Tag: Grammys

  • What’s wrong with targeting Grammys with a project? – DJ Slim quizzes Stonebwoy

    What’s wrong with targeting Grammys with a project? – DJ Slim quizzes Stonebwoy

    Popular Ghanaian Disc Jockey cum media personality, DJ Slim has expressed disappointment in dancehall artiste Stonebwoy for stating that he did not create his latest album, Up and Running, with the Grammys in mind.

    Reacting to Stonebwoy’s stance, DJ Slim questioned why an artiste of his caliber would not intentionally aim for such a prestigious platform.

    “I was so disappointed in Stonebwoy on that day. What is wrong with targeting the Grammys with a project? Or was he afraid that if he stated he was targeting the Grammys and didn’t get a nomination, he would be ridiculed?” he asked.

    Stonebwoy had earlier mentioned that while it is good to qualify for awards, he does not create music with the sole intention of winning them.

    “I do not really do music targeting an award scheme. It is good when you qualify, etc., but I don’t think it makes sense to think that I am doing this particular album for the Grammys,” Stonebwoy stated.

    DJ Slim, however, argued that setting such goals does not diminish an artiste’s credibility but rather pushes them to strive for excellence. He urged Ghanaian musicians to boldly pursue global recognition instead of downplaying the significance of international awards.

  • Kanye West and Bianca allegedly go their seperate ways after Grammys controversy

    Kanye West and Bianca allegedly go their seperate ways after Grammys controversy

    Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly heading for a divorce, with sources close to the rapper confirming that the couple has already sought legal representation according to the Daily Mail.

    Their relationship, which frequently made headlines for its bold public appearances, seems to have reached its breaking point following a series of controversies. The decision to part ways comes in the wake of their provocative appearance at the 2025 Grammys and Kanye’s inflammatory remarks on social media.

    During the event, West allegedly instructed Censori to remove her fur coat, exposing a sheer dress that sparked widespread criticism.

    Despite the backlash, the two were later seen in high spirits at a Grammy after-party. However, Kanye’s shocking social media outburst—where he made antisemitic comments and disturbingly praised Adolf Hitler—further fueled public outrage.

    Now, as the fallout from these incidents unfolds, it appears that their whirlwind romance may be coming to an end.

    News of their split comes as a shock to some of Ye’s fans on social media who initially believed the two were ‘meant for each other.’

    A few days after Kanye’s wild rant on X, he began to post porn on his page, leading Elon Musk to censor his account which Ye reportedly deactivated later.

    Kanye West recently sparked controversy with a Super Bowl commercial tied to his Yeezy brand, promoting a shirt featuring a swastika. The ad drew widespread backlash and was swiftly removed from the website.

    West and Bianca Censori, who had a private wedding ceremony in January 2023, often made headlines for their unconventional public appearances. While Censori embraced bold fashion choices that many deemed provocative, Kanye appeared unbothered by the criticism.

    However, their relationship now seems to be over, with reports of an impending divorce. As the situation unfolds, many are closely watching to see how the split will play out.

  • Tems thanks mom, team in emotional speech after winning at the Grammy

    Tems thanks mom, team in emotional speech after winning at the Grammy

    Nigerian singer Tems secured the Best African Music Performance award for her hit song Love Me Jeje at the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025.

    The prestigious event, held in Los Angeles, saw Tems take the stage with her mother and team to accept the coveted honor.

    During her heartfelt acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to her team, her stylist, and everyone who had supported her along the way.

    A special moment was dedicated to her mother, whose birthday coincided with the day after the awards.

    In a chat with reporters on the red carpet, Tems reflected on the significance of the recognition, appreciating the contributions of all who had helped shape her musical journey.

    She also spoke about the inspiration her success offers to aspiring artists, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

    This Grammy win adds another significant achievement to Tems’ ever-expanding list of accolades, solidifying her position as one of the most influential voices in modern African music.

