QuoteNext Monday sees the nominations for the 2016 Grammy Awards announced!
The coveted honor is deemed as the Holy Grail for singers and performers alike. Garnering 57 years of prestige has not come without its fair share of controversy. While often difficult to find the rationale in the decisions behind who is nominated and ultimately given the award, it is clear that commercial success alone is not always enough.
After the jump, we outline a few of music?s top acts that are yet to obtain the coveted gramophone trophy.
Katy Perry
The Katy Kat blazed on the scene in 2008, with her #1 single ?I Kissed a Girl.? Though boasting 9 number one singles, 5 of which came from one album, Ms. Perry would surely be a shoe in to receive music?s most esteemed award. Unfortunately for the ?Dark Horse? maven her 13 nominations remain simply that. Is the competition just too fierce for the ?roaring? bell? Possibly, but Grammy or no Grammy, Rihanna?s BFF managed to be the highest paid female in music this year. You win some you lose some.
Nicki Minaj
The self-proclaimed Queen of Rap has kicked down many doors for fellow female rappers, but has failed to snag an award many of her predecessors have (Queen Latifah, Lauryn, Missy, Kim, Eve). Onika currently reigns while having the most Billboard Hot 100 hits for a female rapper, as well as being the only female rapper to have two consecutive #1 albums. She also has won the BET award for Best Female Hip-Hop artist for the past six years. Though her loss of ?Best New Artist? to Bon Ivor had many fans and critics in frenzy, maybe ?The Pink Print? will warrant some accolades of its own.
Justin Bieber
Love him or loathe him, The Biebs has had a lasting affect on Pop culture whether negatively or positively. Although the past few years have seen the star in the limelight for scandal rather than critical acclaim, this does squander the success that Justin has achieved. With five #1 albums, and a borderline frightening fan base, we would be surprised if the ?What Do You Mean? singer didn?t snag one of these awards in the near future.
J. Cole
The Fayetteville bred star has made quite the name for himself since first explaining ?Who Dat? really was. Though having the commercial success that many of his Rap contemporaries could only dream about, Cole remains one of many rappers that have yet to see their introduction change form ?Grammy Nominated artist.? Cole has had three successive #1 albums, and is argued as one of the best in the game. Will 2016, be the year for the man with a ?Crooked Smile?? Only time will tell.
Jennifer Lopez
Lastly but surely not least, Jenny from the Block. As a triple threat that has been consistently building her brand over the past two decades, one would suspect that the Latin Queen would at least have a Grammy to her name. With 8 top 10 albums and four #1 singles, it is surprising that the media mogul has only managed to obtain TWO Grammy nominations. Yes, TWO nominations! Neither of which ultimately garnered her the coveted award. Interestingly enough, J.Lo has also only been nominated for 2 Latin Grammy awards. Say what folk will, Ms. Lopez is arguably one of the most seasoned overall entertainers we have today. If her recent showing at the American Music Awards is anything to go by, the ?First Love,? belle is not taking a seat anytime soon. At this point in her career, the hope for a Grammy may have been lost? but one can dream. Here?s hoping album #8 at least brings a nomination.
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The arguments that stem from the reasoning behind these Grammy related decisions are endless, so we will leave them to your discretion. An award does not indicate talent nor validate ones worth, but to be fair it is icing on the career cake to be recognized for your contributions.
Here are a few notable artists that have never received a Grammy Award:
Diana Ross
Notorious B.I.G.
Tupac
Janelle Monae
Snoop Dogg
Janis Joplin
Nas
I'm kinda shocked at Snoop dog
What kinda robbery
Wow
Almost kinda disgusting
Shocked at Nas
Not even for Illmatic?!?! :uhh:
J. Cole is probz gonna win one next year.
Nicki & Justin Might too.
J. Lo ain't ever getting a grammy. Critically panned self.
Jlo was from the 90's, it was alot of competition for grammys back then. Plus dont labels send in nominations? Blame her label
wow
ghan>>>>>>
Diana Ross
Notorious B.I.G.
