While much of the focus of Victoria Monét’s triple-Grammy haul was on her best new artist win, another trophy represents a historic victory that could help break down more barriers for all women in the music industry — her win for best engineered album.
The white-hot singer-songwriter is the first Black woman to win the award in the show’s 66-year history, since she co-engineered her major-label debut album, Jaguar II.
She is the fourth woman to take home the coveted Grammy, following previous wins by Imogen Heap, Trina Shoemaker and Emily Lazar. When Monét — who writes and produces her music and has crafted hits for Ariana Grande, Blackpink, Chloe x Halle and Chris Brown — speaks to THR a few weeks after that magical night to reflect on the groundbreaking milestone, she says, “It’s a beautiful thing.”
But she also adds that “it says a lot” about the industry.
The white-hot singer-songwriter is the first Black woman to win the award in the show’s 66-year history, since she co-engineered her major-label debut album, Jaguar II.
She is the fourth woman to take home the coveted Grammy, following previous wins by Imogen Heap, Trina Shoemaker and Emily Lazar. When Monét — who writes and produces her music and has crafted hits for Ariana Grande, Blackpink, Chloe x Halle and Chris Brown — speaks to THR a few weeks after that magical night to reflect on the groundbreaking milestone, she says, “It’s a beautiful thing.”
But she also adds that “it says a lot” about the industry.
- 3/15/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With the Grammys approaching this weekend, on Sunday, Feb. 4, the music industry and nominees are buzzing alike, in anticipation of a week filled with parties, panels, masterclasses and brunches during Grammy week.
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Grammy week kicked off with We Are Moving the Needle, the organization founded by Emily Lazar, a Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer. Honorees included Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, Caroline Polachek, Catherine Marks, Laura Sisk, Jennifer Decilveo, Michael Goldstone, and Christine Thomas at the first Annual Resonator Awards recognizing women in production and engineering roles.
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Black Music Action Coalition (Bmac) Music Maker Dinner hosted by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis took place on Wednesday, in support of the economic empowerment of Black music entrepreneurs, artists,...
Related: Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift Makes History With Album Of The Year Win As Women Dominate – Complete List
Grammy week kicked off with We Are Moving the Needle, the organization founded by Emily Lazar, a Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer. Honorees included Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, Caroline Polachek, Catherine Marks, Laura Sisk, Jennifer Decilveo, Michael Goldstone, and Christine Thomas at the first Annual Resonator Awards recognizing women in production and engineering roles.
Related: Grammy Awards Viewers Question If Taylor Swift Snubbed Celine Dion After Album Of The Year Win
Black Music Action Coalition (Bmac) Music Maker Dinner hosted by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis took place on Wednesday, in support of the economic empowerment of Black music entrepreneurs, artists,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
The nonprofit We Are Moving the Needle presented the Resonator Awards on Tuesday night, an inaugural celebration designed to spotlight women in the music business in a push for creating a more inclusive industry. Naturally, the biggest name in the game received a shout-out from the podium.
Two of Taylor Swift’s close collaborators — producer Jack Antonoff and mixer and recording engineer Laura Sisk — hit the stage inside Beauty & Essex in Hollywood. Antonoff had the honor of presenting the Exceptional Ears Award to Sisk, a three-time Grammy winner who has also worked with Lana Del Rey, Lorde, St. Vincent and Florence + the Machine.
Antonoff kicked off his tribute by detailing that he’s known Sisk for more than a decade. “She’s absolutely fucking incredible,” said Antonoff, one of two speakers from the podium who noted how loudly distracting the event’s kitchen staff was during the program. “I met Laura 12 or 13 years ago,...
Two of Taylor Swift’s close collaborators — producer Jack Antonoff and mixer and recording engineer Laura Sisk — hit the stage inside Beauty & Essex in Hollywood. Antonoff had the honor of presenting the Exceptional Ears Award to Sisk, a three-time Grammy winner who has also worked with Lana Del Rey, Lorde, St. Vincent and Florence + the Machine.
Antonoff kicked off his tribute by detailing that he’s known Sisk for more than a decade. “She’s absolutely fucking incredible,” said Antonoff, one of two speakers from the podium who noted how loudly distracting the event’s kitchen staff was during the program. “I met Laura 12 or 13 years ago,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With the biggest night in music just around the corner, artists, executives and other industry creatives are celebrating with parties spread throughout the week. A-listers from Lenny Kravitz to Kelsea Ballerini and Ice Spice are among the many making appearances and performing at various events across Los Angeles.
The 66th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, will air live on CBS from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 4. The event will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Some of the celebrations happening this week include Warner Music Group’s party to honor the label’s 2024 Grammy-nominated artists and songwriters, Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala and Universal Music Group’s after party. Below is a roundup of what’s to come in the days surrounding the 2024 Grammys.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Hollywood & Mind Grammy Week Spotlight on Mental Health in the Music Industry
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The 66th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, will air live on CBS from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 4. The event will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Some of the celebrations happening this week include Warner Music Group’s party to honor the label’s 2024 Grammy-nominated artists and songwriters, Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala and Universal Music Group’s after party. Below is a roundup of what’s to come in the days surrounding the 2024 Grammys.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Hollywood & Mind Grammy Week Spotlight on Mental Health in the Music Industry
The London, 1020 N San Vicente Blvd.
