The 2010 Grammys In 10
I never get why people insist on repeating every year that the Grammy Awards are boring. That information is about as new as the second letter of the alphabet. Having said that, for a show known for putting people with attention-deficit hyperactive disorder into a mental coma I’d say this year’s Grammys wasn’t all that bad.
Interesting enough to get me to break down the three or 15 hour broadcast? Not even, but I can break it down in ten.
And we’re off:
1. Beyonce is everything, deal with it.
Truthfully, I would have never guessed “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” would net a songwriting award let alone the biggest one of the night. But it did, which just goes to show you how effective both a video and a catchy hook can be. And that Beyonce is respected.
As far as Beyonce’s performance goes, she sounded great and I appreciate her hiring Blackwater troops to back her up for the performance. Better them in LA than Iraq. I’m a bit surprised she worked in the Alanis Morrisette cover from her tour into the act, but she can do whatever she wants. She obviously wants to sing angrier songs sometimes. Why didn’t ya’ll let “Ring The Alarm” be great?
I get a lot of flak from the more sanity-deficient members of B-Unit for not drinking her bath water all the time, but I’m elated the girl scored Best Pop Vocal Category (quite the cue for a black girl) and made Grammy history last night with her six wins.
I know Beyonce still seems to bring out the insecure high school girl in many people, but if the thought of Beyonce winning so much pisses you off to that great extent, grab an ice tray and hit yourself with it.
…now cool off, cool off.
2. Pink and her husband are jackasses.
Here’s Mr. Pink on how to properly convey that you’re jealous and bitter:
The demanding stunt did not impede her singing, she said, adding, “No one ever has another excuse to lip-sync.”
With her tour over, Pink said, “I’m going to go home and cook and get fat.”
Hubby Carey Hart, meanwhile was quick to chime in with a few words of support via Twitter. “Though Pink wasn’t the big winner tonight, she stole the f*ckin’ show! 150 dancers don’t compare to her alone on the stage. Ask the crowd.”
He later added: “Pink, you were amazing, and EVERYONE knows it. No gimmicks [sic], just talent. I love you baby.”
I prefer Pink when she was singing Linda Perry’s life story, but she obviously still knows how to churn out a hit. That said, while I appreciate her trying to be different than her peers I hate the condescending attitude she has towards them.
For her and her husband’s information, giving yourself a bath in a leotard before you swing around an arena like an extra from Cirque du Soleil is just as gimmicky as hiring a bunch of background people for your performance.
Not to mention her incessant need to remind us that she’s completely antithetical to the cookie cutter pop stars of the world makes her seem just as contrived as the people she constantly lashes out at.
From Britney Spears calling her out for sending her flowers one day and thrashing her the very next years back to the way she made it seem as though Kanye West skinned her damned puppy with his bare hands in front of her – Pink can be really bitchy at times.
She sounded good last night and her performance was fine, but just so we’re clear Beyonce sings circles around Pink. Homecoming is over, Pink. You lost. Accept it and move on.
3. It was good to see Rihanna on stage accepting an award.
Last year was Rihanna’s year and it’s sad it was taken away from her. Fortunately, while this year wasn’t as big for her as last year it was good to see her back a year later in good spirits.
See how nice I sound? And I bet you were expecting me to throw an eclipse her way.
4. Michael Jackson Can Outsing You Dead
The tribute was nice and Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson sounded lovely, but that performance reminded me of just how good a vocalist Michael was. I was never a huge fan of “Earth Song,” but he sounds amazing on it. Bless Usher’s heart for trying to hit those high notes.
When he got down to the ground as if he was doing something in my mind I imagined that was simply Michael kicking him.
I still felt it, though.
5. Leave Disabled People Alone
I am still confused by Jamie Foxx’s performance last night, but I do know talking about people with disabilities is not the business. It’s actually a good way to get a stamp and wrist band for the VIP section of Club Eighth Circle. That’s the hottest spot in Downtown Hell for those who aren’t up on game.
6. I Appreciate Country Music Artists
They provide great bathroom breaks.