Tupac
Janelle Monae
Snoop Dogg
Janis Joplin
Nas
These are all shockers. Especially BIG, Tupac and Nas. Diana believe it or not, i'm not surprised. Her songs are notable but she was among a tough roster of artists back then, many of whom were putting out better music.
Quote from: Culture on December 02, 2015, 05:16:02 PM
Shocked at Nas
Not even for Illmatic?!?! :uhh:
90's era was a great era for music. Extremely heavy competition.
Shocked at Snoop & Nas
n @ Jannele being compared to those legends
Quote from: Genesis on December 02, 2015, 05:16:11 PM
Jlo was from the 90's, it was alot of competition for grammys back then. Plus dont labels send in nominations? Blame her label
Labels and Management.
Quote from: Genesis on December 02, 2015, 05:16:11 PM
Jlo was from the 90's, it was alot of competition for grammys back then. Plus dont labels send in nominations? Blame her label
Thought it was the artists' camp & stuffs. I don't think labels would send in noms for the big categories for artists like Tinashe, Tyrese, Ci, Tamia, etc.
wow grammys don't matter anymore
wow Diana Ross doesn't have a Grammy :uhh:
Quote from: Kaeli. on December 02, 2015, 05:18:56 PM
Quote from: Genesis on December 02, 2015, 05:16:11 PM
Jlo was from the 90's, it was alot of competition for grammys back then. Plus dont labels send in nominations? Blame her label
Thought it was the artists' camp & stuffs. I don't think labels would send in noms for the big categories for artists like Tinashe, Tyrese, Ci, Tamia, etc.
Tyrese, Tamia have recieved nods independently, so their labels def sent out those emails.
Diana has an honorary Grammy if that counts for anything
Like J.Ho was going to win one. Plea
Quote from: G L O C K on December 02, 2015, 05:14:40 PM
I'm kinda shocked at Snoop dog
What kinda robbery
ch
Nas is more shocking than ANYTHING. How'd "One mic" not get anything :uhh:
Dicki will never get one :whatfuneralbill:
Quote from: RIG on December 02, 2015, 05:24:49 PM
Quote from: G L O C K on December 02, 2015, 05:14:40 PM
I'm kinda shocked at Snoop dog
What kinda robbery
ch
Nas is more shocking than ANYTHING. How'd "One mic" not get anything :uhh:
They really pulled it :uhh:
Fffff
Pac as well but they prolly didn't like his political views
Quote from: BRockaBaby on December 02, 2015, 05:16:43 PM
Diana Ross
Notorious B.I.G.
Tupac
Janelle Monae
Snoop Dogg
Janis Joplin
Nas
These are all shockers. Especially BIG, Tupac and Nas. Diana believe it or not, i'm not surprised. Her songs are notable but she was among a tough roster of artists back then, many of whom were putting out better music.
Diana Ross includes The Surpremes? If so, that is about as deserving of accolades as you can get...
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Quote from: amy on December 02, 2015, 05:33:28 PM
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None for Ricki
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Quote from: RIG on December 02, 2015, 05:24:49 PM
Quote from: G L O C K on December 02, 2015, 05:14:40 PM
I'm kinda shocked at Snoop dog
What kinda robbery
ch
Nas is more shocking than ANYTHING. How'd "One mic" not get anything :uhh:
The Grammy's have never been very hip hop friendly. Back in the day they might give a Grammy to Will Smith or whoever was the top crossover pop rap person, but they would rarely give it to a real hip hop artist.
Quote from: Baphomet. on December 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
None for Ricki
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hehe :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
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(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2012/06/1339883-grammy_award_winner.jpg)
bitch open ya left (right) eye sis
Quote from: squid on December 02, 2015, 05:41:36 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on December 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
None for Ricki
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hehe :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
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(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2012/06/1339883-grammy_award_winner.jpg)
:plzstop:
Quote from: squid on December 02, 2015, 05:30:45 PM
Dicki will never get one :whatfuneralbill:
dssssssssss
Quote from: squid on December 02, 2015, 05:41:36 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on December 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
None for Ricki
(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2010/01/325401-grammy_gold.jpg)
hehe :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
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(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2012/06/1339883-grammy_award_winner.jpg)
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:roflmao:
Oh no
Forgot Nicki didn't have one lmao
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Grammys don't really matter in the hip-hop community
5 Mics in the source, or headlining Summer Jam in NYC etc>>>>
Iggy never winning a Grammy is a bigger loss than Nicki
Godni was so happy. Not BENT over in laughter.
