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Rema to release new music Friday

Afrobeats singer Rema is gearing up to release his first single of 2025, titled “Baby (Is It a Crime),” on Friday, February 7, 2025.

This announcement comes on the heels of his appearance at the 67th Grammys, where he was nominated for Best Global Album.

The song samples Sade’s iconic track “Is It a Crime” from her 1985 album “Promise.” Rema’s version is expected to blend his signature Afrobeats style with Sade’s soulful melody. 

“Baby (Is It a Crime)” marks Rema’s first release since his sophomore album “HEIS” in 2024.

The album was a tribute to Nigerian music’s rich history and encouraged the industry to look inward for inspiration.

Farida Yahya: A Letter To My 40-Year-Old Self

To my dearest 40-year-old self,

It’s the brink of a new year, I am enveloped by a tumult of emotions—anticipation, apprehension and a hint of uncertainty. Yet, through it all, an enduring sense of hope emerges. This letter serves as a communication from your current self, a reminder of the aspirations we have cultivated and the person we are endeavouring to become.

I am reflecting on the burdens of our past, the haunting memories of trauma that almost shaped our identity. I encourage you to recall the bravery you discovered within to embark on your healing journey. It was no simple task. There were days filled with shadows, and times of hopelessness when you doubted your resilience. Yet, you carried on. You turned to therapy for support, found warmth in the presence of those who empathised, and gradually, with great effort, you started to reconstruct your sense of self. You came out stronger, more resilient and with a deeper connection to who you are.

Remember that vision you had about uplifting women entrepreneurs? You put your heart into building a fund that didn’t just offer financial help but also provided mentorship, guidance, and a community of support. It was amazing to see how your hard work paid off as so many women transformed into thriving business owners, their confidence skyrocketing and their dreams taking off.

Your entrepreneurial spirit took off like a rocket. What started as a personal journey into natural haircare turned into a booming business. You created innovative products that honoured the beauty of all hair types, offering nourishment and empowerment. Your brand became a beacon of self-love, individuality, and a challenge to the status quo. You built a community around your brand, creating a space where everyone felt they belonged and celebrated their unique beauty. You emerged as a leader and an inspiration, proving just how powerful it is to chase your dreams with relentless passion.

Amidst the triumphs and the grind, you never forget the importance of love. You opened your heart again, allowing yourself to experience the joy of companionship, the warmth of intimacy, and the comfort of a loving embrace. You learned to trust again, to cherish the beauty of vulnerability, and to find solace in the arms of someone who cherished your soul as deeply as you cherished theirs.

The woman you are becoming is a testament to your strength, resilience, and your unwavering spirit. You are a survivor, a creator, a leader and a lover. You are a beacon of hope, a component of evidence of the extraordinary power of the human spirit. Most importantly, you are not a fool at 40, like you feared.

As we continue this sojourn, never lose sight of your dreams. Embrace the challenges, learn from the setbacks and never stop believing in yourself. You are capable of achieving greatness beyond your wildest imagination. We are only just getting started. Wear this age with grace, and let your light shine.

With unwavering love and belief,

Your present self.

Farida Yahya is a 2021 Mandela Washington fellow, an author, Start-up coach, and social entrepreneur with over 10 years working experience in the media and development sector. Farida Yahya is the 11th President of MWFAAN (Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria), a leading network of over 500 young leaders across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT who are Alumni of the US state department’s Mandela Washington Fellowship across the business, civic and public management tracks. She also founded the Brief Academy, a learning hub dedicated to developing and supporting female-owned startups to achieve wealth and scalability. Farida is also the author of Redefining Beautiful, a book that discusses the realities of starting a natural hair business.

Nigerian Stars Dominate 2025 Trace Awards Nominations

The 2025 Trace Awards have been announced with an impressive lineup of African music talents. Nigerian artists lead the charge, receiving recognition across multiple categories. The awards ceremony is set to take place on February 26 in Zanzibar, accompanied by a music summit aimed at celebrating the global impact of African music.

Spotlight on Nigerian Artists

Nigerian stars, including Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Tems, and Yemi Alade, have been nominated in various categories, highlighting the country’s influence on the global music stage.

In the Song of the Year category, tracks like Asake and Travis Scott’s collaboration, “Active,” Rema and Shallipopi’s “Benin Boys,” and Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” are among the contenders. Burna Boy’s hit “Higher” also makes the list.

Nigerian dominance continues in the Album of the Year category, with Asake’s Lungu Boy, Rema’s HEIS, and Burna Boy’s I Told Them competing against projects by Ghanaian stars such as Amaarae’s Fountain Baby, King Promise’s True to Self, and Stonebwoy’s 5th Dimension.

Key Categories and Nominations

Song of the Year

  • Tyla – “Jump” (South Africa)
  • Tyler ICU – “Mnike” (South Africa)
  • Titom & Yuppe – “Tshwala Bam” (South Africa)
  • Tamsir x Team Paiya – “Coup du Marteau” (Ivory Coast)
  • Asake & Travis Scott – “Active” (Nigeria)
  • Tems – “Love Me Jeje” (Nigeria)
  • Burna Boy – “Higher” (Nigeria)
  • Rema & Shallipopi – “Benin Boys” (Nigeria)
  • Diamond Platnumz – “Komasawa” (Tanzania)

Album of the Year

  • Burna Boy – I Told Them (Nigeria)
  • Asake – Lungu Boy (Nigeria)
  • Rema – HEIS (Nigeria)
  • Josey – Vibration Universelle (Ivory Coast)
  • Amaarae – Fountain Baby (Ghana)
  • King Promise – True to Self (Ghana)
  • Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension (Ghana)
  • Toofan – Stamina (Togo)

Top Performers in Key Categories

Best Collaboration

Nigerian artists continue to shine in collaborative projects, with highlights including:

  • Titom & Yuppe ft. Burna Boy – “Tshwala Bam (Remix)” (South Africa/Nigeria)
  • Asake & Wizkid – “MMS” (Nigeria)
  • Odumodublvck & Black Sherif – “Woto Woto Seasoning” (Nigeria/Ghana)

Best Male Artist

  • Rema (Nigeria)
  • Burna Boy (Nigeria)
  • Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
  • Wizkid (Nigeria)
  • King Promise (Ghana)

Best Female Artist

  • Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
  • Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
  • Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
  • Zuchu (Tanzania)
  • Simi (Nigeria)

Best Music Video

  • Asake – “Lonely At The Top” (Nigeria)
  • Tiwa Savage ft. Asake – “Loaded” (Nigeria)
  • Rema – “Charm” (Nigeria)

Emerging Talent and Diaspora Impact

Best New Artist

  • Shallipopi (Nigeria)
  • Spyro (Nigeria)
  • Black Sherif (Ghana)
  • Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

Best Artist (Diaspora)

  • Tems (Nigeria/USA)
  • Burna Boy (Nigeria/USA)
  • Tiwa Savage (Nigeria/UK)

Celebrating African Excellence

The 2025 Trace Awards highlight the diversity and richness of African music, with artists from Francophone, Anglophone, and Lusophone regions represented. The inclusion of a music summit promises to further elevate the platform’s role in championing African talent on the global stage.

Barack Obama Features Nigeria’s Rema Others in his 2024 Favorite Songs

Former President Celebrates Music from Around the World
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again released his much-anticipated annual list of favorite songs, showcasing a diverse selection of global artists. Among the highlights of the 25-track compilation is Nigeria’s Afrobeats sensation Rema, whose song “Yayo” secured a spot alongside hits from Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, and many more.

