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I wanted to be an entrepreneur not a musician – Gyakie reveals

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I wanted to be an entrepreneur not a musician – Gyakie reveals

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian Songbird, Jackline Acheampong better known as Gyakie has disclosed that she never aimed to become a musician but rather an entrepreneur.

According to her, her dream of becoming an entrepreneur motivated her to pursue International Business at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where her music career took off.

The “Forever” hitmaker recounted during an interview with Berla Mundi on The Day Show, how her career began after she had met her producer, Sosa on the KNUST campus through a friend.

“So before I got into the university because that’s where everything started for me. Before I went to KNUST I just wanted to be an entrepreneur, I wanted to get money so I studied International Business in KNUST until I met my producer, Sosa on campus through a friend,” Gyakie revealed.

Gyakie adds that shortly after their initial meeting, Sosa sent her a beat, which ended up becoming her first single on streaming platforms. She became aware of her songwriting ability as soon as she began to listen to the beat.

“Never Like This,” a song she wrote, was made available on music streaming platforms for the first time.

The fast-rising musician has since released a series of hits including “Something” and his recent song “Rent Free” which is already making waves across social media platforms.

SZA leads 66th Grammy nominations with 9 nods

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SZA leads 66th Grammy nominations with 9 nods

American singer SZA is the lead contender for the 66th Grammy Awards, with nine nominations announced on Friday, November 10.

“Kill Bill,” her revenge anthem cloaked in an R&B ballad, earned her nods for record of the year, song of the year, and best R&B performance. “SOS” is also up for album of the year and best progressive R&B album. The 2024 ceremony will mark the second time SZA has been nominated for record, album, and song of the year in the same year.

And just like at the box office, “Barbie” will be seen — and heard — at the Grammys. Music from the hit film’s soundtrack earned 11 nominations, including nabbing four of the five slots in the visual media song category.

If there is an overall trend in the 2024 nominations, it’s that female acts outperformed their male counterparts. The majority of leading nominees are women and include superstars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus and Olivia Rodrigo. In both the record and album of the year categories, the only man represented is Jon Batiste.

Google issues three-week warning to G-mail account users

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Google issues three-week warning to G-mail account users

Google has issued a three-week warning to the users of G-mail accounts about a clean-up exercise that could see their e-mails, documents, photos and videos permanently deleted.

Google has issued a three-week warning to the users of G-mail accounts about a clean-up exercise that could see their e-mails, documents, photos and videos permanently deleted.

Google while issuing the warning to users said in a statement that it will delete millions of Gmail accounts in December.

The company also said that this is one of the parts of a major update to the platform.

“The purge will impact all personal Google accounts that have been left dormant for at least two years, with emails, documents, spreadsheets, calendar appointments, photos and videos all permanently deleted,” the statement read.

According to Google, the policy had been introduced earlier this year but it will come into effect in December 2023.

“We are updating our inactivity policy for Google Accounts to two years across our products,” Google’s vice president of product management, Ruth Kricheli, had written in a blog post earlier in May 2023.

“This update aligns our policy with industry standards around retention and account deletion and also limits the amount of time Google retains your unused personal information.”

The company added that it is taking this step to protect active Google users from security threats such as phishing scams and account hijacking.

According to Google, old G-mail accounts that have not been used for a number of years typically stand the risk of being hacked.

It said this is because they may use the same passwords that have been compromised in other security breaches, which could be easily found on the dark web.

“Any account at risk of deletion will receive multiple notifications before any action is taken,” Google said while including any associated recovery email addresses.

“We have already begun sending emails to those affected, telling users it is “to protect your private information and prevent any unauthorized access to your account even if you’re no longer using our services,” the tech giant stated.

“Losing access to a Gmail account could also potentially prevent people from using other online platforms and services that are associated with that email address, even if they are not related to Google.

“In order to keep an account active and avoid being deleted, Google users are advised to open or send an email, use Google Drive, download an app on the Google Play Store, or simply make a Google Search while logged in to the account.”

The tech giant, however, said that any G-mail account that has posted a video to YouTube does not stand the risk of being deleted regardless of when it was last active.

‘Delay is not denial’ – Davido celebrates as he finally bags 3 nominations at the Grammys

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‘Delay is not denial’ – Davido celebrates as he finally bags 3 nominations at the Grammys

Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, well-known as Davido, has finally grabbed his ever Grammy nomination.

The ‘Assurance’ hitmaker bagged a total of three (3) nominations in the 66th Grammys.

The nominations include Best Global Album for his latest fourth studio album, “Timeless.” The other two nominations are for Best African Performance for his song “Unavailable” and Best Global Music Performance for his song “Feel.”

Celebrating his achievement, the elated singer wrote via his X (formerly Twitter) handle,

“3 nominations at the Grammys! Delay is not denial!” he wrote.

Davido will contest with his compatriots, Burna Boy and Arooj Aftab, Silvana Estrada, Béla Fleck, Falu and Gaurav Shah for the Best Global Music Performance gong.

