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2023 MTV VMA Nominations: Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid & More – See The Full List
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in and guess what?
The MTV Video Music Awards are adding a new category this year – Best Afrobeats.
The apparent front-runner for best Afrobeats at the VMAs is Rema & Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down,” which is nominated in two other categories, Best Song and Best Collaboration.
“Calm Down” has been a giant crossover hit, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song dips a notch to No. 6 in its 49th week on the Hot 100, as it spends a seventh week atop Radio Songs.
Ayra Starr has two nominations in the VMAs’ best Afrobeats category – for her own “Rush” and as the featured artist on Wizkid’s “2 Sugar.”
The other nominees in the category are Burna Boy’s “It’s Plenty,” Davido featuring Musa Keys’ “Unavailable,” Fireboy DML & Asake’s “Bandana” and Libianca’s “People.”
Best Afrobeats is the third genre-specific category to be added at the VMAs in this century, following Latin (2006) and K-pop (2019). The VMAs’ five other genre-specific categories were all introduced in the last century — rock (1989), alternative (1991), R&B (1993), and pop and hip-hop (both 1999).
Taylor Swift leads this year’s nominations with eight nods in categories including Artist of the Year, video of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit, “Anti-Hero,” among others. SZA follows closely behind with six nominations.
The 2023 MTV VMAs will take place Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. ET and air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Check out the complete list of nominations below.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Doja Cat — “Attention”
- Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
- Nicki Minaj — “Super Freaky Girl”
- Olivia Rodrigo — “vampire”
- Sam Smith, Kim Petras — “Unholy”
- SZA — “Kill Bill”
- Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Beyoncé
- Doja Cat
- KAROL G
- Nicki Minaj
- Shakira
- Taylor Swift
SONG OF THE YEAR
- Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
- Olivia Rodrigo — “vampire”
- Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
- Sam Smith, Kim Petras — “Unholy”
- Steve Lacy — “Bad Habit”
- SZA — “Kill Bill”
- Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
BEST NEW ARTIST
- GloRilla
- Ice Spice
- Kaliii
- Peso Pluma
- PinkPantheress
- Reneé Rapp
PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
- August 2022: Saucy Santana — “Booty”
- September 2022: Stephen Sanchez — “Until I Found You”
- October 2022: JVKE — “golden hour”
- November 2022: Flo Milli — “Conceited”
- December 2022: Reneé Rapp — “Colorado”
- January 2023: Sam Ryder — “All The Way Over”
- February 2023: Armani White — “GOATED”
- March 2023: FLETCHER — “Becky’s So Hot”
- April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER — “Sugar Rush Ride”
- May 2023: Ice Spice — “Princess Diana”
- June 2023: FLO — “Losing You”
- July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith — “That Part”
BEST COLLABORATION
- David Guetta & Bebe Rexha — “I’m Good (Blue)”
- Post Malone, Doja Cat — “I Like You (A Happier Song)”
- Diddy ft. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, Yung Miami — “Gotta Move On”
- KAROL G, Shakira — “TQG”
- Metro Boomin with The Weeknd, 21 Savage, and Diddy — “Creepin’ (Remix)”
- Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
BEST POP
- Demi Lovato — “Swine”
- Dua Lipa — “Dance The Night (From Barbie The Album)”
- Ed Sheeran — “Eyes Closed”
- Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
- Olivia Rodrigo — “vampire”
- P!NK — “TRUSTFALL”
- Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
BEST HIP-HOP
- Diddy ft. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, Yung Miami — “Gotta Move On”
- DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby — “STAYING ALIVE”
- GloRilla & Cardi B — “Tomorrow 2”
- Lil Uzi Vert — “Just Wanna Rock”
- Lil Wayne ft. Swizz Beatz & DMX — “Kant Nobody”
- Metro Boomin ft Future — “Superhero (Heroes and Villains)”
- Nicki Minaj — “Super Freaky Girl”
BEST R&B
- Alicia Keys ft. Lucky Daye — “Stay”
- Chlöe ft. Chris Brown — “How Does It Feel”
- Metro Boomin with The Weeknd, 21 Savage, and Diddy — “Creepin’ (Remix)”
- SZA — “Shirt”
- Toosii — “Favorite Song”
- Yung Bleu & Nicki Minaj — “Love In The Way”
BEST ALTERNATIVE
- blink-182 — “EDGING”
- boygenius — “the film”
- Fall Out Boy — “Hold Me Like A Grudge”
- Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste — “Candy Necklace”
- Paramore — “This Is Why”
- Thirty Seconds To Mars — “Stuck”
BEST ROCK
