- Harvey Mason, CEO of the Recording Academy, has sparked online discussions about winning a Grammy.
- His comments gained traction after surprising outcomes at the 68th Grammy Awards.
- Notably, Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Davido did not win any awards, raising questions about the selection process.
Harvey Mason, the Chief Executive Officer of the Recording Academy, has ignited online discussions after sharing insights into what it takes to win a Grammy.
His remarks have gained attention following the unexpected results at the 68th Grammy Awards, where Nigerian artists like Burna Boy and Davido did not secure any awards.
The outcome left many fans surprised, especially as Burna Boy and Davido, who were both nominated in multiple categories, were overlooked. This has prompted debates about how winners are selected, particularly for international artists.
Mason clarified that Grammy victories are not determined by record sales, streaming figures, or the size of an artist’s social media following.
Instead, the focus is on the quality of the music, with artistic excellence taking precedence. He noted that the final decisions are made by members of the Recording Academy’s voting body, meaning that subjectivity plays a role in the selection process.
In his words:
“The first thing you have to understand is that the only way to win is to have membership in the Academy. To become a member, you need to be a professional working in music in the United States for now, it’s limited to the US, though hopefully it will grow in the future.
Once you are a member, all submitted music is listened to and evaluated based on the quality of the artnot on sales, streams, number of fans, or followers. It’s purely based on the opinion of the members, and it can be very subjective. There’s no ‘best’ song or record winning a Grammy depends on the judgment of the Academy members, not on popularity. That’s how you win a Grammy.”
See post below;
