February 6, 2023, 0:31 AM
February 6, 2023, 0:31 AM
Harry Styles took home the coveted Grammy for Album of the Year this Sunday in Los Angeles, surprising in a category in which many bet on great favorites such as Beyoncé and Adele.
“I was so inspired by each artist in this category… It’s important to remember that there’s no such thing as being the best in music… This is very kind… This doesn’t happen to people like me very often. It’s very nice, thank you“said the pop sensation upon receiving the award with her “Harry’s House”, his third album with soft acoustics and synthesizers that are complemented by personal lyrics.
In addition to Beyoncé and Adele, Styles dethroned other strong competitors such as Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar, and the Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny, who made history by being nominated for the category with an album entirely recorded in Spanish and winning the Best Urban Music Album award.
Styles, who sang his massive hit “As It Was” for the cream of music gathered at the Californian city’s Crypto.com arena, earlier won the gramophone for Best Pop Album of the Year with the same production.
“This album, from start to finish, was the best experience of my life”thanked the 29-year-old singer-songwriter for his first award of the night.
The work, one of his most personal to date, marks the evolution of a boy band hunk who drew masses of teens. a gallant for all tastes.
The production feels like the soundtrack to a sunny afternoon in california, structured around the lyrical compositions of Styles.
But with stiff competition from megastars like Beyoncé and Adele, the gramophone seemed distant.
Styles, also known for his extravagant stage style, already had a Grammy to his name, so this Sunday raises the tackle to three.
Shortly before the great triumph of the British musician, the American jazz singer Samara Joy took home the coveted Best New Artist Grammy, winning the eclectic category for which Italian rockers Maneskin and Brazilian Anitta, among others, were nominated.
“I am so, so grateful,” the 23-year-old artist said emotionally when receiving the gramophone. “It has been a great night for me,” added the singer who also appeared at the pre-gala of the ceremony that honors the best of music.
Lizzo rose in the midst of greats like Beyoncé and Adele and took home the Grammy for Record of the Year with his “About Damn Time.”
The single earned him an additional number of Grammy nominations. in the main categories of the awards as well as those dedicated to the pop genre of the 65th edition of the awards that honor the best of music.
“When I see all these songs around me about loving our bodies and feeling good in our skin, I feel proud to be a part of that.” said the artist who also appeared earlier with her dancers at the gala.
The singer looked at Beyoncé, with whom she was disputing for the award, and on the verge of tears launched an emotional dedication.
“In fifth grade I skipped class to see you. You changed my life”, Lizzo said, adding that seeing Queen Bey inspired her to make music that caused the same emotions in people that Beyoncé had in her.
“I love you,” he said as he said goodbye with the award in hand.
Winning the gramophone for this song represented a sort of claim for Lizzo, 31, who was seen as the heavy favorite in 2020, but was beaten in the main categories of the night by pop phenomenon Billie Eilish.
The American singer Bonnie Raitt also surprised by winning with “Just Like That” the Grammy for Song of the Year in Los Angeles.
“I feel so honored, thank you very much,” said the American singer upon receiving the gramophone, her third of the gala. The veteran artist beat out titans like Beyoncé, Adele and Taylor Swift for the coveted songwriters award.
Before the gala, Raitt had 10 Grammy Awards, in addition to the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Despite the fact that the evening was long and exhausting at times, it had many emotional moments. For example, when Beyoncé won her 32nd award, she broke a 26 year old record. “I’m trying not to be too emotional,” said the artist after her historic victory as her husband, Jay-Z, stood up and applauded her. The singer thanked her late uncle, her parents, Jay-Z and her children for supporting her. “I’m just trying to receive tonight. I want to thank God for protecting me. Thanks God”.
Beyoncé won best R&B song for “Cuff It,” dance-electric music recording for “Break My Soul,” traditional R&B rendition for “Plastic Off the Sofa” and dance-electric album for “Renaissance,” which is also nominated for the album category. of the year.
Bad Bunny receives the Grammy for Best Urban Music Album
