Snubs and Surprises at the 2024 Grammy Nominations: Overlooked K-pop and Underrepresented Country and Regional Mexican Genres

The 2024 Grammy Award nominations bring a mix of expected names and notable omissions. Let’s delve into the highlights and overlooked talents of the 66th Grammy Awards.

Emerging Talents Overlooked

This year’s Grammy nominations have their share of love and bafflement. Despite having outstanding years, Reneé Rapp, Peso Pluma, and PinkPantheress miss out on the best new artist nod. Notably, Rapp’s debut album “Snow Angel” made significant waves.

Both Rapp and PinkPantheress find no place in the nominations, while Peso Pluma gets a single nomination for his album “Génesis” in the best música Mexicana category.

2024 Grammy Nominations Overview

SZA notably leads the pack in the 2024 Grammy nominations, with female artists dominating major categories. Here’s a glimpse at some of the nominees.

Latin Music Overlooked

Despite a strong year for música Mexicana, artists like Eslabon Armado, Grupo Frontera, Natanael Cano, and Fuerza Regida were surprisingly overlooked. This is notable especially considering their collaborations with artists like Peso Pluma and Bad Bunny.

The best música urbana album category saw only three nominees, reflecting a lesser number of entries, and includes Karol G for her album “Mañana Será Bonito.”

Country Music Underrepresented

2023 was a landmark year for country music, with artists like Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, and Luke Combs making significant strides. However, this success was not fully reflected in the Grammy nominations, with Morgan Wallen’s noticeable absence despite his album’s prolonged chart-topping performance.

K-Pop Genre Ignored

Despite several K-pop groups having chart-topping albums within the eligibility window, none received nominations. This includes groups like TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Stray Kids, and NewJeans, who had significant commercial success.

Unexpected Omissions

Michelle Williams’ reading of Britney Spears’ memoir and Prince Harry’s widely sold memoir “Spare” were not nominated, despite high public interest. This stands out especially considering the nominations of figures like Meryl Streep and Michelle Obama in similar categories.

Hip-Hop Genre’s Surprising Snub

In a surprising turn, the hip-hop genre saw a lack of dominant releases topping the charts, a stark contrast to its popularity in the previous year. Notable absences include rapper Gunna, despite his album’s success.

Victoria Monét’s Triumph

Victoria Monét’s seven nominations are a cause for celebration. Known for her songwriting and production work, she now shines as a leading nominee in multiple categories, including best new artist and best R&B album.

Women Lead the Way

A heartening highlight of the 2024 Grammy nominations is the predominance of female artists in major categories. Stars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Olivia Rodrigo are front-runners, showcasing a significant female presence in the music industry’s biggest night.

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More about Grammy Nominations 2024

• Grammy Awards Official Site
• Billboard’s Coverage of the 2024 Grammy Nominations
• Rolling Stone’s Analysis of 2024 Grammy Snubs and Surprises
• Variety’s Report on Underrepresented Genres in 2024 Grammys
• New York Times Feature on SZA’s 2024 Grammy Nominations Lead