  • I hope we find a miracle – Céline Dion on Stiff Person Syndrome

    I hope we find a miracle – Céline Dion on Stiff Person Syndrome

    Iconic singer Céline Dion opens up about her journey with Stiff Person Syndrome, expressing hope for a medical breakthrough while learning to adapt to the condition’s challenges.

    After being diagnosed in December 2022, Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammys in February, receiving a heartfelt standing ovation.

    Despite stepping back from her touring commitments, she remains determined and resilient in her approach to managing the neurological disorder.

    “I haven’t beat the disease, as it’s still within me and always will be. I hope that we’ll find a miracle, a way to cure it with scientific research, but for now I have to learn to live with it. So that’s me, now with Stiff Person Syndrome,” Dion told Vogue France.

    “Five days a week I undergo athletic, physical and vocal therapy. I work on my toes, my knees, my calves, my fingers, my singing, my voice… I have to learn to live with it now and stop questioning myself. At the beginning I would ask myself: why me? How did this happen? What have I done? Is this my fault?”

    Dion revealed her rigorous five-day-a-week routine, encompassing physical, vocal, and therapeutic exercises to maintain her strength and well-being.

    “Either I train like an athlete and work super hard, or I switch off and it’s over, I stay at home, listen to my songs, stand in front of my mirror and sing to myself.

    “I’ve chosen to work with all my body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to be the best I can be. My goal is to see the Eiffel Tower again!”

    Reflecting on her experience, she acknowledged the initial struggle of questioning why the disease had affected her.

    Optimistically, Dion shared her commitment to embracing life fully, balancing between rigorous training and moments of introspection.

    While her return to performing remains uncertain, she remains driven by her passion, determination, and unwavering dream to continue pursuing her artistry.

    ‘For four years I’ve been saying to myself that I’m not going back, that I’m ready, that I’m not ready… As things stand, I can’t stand here and say to you: ‘Yes, in four months,’” she said.

    “I don’t know… My body will tell me. On the other hand, I don’t just want to wait. It’s morally hard to live from day to day. It’s hard, I’m working very hard and tomorrow will be even harder. Tomorrow is another day. But there’s one thing that will never stop, and that’s the will. It’s the passion. It’s the dream. It’s the determination.”

    As she navigates this journey, Dion’s story embodies resilience, hope, and the enduring spirit of an artist facing life’s challenges head-on.

    Mayo Clinic defines Stiff-person syndrome as an autoimmune disorder of the nervous system, often resulting in progressive, severe muscle stiffness and spasms of the lower extremities and back. It also can affect other body regions.

    “This neurological disorder can affect anyone at any age,” says Dr. Andrew McKeon, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and expert in autoimmune neurology and movement disorders. “More commonly, it affects women, usually starting in the 40s or 50s.

  • Beyonce becomes first black woman to debut on top spot of Billboard country chart

    Beyonce becomes first black woman to debut on top spot of Billboard country chart

    The reigning queen of R&B and pop, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, known popularly as Beyonce, surprised her fans with her latest musical venture into country, as her track “Texas Hold ‘Em” became the first by a black woman to debut at the number one spot on the Billboard country chart.

    In an exclusive interview with BBC Asian Network, Dr. Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father, reveals the roots of this unexpected shift.

    He shared that as a young child, Beyoncé spent summers in Alabama with her grandparents, who had a deep love for country music.

    Dr. Knowles believed these early experiences planted the seeds for her current foray into the country genre.

    Managing Beyoncé until 2011, Dr. Knowles expressed his belief that Beyoncé’s childhood memories might have played a significant role in this musical evolution.

    “When Beyoncé was a little baby, and I’m talking two-three years old, she would go down and spend the summer with my parents,” Dr Knowles says.

    “And her grandfather – my father – loved country music, and he used to sing to her. At an early age, she heard this music.

    “And when you’re two, three years old, subconsciously music stays in your head,” Dr. Matthew Knowles stated.

    He sees an opportunity for the global icon to introduce a “totally new audience” to the country music scene.

