Yet another year of controversial Grammy nominations, especially in R&B with snubs for artists like Summer Walker and Ari Lennox, as well as Beyoncé in the mix. Why can’t the Grammy Awards seem to get R&B right?
We’ve talked about the Grammys before but in this video, we look at why the Grammys can’t get R&B nominations and awards right. In light of the 2023 Grammy nominations, as well as the Grammys history with R&B. We also look at the historically tumultuous relationship between the Grammys Recording Academy and Black Music.
Let us know your thoughts on the 2023 Grammy nominations and why you think the Recording Academy has such a troubled relationship with R&B in the comments on YouTube.
Article references:
https://www.okayplayer.com/music/2022-grammys-review-recap.html
https://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/grammys-got-black-music-wrong-again-why-give-them-power
https://www.insider.com/black-grammys-winners-album-of-the-year