Rema Shines on Obama’s Playlist
Rema’s inclusion in the prestigious list underscores the growing global influence of Afrobeats. His track, “Yayo,” represents Nigerian music on the list, further solidifying the genre’s dominance on the international stage.

Diverse Musical Selections
The list features a mix of genres and artists from various corners of the world. Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” and the Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman duet “Right Back to It” are among the standout selections. Other artists, such as Billie Eilish, Tyla, Fontaines D.C., Shaboozey, and Moses Sumney, also made their mark on Obama’s eclectic playlist.

Here’s the full list of Barack Obama’s Favorite Music of 2024:

  1. Kendrick Lamar: “Squabble Up”
  2. Billie Eilish: “Lunch”
  3. Rema: “Yayo”
  4. Tyla / Gunna / Skillibeng: “Jump”
  5. Central Cee / Lil Baby: “Band4Band”
  6. Ezra Collective / Yazmin Lacey: “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing”
  7. The Red Clay Strays: “Ramblin’”
  8. Fontaines D.C.: “Favourite”
  9. Asake / Travis Scott: “Active”
  10. Shaboozey: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
  11. Bonny Light Horseman: “Old Dutch”
  12. Rae Khalil: “Is It Worth It”
  13. Beyoncé: “Texas Hold ’Em”
  14. Jordan Adetunji: “Kehlani”
  15. Artemas: “I Like the Way You Kiss Me”
  16. Johnny Blue Skies: “Scooter Blues”
  17. Hozier: “Too Sweet”
  18. Leon Bridges: “Peaceful Place”
  19. Tommy Richman: “Million Dollar Baby”
  20. Waxahatchee: “Right Back to It” [ft. MJ Lenderman]
  21. Myles Smith: “Stargazing”
  22. Jack White: “That’s How I’m Feeling”
  23. Moses Sumney: “Gold Coast”
  24. Karol G: “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
  25. FloyyMenor & Cris MJ: “Gata Only”

A Tradition of Celebrating Music
Obama’s music lists have become a cherished tradition, offering a glimpse into the former president’s diverse musical taste. Earlier this year, he shared his summer playlist, which included “Million Dollar Baby” by Tommy Richman, a song that also appears on his year-end favorites.

Afrobeats Goes Global
Rema’s presence on the list highlights the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats in the global music scene. The genre has garnered massive international acclaim in recent years, with artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and now Rema making waves far beyond Africa.

A Legacy of Musical Appreciation
Obama’s music selections continue to resonate with fans worldwide, celebrating creativity and showcasing the power of music to bridge cultures. For Rema and other featured artists, the recognition from one of the world’s most respected figures is a testament to their influence and talent.

Afro Jam Festival Brings Afrobeats to Japan with Rema as Headliner

Japan Joins the Afrobeats Movement

Afrobeats continues to take the world by storm, spreading its infectious rhythms and vibrant energy across cultures and continents. Now, Japan is joining the global movement with Afro Jam, the country’s very first Afrobeats festival. The event will take place at the Okinawa Arena from July 18 to 20, 2025, and promises to be a major celebration of African music and culture.

Rema to Headline Afro Jam Festival

One of the biggest names in Afrobeats, Rema, will headline the festival, bringing his signature sound to Japanese audiences. Known for his hit songs like “Calm Down” and “Holiday,” Rema has built a global fan base with his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and pop. Fans in Okinawa can expect an unforgettable performance as the Nigerian artist continues to shine on the international stage.

International Stars Join the Lineup

Rema will be joined by an exciting lineup of international artists, including Jason Derulo and Shenseea. With these stars adding to the festival’s appeal, Afro Jam is set to be a monumental event, further solidifying Afrobeats’ place in global music culture.

A Big Year Ahead for Rema

The Afro Jam festival is just one of Rema’s many milestones in 2025. Earlier in the year, he will perform at the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where he will be joined by other African artists like Seun Kuti. This is a massive achievement for Rema and further proof of Afrobeats’ growing influence on the world’s biggest music stages.

A Win for Afrobeats and African Music

Rema’s rise to international stardom is not only a personal triumph but also a significant victory for Afrobeats and African music. The genre, which has gained immense popularity worldwide in recent years, continues to break down cultural barriers and captivate audiences around the globe. As Rema and other African artists make their mark at festivals like Coachella and Afro Jam, the future of Afrobeats looks brighter than ever.

Asake, Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, and Tyla Lead the Charge with Nominations at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are almost here, and Afrobeats is taking the spotlight. AsakeBurna BoyRemaTems, and Tyla are all competing for Top Afrobeats Artist.

Tems is nominated for Top Afrobeats Song with her track “Me & U.” She’s joined by Tyla, who makes a strong impression with three entries in the same category: “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.

This year’s show, hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, airs live on Fox on December 12 at 8 PM ET/PT and will also be available on Paramount+ and Fire TV Channels. It’s an exciting return to Fox, where the awards originally premiered in 1990.

Taylor Swift, the most decorated female artist in BBMA history, leads the nominations in 16 categories with 17 total entries, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist. Drake follows with eight nominations, including Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist, while Kendrick Lamar has eight nods, competing for Top Rap Artist alongside Metro Boomin and Future.

In the rap categories, Nicki Minaj and GloRilla represent the women, with Nicki landing multiple nominations, including Top Rap Touring Artist. SZA has six nominations, including Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist.

Beyoncé appears in country categories this year, with nominations for “Cowboy Carter” in Top Country Female Artist and Top Country Album. Other big names like The WeekndBrent Faiyaz, Doja Cat, and Chris Brown are also on the list.

It’s shaping up to be a night of unforgettable performances and wins. You can catch the highlights on Billboard’s website and social media pages.

Who are you rooting for this year?

See the full list of nominees across 72 categories:

ARTIST AWARDS

Top Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Drake
  • Taylor Swift
  • Morgan Wallen

Top New Artist

  • Benson Boone
  • Tommy Richman
  • Chappell Roan
  • Shaboozey
  • Teddy Swims

Top Male Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Luke Combs
  • Drake
  • Post Malone
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Female Artist

  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Billie Eilish
  • Chappell Roan
  • Taylor Swift
  • SZA

Top Duo/Group

  • blink-182
  • Coldplay
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Linkin Park
  • Stray Kids

Top Billboard 200 Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Drake
  • Taylor Swift
  • SZA
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Hot 100 Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Billie Eilish
  • Taylor Swift
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Hot 100 Songwriter

  • Amy Allen
  • Jack Antonoff
  • Zach Bryan
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Producer

  • Jack Antonoff
  • Zach Bryan
  • Daniel Nigro
  • Finneas O’Connell
  • Taylor Swift

Top Streaming Songs Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Taylor Swift
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Radio Songs Artist

  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Doja Cat
  • Taylor Swift
  • SZA
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Song Sales Artist

  • Jelly Roll
  • Jung Kook
  • Shaboozey
  • Taylor Swift
  • Teddy Swims

Top Billboard Global 200 Artist

  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Billie Eilish
  • Ariana Grande
  • Taylor Swift
  • The Weeknd

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist

  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Billie Eilish
  • Ariana Grande
  • Taylor Swift
  • The Weeknd

Top R&B Artist

  • Brent Faiyaz
  • Tommy Richman
  • SZA
  • Tyla
  • The Weeknd

Top R&B Male Artist

  • Brent Faiyaz
  • Tommy Richman
  • The Weeknd

Top R&B Female Artist

  1. Muni Long
  2. SZA
  3. Tyla

Top R&B Touring Artist

  • Chris Brown
  • Bruno Mars
  • Usher

Top Rap Artist

  • Drake
  • Future
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Metro Boomin
  • Travis Scott