7. The Grammys still don’t respect hip-hop.
No offense to Stephen Colbert, whom I love, but best comedy album can be presented on-air (which is very rare), but best rap album can’t?
As for Drake/Eminem/Lil’ Wayne’s performance, it could best be described with three words: Beep, beep, beep.
Damn, FCC. Why so serious?
8. Ciara is relentless.
I see this girl will not rest until everyone calls her a fashion icon and sex symbol. Can someone hurry up and tell a white lie so she can go back to doing what made her popular?
9. Lady GaGa was wronged.
Not robbed because she did kick off the show with her long lost aunt and did win two hours, but I didn’t like the fact that GaGa didn’t accept an award on television. She was a main draw to the show so I think it made sense for them to make sure she’d get a chance to win something while the show was airing. They’ve done it countless times in recent years so why not do it for her?
Sidenote:
I loved her showing up to the show as Judy Jetson. Look and learn, Ciara.
10. Taylor Swift wants your award…and will get it.
How in the hell did she win Album of the Year? Better yet, how sad is it that they kick off the presentation of the award noting that ten years prior Carlos Santana won the same award ten years prior before handing it to Taylor Swift?
That girl is nice (although I’m over the whole “I’m so shocked I’m still winning every damn award” thing), but I’m just surprised that she’s managed to become as much a critical success as a commercial one.
Before you even say it again, I don’t think Kanye has much to do with it. Yes, he got a large percentage of black people to learn her name and the sympathy of people with every other hue, but she was already slaying the competition in sales so that can’t be it.
You all are so fixated on Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Rihanna kicking it with the demon down under that you might have missed out on the real conspiracy.
Ratchet-ass Iantuition
February 1, 2010 at 6:29 am
Beysus Godselle Knowles-Cartallah slayed my spirit tonight. Even the fagalicious stan in me did not forsee her leading the night, let alone BREAKING the female record. Then the sappy message to the fans just about killed me.
Jamie Flop’s performance is the MAIN reason I’m glad Bey did not perform a Sasha Fierce track.
Rihanna needs to get beat again. I don’t know why I feel this way, but I do.
Trailor Shit… is a nice girl. A nice, annoying, driven-into-the-ground girl.
Pink is talented. But if she and her husband don’t stop it, I’ll have the Australian Bey stans ready to drive her ass out next time. That is all.
Lady Gaga’s performance was insane in concept, slightly lackluster in execution. Elton was struggling.
And MOST unfortunately, that’s the best outfit Ciara has worn this weekend. BY MILES.
Amazed at absurdity
February 1, 2010 at 9:29 am
1. BEYAWNSAY won 6 awards?!!? At the same awards ceremony!!? No wonder I don’t listen to the radio. She can sing, but is she the only woman who can sing nowadays? So…did she get six awards for singing crappy songs or for being less black every year?
2. PInk is still rasping for breath?
3. The Punching Bags Union gave Rih-nono an award for being a stupid fool? I know it wasn’t for her “singing.”
4. MJ sounds like a girl. Good riddance to the freak show.
6. HAHAHA
7. Commercial rap is dead. Check out Bry’nt on myspace; Jonny Dangerous, Anthony Antoine, and other gay rappers on iTunes and CD Baby.com.
8. Leave baby Janet alone! Somebody needs to have sexy legs in the biz, so let her take over Janet’s place as sex kitten. Might as well be Ciara. Neither of them is a really good singer, so what’s the diff?
9. Lady googoo can’t sing and has no talent. Off with her head!
10. WHO?
Rayve
February 1, 2010 at 10:15 am
1. I love Beyonce but the crowd says #hoesitdown followed by a #canwegetaminute…. when is she gonna take a damned break?
2. Pink needs to chill the hell out. What is her problem. No one died and made her the queen of music right and wrong. Shut the hell up and have a drink.
3. Rhianna got something……. make it stop.
4. I wish MJ could RIP for a minute… I mean DAMN! Last year people was talkin shit about him and now they wanna bow down to the throne…..