He would also lock horns with Burna Boy, Susana Baca, Shakti, and Bokante in the Best Global Music Album category.

In the Best African Music Performance category, he will face off with familiar names – Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and South Africa’s Tyla.

66th Grammys: Burna Boy, Davido, Asake grab nominations

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66th Grammys: Burna Boy, Davido, Asake grab nominations

Grammy-winning music star, Burna Boy grabbed a total of four nominations for the 2024 event while Davido, Asake, Arya Starr and Olamide were nominated for the first time.

For the first time, Davido grabbed three nominations while the others got one each.

The Nigerian quintet were all nominated in the maiden Best African Music Performance category alongside South Africa’s Tyla.

Asake and Olamide’s ‘Amapiano’, Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’, Davido and Musa Keys’ ‘Unavailable’, and Tyla’s ‘Water’ were the nominees in the newly created category.

Burna Boy’s other nominations include; ‘Sitting On Top of the World’ featuring 21 Savage – Best Melodic Rap, ‘I Told Them’ – Best Global Music Album, and ‘Alone’ – Best Global Music Performance.

Davido’s other nominations are; ‘Timeless’ – Best Global Music Album, and ‘Feel’ – Best Global Music Performance.

The 66th Grammy will be held on February 4, 2024 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See the full nominees list

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2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See the full nominees list

The nominations have been announced for the 66th Grammy Awards, and SZA tops the list with nine nominations — including record and song of the year nods for “Kill Bill” and an album of the year nod for her chart-topper SOS.

Phoebe Bridgers, Serban Ghenea and Victoria Monét earned seven nominations each, while Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, boygenius, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are nominated for six.

The 2024 GRAMMYs, which will take place Sunday, February 4, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with the show airing live on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Check out the list below:

Record of the Year

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?

Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
Jon Batiste – Worship
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Victoria Monét – On My Mama

Album of the Year

Boygenius – The Record

Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
SZA – SOS
Taylor Swift – Midnights

Song of the Year

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?

Dua Lipa – Dance the Night
Jon Batiste – Butterfly
Lana Del Rey – A&W
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Best New Artist

Coco Jones

Gracie Abrams
Fred Again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Noah Kahan
Victoria Monét
The War and Treaty

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Daniel Nigro

Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Hit-Boy
Jack Antonoff
Metro Boomin

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

Edgar Barrera

Jessie Jo Dillon
Justin Tranter
Shane McAnally
Theron Thomas

Best Pop Solo Performance

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?

Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Labrinth Featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone

Lana Del Rey Featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
Miley Cyrus Featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
SZA Featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine
Taylor Swift Featuring Ice Spice – Karma

Best Pop Vocal Album

Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry

Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
Ed Sheeran – – (Subtract)
Taylor Swift – Midnights

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f

Disclosure – Higher Than Ever Before
James Blake – Loading
Romy & Fred Again.. – Strong
Skrillex, Fred Again.. & Flowdan – Rumble

Best Pop Dance Recording

Bebe Rexha & David Guetta – One in a Million

Calvin Harris Featuring Ellie Goulding – Miracle
David Guetta, Anne-Marie & Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam
Troye Sivan – Rush

Best Dance/Electronic Music Album

James Blake – Playing Robots Into Heaven

The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling
Fred Again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022)
Kx5 – Kx5
Skrillex – Quest for Fire

Best Rock Performance

Arctic Monkeys – Sculptures of Anything Goes

Black Pumas – More Than a Love Song
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Metallica – Lux Æterna

Best Metal Performance

Disturbed – Bad Man

Ghost – Phantom of the Opera
Metallica – 72 Seasons
Slipknot – Hive Mind
Spiritbox – Jaded

Best Rock Song

Boygenius – Not Strong Enough

Foo Fighters – Rescued
Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
The Rolling Stones – Angry

Best Rock Album

Foo Fighters – But Here We Are

Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
Metallica – 72 Seasons
Paramore – This Is Why
Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…

Best Alternative Music Performance

Alvvays – Belinda Says

Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint
Boygenius – Cool About It
Lana Del Rey – A&W
Paramore – This Is Why

Best Alternative Music Album

Arctic Monkeys – The Car
Boygenius – The Record
Gorillaz – Cracker Island
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying

Best R&B Performance

Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot

Coco Jones – ICU
Robert Glasper Featuring Sir & Alex Isley – Back to Love
SZA – Kill Bill
Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Babyface ft. Coco Jones – Simple

Kenyon Dixon – Lucky
Victoria Monét ft. Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – Hollywood
PJ Morton ft. Susan Carol – Good Morning
SZA – Love Language

Best R&B Song

Coco Jones – ICU

Halle – Angel
Robert Glasper ft. SiR & Alex Isley – Back to Love
SZA – Snooze
Victoria Monét – On My Mama