Top Rap Male Artist

  • Drake
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Travis Scott

Top Rap Female Artist

  • Doja Cat
  • GloRilla
  • Nicki Minaj

Top Rap Touring Artist

  • Nicki Minaj
  • Travis Scott
  • $uicideboy$

Top Country Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Luke Combs
  • Post Malone
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Country Male Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Luke Combs
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Country Female Artist

  • Beyoncé
  • Megan Moroney
  • Lainey Wilson

Top Country Duo/Group

  • Zac Brown Band
  • The Red Clay Strays
  • Treaty Oak Revival

Top Country Touring Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Kenny Chesney
  • Luke Combs

Top Rock Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Hozier
  • Jelly Roll
  • Noah Kahan
  • Linkin Park

Top Rock Duo/Group

  • Good Neighbours
  • Linkin Park
  • The Red Clay Strays

Top Hard Rock Artist

  • Bad Omens
  • HARDY
  • Linkin Park

Top Rock Touring Artist

  • Coldplay
  • The Rolling Stones
  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Top Latin Artist

  • Bad Bunny
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Junior H
  • KAROL G
  • Peso Pluma

Top Latin Male Artist

  • Bad Bunny
  • Junior H
  • Peso Pluma

Top Latin Female Artist

  • KAROL G
  • Shakira
  • Kali Uchis

Top Latin Duo/Group

  • Eslabon Armado
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Grupo Frontera

Top Latin Touring Artist

  • Bad Bunny
  • KAROL G
  • Luis Miguel

Top Global K-Pop Artist

  • ENHYPEN
  • Jimin
  • Jung Kook
  • Stray Kids
  • TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Top K-Pop Touring Artist

  • ENHYPEN
  • SEVENTEEN
  • TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Top Afrobeats Artist

  • Asake
  • Burna Boy
  • Rema
  • Tems
  • Tyla

Top Dance/Electronic Artist

  • Beyoncé
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Charli XCX
  • Dua Lipa
  • Calvin Harris

Top Christian Artist

  • Lauren Daigle
  • Elevation Worship
  • Forrest Frank
  • Brandon Lake
  • Anne Wilson

Top Gospel Artist

  • Kirk Franklin
  • Maverick City Music
  • Chandler Moore
  • Naomi Raine
  • CeCe Winans

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album

  • Zach Bryan, Zach Bryan
  • Drake, For All the Dogs
  • Noah Kahan, Stick Season
  • Taylor Swift, 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
  • Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department

Top Soundtrack

  • Hazbin Hotel: Season One
  • Trolls: Band Together
  • Twisters: The Album
  • Wish
  • Wonka

Top R&B Album

  • Chris Brown, 11:11
  • Brent Faiyaz, Larger Than Life
  • PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)
  • Bryson Tiller, Bryson Tiller
  • Tyla, Tyla

Top Rap Album

  • 21 Savage, american dream
  • Drake, For All the Dogs
  • Future & Metro Boomin, WE DON’T TRUST YOU
  • Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
  • Rod Wave, Nostalgia

Top Country Album

  • Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter
  • Zach Bryan, The Great American Bar Scene
  • Zach Bryan, Zach Bryan
  • Chris Stapleton, Higher
  • Bailey Zimmerman, Religiously. The Album.

Top Rock Album

  • Zach Bryan, The Great American Bar Scene
  • Zach Bryan, Zach Bryan
  • Hozier, Unheard (EP)
  • Noah Kahan, Stick Season
  • Dolly Parton, Rockstar

Top Hard Rock Album

  • Bring Me The Horizon, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn
  • Falling In Reverse, Popular Monster
  • HARDY, Quit!!
  • Pearl Jam, Dark Matter
  • Sleep Token, Take Me Back to Eden

Top Latin Album

  • Bad Bunny, nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana
  • Fuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada
  • Grupo Frontera, El Comienzo
  • Junior H, $AD BOYZ 4 LIFE II
  • KAROL G, MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO (BICHOTA SEASON)

Top K-Pop Album

  • ATEEZ, THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL
  • Jung Kook, GOLDEN
  • Stray Kids, ROCK-STAR
  • Stray Kids, Ate: Mini Album
  • TOMORROW X TOGETHER, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL

Top Dance/Electronic Album

  • Charli XCX, BRAT
  • Jungle, Volcano
  • Odetari, XXIII SORROWS
  • Troye Sivan, Something to Give Each Other
  • John Summit, Comfort in Chaos

Top Christian Album

  • Elevation Worship, CAN YOU IMAGINE?
  • Forrest Frank, CHILD OF GOD
  • Brandon Lake, COAT OF MANY COLORS
  • Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine, The Maverick Way Complete: Complete Vol 02
  • Katy Nichole, Jesus Changed My Life

Top Gospel Album

  • Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day
  • Koryn Hawthorne, On God
  • Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine, The Maverick Way Complete: Complete Vol 02
  • CeCe Winans, More Than This
  • Naomi Raine, Cover The Earth: Live in New York

SONG AWARDS

Top Hot 100 Song

  • Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
  • Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
  • Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help”
  • Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
  • Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”

Top Streaming Song

  • Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything”
  • Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
  • Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help”
  • Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
  • Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”

Top Radio Song

  • Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
  • Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
  • Tate McRae, “Greedy”
  • Taylor Swift, “Cruel Summer”
  • Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”

Top Selling Song

  • Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
  • Jung Kook, “Standing Next to You”
  • Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”
  • Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
  • Teddy Swims “Lose Control”

Top Collaboration

  • Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves “I Remember Everything”
  • Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar “Like That”
  • Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”
  • Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone “Fortnight”
  • Morgan Wallen feat. ERNEST “Cowgirls”

Top Billboard Global 200 Song

  • Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”
  • Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso”
  • Tate McRae “Greedy”
  • Taylor Swift “Cruel Summer”
  • Teddy Swims “Lose Control”

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song

  • Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”
  • Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso”
  • Tate McRae “Greedy”
  • Taylor Swift “Cruel Summer”
  • Teddy Swims “Lose Control”

Top R&B Song

  • 4batz feat. Drake “act ii: date @ 8 (remix)”
  • Muni Long “Made for Me”
  • Tommy Richman “MILLION DOLLAR BABY”
  • SZA “Saturn”
  • Tyla “Water”

Top Rap Song

  • Doja Cat “Agora Hills”
  • Doja Cat “Paint the Town Red”
  • Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar “Like That”
  • Jack Harlow “Lovin on Me”
  • Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”

Top Country Song

  • Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves “I Remember Everything”
  • Dasha “Austin”
  • Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”
  • Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
  • Morgan Wallen “Thinkin’ Bout Me”

Top Rock Song

  • Zach Bryan “Pink Skies”
  • Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves “I Remember Everything”
  • Djo “End of Beginning”
  • Hozier “Too Sweet”
  • Noah Kahan “Stick Season”

Top Hard Rock Song

  • Falling In Reverse feat. Jelly Roll “All My Life”
  • Falling In Reverse, Tech N9ne & Alex Terrible “Ronald”
  • HARDY “Psycho”
  • Linkin Park “The Emptiness Machine”
  • Superheaven “Youngest Daughter”

Top Latin Song

  • Bad Bunny “MONACO”
  • Bad Bunny & Feid “PERRO NEGRO”
  • FloyyMenor & Cris MJ “Gata Only”
  • KAROL G & Peso Pluma “QLONA”
  • Xavi “La Diabla”

Top Global K-Pop Song

  • ILLIT “Magnetic”
  • Jimin “Who”
  • Jung Kook “Standing Next to You”
  • Jung Kook feat. Jack Harlow “3D”
  • LE SSERAFIM “Perfect Night”

