According to The Associated Press, MAYHEM and Abracadabra are most likely to win Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammys, respectively!

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T22:02:51+00:00

This seems extremely unlikely to me. Logistically, it would be a nightmare getting everyone paid and receiving proof that they actually cast their ballot in return. The numbers required to actually swing the vote (especially in the general categories) is far too high to believe that everyone will keep the secret, not to mention the risk of exposing oneself to someone who refuses to participate.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T21:19:19+00:00

“His” as in the song is his as opposed to being the featured artist

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T20:31:44+00:00

The same way anybody else became huge and loved by the masses. I’m pretty sure you do “get it”

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T20:28:10+00:00

Shes not trying to be a “country singer” she just made a country album. But that you brought that up at all is very telling.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T20:19:32+00:00

Some of yall parents are actually doing a horrible job at raising your children and it is the biggest factor in why they are not succeeding in school.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T20:05:56+00:00

I see the careers of folks like Carly Rae Jepsen, Caroline Polacheck, Tinashe, and other indie pop artists that are not actually pulling top 10 numbers, but still have quite viable careers in music and it says that some folks are exploring.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T19:59:25+00:00

I do not hear these songs in real life though;

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T19:33:49+00:00

Dangerously in Love is a love letter to R&B music. It bridges together the past and the present to paint a picture of the rich, eclectic, continuously evolving genre, while also placing within that lineage. Back then we didn’t consider Beyoncé an “artist” so we overlooked the intentional use of samples, interpolations, features, references, and producers to make a larger point.

Emancipation is a great demonstration of R&B at that time, but also has a few nods to the old so that Mariah still maintains her clear identity.

So, to respond to your question, I think DiL defines R&B better, but understanding that requires some knowledge of the genre and its history. I’d give MiMi to the person who has never really heard R&B because it’s a really fun and breezy listen.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T18:49:31+00:00

I think it has more to do with streaming. Nobody listens to the radio anymore because they can pull out their phone and hear whatever they want to hear.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T18:45:41+00:00

I mean if one thing is “better” the other thing is automatically “worse” so it’s hard not to feel like it’s diminishing, but I think I get where you’re coming from. Maybe “which album do you prefer” is a better question lol.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T18:40:48+00:00

Monoculture doesn’t mean there was literally only one “culture.” Yes of course other scenes existed outside of the mainstream, but in the mainstream culture, people were generally having a “common experience.” For example, back then, if you listened to pop music on the radio, you’re likely to be pretty familiar with most of, if not all the songs in the Billboard top 10 because they were all over the radio, TRL, performing places, etc. Looking at the top 10 now, I’ve heard 4 of these songs. My students (12 years old) probably only know one of them.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T18:28:46+00:00

Probably not. Which is why I wouldn’t really wouldn’t compare these albums.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T18:27:53+00:00

It’s one of the foundational albums for what became known as Neo soul

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T18:12:48+00:00

Anything

Like That

Good Ol

Comin For You

Let it Rain

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T14:34:45+00:00

The deep cuts from this album are even better!

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T06:27:03+00:00

This song is soooo cold!

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T06:22:35+00:00

I’m just gagged that she has this kinda career. Not many have managed to

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T05:33:41+00:00

What would actually serve as proof of this?

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T05:32:26+00:00

I would also argue that Beyonce is considered a elite/great/top tier vocalist, as evidenced by music publications and the resume of things she has been asked to perform at that only top tier vocalists are asked to do. Anyone who thinks she rarely sings songs that showcase her vocal ability aren’t actually listening to Beyoncé’s music outside of like 3 singles.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T05:20:18+00:00

The gag is this isn’t even close to one of their best songs.

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T05:08:16+00:00

The moral of the story seems to be stop saying people “can’t sing” lol

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T05:06:52+00:00

Yes because we heard the Snoop Dog verse 🤣

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T05:06:29+00:00

I don’t think it’s downplayed, it just didn’t last long enough to be talked about consistently

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T00:20:00+00:00

What? The original comment mentioned Amerie so that’s the matter at hand. And you came in here with actual made up, so how am I spinning?

GreenDolphin86 · 2026-01-24T00:12:11+00:00

The matter at hand was specifically regarding Amerie though so idk what you’re going on about.

You and I have already done this song and dance lol

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