5. What did Jamie perform?
6. _____________________ *dead*
7. I agree. I’m not big on commercial rap but BEST COMEDY ALBUM…… #fareal?
8. *side eye*…………
9. Still love Lady Gaga
10. I like Taylor Swift. She doies her own music and all that but ITS NEW ALBUM TIME BOO!
Stacy A
February 1, 2010 at 10:48 am
1. i really wish bey would have done single ladies, but whatev.
2. pink is so bitter. can we get the “there you go”/laface pink back?
3. #ontothenextone
4. i LOVE that you peeped bey with those damn glasses on. comedy.
5. whole performance just wrong.
6. cooked my tilapia during the country breaks.
7. hip hop deserves more.
8. playing Ciara’s 1, 2 step- before she went hollywood
9. lady gaga had a mean hustle last year.
10. sorry, still didn’t know who taylor was until kanye.
sickwitit
February 1, 2010 at 11:00 am
1. just read bey has 16 grammys, seriously? how many does chaka have? patti? whitney? hell mariah? i cant..
2. i like pink for talkin shit, just like i like kanye f0r talkin shit, fuck being pc
3. yes it was nice seeing rih rih
4. usher looked like he was in costume as chris brown
5. couldnt bare t0 watch
6. cosign
7.why should they?
8.bitch go home
9. lady gaga shoulda won album of the year
10. hopefully she will disappear next year, this bitch cant sing
KeepItCute
February 1, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Pink is bitter?
Your bitchy comments about her are not cute. AT. ALL. And Pink is right. Beyawnce and her tired ass has 16 Grammys and her stans wanna bitch about her losing AOTY.
And no, she can’t sing circles around Pink, who sings with FEELING in her voice, not yodeling!
Lest we forget that Beyawnce didn’t write any lyrics to any of her songs, yet she manages to win Grammys for songwriting. What a fucking joke.
Michael
February 1, 2010 at 2:28 pm
A grown man posting under the name “Keep It Cute” talking to me about bitchiness. I’d rather entertain a lecture from David Duke on blackness than bother to debate you on that.
People sometimes lend too much credence to “singing with feeling.” There needs to be actual skill involved, which Pink has but it seems to have deteriorated over the years. Even still she’s not a better vocalist than Beyonce, whose range continues to widen. That was my point. No need for her husband to point out “skill” when Beyonce has stood still plenty of times and wowed audiences all the same.
People also lend too much to the idea of songwriting. Not everyone is meant to be a writer. Whitney Houston has never written a word of music, but I doubt many would instantly strip her credibility as an artist away for that.
That said, while I don’t think Beyonce may write as much as she lets on (like most artists nowadays), I do believe she plays a large role in how songs are vocally arranged — that is a part of the composition of a song. Besides, neither of us were in the writing room with them so if Dream and Tricky aren’t mad about it and haven’t said anything, why are you so stuck on it? The publishing check won’t be coming to you.
Thank you for reading.
sickwitit
February 1, 2010 at 3:46 pm
@MICHAEL
(yes im dippin) but it sounds like youre making excuses for bey.
“People sometimes lend too much credence to “singing with feeling.” There needs to be actual skill involved, which Pink has but it seems to have deteriorated over the years. Even still she’s not a better vocalist than Beyonce, whose range continues to widen.”
we all can agree that bey has the skill to sing, but what about individuality? millions can sing a tune, not all of them resonate with audiences. Which is precisely the reason jhud outshined bey in dreamgirls, her voice spoke to people. Bey’s voice is completely imitateable if thats a word. She won all those grammys for crazy in love/single ladies……
“People also lend too much to the idea of songwriting. Not everyone is meant to be a writer. Whitney Houston has never written a word of music, but I doubt many would instantly strip her credibility as an artist away for that.”
we agree that errbody aint meant to be a songwriter(bey) so why is she winning a grammy for songwriting? Whitney never claimed anything but her voice and the pipe, thats all we expected of her. Like you said in this post bey is everything, and claimed to be everything. So we should call out her bullshit when it applies…
Michael
February 1, 2010 at 5:52 pm
It’s not me excusing her as it is someone having selective reading, lol.