Top Afrobeats Song

  • Adam Port & Stryv feat. Malachiii “Move”
  • Tems “Me & U”
  • Tyla “Truth or Dare”
  • Tyla “Water”
  • Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng “Jump”

Top Dance/Electronic Song

  • Dua Lipa “Houdini”
  • Dua Lipa “Illusion”
  • Kenya Grace “Strangers”
  • Ariana Grande “yes, and?”
  • Marshmello & Kane Brown “Miles on It”

Top Christian Song

  • Elevation Worship feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore “Praise”
  • Forrest Frank “GOOD DAY”
  • Josiah Queen “The Prodigal”
  • Seph Schlueter “Counting My Blessings”
  • Tauren Wells with We The Kingdom & Davies “Take It All Back”

Top Gospel Song

  • Koryn Hawthorne “Look at God”
  • Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine “God Problems”
  • Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine ft. Tasha Cobbs Leonard “In the Room”
  • Victor Thompson X Gunna feat. Ehis ‘D’ Greatest “THIS YEAR (Blessings)”
  • CeCe Winans “That’s My King”

67th Grammy Awards: Nominees Announced, Nigerian Artists Shine

Tems, Rema Among Nigerian Nominees; Beyoncé Sets Record with 11 Nominations

The nominations for the highly anticipated 67th Annual Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, revealing a strong lineup with notable Nigerian representation. This year, celebrated Nigerian artist Tems received nominations in multiple categories, including Best R&B Song for her track “Burning,” co-written with Ronald Banful, and Best Global Music Album for her project Born In The Wild. Joining her in the Global Music Album category is fellow Nigerian Rema with his album Heis.

Since Burna Boy’s Grammy win in 2021, Nigerian artists have continued to earn recognition on the world stage, marking a significant presence at music’s biggest awards ceremony.

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Beyoncé Sets New Grammy Record

Pop and R&B icon Beyoncé leads the Grammy field this year with an impressive 11 nominations, breaking previous records to become the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Her nominations include Record of the Year for “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, underscoring her ongoing influence in the music industry.

Major Nominations for Top Artists

The 2025 Grammy Awards also feature nominations for major global artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Chappell Roan. All are nominated for various awards, with each artist securing a spot in categories such as Record of the Year and Album of the Year.

Grammy Awards Ceremony Date

The prestigious Grammy Awards ceremony is set to take place on February 2, 2025, promising an exciting celebration of music with 94 award categories in total. Below are some of the major nominees announced for the top categories:

Record of the Year

  • “Now And Then” by The Beatles
  • “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” by Beyoncé
  • “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
  • “360” by Charli XCX
  • “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
  • “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
  • “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
  • “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone

Album of the Year

  • New Blue Sun by André 3000
  • Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
  • Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
  • BRAT by Charli XCX
  • Djesse Vol. 4 by Jacob Collier
  • HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish
  • The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan
  • The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift
  • “BODYGUARD” by Beyoncé
  • “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
  • “Apple” by Charli xcx
  • “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
  • “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan

8. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

  • “us.” by Gracie Abrams feat. Taylor Swift
  • “LEVII’S JEANS” by Beyoncé feat. Post Malone
  • “Guess” by Charli xcx & Billie Eilish
  • “the boy is mine” by Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica
  • “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

9. Best Pop Vocal Album

  • Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
  • HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish
  • eternal sunshine by Ariana Grande
  • The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan
  • THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT by Taylor Swift

10. Best Dance/Electronic Recording

  • “She’s Gone, Dance On” by Disclosure
  • “Loved” by Four Tet
  • “leavemealone” by Fred Again.. & Baby Keem
  • “Neverender” by Justice & Tame Impala
  • “Witchy” by KAYTRANADA

11. Best Dance Pop Recording

  • “Make You Mine” by Madison Beer
  • “Von Dutch” by Charli xcx
  • “L’AMOUR DE MA VIE [OVER NOW EXTENDED EDIT]” by Billie Eilish
  • “yes, and?” by Ariana Grande
  • “Got Me Started” by Troye Sivan

12. Best Dance/Electronic Album

  • BRAT by Charli xcx
  • Three by Four Tet
  • Hyperdrama by Justice
  • Timeless by KAYTRANADA
  • Telos by Zedd

13. Best Remixed Recording

  • “Alter Ego (KAYTRANADA remix)” – KAYTRANADA, remixer (Doechii)
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy) (Remix)” – David Guetta, remixer (Shaboozey)
  • “Espresso” (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix) – FNZ & Mark Ronson, remixers (Sabrina Carpenter)
  • “Jah Sees Them – Amapiano Remix” – Alexx Antaeus, Footsteps & MrMyish, remixers (Julian Marley & Antaeus)
  • “Von Dutch” – A.G. Cook, remixer (Charli xcx & A.G. Cook feat. Addison Rae)”

14. Best Rock Performance

  • “Now And Then” by The Beatles
  • “Beautiful People (Stay High)” by The Black Keys
  • “The American Dream Is Killing Me” by Green Day
  • “Gift Horse” by IDLES
  • “Dark Matter” by Pearl Jam
  • “Broken Man” by St. Vincent

15. Best Metal Performance

  • “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” by Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor Le Masne
  • “Crown of Horns” by Judas Priest
  • “Suffocate” by Knocked Loose feat. Poppy
  • “Screaming Suicide” by Metallica
  • “Cellar Door” by Spiritbox

16. Best Rock Song

  • “Beautiful People (Stay High)” – Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney, Beck Hansen & Daniel Nakamura, songwriters (The Black Keys)
  • “Broken Man” – Annie Clark, songwriter (St. Vincent)
  • “Dark Matter” – Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Pearl Jam)
  • “Dilemma” – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt & Tré Cool, songwriters (Green Day)
  • “Gift Horse” – Jon Beavis, Mark Bowen, Adam Devonshire, Lee Kiernan & Joe Talbot, songwriters (IDLES)

17. Best Rock Album

  • Happiness Bastards by The Black Crowes
  • Romance by Fontaines D.C.
  • Saviors by Green Day
  • TANGK by IDLES
  • Dark Matter by Pearl Jam
  • Hackney Diamonds by The Rolling Stones
  • No Name by Jack White

18. Best Alternative Music Performance

  • “Neon Pill” Cage by The Elephant
  • “Song Of The Lake” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • “Starburster” by Fontaines D.C.
  • “BYE BYE” by Kim Gordon
  • “Flea” by St. Vincent

19. Best Alternative Music Album

  • Wild God by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • Charm by Clairo
  • The Collective by Kim Gordon
  • What Now by Brittany Howard
  • All Born Screaming by St. Vincent

20. Best R&B Performance

  • “Guidance” by Jhené Aiko
  • “Residuals” by Chris Brown
  • “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” by Coco Jones
  • “Made For Me (Live On BET)” by Muni Long
  • “Saturn” by SZA

21. Best Traditional R&B Performance

  • “Wet” by Marsha Ambrosius
  • “Can I Have This Groove” by Kenyon Dixon
  • “No Lie” by Lalah Hathaway feat. Michael McDonald
  • “Make Me Forget” by Muni Long
  • “That’s You” by Lucky Daye

22. Best R&B Song

  • “After Hours” – Diovanna Frazier, Alex Goldblatt, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Daniel Upchurch, songwriters (Kehlani)
  • “Burning” – Ronald Banful & Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Tems)
  • “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” – Sara Diamond, Sydney Floyd, Marisela Jackson, Courtney Jones, Carl McCormick & Kelvin Wooten, songwriters (Coco Jones)
  • “Ruined Me” – Jeff Gitelman, Priscilla Renea & Kevin Theodore, songwriters (Muni Long)
  • “Saturn” – Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon & Scott Zhang, songwriters (SZA)