    Beyoncé’s recently announced album, the second part of her Renaissance project, features the track “16 Carriages,” which swiftly secured the ninth spot on the Billboard country charts.

    The anticipation is high for the full album, set to release next month, marking Beyoncé’s first complete venture into country music.

    While some may find this surprising, Dr. Knowles points out that Beyoncé has dabbled in the country genre before, citing the song “Daddy Lessons” from her 2016 album “Lemonade.”

    Despite its country sound, the Recording Academy rejected its submission for the country category at the Grammys.

    Addressing criticisms of representation in the country music genre, Dr. Knowles believed Beyoncé’s bold move could spark positive change and attract a diverse fan base.

    He encouraged the industry to view this as an opportunity to embrace new audiences rather than a challenge.

    “The country music industry should really look at that as a plus not a minus, that she’s bringing a completely new audience.”

    Dr. Knowles, also a businessman and lecturer, expressed his optimism about the music industry’s progress in diversity.

    To further support emerging talents, he has launched a scholarship at the London College of Contemporary Music in his name.

    The inaugural recipient, Polish composer and singer Anna Prasek (anMari), praised the scholarship for inspiring her to push boundaries and explore new creative avenues.

    In conclusion, Dr. Knowles emphasized the importance of uniqueness in the world of music, encouraging aspiring artists to be disciplined, patient, passionate, and hardworking, echoing the advice he gave his own daughters, Beyoncé and Solange.

  • Celine Dion surprises audience with unexpected Grammy  appearance

    Celine Dion surprises audience with unexpected Grammy appearance

    Canadian singer and Pop icon Céline Marie Claudette Dion known popularly as Celine Dion, 55, made a rare public appearance at the 66th annual Grammys by stepping out to present the final award of the night.

    Dion graced the stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to present album of the year,  an award she first won 27 years ago.

    The five-time Grammy winner, who was diagnosed with the rare and incurable neurological disorder stiff person syndrome (SPS) in 2022, was greeted by a standing ovation from the star-filled crowd.

    “Thank you all, I love you right back. When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” she said. Before announcing the nominees, Dion told the crowd to “never take for granted” the joy music brings.

    The award was then given to Taylor Swift.

    Dion has been a favourite among the Recording Academy for decades.

    The Canadian star is a five-time Grammy winner, taking home her first gramophone in 1992 and a 16-time total nominee.

    Dion’s appearance at the awards ceremony saw her stepping out in public for the first time since she attended a hockey game in Las Vegas between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens last year in November.

    The sporting event marked her first public appearance in three and a half years.

  • Direct football-related spending to Ghanaian musicians – Lyrical Joe

    Direct football-related spending to Ghanaian musicians – Lyrical Joe

    Famous rapper Lyrical Joe, real name Joseph Gamor, emphasized the possibility of Ghanaian musicians having a worldwide influence in a recent interview with Cape Coast-based radio presenter Amansan Krakye.

    He stressed that musicians could have extraordinary success abroad if the government gave music the same financial backing it gives football.

    Lyrical Joe asserted, “Of course, we can win the Grammys and make more impact with that kind of resources, and it’s evident, not like anyone is lying or anything else.”

    He expressed concern over the disproportionate government spending on football, attributing the disappointment felt by Ghanaians during the Black Stars‘ losses to the substantial investments made in football.

    According to the rapper, the disparity in funding between football and music is a significant factor contributing to the emotional impact of football outcomes on the nation.

    He revealed, “The amount that is spent by the government on football to sponsor all these things, the same amount is not spent by the government on music.”

    Lyrical Joe highlighted the financial disparity, stating, “Maybe the musicians themselves spend that amount on their music, but the government doesn’t spend that colossal amount on us.”

    He emphasized the need for increased governmental support for the music industry, underscoring the substantial impact it could have on the global recognition and success of Ghanaian artists.

  • Burna Boy invited to perform at 2024 Grammys

    Burna Boy invited to perform at 2024 Grammys

    Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Burna Boy is set to make history as the first African artist to perform on the main stage at the 2024 Grammys.

