Your statement isn't biased, it's the truth!!! If the artist who won the award doesn't believe they shouldn't have won the award, that says something. Lemonade wasn't only just an album, it was a event. Yes Adele 25 sold more than Lemonade but Lemonade had WAYYYYYYY more critical acclaim than 25 did. Beyoncé changed the game by the way she released her albums, and the artistic vision behind her work. I don't care what everyone says, Adele and myself agrees that Beyoncé deserved Album Of The Year and I promise to myself that I will never watch the Grammys again because they will not continue to snub black artist in the main categories and have me as a viewer! I'm not here for it
Alex Cross Even in an interview afterwards Adele said, "What the fuck does Beyoncé have to do to win Album of the Year!" She's right, the woman who has dominated the music industry for roughly 20 years can't win Album of the Year, and I think that says a lot. And I absolutely love Adele and her music. She should not perform for the grammy's anymore, because they definitely used her to pull in ratings...and that isn't fair. That'll show them just how powerful she is and maybe they'll take her more seriously.
Expect this comment section to be trash. Beyonce is the most controversial artist of this generation without interviews, without twitter, without consistent marketing. She is allegedly insignificant and yet she is at the literal heart of pop culture. The impact of her work cannot be denied. As a writer, I can act as though I am above those who are adored, but JK Rowling is an icon who will remain an icon regardless of whether I recognize her as such. It is about looking beyond your personal preferences and acknowledging a phenomenon.
I'm so tired of people harping on about whether or not Beyoncé writes her own music or not. Firstly... are you in on the creative process? Do you sit in studio with her when she's working on her music?! Second of all.. So what? Who gives a fuck?! Is it not about the actual composition and presentation of the art and whether it resonates with people? Whitney Houston was a prime example of that! She'll forever be hailed as one of the greatest artists of all time, and smashed record after record with her achievements and was celebrated for them - although rarely by the Grammys, which surprise suprise, isn't much of a suprise - but rarely participated in the writing of her music. It's about the quality of the art. And whether, it was Beyoncé's sole brain child, or whether it took close to a hundred people to create it, like Lemonade did. Fact of the matter is, it was a masterful art piece. The album of the year gong isn't JUST about the recording artist who the album was created for or who sang the songs, whether the artist was a part of that creation process or not. It's also about the album collaborators and contributors, and for that, Lemonade's brilliance whether truthful or fictional, deserved the win! For all the geniuses that came together to make it! And btw, talented as Adele is. She is not an island and did not create 25 by herself! Like she said, "it took an army"'... sure, not as many people as Lemonade. But what the fuck does it matter if the quality of the content is FIRE?!?!?! Of course no one does it alone! It's like saying you're only allowed to listen to one artist from day of your birth till death. There are other talented individuals out there!!! And what's wrong with the coming together of multitudes of great minds, no matter the number, to create brilliance?!
This is revolutionary, Matt Palmer literally just voiced every single feeling I've been feeling about this like to a tee, I wholeheartedly agree with this.
Eduardo Godinez but only one of those Grammys wasn't in an R&B/Urban categories, aka predominantly black categories. This award loss was definitely a snub to Beyonce and black women, sir.
Galvin Baez Nevertheless Beyoncé still has more Grammys than 99% of WHITE female artists Lol You do know that Bey has more Grammys than Mariah (black) and MJ (black) combined?!?
I agreed with everything both of you all said! Matt Palmer you were speaking nothing but the truth! The Grammys consistently ignore Black Art in the major categories. It just goes to show that just like in real life we as black people have to work two, three times as hard and still won't necessarily get the recognition we deserve. There's no reason Taylor Swift and Adele should have 2 AOTY's and legendary, iconic, groundbreaking black artists like Prince, Mariah, Kanye and Beyoncé have none! Beck has won more AOTY awards than those four artists combined...wtf! Even MJ had to literally have the biggest selling album of all time to be even recognized (they snubbed off the wall and bad...we won't even mention how they treated his 90's music). A black woman hasn't won AOTY since 1999, there's several black albums and artists that have been snubbed since then and it just makes me wonder...what else does Beyoncé have to do???? It's a problem and it's very disgusting that we're constantly relegated to niche awards.
Not quite as bad. But I DID say in the run up to the Grammys, that this could be like the election. Meaning, we were all so sure it'd go one way and then we were shell shocked when it didn't.
