Well, sucks how much the bar has been lowered by the general public, which is the reason why ARTIST like Janelle don't see much commercial success. People want to listen to no talent puppets, who's fashion is the reason why they're as popular as they are.
It's good to see that alot of people here on ATRL want Janelle Monae to win because they recognize talent. Which the music industry is lacking EXTREMELY in right now. Alot of the people who are most famous are only popular because sex and fashion sells.
The music industry needs to go back to the basics.
I don't like this rule at all. So she was nominated last year. Who cares? Nobody really knew her back then. (At least in the U.S.) She became really popular in 2009, not 2008.
Ke$ha will be eligible, but I doubt those dumb asses who nominate people won't even give her a nomination. They always give awards to music that is deep or contemporary, and screw what actually is popular.
I don't like this rule at all. So she was nominated last year. Who cares? Nobody really knew her back then. (At least in the U.S.) She became really popular in 2009, not 2008.
Ke$ha will be eligible, but I doubt those dumb asses who nominate people won't even give her a nomination. They always give awards to music that is deep or contemporary, and screw what actually is popular.
It's not about what's popular, it's about vocal talent.