Best Progressive R&B Album

6lack – Since I Have a Lover

Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
SZA – SOS

Best R&B Album

Babyface – Girls Night Out

Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You
Emily King – Special Occasion
Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Victoria Monét – Jaguar II

Best Rap Performance

Baby Keem Featuring Kendrick Lamar – The Hillbillies

Black Thought – Love Letter
Coi Leray – Players
Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
Killer Mike Featuring André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers

Best Melodic Rap Performance

Burna Boy Featuring 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World

Doja Cat – Attention
Drake & 21 Savage – Spin Bout U
Lil Durk Featuring J. Cole – All My Life
SZA – Low

Best Rap Song

Doja Cat – Attention

Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice ft. Aqua – Barbie World
Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
Killer Mike ft. André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers

Best Rap Album

Drake & 21 Savage – Her Loss

Killer Mike – Michael
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
Nas – King’s Disease III
Travis Scott – Utopia

Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

Aja Monet – When the Poems Do What They Do

J. Ivy – The Light Inside
Kevin Powell – Grocery Shopping With My Mother
Prentice Powell and Shawn William – For Your Consideration ’24 – The Album
Queen Sheba – A-You’re Not Wrong B-They’re Not Either: The Fukc-It Pill Revisited

Best Jazz Performance

Jon Batiste – Movement 18’ (Heroes)

Lakecia Benjamin – Basquiat
Adam Blackstone ft. the Baylor Project & Russell Ferranté – Vulnerable (Live)
Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding – But Not For Me
Samara Joy – Tight

Best Jazz Vocal Album

Patti Austin Featuring Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – For Ella 2

Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding – Alive at the Village Vanguard
Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke – Lean In
Cécile McLorin Salvant – Mélusine
Nicole Zuraitis – How Love Begins

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

Kenny Barron – The Source

Lakecia Benjamin – Phoenix
Adam Blackstone – Legacy: The Instrumental Jawn
Billy Childs – The Winds of Change
Pat Metheny – Dream Box

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

ADDA Simfònica, Josep Vicent, Emilio Solla – The Chick Corea Symphony Tribute – Ritmo

Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society – Dynamic Maximum Tension
The Count Basie Orchestra Directed By Scotty Barnhart – Basie Swings The Blues
Vince Mendoza & Metropole Orkest – Olympians
Mingus Big Band – The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions

Best Latin Jazz Album

Eliane Elias – Quietude

Ivan Lins with the Tblisi Symphony Orchestra – My Heart Speaks
Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band – Vox Humana
Luciana Souza & Trio Corrente – Cometa
Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo – El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2

Best Alternative Jazz Album

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily – Love in Exile

Cory Henry – Live at the Piano
Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, SuperBlue – SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree
Louis Cole – Quality Over Opinion
Meshell Ndegeocello – The Omnichord Real Book

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Liz Callaway – To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim

Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces of Treasure
Laufey – Bewitched
Pentatonix – Holidays Around the World
Bruce Springsteen – Only the Strong Survive
Various – Sondheim Unplugged (The NYC Sessions), Vol. 3

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer ft. Rakesh Chaurasia – As We Speak

House of Waters – On Becoming
Bob James – Jazz Hands
Julian Lage – The Layers
Ben Wendel – All One

Best Musical Theater Album

Kimberly Akimbo

Parade
Shucked
Some Like It Hot
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Best Country Solo Performance

Brandy Clark – Buried

Chris Stapleton – White Horse
Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My Mind
Luke Combs – Fast Car
Tyler Childers – In Your Love

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Dierks Bentley ft. Billy Strings – High Note

Brothers Osborne – Nobody’s Nobody
Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
Vince Gill & Paul Franklin – Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)
Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – Save Me
Carly Pearce ft. Chris Stapleton – We Don’t Fight Anymore

Best Country Song

Brandy Clark – Buried

Chris Stapleton – White Horse
Morgan Wallen – Last Night
Tyler Childers – In Your Love
Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything

Best Country Album

Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne

Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country
Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain
Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan

Best American Roots Performance

Jon Batiste – Butterfly

Blind Boys of Alabama – Heaven Help Us All
Madison Cunningham – Inventing the Wheel
Rhiannon Giddens – You Louisiana Man
Allison Russell – Eve Was Black

Best Americana Performance

Blind Boys of Alabama – Friendship

Tyler Childers – Help Me Make It Through the Night
Brandy Clark ft. Brandi Carlile – Dear Insecurity
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – King of Oklahoma
Allison Russell – The Returner

Best American Roots Song

The War and Treaty – Blank Page

Billy Strings ft. Willie Nelson – California Sober
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Cast Iron Skillet
Brandy Clark ft. Brandi Carlile – Dear Insecurity
Allison Russell – The Returner

Best Americana Album

Brandy Clark – Brandy Clark

Rodney Crowell – The Chicago Sessions
Rhiannon Giddens – You’re the One
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Weathervanes
Allison Russell – The Returner