I would love it if Beyonce finally offered the soul album she promised years back, but she hasn’t so “singing with feeling” doesn’t always apply. The point is whether or not she sings well.
I didn’t like her last album as much as the others, but vocally she sounded stronger than ever. Last nite she proved she’s still one of the premiere vocalists of her generation. She sings well regardless of whether or not people think they “feel” her.
I don’t find her voice to be all that imitable. If it were that easy she wouldn’t be where she is now. People copy her look and stage act so why not her voice? You know, since it’s super easy to. She doesn’t get enough credit for her voice. She uses it well and it’s consistently gotten better over the years.
And I only said a songwriting ability alone doesn’t make you a great artist because I don’t think it’s the be all to end all as some people make it seem.
But: I also pointed out that as someone who arranges their vocals she [is] a part of the composition process, which is a part of the songwriting process. Moreover, like I said none of you all were in the studio writing the song with Tricky and Dream so you don’t know what all she contributed to the song.
If they’re not complaining, I don’t know why any of you are.
jan
February 1, 2010 at 6:19 pm
She is a songwriter. Well, was a songwriter. She wrote songs wit DC. Therefore, making her a song writer. Just becuz she aint doing the Keri Hilson n write for everybody doesn’t make her less of a talent. Stop worrying about her if u don’t like her. M*therfukcers act like they in high school. The girl can sing n dance. GET OVER IT! She is talented.
As much as I like Pink, she acts bitter 4 some reason or like her shit don’t stink. We get it. Ur a rebel. Beyonce don’t care if u don’t like that she is mainstream now. Just cuz yo ass can sing while being dipped n a pool like an italian beef don’t mean shit. Altho she did great, her n her husband act like she just stood on the stage n sung. Bey danced n shit @ the BET Awards 06 doing Deja Vu wit a band, her n Jay. I agree wit micheal Pink’s performance was saying “look what I can do while sing. I’m amazing”.
KeepItCute
February 1, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I’d rather Pink be real and bitter than Beyawnce sittign up there pretending like she’s so sweet and humble.
And of course, The Dream and Tricky won’t complain. When they see those checks, they’re laughing all the way to the bank.
And no one needs to be there to know she doesn’t write songs. We’re not putting the emphasis on it. SHE IS. She constantly talks about it, which means she wants to be taken seriously. But her ass is a liar.
And if ya’ll call what she does dancing, you’re more delusional than I thought.
And for the record, last night, her ass was lipping. Which is why we never hear her sounding bad.
Monte'
February 1, 2010 at 7:53 pm
It always amazes me how angry people get when it comes to Beyonce. You’d think she was responsible for everything wrong with the world. It’s a known fact that sometimes the BEST singers/performers never get recognized for their talent while those who lack it are always praised. Beyonce, however deserves all the success she gets. Regardless if people think she’s overrated, no one can deny her talent. Pink is bitter for no reason, she’s talented in her own right. If she wants to be mad at somebody she oughta be mad at Taylor Swift’s ass getting sympathy awards and praise when truth be told she is nothing special. And what got me was the fact, she took her ass on the stage and then had the nerve to be singing flat and off key notes throughout her performance.
b.bambaataa
February 1, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Hey! Hilarious as always! Especially about Ciara…as much as I dis-like the whole Fantasy Ride debacle, she REFUSES to fade away to Christina Milian/Mya/Ashanti status. I like her determination. You can’t TELL her that she’s not an A-List Diva! lmao She WILL NOT HEAR IT!..lmao. Get ‘em Uncle CiCi!!!
I really don’t mind Pank’s (yes..pank!) comments or her husbands. If the girl wants to talk slick then let her! I really didn’t feel they were talking about Bey as far as the gimmick thing is concerned anyway. That felt like some Gaga shade to me, no? A hit dog will holler..or whatever the hell they say…
But nonetheless another great post as usual. Snaps and all that!
Michael
February 1, 2010 at 8:34 pm
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KeepItCute
February 1, 2010 at 7:39 pm (Edit)
“I’d rather Pink be real and bitter than Beyawnce sittign up there pretending like she’s so sweet and humble.”
