The Recording Academy announced nine key changes to its awards and nominations process on Wednesday morning
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Mason added that the 30-song cap posed a particular problem for rap and hip-hop artists, who tend to release more songs than artists in other genres. They can hit the 30-song cap with just two mixtapes. “In [some] genres, specifically hip-hop and rap, their mode of development is record and release. We felt it was unfairly punishing artists who are prolifically releasing material early in their careers.
The best urban contemporary album category dates to 2002. The Weeknd and Beyoncé are the only repeat winners in the category . The newly named best progressive R&B album will be handed out alongside a returning award, best R&B album. 4. Moved Latin “urban” recordings from one category to another: Latin “urban” recordings are moving from best Latin rock, urban or alternative album to join Latin pop albums in the newly renamed best Latin pop or urban album. The former category will be renamed best Latin rock or alternative album.
5. In response to allegations of conflicts of interest in its nominations review committees, the Academy has tightened its rules: Previously, the rule was that “committee members must disclose conflicts and leave the room and not vote in respective categories.” Now, they may not participate on the committees. “The rule change makes it even more clear who should and should not be in the room.,” Mason said.
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