Z, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, and more were all (deservedly) nominated for record of the year. Kesha and Lady Gaga were both nominated for two Grammys each, and out songwriter Justin Tranter was nominated for his first award as well.
When it comes to inclusion in the entertainment industry, we’ve come a long way, and these nominees are just one example of that. Unfortunately, this progress has not been reflected within the Asian American community, as you can clearly see by the lack of Asian nominees for the 2018 Grammys. I can’t say I’m surprised, considering there aren’t really any huge Asian American names in the music industry. But it’s not because we’re not trying–it’s because those who run the system aren’t listening.This year I got the chance to discover Alice Gao,Niki Zefanya,Yaeji, and several other incredible Asian artists whose music deserves recognition–but none of them are getting the attention they deserve.
While Grammy nomination entries can by submitted by any artists/record companies with commercially released music, all submissions are reviewed by a group of over 350 experts in the fields of jazz, R&B, rock, classical, new age, and more. These experts within the Academy go through several rounds of screening, being advised to vote in up to 15 categories in their areas of expertise as well as the 4 general categories (Record of The Year, Album of the Year, Song of The Year, and Best New Artist). Unfortunately, if you are a lesser known artist in the US (aka most Asian American artists) signed to a label with more well known artists, your label will most likely submit their song/album to be considered for Grammy nomination over yours. At the end of the day, it’s pretty much a self fulfilling prophesy. Since Asian American artists are almost never well known enough to qualify for the final rounds of nomination, their work is not often submitted. As a result, Asian Americans are continuously left out of the mainstream. The whole thing is a cycle that seems to have no end.
Don’t get me wrong, I believe we should celebrate the victories we achieve, but I’m honestly so tired of writing and complaining about Asian American representation. You guys have heard it all before and I’m not here to preach the same message all over again, but my soul is tired y’all. While we should celebrate and cheer on our fellow POC, let’s remember that the entertainment industry is still far, far, from being the all inclusive community that we so desperately need.
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Loved @taylorswift speech last night! Very powerful! “I want to say to all the young women out there—there are going to be people along the way who are going to try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame,” Swift noted as her voice sounded shaky and strained. “But if you just focus on the work and you don’t let those people sidetrack you, someday when you get where you’re going, you’ll look around and you will know that it was you and the people who love you who put you there. And that will be greatest feeling in the world.” #Grammys #Grammy #gma #tswift #taylorswift #redcarpet
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@lauren_daigle we couldn’t be more proud of you tonight! Good luck on winning best contemporary Christian album! You deserve it! #Grammy #Grammys #gma #redcarpet
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The details to this dress Lianne La Havas in her stunning gown by Vivienne Westwood! #Grammy #Grammys #redcarpet #gma #fashion
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Really liking these two looks. Kaley Cuoco in sparkles and Tori Kelly so glamourous! #Grammys #Grammy #gma #redcarpet #fashion
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Hellooooo Carrie Underwood! Looking so Haute on the GMA runway! #Grammys #Grammy #gma #redcarpet #fashion
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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift so far are killing the runway at the Grammys!! #grammys #gma #love #fashion
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The 2020 Grammy Nominations have been announced. There’s history making nominations that include record breaking artists of this past year….yes its basically over people. Leading the nominations are Lizzo and Billie Eilish, both nabbing nominations for the big awards.
Lizzo is up for Album of the Year, Record of the yeard, Song Of the year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Urban Contemporary Album to name a few because her breakthrough album Cuz I Love You landed her with different genre nominations.
Billie Eilish makes history by being the youngest artist to receive a nomination for Record, Album, Song Of the year and Best New Artist.
Elsewhere making history: Rosalía is the first artist to be nominated as Best New Artist with an album entirely in spanish. Shes also nominated for Best Latin Rock/Alternative album with El Mal Querer (likely to win) and she’s feautured in James Blake’s also nominated album Assume Form.
The Cranberries earn their first nom in Best Rock Album with In The End, Dolores O'Riordan last recording.
Bon Iver , Lana del Rey, and Vampire Weekend are all nominees for major categories. Come on Lana !
Other note worthy nominees include:
Maggie Rogers, The 1975, Brittany Howard, The Chemical Brothers, Bonobo, Flume, Karen O & Danger Mouse, Thom Yorke, Big Thief, Sara Bareilles, Andrew Bird, Taron Egerton (yup he’s nominated for the Rocketman soundtrack), aaaand the Game of Thrones’ Season 8 score.
Grammy winners. Mastered by Colin Leonard at @singmastering on @egglestonworks speakers! #grammys #beyonce #jayz #masteringengineer (at Los Angeles, California)
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I think I’ve seen this film before…
Favourite Look At The Grammys
This year my favourite dress at the Grammys was Taylor Swift, she wore a beautiful floor length white and silver gown by J.Mendel, she teamed it with an ornate braid up-do and minimal make-up.
Kelly xxx
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LDR for Billboard at Pre Grammy Gala