23. Best Progressive R&B Album

  • So Glad To Know You by Avery*Sunshine
  • En Route by Durand Bernarr
  • Bando Stone And The New World by Childish Gambino
  • Crash by Kehlani
  • Why Lawd? by NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge)

24. Best R&B Album

  • 11:11 (Deluxe) by Chris Brown
  • Vantablack by Lalah Hathaway
  • Revenge by Muni Long
  • Algorithm by Lucky Daye
  • Coming Home by Usher

25. Best Rap Performance

  • “Enough (Miami)” by Cardi B
  • “When The Sun Shines Again” by Common & Pete Rock feat. Posdnuos
  • “NISSAN ALTIMA” by Doechii
  • “Houdini” by Eminem
  • “Like That” by Future & Metro Boomin feat. Kendrick Lamar
  • “Yeah Glo!” by GloRilla
  • “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

26. Best Melodic Rap Performance

  • “KEHLANI” by Jordan Adetunji feat. Kehlani
  • “SPAGHETTII” by Beyoncé feat. Linda Martell & Shaboozey
  • “We Still Don’t Trust You” by Future & Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd
  • “Big Mama” by Latto
  • “3:AM” by Rapsody feat. Erykah Badu

27. Best Rap Song

  • “Asteroids” – Marlanna Evans, songwriter (Rapsody feat. Hit-Boy)
  • “Carnival” – Jordan Carter, Raul Cubina, Grant Dickinson, Samuel Lindley, Nasir Pemberton, Dimitri Roger, Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West & Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, songwriters (¥$ (Kanye West & Ty Dolla $Ign) feat. Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti)
  • “Like That” – Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Kobe “BbyKobe” Hood, Leland Wayne & Nayvadius Wilburn, songwriters (Future & Metro Boomin feat. Kendrick Lamar)
  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar)
  • “Yeah Glo!” – Ronnie Jackson, Jaucquez Lowe, Timothy McKibbins, Kevin Andre Price, Julius Rivera III & Gloria Woods, songwriters (GloRilla)

28. Best Rap Album

  • Might Delete Later by J. Cole
  • The Auditorium, Vol. 1 by Common & Pete Rock
  • Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii
  • The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) by Eminem
  • We Don’t Trust You by Future & Metro Boomin

29. Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

  • CIVIL WRITES: The South Got Something To Say by Queen Sheba
  • cOncrete & wHiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series by Omari Hardwick
  • Good M.U.S.I.C. Universe Sonic Sinema: Episode 1 In The Beginning Was The Word by Malik Yusef
  • The Heart, The Mind, The Soul by Tank And The Bangas
  • The Seven Number Ones by Mad Skillz

30. Best Jazz Performance

  • “Walk With Me, Lord (SOUND | SPIRIT)” by The Baylor Project
  • “Phoenix Reimagined (Live)” by Lakecia Benjamin feat. Randy Brecker, Jeff “Tain” Watts & John Scofield
  • “Juno” by Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
  • “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me” by Samara Joy feat. Sullivan Fortner
  • “Little Fears” by Dan Pugach Big Band feat. Nicole Zuraitis & Troy Roberts

31. Best Jazz Vocal Album

  • Journey In Black by Christie Dashiell
  • Wildflowers Vol. 1 by Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner
  • A Joyful Holiday by Samara Joy
  • Milton + esperanza by Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding
  • My Ideal by Catherine Russell & Sean Mason

32. Best Jazz Instrumental Album

  • Owl Song by Ambrose Akinmusire feat. Bill Frisell & Herlin Riley
  • Beyond This Place by Kenny Barron feat. Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Johnathan Blake, Immanuel Wilkins & Steve Nelson
  • Phoenix Reimagined (Live) by Lakecia Benjamin
  • Remembrance by Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
  • Solo Game by Sullivan Fortner

33. Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

  • Returning To Forever by John Beasley & Frankfurt Radio Big Band
  • And So It Goes by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
  • Walk A Mile In My Shoe by Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band
  • Bianca Reimagined: Music For Paws And Persistence by Dan Pugach Big Band
  • Golden City by Miguel Zenón

34. Best Latin Jazz Album

  • Spain Forever Again by Michel Camilo & Tomatito
  • Cubop Lives! by Zaccai Curtis
  • COLLAB by Hamilton de Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
  • Time And Again by Eliane Elias
  • El Trio: Live in Italy by Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernández, John Beasley & José Gola
  • Cuba And Beyond by Chucho Valdés & Royal Quartet
  • As I Travel by Donald Vega feat. Lewis Nash, John Patitucci & Luisito Quintero

35. Best Alternative Jazz Album

  • Night Reign by Arooj Aftab
  • New Blue Sun by André 3000
  • Code Derivation by Robert Glasper
  • Foreverland by Keyon Harrold
  • No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin by Meshell Ndegeocello

36. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

  • À Fleur De Peau by Cyrille Aimée
  • Visions by Norah Jones
  • Good Together by Lake Street Dive
  • Impossible Dream by Aaron Lazar
  • Christmas Wish by Gregory Porter

37. Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

  • Plot Armor by Taylor Eigsti
  • Rhapsody In Blue by Béla Fleck
  • Orchestras (Live) by Bill Frisell feat. Alexander Hanson, Brussels Philharmonic, Rudy Royston & Thomas Morgan
  • Mark by Mark Guiliana
  • Speak To Me by Julian Lage

38. Best Musical Theater Album

  • Hell’s Kitchen
  • Merrily We Roll Along
  • The Notebook
  • The Outsiders
  • Suffs
  • The Wiz

39. Best Country Solo Performance

  • “16 CARRIAGES” by Beyoncé
  • “I Am Not Okay” by Jelly Roll
  • “The Architect” by Kacey Musgraves
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
  • “It Takes A Woman” by Chris Stapleton

40. Best Country Duo/Group Performance

  • “Cowboys Cry Too” by Kelsea Ballerini With Noah Kahan
  • “II MOST WANTED” by Beyoncé feat. Miley Cyrus
  • “Break Mine” by Brothers Osborne
  • “Bigger Houses” by Dan + Shay
  • “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen

41. Best Country Song

  • “The Architect” – Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves)
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)
  • “I Am Not Okay” – Casey Brown, Jason DeFord, Ashley Gorley & Taylor Phillips, songwriters (Jelly Roll)
  • “I Had Some Help” – Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Morgan Wallen & Chandler Paul Walters, songwriters (Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen)
  • “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” – Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)

42. Best Country Album

  • COWBOY CARTER by Beyoncé
  • F-1 Trillion by Post Malone
  • Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves
  • Higher by Chris Stapleton
  • Whirlwind by Lainey Wilson

43. Best American Roots Performance

  • “Blame It On Eve” by Shemekia Copeland
  • “Nothing In Rambling” by The Fabulous Thunderbirds feat. Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood
  • “Lighthouse” by Sierra Ferrell
  • “The Ballad Of Sally Anne” by Rhiannon Giddens

44. Best Americana Performance

  • “YA YA” by Beyoncé
  • “Subtitles” by Madison Cunningham
  • “Don’t Do Me Good” by Madi Diaz feat. Kacey Musgraves
  • “American Dreaming” by Sierra Ferrell
  • “Runaway Train” by Sarah Jarosz
  • “Empty Trainload Of Sky” by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