Best Bluegrass Album

Sam Bush – Radio John: Songs of John Hartford

Michael Cleveland – Lovin’ of the Game
Mighty Poplar – Mighty Poplar
Willie Nelson – Bluegrass
Billy Strings – Me/And/Dad
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway – City of Gold

Best Traditional Blues Album

Eric Bibb – Ridin’

Mr. Sipp – The Soul Side of Sipp
Tracy Nelson – Life Don’t Miss Nobody
John Primer – Teardrops For Magic Slim Live At Rosa’s Lounge
Bobby Rush – All My Love for You

Best Contemporary Blues Album

Samantha Fish And Jesse Dayton – Death Wish Blues

Ruthie Foster – Healing Time
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Live in London
Larkin Poe – Blood Harmony
Bettye LaVette – LaVette!

Best Folk Album

Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire

The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon
Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]
Nickel Creek – Celebrants
Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee
Paul Simon – Psalms

Rufus Wainwright – Folkocracy

Best Regional Roots Music Album

Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band – New Beginnings

Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers – Live At The 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Lost Bayou Ramblers & Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra – Live: Orpheum Theater Nola
New Breed Bass Band – Made in New Orleans
New Orleans Nightcrawlers – Too Much to Hold
The Rumble Feature Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. – Live at the Maple Leaf

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Stanley Brown ft. Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard & Karen Clark Sheard – God Is Good

Erica Campbell – Feel Alright (Blessed)
Zacardi Cortez – Lord Do It For Me (Live)
Melvin Crispell III – God Is
Kirk Franklin – All Things

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

Blessing Offor – Believe

Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]
Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
for KING & COUNTRY ft. Jordin Sparks – Love Me Like I Am
Lecrae & Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Your Power
Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine – God Problems

Best Gospel Album

Erica Campbell – I Love You

Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Hymns (Live)
Maverick City Music – The Maverick Way
Jonathan McReynolds – My Truth
Tye Tribbett – All Things New: Live In Orlando

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Blessing Offor – My Tribe

Da’ T.R.U.T.H. – Emanuel
Lauren Daigle – Lauren Daigle
Lecrae – Church Clothes 4
Phil Wickham – I Believe

Best Roots Gospel Album

The Blackwood Brothers Quartet – Tribute to the King

Blind Boys of Alabama – Echoes of the South
Becky Isaacs Bowman – Songs That Pulled Me Through the Tough Times
Brian Free & Assurance – Meet Me at the Cross
Gaither Vocal Band – Shine: The Darker The Night The Brighter The Light

Best Latin Pop Album

AleMor – Beautiful Humans, Vol. 1

Gaby Moreno – X Mi (Vol. 1)
Maluma – Don Juan
Pablo Alborán – La Cuarta Hoja
Paula Arenas – A Ciegas
Pedro Capó – La Neta

Best Música Urbana Album

Rauw Alejandro – Saturno

Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito
Tainy – Data

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

Cabra – Martínez

Diamante Eléctrico – Leche de Tigre
Juanes – Vida Cotidiana
Natalia Lafourcade – De Todas las Flores
Fito Paez – EADDA9223

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

Ana Bárbara – Bordado a Mano

Flor de Toloache – Motherflower
Lila Downs – La Sánchez
Lupita Infante – Amor Como en las Películas de Antes
Peso Pluma – Génesis

Best Tropical Latin Album

Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta – Siembra: 45(degree) Aniversario (En Vivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, 14 de Mayo 2022)

Luis Figueroa – Voy A Ti
Grupo Niche Y Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia – Niche Sinfónico
Omara Portuondo – Vida
Tony Succar, Mimy Succar – Mimy & Tony
Carlos Vives – Escalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así

Best Global Music Performance

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily – Shadow Forces

Burna Boy – Alone
Davido – Feel
Silvana Estrada – Milagro Y Disastre
Falu & Gaurav Shah (ft. PM Narendra Modi) – Abundance In Millets
Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain ft. Rakesh Chaurasia – Pashto
Ibrahim Maalouf ft. Cimafunk & Tank and the Bangas – Todo Colores

Best African Music Performance

Asake & Olamide – Amapiano

Ayra Starr – Rush
Burna Boy – City Boys
Davido Featuring Musa Keys – Unavailable
Tyla – Water

Best Global Music Album

Susana Baca- Epifanías

Bokanté – History
Burna Boy – I Told Them…
Davido – Timeless
Shakti – This Moment

Best Reggae Album

Buju Banton – Born For Greatness

Beenie Man – Simma
Collie Buddz – Cali Roots Riddim 2023
Burning Spear – No Destroyer
Julian Marley & Antacus – Colors of Royal

Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album

Kirsten Agresta-Copely – Aquamarine

Omar Akram – Moments of Beauty
Ólafur Arnalds – Some Kind of Peace (Piano Reworks)
David Darling & Hans Christian – Ocean Dreaming Ocean
Carla Patullo ft. Tonality and the Scorchio Quartet – So She Howls

Best Children’s Music Album

Andrew & Polly – Ahhhhh!