To those saying to "get a grip" or "look at a different perspective"...here's the thing. Beyonce's album made a huge difference in the way music is produced. Did she change the world with it? maybe. only time will tell, but with the way she's shifting and shaking up the music industry, it's looking like it. Yes, her album did not "Change the world" the way most people think about it but it had a huge impact on, not only music, but the community she reached out to. You can't say that she didn't work and put so much effort into this album and just because she didn't meet your expectations doesn't mean that her hard work shouldn't be rewarded. She made art. She stood for a message. She was supporting her community which,for some reason, is so controversial. She did Everything that she could and she lost. For me that's not oK and I probably wouldn't have a reaction like Matt's. But to come into his space and say that his feeling about this aren't valid or justified and that he should "get a grip" or "find some perspective" is absolute bullshit.
Are you on crack? This is the Grammy's. Beyoncé doesn't do anything but sing and perform songs that are written for her. Adele writes her songs, sings her songs and sold way more albums than Beyoncé did and this award happens to be called "album of the year". And you're gonna sit here wondering why the winner won. Do you have a brain? Use it!
rilo be The award not only takes into account numbers but also Quality, Performance and Production all of which Beyonce not only put into lemonade but also completely Changed The way you, and the industry, look at producing albums and music on the future. I have a brain, I used it to make an opinion and I stand by it. Kinda funny how that all works, huh?
Sellin nothing to do with Grammy ok Grammy is for artist and Lemonade was artistic better than Adele album but commercially Adele got it but artistic lemonade should have won
Anybody could debate about who deserved it more for the next ten years. All I'm saying is at the end of the day, it's just an award. Awards are not validation for true artists, at least they shouldn't be. As for the Matts. This is RUclips. If they don't want people to comment about their feelings then they shouldn't be posting videos on here and asking people to comment about their feelings. Has B changed the the music industry? YES, without a doubt! Changed the world, idk, maybe in some long drawn out 7 relations kind of way.
Lance Adkins I completely understand that this is RUclips and everyone's on has a right to their own opinion about something and to voice it. My problem is someone pretty much saying "Fuck the way you feel about this issue because ________" There are ways to voice your opinion without saying "fuck you" to someone else's.
Honestly Matt P I couldn't agree more. She is breaking ground in the music industry, and the world refuses to recognize her because of who she is. And it's sad. Very sad. Adele is great please don't get me wrong!!! She is an icon, but I'm sorry her music is underwhelming when it comes to other artist especially BLACK women who have been making soul and deep R&B music for DECADES. it's a joke.
Oh wow. I had calmed down but then I watched this and came close to tears. I get it. And I think many will just say "Get over it. Adele won." or "It's not the serious." But, much like in the election, this loss isn't as simple. We saw Beyonce put a thought-provoking, life-changing, conversation-starting masterpiece together. it managed to tell powerful stories of hurt, pain and struggle while expertly delving into whole different genres of music. It was controversial. It was discussed at universities. it spurned a gazillion think pieces. Meanwhile, Adele put together a good album full of love songs much like she did for her last two. People bought it and thought it was nice. But Beyonce is not at home sitting with the biggest award for music. Folks can talk about writers. They can talk about instruments. They can even talk about sales. But nah, that ain't the reason Beyonce had to sit there once again with a faux smile plastered on her face while someone else stood there getting an award she worked so hard for and most in the room (including the winner) knew she deserved.
Matt Palmer we all fell how you feel right now. After all the hard work she has done, after all the other awards and over the top positivity reviews Lemonade had gotten, even to be called the BEST ALBUM OF 2016 by Billboard themselves and not get Album of the Year was the ulimate smub. I hope she doesn't come back next year to before than they'll finally get that Beyonce gives them views and her own music gives passions to the other artist that were nomiated as well.
I agree with Matt P. Artists should be celebrated while they're here, and not after they've died. The Grammys have always been like this. How Matt P feels is exactly how I've always felt about the Grammys and being a Janet fan. I feel your pain guys.