    The announcement was made by the Recording Academy on Monday, unveiling a star-studded lineup that includes Burna Boy alongside notable names like Luke Combs and Travis Scott.

    This marks a significant achievement for Burna Boy, who had received three Grammy nominations at the 66th Grammys for his tracks “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” “Alone,” and “City Boys.”

    Now, he is poised to captivate the global audience with his performance on the prestigious Grammy main stage.

    “Attention: African Giant @BurnaBoy will take the #GRAMMYs stage on Sunday, February 4th at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on @CBS.”

  • Winning Grammy’s Best Alternative Jazz Album, Best Pop Dance Recording category will be hard for any Ghanaian – Kuami Eugene

    Winning Grammy’s Best Alternative Jazz Album, Best Pop Dance Recording category will be hard for any Ghanaian – Kuami Eugene

    Afrobeat singer Kuami Eugene has expressed the view that winning the newly introduced Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards would be challenging for Ghanaian acts unless the music industry invests more in its musicians.

    Speaking on Entertainment Guide on DGN, hosted by Prudence, Kuami Eugene emphasized that the Grammy Academy introduced these categories not to appease Ghanaians but to expand its award categories. He stressed the need for the music industry to put in extra effort to compete for and secure these awards.

    Kuami Eugene’s comments come in response to the excitement among some Ghanaian music enthusiasts following the introduction of new Grammy categories that recognize genres such as Ghanaian Drill, Highlife, Afrobeat, and more. He clarified that the Grammy Academy’s decision is not based on personal interests favoring Ghanaians but is a move to diversify and recognize a broader spectrum of musical genres.

    “The new category is making the job more difficult because highlife is not all about Ghana. Other African countries are doing highlife now. So currently it is not about who can do highlife but who can push highlife to the top and we don’t have the funds here in the country to champion the song,” he said.

    Kuami Eugene emphasized that the Ghanaian entertainment industry is still struggling to secure funding support from investors to promote music and artistic endeavors on the global stage.

    Despite the challenges, he continues to contribute to the industry and has recently released his single “Monica” from his ‘Love and Chaos’ album, which has garnered significant attention on various digital music platforms.

  • Ghana is the only African country excited by Grammy’s new category – Arnold

    Ghana is the only African country excited by Grammy’s new category – Arnold

    Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo, a Ghanaian showbiz critic, has openly expressed his opinion following the announcement of the Grammy Awards’ introduction of a new category called ‘Best African Music Performance.’

    The entertainment pundit told Amansan Krakye in an interview that Ghana seems to be the only African country mostly excited after the announcement.

    He said on Property FM in Cape Coast that it appears Nigerians were enthused about the development because they were already winning big in the international market.

    “When you research a bit after Grammys announced their new African category it seems out of all the African countries, Ghana is the only country so happy about it.

    “The Nigerians don’t really care because without this category they were winning the Grammys and were getting nominations same applies to other African countries,” he added seen by MyNewsGh.com

    Arnold further explained, “Benin wouldn’t care about this category because over the years Angelique Kidjo has been winning and also in South Africa they won’t be too excited about the category because their artistes have been winning a lot of Grammys.

    “Ghana seems to be the only African country overexcited about this new Grammys category and it’s understandable because we’ve not been able to win the Grammys after 65 years of its existence,” he justified on the show.

  • Harry Styles checked staff were ok after his Grammys performance went wrong

    Harry Styles checked staff were ok after his Grammys performance went wrong

    At the Grammy Awards in February, Harry Styles experienced a nightmare when the stage he was on began to turn in the opposite direction.

    When a technical issue caused their stage to go backward, the performer and his dancers had to hastily alter their act.

    But rather than berate the technicians, Styles “called the team in charge to make sure they were OK,” says Grammys set designer Julio Himede.

    The mishap “was heart-breaking,” he told the BBC’s Eurovisioncast podcast.