What’s real about someone always talking about other artists being gimmicky when she’s no less gimmicky? Posturing yourself as antithetical to your typical pop gimmick can be just as contrived as the gimmick itself — as evidenced by a woman nearly nude spinning around doing acrobats during the performance of a song. A gimmick is a gimmick is a gimmick.
“And of course, The Dream and Tricky won’t complain. When they see those checks, they’re laughing all the way to the bank.”
She seems to be laughing with the considering she get a cut of publishing and all. Are you aware of how much she demands to get off the top? Either way, if all of them are laughing why are you seemingly so pressed? She writes. The end. Move on.
“And if ya’ll call what she does dancing, you’re more delusional than I thought.”
See below:
“And for the record, last night, her ass was lipping. Which is why we never hear her sounding bad.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br-Dy3puDoc
J2201987
February 2, 2010 at 12:28 am
1. This was Bee’s year, but my opinion still stands that if she had to get this many nods, it should have been for her first album. Though I have to say, I’m over this Sasha Fierce/Leotard and onesie/screaming into the microphone business.
2. P!nk is just the f*cking best. Funny how people think that just because she’s not manufactured, contrived, or even politically correct most of the time, something’s wrong with her. I have her funhouse tour DVD and that is the performance she gave. It’s good, it’s okay. It wasn’t all that because I’ve seen it a million times, but hey, alot of people recycle tour performances. She’s not the first or the last. I really wanted her to win. As far as it being a contest between Beyonce (and her yaki), there is none. It’s Beyonce’s delusional stans that keep comparing every other female artist to her. Sounds like some of them need to build a bridge and get over it. P!nk definitely has no problem losing (???).
3. She looked good. That is all.
4. Co-sign. I never was too particular of that song either, but Micheal still sounded awesome from the afterlife. Yes Ben Vereen Jr tried as hard as he could (I blame Tameka for that). PS- I wanted to make that gif my new Gravatar. Thank you Mike.
7. I’m offended that Weezy, Feminem, and Diaper Genie Drake were the best the Grammies could come up with. Where was Sir Elton when Fem needed her.
9. GaGa………I still can’t.
10. I’m not concerned about her success in terms of sales, because she has that, but I hope she enjoys all the attention she’s receiving this season. No other rapper will dare mess with “America’s Sweetheart” anymore.
J2201987
February 2, 2010 at 12:42 am
“What’s real about someone always talking about other artists being gimmicky when she’s no less gimmicky? Posturing yourself as antithetical to your typical pop gimmick can be just as contrived as the gimmick itself — as evidenced by a woman nearly nude spinning around doing acrobats during the performance of a song. A gimmick is a gimmick is a gimmick.”
^^^^^
True. Alecia Beth did say that she would “play the assh*le role in this industry,” but it’s definitely not a gimmick, especially judging by the number of interviews I’ve seen of hers over the years, she’s been very consistent in being cynical about everyone and everything that relates to entertainment (even before becoming famous), and possibly getting worse. She for the most part appears to be normal. I wouldn’t be surprised that she’s still a brat to some degree, but I don’t find her to be fake or “gimmicky” about anything.
Ratchet-ass Iantuition
February 2, 2010 at 4:56 am
I see bitches are mad about Beysus getting enough Grammys to melt down and make a throne out of. As predicted.
Whoever said Bey’s voice is imitatable needs to sit down. I’d like to see any of these bitches belt out F5s repeatedly with flawless vibrato, then turn right around and hit a C3 over a live band. Then, they’d need to get their asses up and run halfway down an arena, and stick their asses in the fifth octave and stay there, managing to still place flawless growls and riffs and runs and inflections without sounding an out-of-breath mess. In the words of Madea, I want tuh see yuh DEW IT.
And Foghorn outshined Bey in Dreamgirls because that’s what the hell she was supposed to do. Bey held back vocally for that role, while Foghorn Cloverfield yelled her fat ass off. Beyoncé said countless times that Bill Condom’s scheming ass was constantly telling her “don’t growl, don’t belt out notes, don’t sing so high, don’t go on any runs.” LINK: http://articles.latimes.com/2006/sep/03/entertainment/ca-beyonce3?pg=5
Amazed at Absurdity, just because Bey isn’t blue-black like your ass is no reason to be mad.