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they don't like Queen Katy sis should have multiple :uhh:
Quote from: Marilyn on December 02, 2015, 06:09:30 PM
Godni was so happy. Not BENT over in laughter.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1022/1346763714_24ad9491ee.jpg)
She deserved that win. Came back slayin'
Does the Source still exist
http://thesource.com/
lmfao @ jlo's write up. What's shocking about it?
Wow
Quote from: Jonovan on December 02, 2015, 06:19:30 PM
lmfao @ jlo's write up. What's shocking about it?
!!!
Her music and voice are critically panned anyway
Her actually winning a Grammy would be more shocking
Quote from: Jonovan on December 02, 2015, 06:19:30 PM
lmfao @ jlo's write up. What's shocking about it?
ugh ur sig
Queen looked amazing
Quote from: ........ on December 02, 2015, 06:06:02 PM
Grammys don't really matter in the hip-hop community
5 Mics in the source, or headlining Summer Jam in NYC etc>>>>
Iggy never winning a Grammy is a bigger loss than Nicki
Nicki was deemed a sellout by the time her second album came out because of all that pop mess. im sure she just knew she'd get a grammy for that Starships tragedy :dead:
Wow, none for Nasir, Stillmatic should've pulled down one
Quote from: FOHWTBS on December 02, 2015, 05:42:46 PM
Quote from: squid on December 02, 2015, 05:41:36 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on December 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
None for Ricki
(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2010/01/325401-grammy_gold.jpg)
hehe :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
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(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2012/06/1339883-grammy_award_winner.jpg)
:plzstop:
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:feelinmyself: :feelinmyself:
Quote from: Buika on December 02, 2015, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: FOHWTBS on December 02, 2015, 05:42:46 PM
Quote from: squid on December 02, 2015, 05:41:36 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on December 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
None for Ricki
(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2010/01/325401-grammy_gold.jpg)
hehe :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
(http://imagens.publico.pt/imagens.aspx/444081?tp=KM&db=IMAGENS)
(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2012/06/1339883-grammy_award_winner.jpg)
:plzstop:
(http://uploadir.com/u/amiv41ph)
:feelinmyself: :feelinmyself:
One can dream. :plzstop:
(https://feministmusicgeek.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/salt-n-pepa.jpg)
:stressed:
katy was snubbed
Quote from: GRILL on December 02, 2015, 05:19:45 PM
wow Diana Ross doesn't have a Grammy :uhh:
ssdddddd !!!
Winning a Grammy actually MEANT something back then. Now they're just handing the mess out to anybody.
Quote from: Buika on December 02, 2015, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: FOHWTBS on December 02, 2015, 05:42:46 PM
Quote from: squid on December 02, 2015, 05:41:36 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on December 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
None for Ricki
(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2010/01/325401-grammy_gold.jpg)
hehe :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
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(http://photos.essence.com/sites/default/files/images/2012/06/1339883-grammy_award_winner.jpg)
:plzstop:
(http://uploadir.com/u/amiv41ph)
:feelinmyself: :feelinmyself:
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Katy, Justin B, Nicki & JLo don't deserve a Grammy. The Grammy's need to step their game up of they want to be respected like the Oscars are. No one takes them seriously anymore. If people like Katy Perry and Justin B. get them, they are continued to look laughable.
Diana Ross
Notorious B.I.G.
Tupac
Janelle Monae
Snoop Dogg
Janis Joplin
Nas
All of them deserve one.
Quote from: Trey on December 03, 2015, 01:21:22 AM
Quote from: GRILL on December 02, 2015, 05:19:45 PM
wow Diana Ross doesn't have a Grammy :uhh:
ssdddddd !!!
Winning a Grammy actually MEANT something back then. Now they're just handing the mess out to anybody.
anyone but Nicki. hehe
:butwait!: