The New York Times – Music:
Despite nods to Gen Z, this year’s show favored history-minded performers like Silk Sonic, Jon Batiste, H.E.R. and Lady Gaga.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Lady Gaga and Silk Sonic Follow the Grammy Formula: Old, but New
The New York Times – Music:
Despite nods to Gen Z, this year’s show favored history-minded performers like Silk Sonic, Jon Batiste, H.E.R. and Lady Gaga.
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The Grammys, Always Unpredictable, Face New Surprises
The New York Times – Music:
The lead-up to the awards has involved controversy over a last-minute ballot change, Covid-19 cases, a nominee’s death and, of course, The Slap. But producers say the show will be ready.
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For Grammy Nominee Rogét Chahayed, Pop Isn’t Far From Mozart
The New York Times – Music:
Up for producer of the year, non-classical, on Sunday, a conservatory-trained collaborator focuses on “finding the simplicity, finding that golden chord progression.”
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Daddy Yankee, Reggaeton’s First Global Star, Steps Aside
The New York Times – Music:
For “Legendaddy,” an album billed as his last, the reggaeton forefather surveys the shifting styles that shaped his career.
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Debating the Grammys’ Biggest, Oddest Category
The New York Times – Music:
Only in record of the year could Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo face off against Abba and Tony Bennett. Our critics break down all 10 nominees in a new “Diary of a Song” video.
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Soccer Mommy Stretches Her Sound, and 12 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Phife Dawg, Omar Apollo, Zola Jesus and others.