    “In rehearsals his performance was so polished. I was sitting there admiring how amazing Harry and his dancers were to just run with it and cope with it.

    “To continue the performance live and all of a sudden think, ‘I have to just go in reverse now’, is quite incredible”.

    Harry Styles performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    Image caption,Dancers had previously said they had to think on their feet when the turntable they had rehearsed on started spinning the wrong way

    After the Grammys, Himede’s next major project is the set design for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

    He said mishaps like the one Styles endured show why multiple rehearsals are so important for live television.

    “What’s really interesting about working on Eurovision is that we have 37 artists performing on that stage,” he told Eurovisioncast.

    “Whereas, when we do the Grammy’s we might have up to 13 performances. Everything [at Eurovision] is bigger and larger. Everything’s faster.”

    He explained that a typical award show has three minutes between performances. At the song contest, the stage has to be reset in less than 60 seconds.

    “It is mesmerising because most people don’t realise, unless you’re there in the arena, what it takes.

    “It’s chaotic, but it’s organised chaos”.

    https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.47.3/iframe.htmlMedia caption,

    Watch: Mae Muller’s song entry for Eurovision 2023 and fan reaction

    This year’s Eurovision stage is based on the themes of “togetherness, celebration and community”, acknowledging that the UK is hosting the show on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine.

    The stage “takes inspiration from a wide hug, opening its arms to Ukraine, the show’s performers and guests from across the world,” Himede said when his design was unveiled last month.

    Construction will begin construction at Liverpool’s M&S arena by the end of the month, with several previously-booked shows cancelled or moved to make way for the competition.

    Weeks of rehearsals will be held to ensure that none of the performers suffer a similar fate to Styles, in front of the contest’s 160 million viewers.

    Tickets for the nine shows in Liverpool sold out in 90 minutes last week, with fans being warned that hotels they have booked are being targeted by phishing email cyber-attacks putting their data at risk.

    Source: BBC

  • Louis Vuitton: Pharrell Williams  to lead men’s designs

    Louis Vuitton: Pharrell Williams to lead men’s designs

    The Grammy-winning producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter Pharrell Williams has been appointed as the new creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear line.

    Williams was referred to as “a visionary whose creative universes expand from music to art to fashion” by the label.

    In addition, he helped found the streetwear company Billionaire Boys Club.

    High-profile designer Virgil Abloh, who passed away in 2021, previously served in the Louis Vuitton position.

    Williams’ first collection for the label will be shown at Men’s Fashion Week in Paris in June.

    “I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director,” Louis Vuitton chairman and chief executive Pietro Beccari said in a statement.

    “His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter,” Mr Beccari added.

    Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s leading international fashion houses. It is part of the luxury goods group LVMH, which is owned by the world’s richest person Bernard Arnault.

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    Williams has won 13 Grammy Awards and was a judge on popular television talent competition The Voice.

    He received an Oscar nomination for the song Happy which was part of the soundtrack of the animated film Despicable Me 2.

    Williams co-founded the streetwear label Billionaire Boys Club with Japanese designer Nigo in 2003.

    He has collaborated with sportswear giant Adidas and luxury brands Moncler and Chanel, and worked with Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs to design eyewear for the label.

    Williams was criticised last year when he attended a fashion show wearing a pair of diamond-studded Tiffany sunglasses.

    Social media users highlighted similarities between the design and a pair of spectacles dating from India’s Mughal era.

    Williams’ predecessor at Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh, was the founder of the Off-White fashion brand.

    Known for fusing elements of streetwear with high fashion designs, he died from cancer in November 2021 at the age of 41.

    His posthumous final menswear show was built around an elaborate “Dreamhouse” concept with angels, breakdancing models, and a disregard for gender in the designs.

  • 20 nominations, zero wins – Snoop Dogg calls attention to his lack of Grammy wins

    20 nominations, zero wins – Snoop Dogg calls attention to his lack of Grammy wins

    Snoop Dogg is distressed over his lack of Grammy wins despite several nominations.

