Washington: American rapper and file producer Kanye West gained his first gospel Grammy, for his `Jesus Is King` album. It was his first honour from the Recording Academy in eight years, and his twenty second profession Grammy. According to Variety, although only for a second, but it surely has made him probably the most awarded hip-hop performer in Grammy historical past. West and Jay-Z, each went into the 2021 Grammys with 21 wins every.
However, West`s file may be short-lived, as a result of Jay-Z stands an excellent likelihood of just about instantly tying after which surpassing him. Jay-Z is nominated for 4 awards this yr, which incorporates his tracks `Black Parade` and `Savage (Remix)`. Presenter Jhene Aiko accepted the award on his behalf, as West didn’t be a part of within the on-line acceptance speeches throughout the Grammy pre-telecast “premiere ceremony.”West was final nominated as lately as two years in the past when he was up for a Grammy for one of the best producer (non-classical).
But he hadn`t gained since 2013, when `No Church within the Wild` gained greatest rap/sung collaboration and `N— in Paris` scored for one of the best rap tune. As per Variety, he has been celebrated at different awards ceremonies for his current transition into gospel work. At the Billboard Music Awards, he, the album, and its songs gained for Top Gospel Artist, Top Christian Album, Top Gospel Album and Top Gospel Song.
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards had been delayed owing to the continued Covid-19 pandemic. The annual present shifted from its unique January 31 broadcast to March 14. The ceremony honours musical artists, compositions and albums throughout 84 classes. Comedian and discuss present host Trevor Noah is internet hosting this yr`s Grammys.
It marks Noah`s first time internet hosting the award ceremony. Though normally held on the Staples Center, this yr`s festivities will happen on the Los Angeles Convention Center. Keeping in thoughts the pandemic, the occasion is claimed to be lower all the way down to dimension and may have primarily a house viewing viewers. The artists shall be seen performing as The Recording Academy introduced its listing of performers. However, they are going to be seen acting at a number of phases versus one stage at a chosen spot.
The nominations for music`s largest night time had been introduced on November 24, 2020. The legendary Beyonce topped the listing of getting probably the most nominations this yr — amassing 9 nominations within the course of. Queen Bey nabbed nominations for file of the yr, tune of the yr and greatest R&B efficiency for her hit single `Black Parade` together with a slew of different nominations. Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch all adopted up with six nominations.
Former Alabama Shakes vocalist Brittany Howard earned 5 nominations — whereas Justin Bieber, DaBaby, Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, John Beasley and David Frost comply with up with 4. Since the pandemic, numerous awards exhibits have been postponed and later revamped attributable to COVID-19 restrictions. (ANI)