Pierce Freelon & Nnenna Freelon – Ancestars
DJ Willy Wow! – Hip Hope for Kids!
Uncle Jumbo – Taste The Sky
123 Andrés – We Grow Together Preschool Songs

Best Comedy Album

Trevor Noah – I Wish You Would

Wanda Sykes – I’m An Entertainer
Chris Rock – Selective Outrage
Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love
Dave Chappelle – What’s In A Name?

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

Meryl Streep – Big Tree

William Shatner – Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder
Rick Rubin – The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Senator Bernie Sanders – It’s Ok to Be Angry About Capitalism
Michelle Obama – The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

Daisy Jones & The Six – Aurora

Various Artists – Barbie The Album
Various Artists – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By
Various Artists – Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: Awesome Mix, Vol. 3
Weird Al Yankovic – Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)

John Williams – The Fabelmans

John Williams – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer
Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt – Barbie

Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media

Bear McCreary – God of War Ragnarök

Jess Serro, Tripod & Austin Wintory – Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Peter Murray, J Scott Rakozy & Chuck E. Myers “Sea” – Hogwarts Legacy
Sarah Schachner – Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II
Stephen Barton & Gordy Haab – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Best Song Written for Visual Media

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?

Dua Lipa – Dance the Night
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice Featuring Aqua – Barbie World
Rihanna – Lift Me Up
Ryan Gosling – I’m Just Ken

Best Music Video

The Beatles – I’m Only Sleeping

Tyler Childers – In Your Love
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For
Kendrick Lamar – Count Me Out
Troye Sivan – Rush

Best Music Film

Moonage Daydream

How I’m Feeling Now
Live From Paris, The Big Steppers Tour
I Am Everything
Dear Mama

Best Recording Package

Caroline Rose – The Art of Forgetting

Hsing-Hui Cheng – Cadenza 21’
Perry Shall – Eletrophonic Chronic
Iam8bit – Gravity Falls
Yu Wei – Migration
Luke Brooks & James Theseus Buck – Stumpwork

Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package

The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel

For The Birds: The Birdsong Project
Gieo
Inside: Deluxe Box Set
Words & Music, May 1965 – Deluxe Edition

Best Album Notes

John Coltrane & Eric Dolphy – Evenings At The Village Gate: John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy (Live) (album notes by Ashley Kahn)

Howdy Glenn – I Can Almost See Houston: The Complete Howdy Glenn (album notes by Scott B. Bomar)
Iftin Band – Mogadishu’s Finest: The Al Uruba Sessions (album notes by Vik Sohonie)
Various Artists – Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958-1971 (album notes by Jeff Place & John Troutman
Various Artists – Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos (album notes by Robert Gordon & Deanie Parker

Best Historical Album

Bob Dylan – Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series, Vol. 17

Various Artists – The Moaninest Moan of Them All: The Jazz Saxophone of Loren McMurray, 1920-1922
Various Artists – Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958-1971
Lou Reed – Words & Music, May 1965 – Deluxe Edition
Various Artists – Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

Bokanté – History

Boygenius – The Record
Caroline Polachek – Desire, I Want to Turn Into You
Feist – Multitudes
Victoria Monét – Jaguar II

Best Engineered Album, Classical

Gustavo Dudamel, Anne Akiko Meyers, Gustavo Castillo & Los Angeles Philharmonic – Fandango

Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 & Schulhoff: Five Pieces
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol, George Lernis & A Far Cry – Sanlikol: A Gentleman Of Istanbul – Symphony For Strings, Percussion, Piano, Oud, Ney & Tenor
Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Contemporary American Composers
Shara Nova & A Far Cry – The Blue Hour

Producer of the Year, Classical

David Frost

Morten Lindberg
Dmitriy Lipay
Elaine Martone
Brian Pidgeon

Best Remixed Recording

Depeche Mode – Wagging Tongue (Wet Leg Remix)

Gorillas ft. Tame Impala & Booty Brown – New Gold (Dom Dolla Remix)
Lane 8 – Reviver (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix)
Mariah Carey – Workin’ Hard (Terry Hunter Remix)
Turnstile and Badbadnotgood ft. Blood Orange – Alien Love Call

Best Immersive Audio Album

Alicia Keys – The Diary of Alicia Keys

Bear McCreary – God of War Ragnarok
George Strait – Blue Clear Sky
Madison Beer – Silence Between Songs
Ryan Ylyate – Act 3 (Immersive Edition)

Best Instrumental Composition

Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia – Motion

John Williams – Helena’s Theme
Lakecia Benjamin ft. Angela Davis – Amerikkan Skin
Ludwig Göransson – Can You Hear the Music
Quartet San Francisco Featuring Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – Cutey And The Dragon

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

Hilario Duran And His Latin Jazz Big Band Featuring Paquito D’Rivera – I Remember Mingus