A MILLION THANK YOUs!!!!! This was everything that I was feeling about this, yet catching so much flack on my FB page for expressing it. Glad I can come here and fellowship and commiserate with my two friends in my head lol love you guys 💜
I've been angry for the past two months! I love you guys! This just eased my pain. I never watch reaction videos but am so happy I came to this. ❤️💛💚💙💜
OMG- I was pissed that Beyonce got ROBBED again for Homecoming Emmy and googled "Beyonce Got Robbed". And got this, which brought back this night. You guys rock!
I'm sickened with you, Matt. Rolling Stone named Lemonade Album of the Year. And if I were Beyonce I would boycott the Grammys until infinity. Nominated or not, don't give them the ratings they're looking for. Save your performances for the stage and the fans. That's all.
Artists like Kanye and Drake who "boycotted" the Grammys should actually boycott by not sending in their music for consideration. If Beyonce boycotts, a lot of other performers will probably follow suit. I think it would make such a powerful statement
It's one of the many issues I have with mainstream award show...it's become pats on the back of mediocrity. Don't get me wrong Adele is a GOAT in her own right but you couldn't go anywhere without hearing about lemonade. One of my favorite albums along with the worldwide favorite albums
I love you both so much! I agree 100%! I hope she lives for a 100 years more so she can see what she has done and earn the Grammy apex she deserves. She is a worker! So is Adele, but Beyoncé is THE WORKER! She watched the greats and was like let's move it forward. If she never gets the award I hope the person she inspires in a decade will.
I love both artists, but it should have gone to Beyoncé. Her album really was the best this time. She put in the hard work and dedication for every aspect of that album, and it was glorious. It really is unfortunate that she didn't get it, and Adele even recognized that.
Listen I'm not even the hugest Beyoncé fan and I was shocked that she didn't win. First of all, her vocals are so rich and raw and full of emotion and passion. Secondly, SHE ACTUALLY TALKED ABOUT REAL, RELEVANT, IMPORTANT ISSUES. The visuals, don't even get me started, they were gorgeous! But for me what I liked the MOST about it was that every song sounded so different and just created its own world and listening experience. Even Adele said it in her backstage interview, "What the fuck does she have to do to win album of the year?!"
okay but what did you think about twenty one pilots receiving their first Grammy award without any pants. I mean I love Tyler and Josh to death but ????
Daniel V Not culturally. It just made people cry. Beyoncé taught us about BLM and made it way more popular. I heard somebody say that Adele just released an album, Beyoncé ignited a movement.
Beyonce has enough Grammys...if anything it was SHOCKING they didn't give her anything considering her dad is a voter but then again there was 0 doubt about Adele winning everything. When it comes to the Grammys there is 1 rule set in stone - albums that sell the highest and British artists (especially if both are...like sam and adele) will ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS clean the house
I don't think she is dividing people... Its more like people in the family talking about something that is affecting them and preventing them from growth.
with the solo track I believe Ariana deserved to win over adele because Dangerous Woman has so much more range than Hello and Hello is a little, blah.... and it's like so many other songs that Adele has wrote.
Do you think Beyoncé didn't win because this is the 3rd time she is being sued for taking others sound/voices without permission and also because she sampled a whole bunch of other artists
It's horrifying, gross is an understatement she works so hard. The industry is mad at her cuz she no longer try's to push selling cds how she use to, she doesn't need to because she can fill stadiums now.
Oh I'm so scared to comment on this video. Let me Start by saying I'm am born and raised in Houston and duh I love Beyoncé I love Destiny's child. It's not uncommon to see Beyonces dad in town or to know someone who knows Kelly, Tina, Or Solange. But I haven't heard lemonade. I honestly haven't. I mean I'm sure it's a great album but I totally understand as an artist she has to evolve but I love the old pop/r&b songs of hers. I just don't understand the "I've drinking watermelon" or connect with the "Jackson 5 nostrils" so I can't say that's my cup of tea. But I know she is making the word album mean something. she is bringing awareness to a community. She is one of the best entertainers in history hands down. I just think maybe the academy which is voted on by their peers take into consideration other components. Only Because it's ground breaking in the way she unveils her art isn't necessary what makes an album. I simply just don't know it's hard because of course I want her to win but then again I own 25 by Adele and I love that album. Of course it's no 21 but it's still a great album. (Seriously too scared to post this 😱)
REALLY!!?? This video just happened to come up after I watched another review of Beyonce's Grammy performance (hands down the best live performance I've ever seen) and it was seriously like passing a car crash - I was stunned into watching it. The world is coming completely and utterly unhinged and you both are so turn't up that Beyonce didn't win yet another Grammy to add to her already 20 + awards between D.C. and her solo work? Not to mention MTV, Billboard, Soul Train on and on (Loss of objectivity and perspective comes to mind). Though I'm not a fan, she is in my opinion undoubtedly the most incredible talent of our generation and quite possibly of generations to come! I just find it disheartening that 2 people that are clearly super intelligent (not to mention vocal) can't find something more important to use their voice in aid of. No T no shade but come on now, use that passion to help create the change we all seek, which won't come about because Beyonce did or did not win another Grammy (yawn). Gentlemen, now is not the time to engage in such protracted and shallow rants. No disrespect - Just sayin.
