Omarion then became one of the more popular solo contemporary R&B artists of the late 2000s - a Grammy-nominated singer who worked with top-level producers and songwriters such as Timbaland, the Neptunes, Rodney Jerkins, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Tank. With Omarion as their lead singer, the group scored five Top 20 R&B/Hip-Hop hits, as well as one gold-selling album and one platinum-selling album. It is always an honor to be nominated for a Grammy.Singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor Omarion, born Omari Ishmael Grandberry in Inglewood, California, fronted the young pop-R&B group B2K from 1999 through its 2004 split. "We put all our love for jazz and the songs of Jerome Kern - that are such a testament to the Great American Songbook - into this recording. Legendary crooner Tony Bennett received another nomination for his work with Bill Charlap. Have my Grammy's ready.ĭespite some snubs, the Grammy nominations also brought out some positive responses from those that were nominated. This is a- ok so that wasn't good enough. This isn't a "im upset" (post to be) rant. I'll consistently do great things & you will have to celebrate me. As an artist you look forward to being acknowledged by the game. CB, Jhene, & myself been in the game 10+.Įven though people act like its easy to make a hit (& it's not).
"Post to be" is one of the greatest R&B collaborations ever. Omarion sent out several tweets about being left off the list and got into a few fights with people responding to him on Twitter. The hit song "Post To Be" climbed urban and pop charts but failed to receive a nomination. One person who wasn't letting go of the snub was R&B act Omarion for his song with Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko. Carly Rae Jepsen, who made a pretty catchy pop album, was also left off the list. Lana Del Rey's album Honeymoon failed to receive a single nomination despite being pretty popular once it was released. As for pop acts, there were plenty who were feeling the sting of the nominations. One of the most surprising snubs was Fetty Wap, who dominated the charts but didn't even receive a Best New Artist nomination. While the Grammys finally gave rapper Kendrick Lamar his due with the most nominations (11 in total), there were plenty of polarizing moments that happened during the announcement of the nominations. LL Cool J to host the 2016 Grammys: /mUR4MBMzIEĪs the Inquisitr reported, there were many surprises and snubs made by the Recording Academy when the nominations were announced on December 7. It's going to be an incredible night and I'm excited to share this experience with the world." I'm honored once again to host Music's Biggest Night as we celebrate the talented music creators of today. LL Cool J, who will take to the stage once again on February 15 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, said in a statement, "The performances and moments that take place on the Grammy stage are awesome in so many ways for the audience and artists alike. His unique expertise, both as a Grammy-winning recording artist and accomplished actor, allows him to connect with both his musical peers and the fans at home, and his dynamic personality and charismatic energy set the perfect tone for our show." "We are delighted to welcome back the very talented LL Cool J as our host for the 58th Grammys. In a statement, Neil Portnow, the CEO of the Recording Academy, said the following about LL Cool J's return. will once again act as master of ceremonies for the 58th annual GRAMMYs.
The rapper-turned-actor is at it again, as this will be his fifth time hosting the awards show, proving that the Grammys aren't going to fix anything that isn't broken.Īccording to E! CBS released a statement about bringing LL Cool J back on board for the night's ceremony. Once again, LL Cool J is set to host the Grammys.
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