Mixed Artists Up for Grammy's in 2021

By Jonathan Shlesinger

Japanese, African American, Dominican, Native American, and German Jewish

Grammy Nomination(s):

Album of the Year- Chilombo

Best Urban Contemporary Album- Chilombo

Best R&B Performance- Lightning & Thunder

Her critically acclaimed third studio album featured other in-demand artists such as H.E.R,

John Legend, Future, Miguel, Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. Aiko credits Tupac for being her biggest influence.

In the beginning of her career, record labels often told her to change her image and sound to be commercially successful. She repeatedly rejected this suggestion and success followed her authenticity.

South African, Jewish

Grammy Nomination(s):

Best New Artist

Record of the Year - Say So

Best Pop Performance - Say So

Released in 2018, the viral hit “Moo!” catapulted the singer to fame.

Her sophomore album Hot Pink sported the songs Like That, Juicy and Say So, each one propelling her into further success.

She has collaborated with The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, BIA, Nicki Minaj, and Gucci Mane.

Barbadian, Irish

Grammy Nomination(s):

Best Dance Recording- My High

Buzz has followed the British rapper with the release of his debut album Nothing Great About Britain.

Through his music, he encapsulates life the disparity between the wealthy and the rest of society.

His angsty and angry sounding songs sparked immediate intrigue and attracted support quickly.

African American, White

Grammy Nomination(s):

Best Rock Song- Stay High

Best Alternative Music Album- Jamie

Best Rock Performance- Stay High

Best American Roots Performance- Short and Sweet

Best R&B Performance- Goat Head

The multi-facet musician gained fame as the lead vocalist, and guitarist of the

rock bands Alabama Shakes and Thunderbitch. Her solo debut, Jamie, has already attracted much critical acclaim.

At 25, Howard came out as lesbian and married her bandmate Jessie Lasfer.

African American, Korean

Grammy Nomination(s):

Best Melodic Rap Performance- Lockdown

Best Music Video- Lockdown

Paak was selected to work on Dr. Dre’s return album Compton, where he performed on six songs. He earned a

Best New Artist Nomination in 2017 following the release of his album Malibu. The artist’s first passion for

music was sparked with the drum set his mother bought for him at eleven years old.