Don't bring race into it Beyonce is overrated and so was lemonade I know it's an unpopular opinion thriller and lemonade are not in the same category Adele writes and produces her music she deserves that award Adele or Sturgill Simpson Beyonce just shakes her ass around while singing songs someone else wrote for her
People of Color should not have to back away from wanting respect and fulfillment in "white spaces". That is the exact problem. There should be no restrictions qualified by race, gender, sexual orientation or any other quality that makes individuals unique. We need to respect one another for our talent and fight for what is right. We have a long and devastating road ahead of us and the only way to travel it, as a society of acceptance, is by lifting each other up to the kind of basic kindness and respect we all deserve.
I struggle with this. Yes, Lemonade was the better of the two albums and I believe history will be very kind to Beyonce's record, but after looking into each album's production (25 and Lemonade) I can understand why Adele took the prize. Beyoncé's album took a machine to master. Did you know 15 people wrote "Hold Up," 12 people wrote "6 Inch," as well as 12 for "All Night?" The most involved song on Adele's 25 is "All I Ask," which was written by four people. Yes, Beyoncé had the better album, but she also had more help. The men and women behind the Grammy vote would have taken the size of each artist's team into account I am sure. If Beyoncé would have won a dangerous precedent would be set: If you can afford an army, you will get a Grammy. Thanks for the channel guys, it is great!
I disagree. In a purely meritocratic system Hard work would be rewarded It takes more effort to have 50 people contribute mastery and then condensed down to 4 min songs
Beyoncé is gonna win arty at the grammys 2018, if she doesn't I'm gonna explode. I hope she will win a lot of arty grammys because she deserved it as fuck
Love you guys "BUT" Madonna changed the face of music and paved the way for all women in music today.the number one selling album should be album of the year. I like Beyoncé and I like adel so I'm ok with this win . I don't believe it's about race Jesus she's Beyoncé she walks on water.
Some of yall in the comments are fucking wild for tripping like this 😂. There was no way she was gonna win Song of the year, it's a song writing award. Record and album could've gone either way. Her album was the definition of polarizing, I understand why it's loved but I think 25 was better, only so slightly.
Matt can you PLEASE explain something, how are the Grammys racist towards Beyoncé when she has 22 Grammys?!?!?!?!??? 22!!!! Beyoncé is about to become the female with the most Grammys YET the Grammys are racist?!?!?!?
She wins all her Grammys from R&B and Rap (BLACK) categories, in the general (white) categories she won Song of the Year Once. Was nominated for Record of the Year(5 times) and Album of the Year (3 times). They are racist. Just how Kendrick Lamar lost to pop, and politic friendly, Taylor Swift.
David _ Hello has so many views because it was how Adele introduced the song to the world and it was her big comeback. It was also one of the biggest hits of last year (by your logic Fifth Harmony is more popular than Beyonce cause they have 2 videos with over 1 billion views). All of Beyonce's latest video's were part of her last 2 visual albums and many people had seen them through other media (hbo, Tidal, iTunes etc) long before they were posted on RUclips and therefore have less views. I myself haven't watched any of Bey's new videos on RUclips either because I have the visual on iTunes
Two Gay Matts... just a friendly reminder Grammy awards are not just given... Members vote for these.. I believe it is not even close. Since Beyonce did not split the record or song of the year from Adele. Adele was a shoo in..! Adele totally deserves all her awards. Lemonade was the best for specific people not all of the US. Her sales is 1/10 of Adele. Let Beyonce try again and let Adele not release any album the same time...She will win even against Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran.