Just 6 – Angels We Have Heard On High
Ludwig Göransson – Can You Hear the Music
The String Revolution ft. Tommy Emmanuel – Folsom Prison Blues
Wednesday Addams – Paint It Black

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

Cécile McLorin Salvant – Fenestra

Maria Mendes ft. John Beasley & Metropole Orkest – Com Que Voz (Live)
Patti Austin ft. Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – April in Paris
säje ft. Jacob Collier – In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
Samara Joy – Lush Life

Best Orchestral Performance

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra – Scriabin: Symphony No. 2; The Poem Of Ecstasy

Los Angeles Philharmonic – Adès: Dante
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra – Bartók: Concerto For Orchestra; Four Pieces
The Philadelphia Orchestra – Price: Symphony No. 4; Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony
San Francisco Symphony – Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring

Best Opera Recording

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Blanchard: Champion

Boston Modern Orchestra Project & Odyssey Opera Chorus – Corigliano: The Lord Of Cries
The Dime Museum; Isaura String Quartet – Little: Black Lodge

Best Choral Performance

The Clarion Choir – Rachmaninoff: All-Night Vigil

The Crossing – Carols After a Plague
Miró Quartet; Conspirare – The House Of Belonging
San Francisco Symphony Chorus – Ligeti: Lux Aeterna
Uusinta Ensemble; Helsinki Chamber Choir – Saariaho: Reconnaissance

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

Anthony McGill & Pacifica Quartet – American Stories

Catalyst Quartet – Uncovered, Vol. 3: Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, William Grant Still & George Walker
Roomful Of Teeth – Rough Magic
Third Coast Percussion – Between Breaths
Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax & Leonidas Kavakos – Beethoven For Three: Symphony No. 6, ‘Pastorale’ And Op. 1, No. 3

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

Robert Black – Adams, John Luther: Darkness And Scattered Light

Andy Akiho – Akiho: Cylinders
Yuja Wang; Teddy Abrams, conductor (Louisville Orchestra) – The American Project
Seth Parker Woods – Difficult Grace
Curtis Stewart – Of Love

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Reginald Mobley, soloist; Baptiste Trotignon, pianist – Because

Karim Sulayman, soloist; Sean Shibe, accompanist – Broken Branches
Laura Strickling, soloist; Daniel Schlosberg, pianist – 40@40
Lawrence Brownlee, soloist; Kevin J. Miller, pianist – Rising
Julia Bullock, soloist; Christian Reif, conductor (Philharmonia Orchestra) – Walking In The Dark

Best Classical Compendium

Anne Akiko Meyers – Fandango

Christopher Rountree, conductor – Julius Eastman, Vol. 3: If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?
Peter Herresthal – Mazzoli: Dark With Excessive Bright
Alex Brown, Harlem Quartet, Imani Winds, Edward Perez, Neal Smith & A.B. Spellman – Passion For Bach And Coltrane
Chick Corea – Sardinia
Andy Akiho – Sculptures
Aaron Diehl Trio & The Knights – Zodiac Suite

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

Thomas Adès, composer (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic) – Adès: Dante

Andy Akiho, composer (Andy Akiho, Ankush Kumar Bahl & Omaha Symphony) – Akiho: In That Space, At That Time
William Brittelle, composer (Roomful Of Teeth) – Brittelle: Psychedelics
Missy Mazzoli, composer (Peter Herresthal, James Gaffigan & Bergen Philharmonic) – Mazzoli: Dark With Excessive Bright
Jessie Montgomery, composer (Awadagin Pratt, A Far Cry & Roomful Of Teeth) – Montgomery: Rounds

Rick Ross eager to visit Ghana with Meek Mill in December

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Rick Ross eager to visit Ghana with Meek Mill in December

International rap music heavyweights Meek Mill and Rick Ross who have both expressed their desire to visit West Africa, and their first stop will be in Ghana.

The artistes, known for their contributions to hip-hop, are looking forward to experiencing the vibrant culture and warm hospitality of Ghana once again.

Rick Ross, who visited Ghana in 2019, said he cannot wait to commemorate the fun moments he had and reunite with friends.

“I have friends over there who will ensure I am comfortable. They have the Ferraris and the Rolls Royce and it’s all fun. It’s a different vibe in there and it’s always surprising. I wanna tap into those tourist sides,” he said in a joint interview he graced with Meek Mill.

According to the ‘Hustlin’ hit rapper,  he was inspired by Meek Mill’s fun time in Ghana last year and the hospitality Ghanaians extended to him.

On his part, Mill said he cannot wait to return, adding that he looks forward to collaborating with local artistes and discovering new talent during his stay.

Meek Mill also said he is looking forward to returning to Ghana., adding that he looks forward to working with local artistes and discovering new talent during his stay.

The artistes’ desire to visit Ghana aligns with the positive impact of the ‘Year of Return’ and ‘Beyond The Return’ initiative, which have attracted numerous global personalities to explore their African roots and contribute to the country’s tourism.