- Foo Fighters — “The Teacher”
- Linkin Park — “Lost (Original Version)”
- Red Hot Chili Peppers — “Tippa My Tongue”
- Måneskin — “THE LONELIEST”
- Metallica — “Lux Æterna”
- Muse — “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween”
BEST LATIN
- Anitta — “Funk Rave”
- Bad Bunny — “WHERE SHE GOES”
- Eslabon Armado, Peso Pluma — “Ella Baila Sola”
- Bad Bunny — “un x100to”
- KAROL G, Shakira — “TQG”
- ROSALÍA — “DESPECHÁ”
- Shakira — “Acróstico”
BEST K-POP
- aespa — “Girls”
- BLACKPINK — “Pink Venom”
- FIFTY FIFTY — “Cupid”
- SEVENTEEN — “Super”
- Stray Kids — “S-Class”
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER — “Sugar Rush Ride”
BEST AFROBEATS
- Ayra Starr — “Rush”
- Burna Boy — “It’s Plenty”
- Davido ft. Musa Keys — “UNAVAILABLE”
- Fireboy DML & Asake — “Bandana”
- Libianca — “People”
- Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
- Wizkid ft Ayra Starr– “2 Sugar”
VIDEO FOR GOOD
- Alicia Keys — “If I Ain’t Got You” (Orchestral)
- Bad Bunny — “El Apagón – Aquí Vive Gente”
- Demi Lovato — “Swine”
- Dove Cameron — “Breakfast”
- Imagine Dragons — “Crushed”
- Maluma — “La Reina”
BEST DIRECTION
- Doja Cat – “Attention” – Directed by Tanu Muiño
- Drake — “Falling Back” – Director X (Julien Christian Lutz)
- Kendrick Lamar — “Count Me Out” – Directed by Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion — “Her” – Directed by Colin Tilley
- Sam Smith, Kim Petras — “Unholy” – Directed by Floria Sigismondi
- SZA — “Kill Bill” – Directed by Christian Breslauer
- Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero” – Directed by Taylor Swift
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Adele — “I Drink Wine” – Cinematography by Adam Newport-Berra
- Ed Sheeran — “Eyes Closed” – Cinematography by Natasha Braier
- Janelle Monáe — “Lipstick Lover” – Cinematography by Allison Anderson
- Kendrick Lamar — “Count Me Out” – Cinematography by Adam Newport-Berra
- Miley Cyrus — “Flowers” — Columbia Records – Cinematography by Marcell Rév
- Olivia Rodrigo — “vampire” — Geffen Records – Cinematography by Russ Fraser
- Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero” — Republic Records – Cinematography by Rina Yang
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
- Fall Out Boy — “Love From The Other Side” – Visual Effects by Thomas Bailey and Josh Shaffner
- Harry Styles — “Music For A Sushi Restaurant” – Visual Effects by Chelsea Delfino and Black Kite Studios
- Melanie Martinez — “VOID” – Visual Effects by Carbon
- Nicki Minaj — “Super Freaky Girl” – Visual Effects by Max Colt and Sergio Mashevskyi
- Sam Smith, Kim Petras — “Unholy” – Visual Effects by Max Colt / FRENDER
- Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero” – Visual Effects by Parliament
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
- BLACKPINK — “Pink Venom” – Choreography by Kiel Tutin, Sienna Lalau, Lee Jung (YGX), Taryn Cheng (YGX)
- Dua Lipa — “Dance The Night (From Barbie The Album)” – Choreography by Charm La’Donna
- Jonas Brothers — “Waffle House” – Choreography by Jerry Reece
- Megan Thee Stallion — “Her” – Choreography by Sean Bankhead
- Panic! At The Disco — “Middle Of A Breakup” – Choreography by Monika Felice Smith
- Sam Smith, Kim Petras — “Unholy” – Choreography by (LA)HORDE – Marine Brutti, Jonathan Debrouwer, Arthur Harel
BEST ART DIRECTION
- boygenius — “the film” – Art Direction by Jen Dunlap
- BLACKPINK — “Pink Venom” – Art Direction by Seo Hyun Seung (GIGANT)
- Doja Cat — “Attention” – Art Direction by Spencer Graves
- Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste — “Candy Necklace” – Art Direction by Brandon Mendez
- Megan Thee Stallion — “Her” – Art Direction by Niko Philipides
- SZA — “Shirt” – Art Direction by Kate Bunch
BEST EDITING
- BLACKPINK — “Pink Venom” – Editing by Seo Hyun Seung (GIGANT)
- Kendrick Lamar — “Rich Spirit” – Edited by Grason Caldwell
- Miley Cyrus — “River” – Edited by Brendan Walter
- Olivia Rodrigo — “vampire” – Edited by Sofia Kerpan and David Checel
- SZA — “Kill Bill” – Edited by Luis Caraza Peimbert
- Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero” – Edited by Chancler Haynes
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Qwami Agaji Billion Of Agaji Boys Set To Drop ‘Milly’
Agaji Boys Music is a music trio based in Obuasi the golden City. Over the years the brothers Qwami Billion (The concept King), Ambitious Boynobiom (The Lord King of verses) and Kwesi Kings (The Rap God) have served their fans with some dope tunes. Their popular street anthems include: ‘Girls Nhw3’, ‘Ade Akye Abia’, ‘Don’t Go’, ‘Alangadwoa’ and many more.
The trio have promised to quench the thirst of their super amazing fans with a masterpiece dubbed ‘Milly’ since the long drought of no releases.
