This year, Robin Thicke was the man across all music genres with his hit single "Blurred Lines." He will continue to battle artists from different categories after receiving a Grammy nomination for the "Record of the Year." The Pharrell Williams-produced single has been the no.1 song on the Urban AC (Adult Contemporary) chart for not just weeks, but nearly four months.
Thicke was also nominated for the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album awards.
Tamar Braxton went from singer to reality star back to singer. The leap from TV screens to the performing stage has paid off as Tamar, like Thicke, earned three Grammy nominations including Best R&B Song, Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best R&B Performance. She is proving reality television can benefit artists that want to have a serious career rather than being a socialite.
The list of the nominee for the Best R&B Performance includes Tamar Braxton (Love And War), Anthony Hamilton (Best of Me), Hiatus Kaiyote (Nakamarra), Miguel (How Many Drinks?) and Snarky Puppy (Something).
The list of the nominee for the Best Traditional R&B Performance includes Gary Clark Jr. (Please Come Home), Fantasia (Get It Right), Maysa (Quiet Fire), Gregory Porter (Hey Laura), and Ryan Shaw (Yesterday).
The list of the nominee for the Best R&B Song includes Best of Me (Anthony Hamilton), Love And War (Tamar Braxton), Only One (PJ Morton), Pusher Love Girl (Justin Timberlake), and Without Me (Fantasia).
The list of the nominee for the Best Urban Contemporary Album includes Tamar Braxton's "Love and War," Fantasia "Side Effects Of You," Salaam Remi "One: In The Chamber," Rihanna's "Unapologetic," and Mack Wilds' "New York: A Love Story."
The list of the nominee for the Best R&B Album includes Faith Evans' "R&B Divas," Alicia Keys' "Girl On Fire," John Legend's "Love In the Future," Chrisette Michele's "Better," and TGT's "Three Kings."
You’re probably familiar with Robin Thicke’s hit song ‘Blurred Lines,’but did you know that it was one of the most controversial and talked-about songs in recent history?
The song, which was released in 2013, faced accusations of promoting rape culture and objectifying women. Despite the backlash, it still managed to become a massive commercial success and has now been nominated for Song of the Year at this year’s Grammy Awards.
But Robin Thicke isn’t the only artist making waves in the music industry right now. Tamar Braxton, who rose to fame as a reality TV star on ‘Braxton Family Values,’has also made a name for herself as an R&B singer.
She’s garnered three Grammy nominations this year, cementing her status as one of the genre’s most talented artists. With these two musicians leading their respective categories at this year’s awards show, it’ll be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Controversy Surrounding ‘Blurred Lines’
You can’t deny the fact that ‘Blurred Lines’ is a song that’s been shrouded in controversy since its release, with its lyrics and music video making people uncomfortable.
The song was accused of promoting rape culture due to its suggestive lyrics, objectification of women, and Robin Thicke’s behavior towards women during his live performances.
Many critics called out the song for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about women and reinforcing toxic masculinity.
In response to the backlash, Thicke defended the song by claiming it was meant to be a harmless celebration of sexuality. However, his attempts at justifying his actions only added fuel to the fire.
Despite all the controversy surrounding ‘Blurred Lines’, it still managed to become one of the biggest hits of 2013 and earned Thicke several Grammy nominations.
It goes to show how much we as a society need to reexamine our values when it comes to music and entertainment.
Tamar Braxton’s Rise to Fame in R&B
With her sultry voice and captivating performances, Tamar Braxton has become a rising star in the R&B music scene. Born in Maryland in 1977, Tamar began singing at a young age with her siblings in the group The Braxtons.
After releasing their debut album, Tamar decided to pursue a solo career. Tamar’s first solo album, ‘Tamar,’ was released in 2000 but failed to gain much attention. It wasn’t until she appeared on reality TV show ‘Braxton Family Values’ that her career took off.
Her second album, ‘Love and War,’ was released in 2013 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. Since then, Tamar has continued to release successful albums and singles while also appearing on various TV shows such as ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘Celebrity Big Brother.’
With three Grammy nominations for this year’s awards show, it’s clear that Tamar’s talent is being recognized by industry professionals. Fans eagerly anticipate what she will do next as she continues to solidify her place among R&B greats.
Conclusion
You’ve just finished reading about the 2014 Grammy Awards nominations, which featured Robin Thicke challenging pop and EDM artists for Song of the Year with his controversial hit ‘Blurred Lines.’
The song faced criticism for its lyrics and promotion of rape culture, but still managed to secure a spot among some of the industry’s biggest names.
On the R&B front, Tamar Braxton led with three nominations, solidifying her rise to fame in the genre.
It’s clear that these awards highlight not only talent, but also controversy and cultural impact.
As we eagerly await the ceremony, it will be interesting to see who takes home the coveted trophies and how they will continue to shape the music industry.
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