Meek Mill and Rick Ross are currently promoting their joint album, ‘Too Good To Be True’.

Listen: Love Ghost collaborates with Camidoh, DJ Switch on new song ‘Dopeman’

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Listen: Love Ghost collaborates with Camidoh, DJ Switch on new song ‘Dopeman’

Love Ghost is making a big splash in the music world with a fantastic collaboration. They’ve joined forces with the Ghanaian pop sensation Camidoh and the talented DJ Switch to bring you something special.

Love Ghost has been getting a lot of love from music magazines like Rolling Stone, FLAUNT, Alternative Press, Lyrical Lemonade, and Earmilk. Now, they’re teaming up with Camidoh and DJ Switch to create something amazing that’s going to change the music scene.

Love Ghost’s music is influenced by artists like Rico Nasty and Adan Cruz. They’re excited to share new songs and fresh sounds with their fans.

Their latest releaseis a song called “Dopeman.” It combines Camidoh’s Afrobeat style, Love Ghost’s alternative rock vibe, and DJ Switch’s freestyle skills. This song is going to be a hit that everyone around the world will enjoy.

With their unique style and this incredible collaboration, they are going to make a mark on the global music scene.

Get ready to dance and enjoy the world of “Dopeman” – a musical masterpiece that’s bound to make everyone groove. Stay tuned for more updates from Love Ghost in 2023.

Video: Ama Official teases “enemy” Asantewaa for crying after losing her 3million followers TikTok page

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Video: Ama Official teases “enemy” Asantewaa for crying after losing her 3million followers TikTok page

Popular TikToker, Ama Official is rejoicing following reports that her “Tiktok enemy” Asantewaa has lost her over 3 million followers TikTok page.

According to her, she is very happy that Asantewaa has finally met her karma after the huge disgrace she [Asantewaa] caused her months ago.

Ama Official happily disclosed in a video that she prayed to God after Asantewaa leaked her n#des, trashed her after her brother slept with her, and arrested her on top of everything.

Ama Official went on to caution those who are tagging her and sending her videos of Asantewaa crying to stop because she doesn’t feel sorry for her.

This comes after Asantewaa’s TikTok page was banned.

Controversial TikTok star Asantewaa lost her page weeks ago after several people reported the account.

In a recent video, Asantewaa broke down in tears as she complained about the hate on her.

According to Asantewaa, any other person in her shoes would have committed suicide because Ghanaians complain about everything she does.

Watch the video below;

All my life savings have gone into buying diapers, transgender Jay Boogie cries out

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All my life savings have gone into buying diapers, transgender Jay Boogie cries out

Popular Nigerian transgender influencer Jay Boogie has taken to social media to share the devastating impact of a botched surgery that has left him grappling with health complications and dwindling savings.

The self-acclaimed most beautiful transgender in Nigeria who recently called out the surgeon responsible for the procedure, opened up about the challenges he is currently facing in a candid Instagram Live session.

Days ago, Jay Boogie made headlines when he publicly denounced a doctor for a poorly executed surgery that has not only jeopardized his health but also wreaked havoc on his life and career. 

The aftermath of the surgery has been nothing short of a nightmare for the influencer, who has been reaching out for support and assistance, but says “People are no longer donating to me”.

In the latest Instagram Live session, Jay Boogie pulled back the curtains on the difficulties he has been enduring since the botched surgery.

He expressed profound regret over the alleged incompetence of the surgeon, attributing the decline in his health to the aftermath of the operation.

The influencer went on to state that the surgeon’s actions had not only ruined his life but also significantly impacted his professional trajectory.

However, what has added another layer of distress to Jay Boogie’s predicament is the financial toll of the complications.

Jay Boogie disclosed that his entire life savings have been depleted, all spent on essential medical supplies, particularly diapers.

“I pray this doesn’t take my life,” Jay Boogie cried out, shedding light on the severity of his predicament and the toll it has taken on his mental and emotional well-being.

Cecilia Marfo tearfully ‘curses’ critics of her recent media outburst

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Cecilia Marfo tearfully ‘curses’ critics of her recent media outburst

Ghanaian musician, Cecilia Marfo, has lambasted persons who are criticizing her on social media after she cried on TV following the challenges her church is grappling with.

According to her, she said nothing wrong about the remarks she made during the interview with JoyPrime TV, which has generated controversy in the public domain.

The aggrieved gospel musician fumed at the nature of criticisms and insults directed at her on social media and warned that God will deal with such individuals accordingly.

Cecilia Marfo expressed her worry over the insults meted out to her and lamented that it would lead to people not attending her church and further deepen her woes.

“Even my outfits, people sew them for me freely. I don’t even buy stuff with my money. I walk barefoot to do the work of God, and you use one day to condemn me? There is a particular sister on social media; I won’t talk, but what will happen to her? The whole nation will get to know it.