- 1/31/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2024 Grammys on Friday, and with 94 categories, it’s a lot to digest. But we’re here to help — read our breakdown of the 17 Grammys facts you should know.
Femme Fatale
Male performers make up more than two-thirds of the winners of album of the year in Grammys history — but it’s ladies night at the 2024 show. Women count for seven of the eight nominees in the top category, including Sza, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monáe, boygenius and Taylor Swift, who can make history as the first performer to win the award four times.
And female acts own seven of the eight slots in the song and record of the year categories, with artists like Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Victoria Monét pulling in major nominations. And behind the scenes in those major categories, producers and engineers are nominated like Catherine Marks,...
Femme Fatale
Male performers make up more than two-thirds of the winners of album of the year in Grammys history — but it’s ladies night at the 2024 show. Women count for seven of the eight nominees in the top category, including Sza, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monáe, boygenius and Taylor Swift, who can make history as the first performer to win the award four times.
And female acts own seven of the eight slots in the song and record of the year categories, with artists like Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Victoria Monét pulling in major nominations. And behind the scenes in those major categories, producers and engineers are nominated like Catherine Marks,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
History has shown that rap and R&b artists will dominate in Grammy nominations but never take home the coveted prize of album of the year.
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Drake, Kanye West, Mariah Carey and John Legend are some of the acts who have played the role before — big Grammy contender, but top award loser.
This year, that artist is Sza, who scored nine Grammy nominations Friday, including album of the year for the record-breaking, critically acclaimed Sos. But, what are her real chances of winning the award with competition like Jon Batiste and Taylor Swift?
“I really will give you an interesting perspective here, but I think [Sza] has a 1/8 chance,” Grammys CEO Harvey Mason jr. tells The Hollywood Reporter with a laugh (the category has eight nominees).
“No, I mean, I think she has a chance because she had an incredible record,” he continues. “The nominees this year all made such great music.
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Drake, Kanye West, Mariah Carey and John Legend are some of the acts who have played the role before — big Grammy contender, but top award loser.
This year, that artist is Sza, who scored nine Grammy nominations Friday, including album of the year for the record-breaking, critically acclaimed Sos. But, what are her real chances of winning the award with competition like Jon Batiste and Taylor Swift?
“I really will give you an interesting perspective here, but I think [Sza] has a 1/8 chance,” Grammys CEO Harvey Mason jr. tells The Hollywood Reporter with a laugh (the category has eight nominees).
“No, I mean, I think she has a chance because she had an incredible record,” he continues. “The nominees this year all made such great music.
- 11/10/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated with complete list of nominees: Nominations were unveiled Friday morning for the 66th Grammy Awards, ahead of the ceremony set for February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles.
The full list of Grammy noms will follow and be listed below.
This year’s field is is paced by Sza with nine nominations including for Record, Album and Song of the Year for “Kill Bill” and Sos. Phoebe Bridgers, Serban Ghenea and Victoria Monét have seven noms, while Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, boygenius, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift have six apiece.
Swift has dominated 2023 with her Eras Tour concerts and movie, along with her new album Midnights — one of four of her albums in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time back in June, a record.
This morning she is nominated for Album of the Year (Midnights) and Song of the Year (“Anti-Hero”) and Record of the Year,...
The full list of Grammy noms will follow and be listed below.
This year’s field is is paced by Sza with nine nominations including for Record, Album and Song of the Year for “Kill Bill” and Sos. Phoebe Bridgers, Serban Ghenea and Victoria Monét have seven noms, while Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, boygenius, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift have six apiece.
Swift has dominated 2023 with her Eras Tour concerts and movie, along with her new album Midnights — one of four of her albums in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time back in June, a record.
This morning she is nominated for Album of the Year (Midnights) and Song of the Year (“Anti-Hero”) and Record of the Year,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Antonoff is a production superstar, working with everyone from Taylor Swift to Lana Del Rey to Lorde, among many others.
And in a new interview with the New York Times, Maren Morris explained her own reasoning for working with the producer.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I can’t speak for the other artists that he works with, but my experience with Jack is he’s just so…egoless. It’s not about the stats or the accolades,” she said.
“He’s not pompous at all. I just think that I feel safe with him, also. And also Laura Sisk, his engineer, that is the first time I’ve seen a female engineer always in the room,” she continued.
“Never seen that. I think just his right-hand woman always being there just instantly puts you at ease. That’s why we need a matriarchy…you put more women in a situation,...
And in a new interview with the New York Times, Maren Morris explained her own reasoning for working with the producer.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I can’t speak for the other artists that he works with, but my experience with Jack is he’s just so…egoless. It’s not about the stats or the accolades,” she said.
“He’s not pompous at all. I just think that I feel safe with him, also. And also Laura Sisk, his engineer, that is the first time I’ve seen a female engineer always in the room,” she continued.
“Never seen that. I think just his right-hand woman always being there just instantly puts you at ease. That’s why we need a matriarchy…you put more women in a situation,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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