Dear Family,
Yes, I said it. Raphael Sadiiq was robbed at last night's Grammy celebrations.
I stood there in my living room in utter shock when I heard Jennifer's name read as the winner. I could not believe it. And for a moment, she looked like that she knew that she wasn't supposed to win either. However, it's done and there is nothing that can be done about it.
Yes, I said it. Raphael Sadiiq was robbed at last night's Grammy celebrations.
I stood there in my living room in utter shock when I heard Jennifer's name read as the winner. I could not believe it. And for a moment, she looked like that she knew that she wasn't supposed to win either. However, it's done and there is nothing that can be done about it.
For the record, I do love Jennifer's music. I loved her in "Dreamgirls" and I truly believe that she is a future force to be reckoned with. However, she did not deserve the award.
Just as an FYI, here are the other nominees with my comments on why they could have won or lost. (Yes, I heard all the albums)
Raphael Sadiiq - How I See It
A vintage motown sound, but with all original songs. Sadiiq did the damn thing from the writing to the sound to transport us back to that sound when artist made songs. Even the instrumentation...wow.
Jennifer Hudson - Self titled
A great album, but realistically no different from anything that's out today. it even has the obligatory Ne-Yo penned first single with "Spotlight."
Al Green - Lay It Down
Rev. Al is a legend, but this latest opus wasn't up to snuff. It's "okay." I heard a comedian say that Al takes about a minute in every one of his current performances before he asks the crowd to sing. He did just that...
Eric Benet - Love and Life
A great album, but a tad too late in terms of the timing. He finally shook the sex-aholic rap, but the album's stylings were a bit dated. I love the album anyway, but I am biased and a huge Eric Benet fan.
Boyz II Men - A Journey Through Mowtown
A great album that you and the family can enjoy. The did a stellar job with this Randy Jackson produced album. (Randy Jackson of American idol fame) They killed it with their three part harmonies on some of the classics we have grown to love. But as a 1000 people have told me, it's a tribute album and people just aren't checking for B2M.
While I will acknowledge that Jennifer had a very nice first outing with her freshman LP, Sadiiq's period piece album was a slice of innovation that we have longed for. With the sounds of Amy Winehouse, Adele and Joss Stone permeating the airwaves, Sadiiq's venture into this territory takes it above and beyond the aforementioned.
Though it's no fault of her own, I truly feel like the Grammy voters were caught up emotionally with Jennifer's personal loss rather than focusing on the award at hand. Yes, i know the Grammys are a popularity contest, but damn...
Am I am cold hearted bastard?? No, of course not. the senseless murders of a mother and a nephew are utterly dispicable and may the alleged killer rot in hell for all eternity. Jennifer deserves our prayers for her loss. But that should not translate into a instant Grammy win. If Raphael Sadiiq's mom was killed in the same manner and plastered all over TV, I feel pretty comfortable in saying that they would have given him the same type of Grammy win-nudge as well.
In any case, please check out the two videos below....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMiBL5BgW7Q - Sadiiq's 'Love That Girl"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErObWBIhseA - Hudson's "Spotlight"
I urge you to buy the albums and judge for yourself.
Just as an FYI, here are the other nominees with my comments on why they could have won or lost. (Yes, I heard all the albums)
Raphael Sadiiq - How I See It
A vintage motown sound, but with all original songs. Sadiiq did the damn thing from the writing to the sound to transport us back to that sound when artist made songs. Even the instrumentation...wow.
Jennifer Hudson - Self titled
A great album, but realistically no different from anything that's out today. it even has the obligatory Ne-Yo penned first single with "Spotlight."
Al Green - Lay It Down
Rev. Al is a legend, but this latest opus wasn't up to snuff. It's "okay." I heard a comedian say that Al takes about a minute in every one of his current performances before he asks the crowd to sing. He did just that...
Eric Benet - Love and Life
A great album, but a tad too late in terms of the timing. He finally shook the sex-aholic rap, but the album's stylings were a bit dated. I love the album anyway, but I am biased and a huge Eric Benet fan.
Boyz II Men - A Journey Through Mowtown
A great album that you and the family can enjoy. The did a stellar job with this Randy Jackson produced album. (Randy Jackson of American idol fame) They killed it with their three part harmonies on some of the classics we have grown to love. But as a 1000 people have told me, it's a tribute album and people just aren't checking for B2M.
While I will acknowledge that Jennifer had a very nice first outing with her freshman LP, Sadiiq's period piece album was a slice of innovation that we have longed for. With the sounds of Amy Winehouse, Adele and Joss Stone permeating the airwaves, Sadiiq's venture into this territory takes it above and beyond the aforementioned.
Though it's no fault of her own, I truly feel like the Grammy voters were caught up emotionally with Jennifer's personal loss rather than focusing on the award at hand. Yes, i know the Grammys are a popularity contest, but damn...
Am I am cold hearted bastard?? No, of course not. the senseless murders of a mother and a nephew are utterly dispicable and may the alleged killer rot in hell for all eternity. Jennifer deserves our prayers for her loss. But that should not translate into a instant Grammy win. If Raphael Sadiiq's mom was killed in the same manner and plastered all over TV, I feel pretty comfortable in saying that they would have given him the same type of Grammy win-nudge as well.
In any case, please check out the two videos below....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMiBL5BgW7Q - Sadiiq's 'Love That Girl"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErObWBIhseA - Hudson's "Spotlight"
I urge you to buy the albums and judge for yourself.
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