“What have I done to you? Those of you who publish fake news about me and use an ugly picture of me, don’t you know it affects me? I am pained. Did I say something wrong? Don’t you know you are sacking people from coming to Christ?” she said in a TikTok live session.

Cecilia Marfo angrily said that individuals who are raining insults on her would soon cry in their lives because of the damage they have caused her reputation.

“There is someone on social media attacking me; God said I should tell you it is left with her small time. If I am doing the work of God, why would you sit on social media and insult me? The insults will turn into cries for those insulting me on social media. Those generate revenues by saying fake things about me on social media. Why do you want me to stop following God? God will deal with all those making false claims about me on social media,” she fumed.

This, comes after Cecilia Marfo was subjected to vehement criticisms after she cried uncontrollably on Live TV, accusing Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong, and Diana Asamoah of the difficulties her church is going through.

Cecilia Marfo blamed Diana Asamoah and Kennedy Agyapong’s criticisms of her church practices such as spitting in people’s mouths and others contributed to the downfall of her ministry.

Netizens on social media were not in support of her claims and chided her for indulging in practices that were not worth the image of Christ.

Black Sherif opens up on what he wants to do in addition to music

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Black Sherif opens up on what he wants to do in addition to music

BET Award-winning Ghanaian, Black Sherif has revealed that as a musician he would like to add business as part of growing his brand.

Acccording to him, some of the youth have been reaching out to him for inspiration and he has been advising them to stay true to themselves in what they do.

Speaking in an interview with Abeiku Santana on Okay FM, Black Sherif expressed delight to enhance his brand, by running businesses in addition to his music career.

“What is happening right now if I think about it deeply, it feels like a childhood dream. I did not just reach this level at once, it was a lot of back and forth.

“A lot of the youth reach out to me for inspiration through my Instagram account and I talk to them based on the questions they ask. I ask questions when I meet people who inspire me, everyone has their lowest point in life and they don’t hide it. when I meet people I let them know that I am just like them and that whatever I create is not perfect,” he said.

When Abeiku Santana asked Black Sherif what he intends to do to build his brand as a musician, he said, “In building my brand I always want to be natural because I did not fabricate anything that I do. All my life has been music. I write songs even though I was not paid so it won’t change anything. Maybe I want to add something like business to the music.”

Black Sherif is one of the most decorated musicians in Ghana.

He recently won the Best International Flow category award at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Watch the video below.

Video of Davido and his bouncer breaks internet

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Video of Davido and his bouncer breaks internet

A trending video of popular Nigerian singer, Davido and his bodyguard has set tongues wagging online.

Similar to the viral sensation of Kizz Daniel and his imposing bodyguard, Kelvin Power, Davido was spotted under the protection of a robust and muscular individual who appeared to serve as his bouncer.

The video depicted him taking the lead, paving the way for the ‘Feel’ crooner as they moved along the path.

Upon viewing the video, individuals on social media couldn’t resist drawing comparisons between Davido’s bouncer and Kelvin Power.

Watch the video below here.

Photos: Naomi Campbell poses nude with her entire body covered in silver spikes for edgy Alexander Wang campaign

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Photos: Naomi Campbell poses nude with her entire body covered in silver spikes for edgy Alexander Wang campaign

British Supermodel Naomi Campbell may be recognizable by just her first name, but the catwalk legend barely looks like herself in a new campaign for Alexander Wang’s 2024 resort collection.

Rocking an edgy mullet, the 53-year-old mom of two shocked fans with the striking outfit, posed nude for one shot, with her entire body covered from top to toe in gleaming silver spikes.

She went topless in another, wearing a pair of Alexander Wang jeans and carrying one of the label’s leather bags over one shoulder.

According to the brand via a press release, the campaign “explores and challenges the idea of ‘transformation’ through strong, powerful, and alpha women, which Naomi embodies.”

Abena Korkor calls out ex-National Organiser of NDC for leaking her s3x tape

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Abena Korkor calls out ex-National Organiser of NDC for leaking her s3x tape

Popular Ghanaian media personality and mental health activist, Abena Korkor has found herself at the center of a storm after she set social media ablaze by yet another sex video of her surfaced online.

In the last couple of hours, Abena Korkor has been trending for the wrong reasons by going explicit on the internet.

Currently, the explicit new video shows Abena Korkor engaged in private activities with a dildo, and can be heard moaning in pleasure as she moved the dildo in and out of her vajayjay.

Fans on Twitter have catapulted her to the top trending spot as discussions after the controversial video continue to gain ground on the various social media platforms.

But fast forward, Abena Korkor has debunked assertions from the public that she leaked the video herself.

She has posted on her Instagram page that, former National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress Joshua Akamba is the one who leaked the video which she considered private to him and he decided to leak it because she broked him.

“Akamba report yourself to the police. I sent those videos to you privately now they are all over the internet because I blocked for disrespecting me. Politics money doesn’t move me. I don’t kiss *ss,” she wrote.

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