45. Best American Roots Song

  • “Ahead Of The Game” – Mark Knopfler, songwriter (Mark Knopfler)
  • “All In Good Time” – Sam Beam, songwriter (Iron & Wine feat. Fiona Apple)
  • “All My Friends” – Aoife O’Donovan, songwriter (Aoife O’Donovan)
  • “American Dreaming” – Sierra Ferrell & Melody Walker, songwriters (Sierra Ferrell)
  • “Blame It On Eve” – John Hahn & Will Kimbrough, songwriters (Shemekia Copeland)

46. Best Americana Album

  • The Other Side by T Bone Burnett
  • $10 Cowboy by Charley Crockett
  • Trail Of Flowers by Sierra Ferrell
  • Polaroid Lovers by Sarah Jarosz
  • No One Gets Out Alive by Maggie Rose
  • Tigers Blood by Waxahatchee

47. Best Bluegrass Album

  • I Built A World by Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
  • Songs Of Love And Life by The Del McCoury Band
  • No Fear by Sister Sadie
  • Live Vol. 1 by Billy Strings
  • Earl Jam by Tony Trischka
  • Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman by Dan Tyminski

48. Best Traditional Blues Album

  • Hill Country Love by Cedric Burnside
  • Struck Down by The Fabulous Thunderbirds
  • One Guitar Woman by Sue Foley
  • Sam’s Place by Little Feat
  • Swingin’ Live At The Church In Tulsa by The Taj Mahal Sextet

49. Best Contemporary Blues Album

  • Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 by Joe Bonamassa
  • Blame It On Eve by Shemekia Copeland
  • Friendlytown by Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour
  • Mileage by Ruthie Foster
  • The Fury by Antonio Vergara

50. Best Folk Album

  • American Patchwork Quartet by American Patchwork Quartet
  • Weird Faith by Madi Diaz
  • Bright Future by Adrianne Lenker
  • All My Friends by Aoife O’Donovan
  • Woodland by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

51. Best Regional Roots Music Album

  • 25 Back To My Roots by Sean Ardoin And Kreole Rock And Soul
  • Live At The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagles feat. J’Wan Boudreaux
  • Live At The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by New Breed Brass Band feat. Trombone Shorty
  • Kuini by Kalani Pe’a
  • Stories From The Battlefield by The Rumble feat. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.

52. Best Gospel Performance/Song

  • “Church Doors” by Yolanda Adams; Donald Lawrence & Sir William James Baptist, songwriters
  • “Yesterday” by Melvin Crispell III
  • “Hold On (Live)” by Ricky Dillard
  • “Holy Hands” by DOE; Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Dominique Jones, Timothy Ferguson, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jonathan McReynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord & Juan Winans, songwriters
  • “One Hallelujah” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton feat. Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters

53. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

  • “Holy Forever (Live)” by Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson feat. CeCe Winans
  • “Praise” by Elevation Worship feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore; Pat Barrett, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, songwriters
  • “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” by Honor & Glory feat. Disciple
  • “In The Name Of Jesus” by JWLKRS Worship & Maverick City Music feat. Chandler Moore; Austin Armstrong, Ran Jackson, Chandler Moore, Sajan Nauriyal, Ella Schnacky, Noah Schnacky & Ilya Toshinskiy, songwriters
  • “In The Room” by Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard; G. Morris Coleman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
  • That’s My King CeCe Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks & Jess Russ, songwriters

54. Best Gospel Album

  • Covered Vol. 1 by Melvin Crispell III
  • Choirmaster II (Live) by Ricky Dillard
  • Father’s Day by Kirk Franklin
  • Still Karen by Karen Clark Sheard
  • More Than This by CeCe Winans

55. Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

  • Heart Of A Human by DOE
  • When Wind Meets Fire by Elevation Worship
  • Child Of God by Forrest Frank
  • Coat Of Many Colors by Brandon Lake
  • The Maverick Way Complete by Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore

56. Best Roots Gospel Album

  • The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 by Authentic Unlimited
  • The Gospel According To Mark by Mark D. Conklin
  • Rhapsody by The Harlem Gospel Travelers
  • Church by Cory Henry
  • Loving You by The Nelons

57. Best Latin Pop Album

  • Funk Generation by Anitta
  • El Viaje by Luis Fonsi
  • GARCÍA by Kany García
  • Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran by Shakira
  • ORQUÍDEAS by Kali Uchis

58. Best Música Urbana Album

  • nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana by Bad Bunny
  • Rayo by J Balvin
  • FERXXOCALIPSIS by Feid
  • LAS LETRAS YA NO IMPORTAN by Residente
  • att. by Young Miko

59. Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

  • Compita del Destino by El David Aguilar
  • Pa’ Tu Cuerpa by Cimafunk
  • Autopoiética by Mon Laferte
  • GRASA by NATHY PELUSO
  • ¿Quién trae las cornetas? by Rawayana

60. Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

  • Diamantes by Chiquis
  • Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 by Carín León
  • ÉXODO by Peso Pluma
  • De Lejitos by Jessi Uribe

61. Best Tropical Latin Album

  • MUEVENSE by Marc Anthony
  • Bailar by Sheila E.
  • Radio Güira by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
  • Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) by Tony Succar, Mimy Succar
  • Vacilón Santiaguero by Kiki Valera

62. Best Global Music Performance

  • “Raat Ki Rani” by Arooj Aftab
  • “A Rock Somewhere” by Jacob Collier feat. Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal
  • “Rise” by Rocky Dawuni
  • “Bemba Colorá” by Sheila E. feat. Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar
  • “Sunlight To My Soul” by Angélique Kidjo feat. Soweto Gospel Choir
  • “Kashira” by Masa Takumi feat. Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung

63. Best African Music Performance

  • “Tomorrow” by Yemi Alade
  • “MMS” by Asake & Wizkid
  • “Sensational” by Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay
  • “Higher” by Burna Boy
  • “Love Me JeJe” by Tems

64. Best Global Music Album

  • Alkebulan II by Matt B feat. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Paisajes by Ciro Hurtado
  • Heis by Rema
  • Historias De Un Flamenco by Antonio Rey
  • Born In The Wild by Tems

65. Best Reggae Album

  • Take It Easy by Collie Buddz
  • Party With Me by Vybz Kartel
  • Never Gets Late Here by Shenseea
  • Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe) (Various Artists)
  • Evolution by The Wailers

66. Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album

  • Break Of Dawn by Ricky Kej
  • Triveni by Wouter Kellerman, Éru Matsumoto & Chandrika Tandon
  • Visions Of Sounds De Luxe by Chris Redding
  • Opus by Ryuichi Sakamoto
  • Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn by Anoushka Shankar
  • Warriors Of Light by Radhika Vekaria

67. Best Children’s Music Album

  • Brillo, Brillo! by Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band
  • Creciendo by Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats
  • My Favorite Dream by John Legend
  • Solid Rock Revival by Rock For ChildrenWorld Wide Playdate by Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids

68. Best Comedy Album

  • Armageddon by Ricky Gervais
  • The Dreamer by Dave Chappelle
  • The Prisoner by Jim Gaffigan
  • Someday You’ll Die by Nikki Glaser
  • Where Was I by Trevor Noah

69. Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

  • All You Need Is Love: The Beatles In Their Own Words – Guy Oldfield, producer
  • …And Your Ass Will Follow – George Clinton
  • Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones – Dolly Parton
  • Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration – Jimmy Carter
  • My Name Is Barbra – Barbra Streisand

70. Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media

  • The Color Purple (Various Artists)
  • Deadpool & Wolverine (Various Artists)
  • Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein –London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Bradley Cooper
  • Saltburn (Various Artists)
  • Twisters: The Album (Various Artists)

71. Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)

  • American Fiction – Laura Karpman, composer
  • Challengers – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers
  • The Color Purple – Kris Bowers, composer
  • Dune: Part Two – Hans Zimmer, composer
  • Shōgun – Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross, composers

72. Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media

  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – Pinar Toprak, composer
  • God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla – Bear McCreary, composer
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – John Paesano, composer
  • Star Wars Outlaws – Wilbert Roget, II, composer
  • Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord – Winifred Phillips, composer

73. Best Song Written For Visual Media

  • “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” [from Twisters: The Album] – Jessi Alexander, Luke Combs & Jonathan Singleton, songwriters (Luke Combs)
  • “Better Place” [from TROLLS Band Together] – Amy Allen, Shellback & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (*NSYNC & Justin Timberlake)
  • “Can’t Catch Me Now” [from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes] – Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
  • “It Never Went Away” [from American Symphony] – Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
  • “Love Will Survive” [from The Tattooist of Auschwitz] – Walter Afanasieff, Charlie Midnight, Kara Talve & Hans Zimmer, songwriters (Barbra Streisand)

74. Best Music Video

  • “Tailor Swif” by A$AP Rocky; Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors
  • “360” by Charli xcx; Aidan Zamiri, video director; Jami Arceo & Evan Thicke, video producers
  • “Houdini” by Eminem; Rich Lee, video director; Kathy Angstadt, Lisa Arianna & Justin Diener, video producers
  • “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar; Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar, video directors; Jack Begert, Sam Canter & Jamie Rabineau, video producers
  • “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone; Taylor Swift, video director; Jil Hardin, video producer

75. Best Music Film

  • American Symphony (Jon Batiste) – Matthew Heineman, video director; Lauren Domino, Matthew Heineman & Joedan Okun, video producers
  • June (June Carter Cash) – Kristen Vaurio, video director; Josh Matas, Sarah Olson, Jason Owen, Mary Robertson & Kristen Vaurio, video producers
  • Kings From Queens (Run DMC) – Kirk Fraser, video director; William H. Masterson III, video producer
  • Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (Steven Van Zandt) – Bill Teck, video director; Robert Cotto, David Fisher & Bill Teck, video producers
  • The Greatest Night In Pop (Various Artists) – Bao Nguyen, video director; Bruce Eskowitz, George Hencken, Larry Klein, Julia Nottingham, Lionel Richie & Harriet Sternberg, video producers

76. Best Recording Package

  • The Avett Brothers – Jonny Black & Giorgia Sage, art directors (The Avett Brothers)
  • Baker Hotel – Sarah Dodds & Shauna Dodds, art directors (William Clark Green)
  • BRAT – Brent David Freaney & Imogene Strauss, art directors (Charli xcx)
  • F-1 Trillion – Archie Lee Coates IV, Jeffrey Franklin, Blossom Liu, Kylie McMahon & Ana Cecilia Thompson Motta, art directors (Post Malone)
  • Hounds Of Love The Baskerville Edition – Kate Bush & Albert McIntosh, art directors (Kate Bush)
  • Jug Band Millionaire – Andrew Wong & Julie Yeh, art directors (The Muddy Basin Ramblers)
  • Pregnancy, Breakdown, And Disease – Lee Pei-Tzu, art director (iWhoiWhoo)

77. Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package

  • Half Living Things – Patrick Galvin, art director (Alpha Wolf)
  • Hounds Of Love The Boxes Of Lost At Sea – Kate Bush & Albert McIntosh, art directors (Kate Bush)
  • In Utero – Doug Cunningham & Jason Noto, art directors (Nirvana)
  • Mind Games – Simon Hilton & Sean Ono Lennon, art directors (John Lennon)
  • Unsuk Chin – Takahiro Kurashima & Marek Polewski, art directors (Unsuk Chin & Berliner Philharmoniker)
  • We Blame Chicago – Rebeka Arce & Farbod Kokabi, art directors (90 Day Men)

78. Best Album Notes

  • After Midnight – Tim Brooks, album notes writer (Ford Dabney’s Syncopated Orchestras)
  • The Carnegie Hall Concert – Lauren Du Graf, album notes writer (Alice Coltrane)
  • Centennial – Ricky Riccardi, album notes writer (King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists)
  • John Culshaw – The Art Of The Producer – The Early Years 1948-55  Dominic Fyfe, album notes writer (John Culshaw)
  • SONtrack Original De La Película “Al Son De Beno” – Josh Kun, album notes writer (Various Artists)

79. Best Historical Album

  • Centennial – Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer (King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band And Various Artists)
  • Diamonds And Pearls: Super Deluxe Edition – Charles F. Spicer, Jr. & Duane Tudahl, compilation producers; Brad Blackwood & Bernie Grundman, mastering engineers (Prince & The New Power Generation)
  • Paul Robeson – Voice of Freedom: His Complete Columbia, RCA, HMV, and Victor Recordings – Tom Laskey & Robert Russ, compilation producers; Nancy Conforti & Andreas K. Meyer, mastering engineers (Paul Robeson)
  • Pepito Y Paquito – Pepe De Lucía & Javier Doria, compilation producers; Jesús Bola, mastering engineer (Pepe De Lucía And Paco De Lucía)
  • The Sound Of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording – Super Deluxe Edition) – Mike Matessino & Mark Piro, compilation producers; Steve Genewick & Mike Matessino, mastering engineers (Rodgers & Hammerstein & Julie Andrews)

80. Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

  • Algorithm – Dernst Emile II, Michael B. Hunter, Stephan Johnson, Rachel Keen, John Kercy, Charles Moniz & Todd Robinson, engineers; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer (Lucky Daye)
  • Cyan Blue – Jack Emblem, Jack Rochon & Charlotte Day Wilson, engineers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer (Charlotte Day Wilson)
  • Deeper Well – Craig Alvin, Shawn Everett, Mai Leisz, Todd Lombardo, John Rooney, Konrad Snyder & Daniel Tashian, engineers; Greg Calbi, mastering engineer (Kacey Musgraves)
  • empathogen – Beatriz Artola, Zach Brown, Oscar Cornejo, Chris Greatti & Mitch McCarthy, engineers; Joe La Porta, mastering engineer (WILLOW)i/o – Tchad Blake, Oli Jacobs, Katie May & Dom Shaw, engineers; Matt Colton, mastering engineer (Peter Gabriel)
  • Short n’ Sweet – Bryce Bordone, Julian Bunetta, Serban Ghenea, Jeff Gunnell, Oli Jacobs, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jack Manning, Manny Marroquin, John Ryan & Laura Sisk, engineers; Nathan Dantzler & Ruairi O’Flaherty, mastering engineers (Sabrina Carpenter)

81. Best Engineered Album, Classical

  • Adams: Girls Of The Golden West – Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (John Adams, Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Paul Appleby, Hye Jung Lee, Elliot Madore, Julia Bullock, Davóne Tines, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)
  • Andres: The Blind Banister – Silas Brown, Doron Schachter & Michael Schwartz, engineers; Matt Colton, mastering engineer (Andrew Cyr, Inbal Segev & Metropolis Ensemble)
  • Bruckner: Symphony No. 7; Bates: Resurrexit – Mark Donahue & John Newton, engineers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
  • Clear Voices In The Dark – Daniel Shores, engineer; Daniel Shores, mastering engineer (Matthew Guard & Skylark Vocal Ensemble)
  • Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina – Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (Gustavo Dudamel, María Dueñas, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)

82. Producer Of The Year, Classical

  • Erica Brenner
  • Christoph Franke
  • Morten Lindberg
  • Dmitriy Lipay
  • Elaine Martone
  • Dirk Sobotka