Sickwitit, Chaka has 10 Grammys, Patti LaYell has 2, Whitney has 6, and Mariah has 5, likely because she fucked her label exec.
KeepitUgly, you don’t even know what yodeling is, shut up. You weren’t in the studio with Beyoncé, shut up. You don’t know if she was lip-syncing last night and you’re likely not smart enough to tell, shut up. Crabs in a bucket-ass bastard.
*waits for someone to pull “Mathew paid for those Grammys” or “you a stan” out of their loose, shitty ass*
tam-tam
February 3, 2010 at 2:55 pm
@Ratchet-ass Iantuition
I too hate when ppl try to sum up bey’s talent as a result of her lighter complexion, BUT I REALLY HATE IT, when mo’fo try to defend that ish with more stupidity. Your comment was so loserville-ish that I thought not to respond, but its 2010 and I do what I want! You more than likely look like someone’s blue/black starfish, so you should stick to what’s being discussed and not looks. No, I am not defending whom ever you were talking about, I am merely checking ur punk ass for going in on that person with skin color as your weapon of choice. Grow-up brah!!
Maybe Bey got sympathy grammy(s) bc they felt bad the she has a sister f’n30 years younger than her. Maybe they feel bad for her bc her dad is a cheating sack of dog shyt & just father’ed a child, when both of his kids are grown and he still had a wife regardless of their situation. Did you ever think about that you dumb ass!! (sarcasm, no really feels sorry for b)
Dham
February 3, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Taylor Swift wins everything. Deal with it.
I’m not a fan of the girl, but I don’t understand how people in one breath can say that she doesn’t deserve the awards she’s getting, but in the next say that the Wild Horse (Paul Mooney’s words, not mine) deserves hers. No matter what you may think of the quality of her music, at least TSwift WRITES her music. Also, it’s not as if Beyonce’s music is deep, thought provoking art. Hers as well as Taylor’s music is superficial pop bullshit.
slayonce
February 4, 2010 at 4:13 am
only thing I have to say about this post is f*^k pink and her husband. They’re just a bunch of haters. It’s not Beyonce’s fault that she accomplshes more in a day than the both of them ever will in thier own lives. It’s not Beyonce’s fault that her right pinky toe makes more money than either of them have or ever will in their lives. In the meantime, pink nees to go back to Long John Silver’s before she looses her only saurce of income. And Cary talking about how she’s a real artist and doesn’t need gimicks? What you think that broke down trapeeze artist thing was? The whole idea of the artist formaly known as pink is a gimick. That exclaimation point in her name is a gimick too. Pink ain’t her name. Her hair ain’t pink or platnum blonde either. I mean, Icould see if she was trying to talk if she really ment something to somebody. I mean, what is the last song of hers you remeber? Even if you can remember one it doesn’t matter cuz all of her 5 or 6 cds are big flops. Beyonce got a video game, clothing lines, hair dye, Dereon tapons, water, even her own professional backup singers and dancers (sorry Michelle and Kelly), andwhat does pink have? The body of a 12 year old hermaphodite.
FattDoll
February 4, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Ha Ha Ha @ No. 4 “When he got down to the ground as if he was doing something in my mind I imagined that was simply Michael kicking him.” – You killing me un-softly with that one!
A class of pre-schoolers pointing at Usher and laughing in unision. Now that would be a proper tribute to MJ..cause u know he loved the kids!
And Jay-Z had the nerve to say Usher has the potential to become the next King of Pop…but I get it..Jay Z was just being sacarstic…I guess he is one of those cynical ones!
Christian
February 6, 2010 at 11:38 am
“You all are so fixated on Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Rihanna kicking it with the demon down under that you might have missed out on the real conspiracy.” = Classic; White people are alive and well lol
miko
February 16, 2010 at 3:50 pm
i absolutly adore lady gaga and her outfit! bish is her own and her music is the BEST! so what i sound white, she’s the truth! lol