‘Milly’ happens to be a solo project by Qwami Agaji Billion.
Anticipate since he is set to drop the new jam soon.
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Award-winning Ghanaian DJ, DJ Lord OTB, has paid tribute to the late Ghanaian Hiplife artist and musician, Castro, on what would have been his birthday. Born Theophilus Tagoe on May 1st, 1982, Castro was known for his energetic performances and hit songs that dominated the Ghanaian music scene.
Castro’s career came to a tragic end on July 6th, 2014, when he and a lady named Miss Janet Bandu reportedly drowned in a jet ski accident in the Ada Estuary while on holiday with the Gyan brothers. Despite extensive search efforts, Castro’s body was never found, leaving his family, friends, and fans devastated.
To commemorate Castro’s birthday and honor his musical legacy, DJ Lord OTB curated a special mix titled “This Is Castro.” The mix features some of Castro’s most popular hits that once lit up dance floors across the country. From “Seihor” to “African Girls,” DJ Lord OTB’s mix serves as a nostalgic reminder of Castro’s impact on the Ghanaian music industry.
The “This Is Castro” mix pays tribute to a talented artist whose music continues to be cherished by fans, even years after his untimely passing. Through his essential mix series, DJ Lord OTB ensures that Castro’s memory lives on, allowing new generations to appreciate his timeless music.
Streaming link: https://tr.ee/zA-nJQzaNy
Download Link: https://bit.ly/3Wm3XCP
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My Mum Asked Me To Give All My Panties To Efia Odo – DJ Azonto
Ghanas Amapiano King Mark Kwesi Arthur popularly known as DJ Azonto has made another revelation regarding his choice in women outfits.
According to the “Fa No Fom” hitmaker, his mum has recently raised concerns too, and as part of that consideration he has been asked to give his panties and ladies underwears to Efia Odo and other female friends.
DJ Azonto who is currently promoting his latest single “You Go Explain Taya” was recently seen sharing panties in a viral video inside Wontumi Station.
Commenting on this viral video, DJ Azonto claims:
“I have a lot of ladies outfits which obviously I am not going to wear all so I’ve stated sharing some and looking forward to give Efia Odo’s share to her”.
He further expressed his feelings for Efia Odo, and assures her more goodies if she agrees to go on a date with him.
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King Paluta Storms Germany And Italy With Electrifying Performance
Telecel Ghana Music Awards – TGMA nominee; King Paluta, who has been making waves with back-to-back hits since last continues to emerge as a top Ghanaian artiste.
He remains one of the hottest sensation this year, dominating the music chart with his trendy songs.
Being peaked by industry gurus and music lovers as the Best New Artiste for this year’s TGMA25, he has double up to earn four (4) nominations for the 5th edition of Ghana Music Awards – USA.
King Paluta has made significant strides in his career with endless performances both local and international.
He recently gave an outstanding performance at the just ended Accra In Dusseldorf in Germany.
The journey continued for the young champ as he gave and electrifying performance in Hamburg, Germany on the 26th of April, 2024 and followed up to Reggio Emelia, Italy the next day where he gave the audience a performance of their life time.
This is not the end of greatness for King Paluta as he is poised to win more awards and take on more international shows.
Check below for some of his electrifying performance in Germany and Italy.
Hamburgy, Germany
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Reggio Emelia, Italy
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Asakaa Boys And Gyakie Set To Headline DMV Party In The Park
The DMV Party in the Park, the highly anticipated outdoor event celebrating Afrobeats music and culture, is gearing up for its third edition with an electrifying lineup that promises to captivate Patron. Organized by StarBuzz Media, this year’s event will take place at The Bullpen in Washington DC on Sunday, July 14th.
Headlining the event are the ever blazing group, Asakaa Boys from Kumasi , who have taken the music scene by storm with their drill music and energetic performances. Joining them is the sensational singer Gyakie. In addition to the headliners, the lineup boasts of other talented artistes , including Sefa, Mr Drew, Lasmid, Kofi Mole, Rison, and Offei Music. These artists are known for delivering unforgettable performances that showcase the richness of African music.
Keeping the energy high throughout the day will be a lineup of talented DJs, including DJ K Crack, DJ Micsmith, DJ Aroma, TeaBee, and many others.
According to the organizer, Mr. Charles “Mc Coaches” Adu-Koranteng, this lineup was carefully curated to provide attendees with an unforgettable experience. “We wanted to bring together a diverse group of artists who represent the best of Afrobeats music,” said Mr. Adu-Koranteng. “We’re also planning some surprises, so patrons can expect even more excitement on the day of the event.”
The DMV Party in the Park has quickly become the biggest outdoor Afrobeats event in the DMV Area, drawing crowds from across the State with its electrifying performances and vibrant atmosphere. Previous editions have seen acclaimed artists like Sarkodie and King Promise take the stage, solidifying the event’s reputation as a must-attend celebration of African music and culture.
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Newboy Star on this jam sparks love and emotional vibes in a well-curated Highlife rhythm.
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