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This article highlights eight new album releases from artists like Justin Bieber, Clipse, Wet Leg, Burna Boy, Gina Birch, Open Mike Eagle, Fuubutsushi, and Tony Njoku, showcasing a diverse range of genres including pop, rap, indie, Afrobeats, experimental, and classical, with insights into each album's style and significance.
At the 2024 GRAMMYs, Joni Mitchell performed "Both Sides Now" for the first time, marking her debut as a musical act at the event. Miley Cyrus won Record of the Year for "Flowers," while Taylor Swift made history with her fourth Album of the Year win for "Midnights" and announced a new album. Burna Boy lit up the stage with a vibrant performance, and Victoria Monét won Best New Artist, comparing herself to a sprouting plant in the music industry.
Miley Cyrus wins Record of the Year for "Flowers" at the 2024 GRAMMYs, Joni Mitchell performs for the first time at the event, Taylor Swift makes history with her fourth Album of the Year win, Burna Boy lights up the stage with his Afro-fusion performance, and Victoria Monét wins Best New Artist, comparing herself to a sprouting plant in her acceptance speech.
U2 transported the 2024 GRAMMYs to Las Vegas with a performance of "Atomic City" at the state-of-the-art Sphere, while Joni Mitchell made her first appearance as a performer at the GRAMMYs with a soul-stirring rendition of "Both Sides Now." Miley Cyrus won Record of the Year for "Flowers," and Taylor Swift made history with her fourth Album of the Year win for "Midnights." Burna Boy brought Afro-fusion to the stage with a vibrant performance featuring special guests at Music's Biggest Night.
Olivia Rodrigo delivers a dramatic performance of "vampire" at the 2024 GRAMMYs, Miley Cyrus wins Record of the Year for "Flowers," Taylor Swift makes history with her fourth Album of the Year win for "Midnights," Burna Boy lights up the stage with Afro-fusion at the GRAMMYs, and Victoria Monét wins Best New Artist, comparing herself to a sprouting plant in the music industry.
The new Grammy category for "best African music performance" has sparked criticism for its limited representation of African music, with all nominees hailing from only Nigeria and South Africa and predominantly featuring mainstream pop styles. Many artists from across Africa feel neglected and voice concerns about the lack of diversity and recognition for their music. The category's introduction was intended to acknowledge a broader array of artists, but it has raised questions about whether it truly reflects the diverse musical landscape of the continent.
The Grammys will introduce three new categories for this year's awards, including "Best African Music Performance," featuring global superstar nominees such as Burna Boy and Tyla. CNN's Stephanie Busari explores the rise of the Afrobeats genre and speaks to Grammy insiders about the new category for African music.
Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott have been added to the performer lineup for the 2024 GRAMMYs, joining previously announced performers Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. The awards will air live on Feb. 4, with Trevor Noah hosting. Additionally, former GRAMMY U members, including Scott Hoying and Sarah Tudzin, are nominated for awards, and producer D’Mile is nominated for Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical.
Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott are set to perform at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, joining previously announced artists Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. The event will take place at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 4 and will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+. Nigerian singer Burna Boy is nominated for four awards, while Combs and Scott are also nominated in their respective categories. R&B star SZA leads the list of nominations with a total of nine.
Burna Boy's seventh album, "I Told Them...", showcases the Nigerian artist's confidence and decade-long journey to worldwide fame. With hit tracks like "Sittin' On Top Of The World" and collaborations with artists like Dave and J Cole, Burna Boy solidifies his impact on the global music scene. The album also features a voice note from the late Virgil Abloh, whose words of wisdom inspired the album's artwork. Overall, "I Told Them..." is Burna Boy's strongest and most focused album yet, demonstrating his genius and versatility.
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has sparked controversy with his comments about the lack of substance in Afrobeats music, claiming that many artists lack real-life experiences. He stated that the genre has become about "nothing" and criticized its lack of realistic depictions of life's pitfalls. Burna Boy faced backlash on social media for his remarks, with some defending his perspective while others criticized him for disrespecting the work of other artists.
Prankster Trinity Guy will be charged in court on Monday following calls for his arrest over offensive skits. Burna Boy becomes the first African artiste to hit one billion streams on Audiomack. Banky W is at the center of cheating allegations after a controversial blogger made a cryptic post alleging that a famous musician/politician had gotten his side chic pregnant. BBN winner Phyna accuses co-housemate Chichi of abandoning her husband and children in Benin. Davido breaks his silence on social media amid rumours that he is expecting another child with one of his baby mamas.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is back with a livestream for select performances, including Bad Bunny, Gorillaz, Burna Boy, and more. The festival announced its full 2023 lineup back in February, with headliners including Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean. The livestream is available on Coachella's YouTube channel, with different schedules for each stage.