Los Angeles was the stage this Sunday, February 1st, for one of the most anticipated celebrations on the global musical calendar: the 68th edition of Grammy Awards. Academia Nacional of Artes and Ciências of Gravação of
The night was particularly significant for Kendrick Lamar, who was not only the artist with the most nominations, but also established himself as the most awarded rapper in the history of the awards show. With five new victories in this edition, Lamar reached the impressive mark of 26 gramophones, surpassing the record previously held by Jay-Z.
Another highlight of the awards was the album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos” by Bad Bunny, which made history by being the first album completely in Spanish to win in the coveted Álbum category of Ano. Este highlights the growing influence of Latin music on the global stage and the diversity recognized by Academia.
Highlights and winners of the main categories
The 68th edition of Grammy Awards celebrated a wide range of talent and genres, recognizing both established artists and new voices. The list of winners reflects the effervescence and richness of contemporary musical production, with moments that will certainly be etched in the memories of fans and the industry.
In addition to the big names that shone on stage and in the most popular categories, the event also gave visibility to works and artists that, at times, operate outside the mainstream. Essa diversity of recognition is one of the pillars of Grammy, which seeks to honor excellence in all its forms and manifestations.
Global recognition and the rise of K-pop
The category of Melhor Álbum of Música Global consecrated “Caetano and Bethânia Ao Vivo”, of The victory of two MPB icons in a category of such global relevance reinforces the timelessness and quality of national artistic production.
In the soundtrack scenario, the feature film “Sinners”, which already held the record for the most nominated film in the history of Oscar, achieved two victories in the Grammy: Melhor Trilha Sonora for Mídia Visual and The film, despite competing in other music categories for visual production, celebrated these important achievements. Paralelamente, the victory of “Golden”, from the “K-pop Warriors”, in Melhor Canção Escrita to Mídia Visual, marked an unprecedented milestone, being the first time that the South Korean genre reached a gramophone.
Innovative moments and standout performance
The performance of Olivia Dean, elected Artista Revelação, captured the attention of the public and critics. Sua’s meteoric rise is a testament to the ability of new talents to stand out in an increasingly competitive market, offering freshness and originality to the music scene.
Innovation was also celebrated in categories such as Melhor Gravação by Pop Dance, with the victory of “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga, and Melhor Gravação Remixada, with the collaboration of Estes awards highlight the constant evolution of electronic and pop music, which is reinventing itself through new sounds and productions.
The strength of rap and r&b
Kendrick Lamar continued to dominate the rap categories, taking home the award for Melhor Canção from Rap for “TV Suas victories reaffirm his position as one of the most influential and innovative voices in the genre.
In R&B, “Folded” by Kehlani was recognized as Melhor Canção R&B, while Esses results highlight the vitality and lyrical and melodic depth present in the rhythm and blues scene.
Sound diversity in categories
The awards also covered several other genres, with significant wins in rock, country and Latin pop. Turnstile secured two major awards: Melhor Performance from Metal with “Birds” and Melhor Álbum from Rock with “Never Natalia Lafourcade, with “Cancionera”, was acclaimed in the Melhor Álbum of Pop Latino category, while Bad Bunny, in addition to Álbum of Ano, also won in Melhor Álbum of
Winners in the main categories of the 68th Grammy Awards included:
- Ano album: “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS PHOTOs” — Bad Bunny
- Ano Song: “Wildflower” — Billie Eilish
- Ano recording: “Luther” — Kendrick Lamar, SZA
- Artist Revelação: Olivia Dean
- Best Performance Solo of Pop: “Messy” — Lola Young
- Best Performance Pop of Duo or Grupo: “Defying Gravity” — Ariana Grande,
- Best Álbum Vocal of Pop: “Mayhem” — Lady Gaga
- Best Álbum of Música Global: “Caetano and Bethânia Ao Vivo” — Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia
- Best R&B Canção: “Folded” — Kehlani
- Best R&B Álbum: “Mutt” — Leon Thomas
- Best Canção of Rap: “TV Off” — Kendrick Lamar and Lefty Gunplay
- Best Álbum of Rap: “GNX” — Kendrick Lamar
- Best Trilha Sonora to Mídia Visual: “Music By John Williams” — John Williams
- Best Canção Escrita for Mídia Visual: “Golden” — “K-pop Warriors”
- Best Videoclipe: “Anxiety” — Doechii
- Best Compilação from Trilha Sonora to Mídia Visual: “Sinners” — Vários Artistas
The night was a true spectacle of recognition and celebration, consolidating new stars and honoring legends, reaffirming Grammy’s central role in the global music industry.