    On Monday, one day after the 2023 edition of the Recording Academy’s annual ceremony, Snoop shared an Instagram post highlighting a list of fellow rap artists’ career wins, including Jay-Z (who has 24 Grammy trophies to his name) and Kendrick Lamar (who has 17).

    “20 nominations. O wins,” Snoop wrote in the caption alongside a trio of emoji.

    A number of fans and fellow artists subsequently hopped into the comments to express their disbelief, including Jamie Foxx.

    “You deserve that [and] more my G!” Foxx said.

    Snoop Dogg post from Instagram is pictured
    Image via Snoop Dogg on Instagram
    Jamie Foxx comments on Snoop Instagram post
    Image via Snoop Dogg on Instagram

    To be clear, the Recording Academy says that Snoop has received 16 nominations throughout his prolific run of releases. The most recent of these nominations was for Snoop’s involvement in Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly. At this Sunday’s ceremony, Kendrick took home the Best Rap Album award for his latest release, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

    This isn’t the first time Snoop has pointed out his lack of Grammys. Just last year, for example, he shared an IG update in which he blithely told that year’s nominees to “have fun” at the ceremony while noting his numerous winless nominations.

    Ahead of this year’s broadcast, Snoop performed as part of the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective event in honor of Dr. Dre. Others honored at the pre-Grammys party included Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne.

    Source: Complex.com

  • Chris Brown drags Robert Glasper after losing the Grammy for the Best R&B album

    Chris Brown drags Robert Glasper after losing the Grammy for the Best R&B album

    American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, Chris Brown, has taken a swipe at Robert Glasper after the latter bagged the Best R&B album at the just ended Grammys.

    The singer who did not take kindly to losing out on the award for best R&B album at Sunday’s Grammys, apparently shared his anger via his Instagram Story.

    According to The Shade Room, in since-deleted posts, Brown posted an image of Robert Glasper and wrote, “Y’all playing. Who da f*ck is this?” alongside a few crying-laughing emojis.  “Who the f*ck is Robert Glasper,” he continued. “I’ma keep kicking y’all ass respectfully.”

    He didn’t stop there. Brown then posted additional stories to his IG, writing, “I gotta get my skills up…Ima start playing the harmonica.” The following image was an edited photo of him playing the harmonica, captioned, “New Level Unlocked! Harmonica Breezy.”

    Brown’s 10th studio album Breezy (Deluxe) was up for the Grammy Award, against Glasper’s Black Radio III, Mary J. Blige’s Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe), Lucky Daye’s Candydrip, and PJ Morton’s Watch the Sun.

    Breezy (Deluxe) debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and featured Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, Jack Harlow, and H.E.R., among others. Black Radio III also featured some iconic artists, including Killer Mike, Q-Tip, Common, H.E.R., Jennifer Hudson, Ty Dolla Sign, and more. It was the third installation in Glasper’s Black Radio series, with the first project arriving in 2012 and Black Radio 2 dropping the following year.

    Source: Complex.com

  • Kid Cudi says ‘Music Award shows have been virtually ignoring me’ after not being nominated for Grammys

    Kid Cudi has chosen to remain positive, despite his recent Grammys snub.

    A day after the 2023 nods were announced, Cudi took to Twitter to address his noticeable absence from the nominee list. Some fans suspected he would secure at least one nomination for his eighth studio album, Entergalactic, which complimented his animated Netflix series by the same name. The concept project delivered a total of 15 tracks, and included guest appearances by Ty Dolla Sign, 2 Chainz, Don Toliver, Steve Aoki, and Dot da Genius. Entergalactic debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 back in October, marking Cudi’s seventh project to hit the chart’s top 20.

    Though it garnered generally favorable reviews and respectable streaming numbers, the album failed to secure a single nomination for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Many fans were, of course, frustrated by the snub. But Cudi? He didn’t appear to be too upset; in fact, he seemed pretty optimistic that the album would one day get the proper recognition.

