Grammys 2024
The Grammy Awards this year were a whirlwind of excitement, particularly in the hip-hop category. Travis Scott's impactful album "Utopia" stood out as a frontrunner, alongside Metro Boomin's "Heroes & Villains," Drake and 21 Savage's collaboration "Her Loss," and Nas's compelling work "King's Disease 3." However, it was Killer Mike who emerged victorious, clinching three Grammys for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Album.
The ceremony wasn't without controversy. Jay-Z, while accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, expressed dissatisfaction with some of the nominations, hinting at a growing sentiment of disillusionment with the Grammys' decision-making process.
Adding to the evening's drama, a video surfaced capturing the rapper, adorned with three new Grammys, being escorted away in handcuffs. Reports suggest an altercation with a bouncer, although details remain unconfirmed. Despite these incidents, the event also witnessed heartwarming moments and well-deserved accolades.
These awards were presented this year:
Record of the Year
The Record of the Year honours the best musician and producer performance of a single song. This year, the song "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus was honoured.
Album of the Year
This year's winner was the album "Midnights" by Taylor Swift.
Song of the year
This year, Billie Eilish O'Connell and her brother Finneas O'Connell won the award. Their performance as songwriters on the song "What Was I Made For?" was honoured.
Best Newcomer
Victoria Monét was honoured with the "Best New Artist" award.
Producer of the year, non-classical
The Grammy "Producer of the Year, non-classical" was awarded to Jack Antonoff
Songwriter of the Year
The Grammy Award "Songwriter of the Year, non-classical" was won by Theron Thomas.
Dr Dre Global Impact Award
Rapper Jay-Z received the "Dr Dre Global Impact Award" to honour his influence in the music industry.
Pop Awards
Best Pop Solo Performance: "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: "Ghost in the Machine" by SZA ft. Phoebe Bridgers
Best Pop Vocal Album: "Midnights" by Taylor Swift
Best Pop Dance Recording: "Padam Padam" by Kylie Minogue
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: "Bewitched" by Laufey
Dance/Electronic Awards
Best Dance/Electronic Recording: "Rumble" by Skrillex, Fred Again and Flowdan
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album: "Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022)" by Fred Again
Rock Awards
Best Rock Performance: "Not Strong Enough" by Boygenius
Best Metal Performance: "72 Seasons" by Metallica
Best Rock Song: "Not Strong Enough" by Boygenius (Songwriters: Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers & Lucy Dacus)
Best Rock Album: "This is Why" by Paramore
Alternative Awards
Best Alternative Music Performance: "This is Why" by Paramore
Best Alternative Music Album: "The Record" by Boygenius
R&B Awards
Best R&B Performance: "ICU" by Coco Jones
Best Traditional R&B Performance: "Good Morning" by PJ Morton ft. Susan Carol
Best R&B Song: "Snooze" by SZA (Songwriters: Kenny B. Edmonds, Blair Ferguson, Khris Riddick-Tynes, Solána Rowe and Leon Thomas)
Best Progressive R&B Album: "SOS" by SZA
Best R&B Album: "Jaguar II" by Victoria Monét
Rap/HipHop Awards
Best Rap Performance: "Scientists & Engineers" by Killer Mike ft. André 3000 and Eryn Allen Kane
Best Melodic Rap Performance: "All My Life" by Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
Best Rap Song: "Scientists & Engineers" by Killer Mike ft. André 3000 and Eryn Allen Kane (Songwriters: André Benjamin, Paul Beauregard, James Blake, Michael Render, Tim Moore & Dion Wilson)
Best Rap Album: "Michael" by Killer Mike
Source: stern.de and brigitte.de
