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Why did Davido fail to win the 2024 Grammy Award he was nominated for, losing to Tyla?
Many fans of Davido and Burna Boy are expressing disappointment over their favorite artist's inability to secure a Grammy award on February 4, 2024. In this video, I'll explain why Davido did not win any Grammys, while Tyla emerged victorious.
To understand the Grammy nomination process, we need to delve into the rules, regulations, and the factors considered for winning. Winning a Grammy after being nominated involves a voting process, and these votes are cast by special individuals within the Grammy Academy.
Only Recording Academy voting members have the privilege to vote on Grammy winners. These voting committees consist of a musician's peers, including musicians, engineers, lyricists, producers, and liner note writers.
To be eligible to vote, one must meet specific criteria which say that:
1. you must Have been credited with 12 physical or digital tracks released online, available for purchase, with at least one track in the past five years.
2. you must Have six credits on commercially released tracks currently available for sale and distributed through physical distribution outlets, with at least one track in the past five years.
3. you must Have won a Grammy before.
4. Get an endorsement from a current voting member.
After meeting these requirements, individuals can apply, pay $100 in yearly dues, and participate in the voting process. Voting members are assigned to vote in nine genre categories and the four main categories when choosing nominees. They then vote for winners in up to 20 genre categories and the four major categories.
However, the process has some complexities, as certain genres are voted on less than others in the nominations round, and individuals without expertise may participate in selecting genre winners.
In the mid-1990s, the Recording Academy established a committee to review voters' choices, particularly for the top four categories and selected genre categories. This committee remains undisclosed and has the authority to make adjustments to nominations.
While the committee has value in ensuring better choices, its decision-making process is largely private, with the names of its members kept secret. This committee's influence can impact categories that drive television ratings and specialty genres, potentially leading to adjustments in nominations.
In the case of Davido losing to Tyla, it's possible that voters appreciated Tyla's choice of words in her music. Lyrics and word choices play a significant role in music, and Tyla's "Water" may have stood out for its quality lyrics compared to Davido and Burna Boy.
In conclusion, the Grammy voting process involves a complex system with voting committees, eligibility criteria, and an undisclosed committee making adjustments. Tyla's win could be attributed to the voters' preference for her music's lyrical quality.
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