    “Music award shows have been virtually ignoring me for over 10 years,” he tweeted. “I see people upset that I didn’t get a nom but its ok y’all. The acting world will be kinder to me. Im already winning awards for Entergalactic and when Emmy season comes around, we’ll see what time it is.”

    He continued: “The music was a hugeeee part of Entergalactic, and people wouldn’t be raving about the event if the music wasn’t on the level. So don’t even trip y’all. I know this album was beautiful, I know I gave it my all, and I know what I did with Netflix is something that changes the game.”

    Cudi is currently on the road for his To the Moon World Tour with support by Strick, Denzel Curry, and 070 Shake. During the trek, Cudi sparked retirement rumors after he told fans he would drop one more album to complete his deal with Republic Records.

    “Im doin 1 more album and then im done w my deal and not sure what ima do after that but yea, 1 more,” he tweeted earlier this month. “Wont be next year. Keep u posted.”

    He then shared a few details about what his next project would deliver.

    This is for all my fans that have been ridin w me for so long. This will be all new music. The songs ive teased ill prolly put out as singles here and there to hold u over

    — The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) November 6, 2022

    Source: Complex.com

  • Drake and The Weeknd boycott Grammys, don’t submit music for 2023 awards show

    Fans shouldn’t expect Drake and The Weeknd’s names to appear in this year’s Grammy nominations.

    According to Pitchfork, the pair didn’t submit their respective albums for consideration this year, and are once again boycotting the awards show. While voters received ballots today with no inclusion of Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind and The Weeknd’s Dawn FM, the Toronto natives are still credited on other songs as guest artists. Their hit album cuts, “Sticky” and “Sacrifice,” also didn’t appear on ballots.

    Drizzy has been at odds with the Grammy Awards and Recording Academy for some time, going back to 2017 when he won two awards that he said he didn’t want. He also slammed the academy for placing “Hotline Bling” in rap categories rather than pop. Last year, he pulled his songs after they were already sent in for consideration and he was nominated for Certified Lover Boy and “Way 2 Sexy,” which left an opening in both fields.

    There has been some discord between Abel Tesfaye and the academy after he blasted the Grammys last year for failing to nominate After Hours and the hit album single “Blinding Lights,” saying he was fully snubbed and that he would be boycotting the awards show from then on.

    “Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys,” he said. However, he still won an award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for Kanye West’s “Hurricane.”

    In other Grammy news, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have also decided not to submit their joint album Silk Sonic for consideration. They won four awards this year for the lead single, “Leave the Door Open.”

    Source: Complex.com

  • Bob Marley has reincarnated as Black Sherif, he will win Grammys – Sonnie Badu

    Prophet Sonnie Badu has seen the legendary Bob Marley in Black Sherif.

    According to the vociferous Ghanaian Gospel minister, his thoughts tell him that the late Reggae superstar has come back to life to live in Ghana as Black Sherif. Sonnie Badu noted this whilst applauding Blacko for creating a masterpiece album.

    On Thursday, October 6, 2022, raving Ghanaian act, Black Sherif, released his highly awaited debut studio album, “The Villian I Never Was”.

    ‘The Villian I Never Was’ album in less than 24 hours of its release surpassed 70 million views on streaming and audio discovery platform, Audiomack. ‘Oil In My Head ‘, ‘The Homeless Song ‘, ‘45‘and ‘Konongo Zongo‘ also debuted on Apple Music Top 100 Charts Ghana within 24 hours of release.

    Commenting on the success of the album so far, Sonnie Badu took to social media to say that “I think this young man @blacksherif_ is BoB Marley incarnate living in Ghana. His song writting abilities are just incredible“.

    He continued that “This new album solidifies the fact that – he will be one of the Giants of African music. And he will surely win some #Grammys for Ghana .. May God protect you from jealousy, envy, and premature termination as you walk in your giftings….”

    Currently the debut body of work as has all 14 tracks from the album occupying a spot-on Apple Music Top 100 Charts Ghana.

     

     

    Source: Pulse