83. Best Immersive Audio Album

  • Avalon – Bob Clearmountain, immersive mix engineer; Rhett Davies & Bryan Ferry, immersive producers (Roxy Music)
  • Genius Loves Company – Michael Romanowski, Eric Schilling & Herbert Waltl, immersive mix engineers; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; John Burk, immersive producer (Ray Charles With Various Artists)
  • Henning Sommerro: Borders – Morten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive producer (Trondheim Symphony Orchestra)
  • i/o (In-Side Mix) – Hans-Martin Buff, immersive mix engineer; Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel & Richard Russell, immersive producers (Peter Gabriel)
  • Pax – Morten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive producer (Ensemble 96 & Current Saxophone Quartet)

84. Best Instrumental Composition

  • At Last – Shelton G. Berg, composer (Shelly Berg)
  • Communion – Christopher Zuar, composer (Christopher Zuar Orchestra)
  • “I Swear, I Really Wanted To Make A “Rap” Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time” – André 3000, Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau & Carlos Niño, composers (André 3000)
  • “Remembrance” – Chick Corea, composer (Chick Corea & Béla Fleck)
  • Strands – Pascal Le Boeuf, composer (Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf & Christian Euman)

85. Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

  • “Baby Elephant Walk – Encore” – Michael League, arranger (Snarky Puppy)
  • “Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly & John Legend, arrangers (Jacob Collier feat. John Legend & Tori Kelly)
  • “Rhapsody In Blue(Grass)” – Béla Fleck & Ferde Grofé, arrangers (Béla Fleck feat. Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz & Bryan Sutton)
  • “Rose Without The Thorns” – Erin Bentlage, Alexander Lloyd Blake, Scott Hoying, A.J. Sealy & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Scott Hoying feat. säje & Tonality)
  • “Silent Night” – Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (säje)

86. Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

  • “Alma” – Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johanye Kendrick & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (säje feat. Regina Carter)
  • “Always Come Back” – Matt Jones, arranger (John Legend)
  • “b i g f e e l i n g s” – Willow, arranger (WILLOW)
  • “Last Surprise” (from Persona 5) – Charlie Rosen & Jake Silverman, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band feat. Jonah Nilsson & Button Masher)
  • “The Sound Of Silence” – Cody Fry, arranger (Cody Fry feat. Sleeping At Last)

87. Best Orchestral Performance

  • Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does The Spider Dance – Marin Alsop, conductor (ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra)
  • Kodály: Háry János Suite; Summer Evening & Symphony In C Major – JoAnn Falletta, conductor (Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra)
  • Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina – Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
  • Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Rakastava, & Lemminkäinen – Susanna Mälkki, conductor (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra)
  • Stravinsky: The Firebird – Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)

88. Best Opera Recording

  • Adams: Girls Of The Golden West – John Adams, conductor; Paul Appleby, Julia Bullock, Hye Jung Lee, Daniela Mack, Elliot Madore, Ryan McKinny & Davóne Tines; Dmitriy Lipay, producer (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)
  • Catán: Florencia En El Amazonas – Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Mario Chang, Michael Chioldi, Greer Grimsley, Nancy Fabiola Herrera, Mattia Olivieri, Ailyn Pérez & Gabriella Reyes; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
  • Moravec: The Shining – Gerard Schwarz, conductor; Tristan Hallett, Kelly Kaduce & Edward Parks; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Kansas City Symphony; Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Chorus)
  • Puts: The Hours – Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming & Kelli O’Hara; David Frost, producer (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
  • Saariaho: Adriana Mater – Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Fleur Barron, Axelle Fanyo, Nicholas Phan & Christopher Purves; Jason O’Connell, producer (San Francisco Symphony; San Francisco Symphony Chorus; Timo Kurkikangas)

89. Best Choral Performance

  • Clear Voices In The Dark – Matthew Guard, conductor (Carrie Cheron, Nathan Hodgson, Helen Karloski & Clare McNamara; Skylark Vocal Ensemble)
  • A Dream So Bright – Choral Music Of Jake Runestad – Eric Holtan, conductor (Jeffrey Biegel; True Concord Orchestra; True Concord Voices)
  • Handel: Israel In Egypt – Jeannette Sorrell, conductor (Margaret Carpenter Haigh, Daniel Moody, Molly Netter, Jacob Perry & Edward Vogel; Apollo’s Fire; Apollo’s Singers)
  • Ochre – Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing)
  • Sheehan: Akathist – Elaine Kelly, conductor; Melissa Attebury, Stephen Sands & Benedict Sheehan, chorus masters (Elizabeth Bates, Paul D’Arcy, Tynan Davis, Aine Hakamatsuka, Steven Hrycelak, Helen Karloski, Enrico Lagasca, Edmund Milly, Fotina Naumenko, Neil Netherly, Timothy Parsons, Stephen Sands, Miriam Sheehan & Pamela Terry; Novus NY; Artefact Ensemble, The Choir Of Trinity Wall Street, Downtown Voices & Trinity Youth Chorus)

90. Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

  • Adams, J.L.: Waves & Particles by JACK Quartet
  • Beethoven For Three: Symphony No. 4 And Op. 97, ‘Archduke’ by Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos & Emanuel Ax
  • Cerrone: Beaufort Scales by Beth Willer, Christopher Cerrone & Lorelei EnsembleHome by Miró Quartet
  • Rectangles And Circumstance by Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion

91. Best Classical Instrumental Solo

  • Akiho: Longing by Andy Akiho
  • Bach: Goldberg Variations by Víkingur Ólafsson
  • Eastman: The Holy Presence Of Joan D’Arc by Seth Parker Woods; Christopher Rountree, conductor (Wild Up)
  • Entourer by Mak Grgić (Ensemble Dissonance)
  • Perry: Concerto For Violin & Orchestra by Curtis Stewart; James Blachly, conductor (Experiential Orchestra)

92. Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

  • Beyond The Years – Unpublished Songs Of Florence Price – Karen Slack, soloist; Michelle Cann, pianist
  • A Change Is Gonna Come – Nicholas Phan, soloist; Palaver Strings, ensembles
  • Newman: Bespoke Songs – Fotina Naumenko, soloist; Marika Bournaki, pianist (Nadège Foofat; Julietta Curenton, Colin Davin, Mark Edwards, Nadia Pessoa, Timothy Roberts, Ryan Romine, Akemi Takayama, Karlyn Viña & Garrick Zoeter)
  • Show Me The Way – Will Liverman, soloist; Jonathan King, pianist
  • Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder – Joyce DiDonato, soloist; Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor (Il Pomo d’Oro)

93. Best Classical Compendium

  • Akiho: BeLonging – Andy Akiho & Imani Winds; Andy Akiho, Sean Dixon & Mark Dover, producers
  • American Counterpoints – Curtis Stewart; James Blachly, conductor; Blanton Alspaugh, producer
  • Foss: Symphony No. 1; Renaissance Concerto; Three American Pieces; Ode – JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Bernd Gottinger, producer
  • Mythologies II – Sangeeta Kaur, Omar Najmi, Hilá Plitmann, Robert Thies & Danaë Xanthe Vlasse; Michael Shapiro, conductor; Jeff Atmajian, Emilio D. Miler, Hai Nguyen, Robert Thies, Danaë Xanthe Vlasse & Kitt Wakeley, producers
  • Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina – Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitriy Lipay, producer

94. Best Contemporary Classical Composition

  • Casarrubios: Seven For Solo Cello – Andrea Casarrubios, composer (Andrea Casarrubios)
  • Coleman: Revelry – Valerie Coleman, composer (Decoda)
  • Lang: Composition As Explanation – David Lang, composer (Eighth Blackbird)
  • Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina – Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)
  • Saariaho: Adriana Mater – Kaija Saariaho, composer (Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo, San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra)