GRAMMY CHEW: CHEWING ON ELECTRONIC/DANCE: HITS Daily Double

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

It was a groundbreaking year for the dance/electronic scene with artists like John Summit, Anyma, Charli xcx And Fred again… reach new heights. Than that Recording Academy prepares to recognize these trailblazers. Here's a look at potential frontrunners in the genre's top categories.

Pop dance

The addition of the Pop Dance category last year opened the door for pop-infused doors Dance tracks to shine. Likely candidates include Charli XCX's “Von Dutch.” (Atlantic), Ariana Grandeis “yes, and?” (republic), Dom Dollais “girl$” (Three sixes Zero), Sia & Kylie Minogue“Dance Alone” (Monkey puzzle/Atlantic), John Summit's “Shiver” f/Hayla (For experts/darkroom only), Sophie Ellis Bextoris “Ready for your love” (Republic), David Guetta X OneRepublicis “I don’t want to wait” (Warner), Nelly Furtado F/Tove Lo & SG Lewis'”Love Bites” (Nelstar/21 Ent. group) And Calvin Harris X Ellie Gouldingis “Free” (Columbia).

Warner's Dua Lipa has several tracks that could compete in this area, but “Illusion” and “Houdini” are true dance-pop gems. And she may be making her debut in the electronic genre Billie Eilish with “L'AMOUR DE MA VIE” (Darkroom/Interscope), which quickly became a fan favorite with the release of Hit me hard and soft– so much so that she has released an expanded version suitable for the club that is sure to make an impression here.

Best Dance/Electronic Album

John Summit's debut album, Comfort in chaosstands as a great achievement and underlines his meteoric rise. The 12-track project spawned numerous hits and solidified his presence in the genre while highlighting his evolution from club DJ to leading man.

Charli XCX's BRATwhich could compete for the title of “Album of the Year”, is once again another strong contender alongside Fred ten days.

In addition, Anyma has attracted a lot of attention Genesis II. As half of the electronic duo story about us and co-founder of Afterlife Recordsthe Italian-American DJ has cemented its place as one of the genre's hottest names by securing the first-ever electronic artist residency in Las Vegas. Bullet.

Becky Hill'S Do you believe me now? (Polydor/Astral works), ZHU'S grace (astral works), Zedd'S Telos (Interscope), SG Lewis & Tove Lo's HEAT (Handsome Swede), justice'S Hyperdrama (Because), Gorgon City'S reverie (Capitol), Peggy Gou'S I hear you (XL) And Gesaffelstein'S gamma (Columbia) are also among the albums expected to be nominated.

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

John Summit continues to dominate with “Go Back” F/Underfocus & Julia Churchwhich makes him a serious one Contender for this category – and potentially win him one Nod for Best New Artist.

And in brat fashion, Charli XCX's “365” should find a place in that category. We'll also likely see “Apple” up for best pop solo performance, while “Guess” features Billie Eilish should secure a spot in the Best Pop Duo/Group category Perfomance. In the meantime, label mate Fred will do it again Be another notable contender in this category with “leave me alone.”

And let’s not forget that dance/electronic music has always been a global genre – that Latin Grammys added the Best Latin Electronic Music Performance category this year – but the tracks dropped during the entry period have spread widely. Deorrowho received his first Latin Grammy nomination with “BAMBOLE”.Vicina (Mr. 305 Records) is just the tip of a melted iceberg. Theme, Arash & bars“Adore You” (Astralwerks), Zerb & Chain smoker' “Addicted” f/ink (THIRD BRAIN), Adam Port & Stryv F/Malachiii“Move” (No music) And RAFFA GUIDOis “Famax” (Three Six Zero) have dominated this year with their percussive influences and lush melodies, captivating audiences around the world.

And although I can't possibly name all the potential It is important for candidates deserving a place in this category to recognize hits such as “Pictures of” by Anyma You,” Becky Hill’s “Multiply,” Chris Lake X Sammy Virji X Nathan Nicholsonis “Summertime Blues” (astral work/Black book), Tracking and status F/Stormzy“BACKBONE” (Astralwerks), Sammy Virji's “If U Need It” (Astralwerks), ZHU's “Settle for “Less” f/Sabrina Claudio (astral works), cascade“Tears Don’t Fall” f/Enisa (Big Beat/Atlantic), RÜFÜS YOU SOL“Lately” (Warner), Justice x Tame impala“One Night/All Night” (Because music), Disclosureis “She’s Gone, Dance On” (Capitol/Disturbance) And Clooneeis “Sippin’ Yak” (Hellbent records/Astralwerks), among many others.

Best remix recording, not classic

These days the remix offerings are endless. Out of TikTok Sounds like bootleg drops SoundCloud, Popular titles generate many unofficial new creations.

However, one of the official remixes worth mentioning is John Summit x Silver panda X The temperament trapis “Sweet vibes (John Summit & Silver Panda Remix)” (Experts Only), Dom Dolla's “Saving Up (Strange mob Remix)” (three six zero), Anitais “Savage Funk (DJ Snake Remix)” (Republic), Ariana Grande’s “Yeah, what? (Jonas Blue Remix)”, Sabrina Carpenter X Mark Ronson X FNZ“Espresso (Working Late Remix)” (Island), Sophie Ellis-Bextor's “Murder on the Dancefloor (PNAU Remix)” (Republic), Taylor Swift F/Post Maloneis “Fourteen Days (BLONDE:ISH Remix)” (Republic) and Coldplayis “feelslikeimfallinginlove (Zerb Remix)” (Atlantic).

Clockwise from top left: John Summit, Charli xcx, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Anyma, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, sg lewis & tove lo, Fred Again.., Dom Dolla, Becky Hill