Oof I have a lot to say. The orchestration in this album is what really stands out to me. It reminded me of My Everything but with Positions, the style sticks with almost every song on the record. It’s cohesive. Its very much a slow R&B album. Its the type of album you listen to while a night out or a late night drive. It’s got a soft and smooth…[Read more]

Rina delivered an incredible performance on Fallon tonight.

Thoughts and Opinions:

1. It kind of bothers me that there’s only one female nominated for Artist Of The Year, Taylor Swift being the only one. I would’ve replaced Justin Bieber with Megan Thee Stallion or Dua Lipa.

2. Dua Lipa should’ve gotten more recognition. At least a Pop/Rock Album nomination. I don’t understand why The Weeknd got 2…[Read more]

I love Positions. Its very minimalist production fits that kind of style she’s going for. She sounds amazing. I don’t like comparing first singles against each other during the first few listens because this one is a grower. I’m sure people disliked 7 rings when it came out before it became a grower to some. I personally dislike it till this day.…[Read more]

Positions is such a good song. Very catchy melody, great vocals, stellar production and great music video.

So I’ve noticed the TEC Award nominations are out. The TEC Awards are voted on by audio professionals from the music industry. Past winner have been:

2015

Record Production – Single or Track – Happy, Pharrell Williams

Record Production – Album – Lazaretto, Jack White

2016

Record Production- Single – Dreams by Beck

Record Production – Album-…[Read more]

Dua’s last album was eligible for the 2018 ceremony. There was no chance it would’ve gotten a AOTY or Pop Vocal Album nom that year. Yet, I do believe that Dua and Gaga have a very good chance at getting an AOTY nom this next year. They’ve both been campaigning really hard. I’m not sure if Harry will get a AOTY nom though. This isn’t because of…[Read more]

Yeah I think Doja Cat just solidified her BNA win after her incredible BBMAs performance. She did amazing.

I’m not particularly basing this on chart performances, reviews and sales for these predictions. These are also based on how much campaigning these artists have done during the voting period.

October 2020 Predictions

Best New Artist

1. Doja Cat
2. Phoebe Bridgers
3. Morgan Wallen
4. Megan Thee Stallion
5. Rina Sawayama
6. Summer Walker
7. Ingrid Andress
8. Mickey Guyton

Yeah this seems like a lock for me.

October 2020 Predictions:

Album Of The Year

1. The Weeknd- After Hours
2. Lady Gaga- Chromatica
3. Post Malone- Hollywoods Bleeding
4. Dua Lipa- Future Nostalgia
5. Fiona Apple- Fetch The Bolt Cutters
6. Chloe & Halle- Ungodly Hour
7. Taylor Swift- Folklore
8. Roddy Ricch- Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial

I added Chloe and Halle. Their…[Read more]

Predictions October 2020:

Record Of The Year

1. The Weeknd- Blinding Lights
2. Due Lipa- Don’t Start Now
3. Post Malone- Circles
4. Doja Cat- Say So
5. Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande- Rain On Me
6. Roddy Ricch- The Box
7. Megan The Stallion ft Beyonce- Savage
8. Billie Eillsh- everything I wanted

Song Of The Year

1. The Weeknd- Blinding Lights
2. D…[Read more]

I don’t think Morgan Wallen will get hurt by this considering he’s a country megastar right now with 4 #1 hits. He’ll get enough votes from the country voters for him get nominated. Out of all of the country contenders this year for BNA, his name definitely stands out the most for country music.

Best New Artist Predictions:

1. Doja Cat
2.…[Read more]

Just because a song (from a less-commercial artist) didn’t sell as much as their other nominee peers does not mean it was a flop.

I liked how the article expressed how they feel about the Best New Artist race. This year is actually a really strong field. To some, Best New Artist may not seem as competitive as some years but just because there aren’t as many mainstream new acts in contention does not make it weak ether. There was a lot more non commercial new artists who…[Read more]

Thoughts and Impressions:

– I’m shocked that Natalia Lafourcade didn’t get a SOTY, a ROTY or a genre album category nomination. I do think because of this Bad Bunny can win, unless he vote splits with Oasis. But Oasis could also vote split with Colores so maybe YHLQMDLG can win after all. Bad Bunny deserves to win.
– I think Tusa is going to…[Read more]

“But as I got to listen to it more, I can say that it does showcase his growth as a songwriter and as an artist…”

I praised The Weeknd for his growth not for his dark R&B style like he’s done in the past. Don’t forget to read the rest.

In addition I would not compare Folklore to Golden Hour or Come Away With Me at all in terms of artistic style or even Grammy scenario. They are both great albums but are completely different in terms of artistic approach/style/songwriting/production etc. Just because Golden Hour and Come Away With Me won AOTY does not mean Folklore will.

As much as I love Folklore, I don’t think it’s the best album of the year personally. It didn’t bring much to the table. We’ve heard this kind of sound and songwriting style from Taylor before. It isn’t anything new. It’s just a really well written record.

I feel like Dua Lipa or The Weeknd deserve it more. They at least brought something much…[Read more]

Best Pop Solo Performance

1. The Weeknd- Blinding Lights
2. Dua Lipa- Don’t Start Now
3. Doja Cat- Say So
4. Billie Eilish- Everything I Wanted
5. Post Malone- Circles

This may seem like a stretch but I can see Doja pull off a win next year for Say So if she gets nominated similarly like Truth Hurts. I know to some its a “delusional” claim b…[Read more]