Your statement isn't biased, it's the truth!!! If the artist who won the award doesn't believe they shouldn't have won the award, that says something. Lemonade wasn't only just an album, it was a event. Yes Adele 25 sold more than Lemonade but Lemonade had WAYYYYYYY more critical acclaim than 25 did. Beyoncé changed the game by the way she released her albums, and the artistic vision behind her work. I don't care what everyone says, Adele and myself agrees that Beyoncé deserved Album Of The Year and I promise to myself that I will never watch the Grammys again because they will not continue to snub black artist in the main categories and have me as a viewer! I'm not here for it
Alex Cross it's not that serious 😂
PREACH!!!!
Alex Cross preach
Alex Cross Even in an interview afterwards Adele said, "What the fuck does Beyoncé have to do to win Album of the Year!" She's right, the woman who has dominated the music industry for roughly 20 years can't win Album of the Year, and I think that says a lot. And I absolutely love Adele and her music. She should not perform for the grammy's anymore, because they definitely used her to pull in ratings...and that isn't fair. That'll show them just how powerful she is and maybe they'll take her more seriously.
Expect this comment section to be trash. Beyonce is the most controversial artist of this generation without interviews, without twitter, without consistent marketing. She is allegedly insignificant and yet she is at the literal heart of pop culture. The impact of her work cannot be denied. As a writer, I can act as though I am above those who are adored, but JK Rowling is an icon who will remain an icon regardless of whether I recognize her as such. It is about looking beyond your personal preferences and acknowledging a phenomenon.
Broken Glass wow. Very well said.
A PHENOMENON!
"HOW ABOUT WE RESPECT OUR LEGENDS WHILE THEY'RE FUCKING HERE, AND IN THE MIDST OF THEIR CREATIVE FUCKING ZENITH!" Amen.
This is why Mariah don't F*ck with the GRAMMYS
I'm so tired of people harping on about whether or not Beyoncé writes her own music or not. Firstly... are you in on the creative process? Do you sit in studio with her when she's working on her music?! Second of all.. So what? Who gives a fuck?! Is it not about the actual composition and presentation of the art and whether it resonates with people? Whitney Houston was a prime example of that! She'll forever be hailed as one of the greatest artists of all time, and smashed record after record with her achievements and was celebrated for them - although rarely by the Grammys, which surprise suprise, isn't much of a suprise - but rarely participated in the writing of her music. It's about the quality of the art. And whether, it was Beyoncé's sole brain child, or whether it took close to a hundred people to create it, like Lemonade did. Fact of the matter is, it was a masterful art piece. The album of the year gong isn't JUST about the recording artist who the album was created for or who sang the songs, whether the artist was a part of that creation process or not. It's also about the album collaborators and contributors, and for that, Lemonade's brilliance whether truthful or fictional, deserved the win! For all the geniuses that came together to make it!
And btw, talented as Adele is. She is not an island and did not create 25 by herself! Like she said, "it took an army"'... sure, not as many people as Lemonade. But what the fuck does it matter if the quality of the content is FIRE?!?!?! Of course no one does it alone! It's like saying you're only allowed to listen to one artist from day of your birth till death. There are other talented individuals out there!!! And what's wrong with the coming together of multitudes of great minds, no matter the number, to create brilliance?!
Mariah Carey is a songwriter and has only 5 grammys, adele won on the day what she won in her career that does not make sense lol
"It's fucking racist!"😂😂😂 I couldn't say it better!LOL
Shelsy No, it's not. 25 had way less writers than Lemonade.
@@idris1486who cares about writers lemonade was a moment. it was miles better than adeles album
This is like when Back to Black lost.
This is revolutionary, Matt Palmer literally just voiced every single feeling I've been feeling about this like to a tee, I wholeheartedly agree with this.
I agree with everything you said in this video.I am convinced the Grammys hate Black Women. I can't even. I am so pissed
Is that why Beyonce has 22 Grammys? Man, they must HATE her! I
Eduardo Godinez but only one of those Grammys wasn't in an R&B/Urban categories, aka predominantly black categories. This award loss was definitely a snub to Beyonce and black women, sir.
Galvin Baez Thank you Eduardo for replying and explaining it to him. I really appreciate it. You get it!
Galvin Baez Nevertheless Beyoncé still has more Grammys than 99% of WHITE female artists Lol You do know that Bey has more Grammys than Mariah (black) and MJ (black) combined?!?
Eduardo Godinez a black woman hasn't won the AOTY since 1999...
I agreed with everything both of you all said! Matt Palmer you were speaking nothing but the truth! The Grammys consistently ignore Black Art in the major categories. It just goes to show that just like in real life we as black people have to work two, three times as hard and still won't necessarily get the recognition we deserve. There's no reason Taylor Swift and Adele should have 2 AOTY's and legendary, iconic, groundbreaking black artists like Prince, Mariah, Kanye and Beyoncé have none! Beck has won more AOTY awards than those four artists combined...wtf! Even MJ had to literally have the biggest selling album of all time to be even recognized (they snubbed off the wall and bad...we won't even mention how they treated his 90's music). A black woman hasn't won AOTY since 1999, there's several black albums and artists that have been snubbed since then and it just makes me wonder...what else does Beyoncé have to do???? It's a problem and it's very disgusting that we're constantly relegated to niche awards.
It honestly feels like Trump just got re-elected
Peter M let's not exaggerate.
Not quite as bad. But I DID say in the run up to the Grammys, that this could be like the election. Meaning, we were all so sure it'd go one way and then we were shell shocked when it didn't.
CHEETAH69 true but at least Adele is not evil or a disgusting human being like Trump.
lol
They love to use Beyonce for ratings but refuse to acknowledge her undeniable talent. I am
so over the Grammys
To those saying to "get a grip" or "look at a different perspective"...here's the thing.
Beyonce's album made a huge difference in the way music is produced.
Did she change the world with it?
maybe.
only time will tell, but with the way she's shifting and shaking up the music industry, it's looking like it.
Yes, her album did not "Change the world" the way most people think about it but it had a huge impact on, not only music, but the community she reached out to.
You can't say that she didn't work and put so much effort into this album and just because she didn't meet your expectations doesn't mean that her hard work shouldn't be rewarded.
She made art. She stood for a message. She was supporting her community which,for some reason, is so controversial.
She did Everything that she could and she lost. For me that's not oK and I probably wouldn't have a reaction like Matt's. But to come into his space and say that his feeling about this aren't valid or justified and that he should "get a grip" or "find some perspective" is absolute bullshit.
Are you on crack? This is the Grammy's. Beyoncé doesn't do anything but sing and perform songs that are written for her. Adele writes her songs, sings her songs and sold way more albums than Beyoncé did and this award happens to be called "album of the year". And you're gonna sit here wondering why the winner won. Do you have a brain? Use it!
rilo be
The award not only takes into account numbers but also Quality, Performance and Production all of which Beyonce not only put into lemonade but also completely Changed The way you, and the industry, look at producing albums and music on the future.
I have a brain, I used it to make an opinion and I stand by it. Kinda funny how that all works, huh?
Sellin nothing to do with Grammy ok Grammy is for artist and Lemonade was artistic better than Adele album but commercially Adele got it but artistic lemonade should have won
Anybody could debate about who deserved it more for the next ten years. All I'm saying is at the end of the day, it's just an award. Awards are not validation for true artists, at least they shouldn't be.
As for the Matts. This is RUclips. If they don't want people to comment about their feelings then they shouldn't be posting videos on here and asking people to comment about their feelings.
Has B changed the the music industry? YES, without a doubt! Changed the world, idk, maybe in some long drawn out 7 relations kind of way.
Lance Adkins
I completely understand that this is RUclips and everyone's on has a right to their own opinion about something and to voice it.
My problem is someone pretty much saying "Fuck the way you feel about this issue because ________"
There are ways to voice your opinion without saying "fuck you" to someone else's.
Honestly Matt P I couldn't agree more. She is breaking ground in the music industry, and the world refuses to recognize her because of who she is. And it's sad. Very sad. Adele is great please don't get me wrong!!! She is an icon, but I'm sorry her music is underwhelming when it comes to other artist especially BLACK women who have been making soul and deep R&B music for DECADES. it's a joke.
Remember when Mariah was completely snubbed for Daydream and One Sweet Day? I bet Mariah is like 'Yup! Been There!'
Oh wow. I had calmed down but then I watched this and came close to tears. I get it. And I think many will just say "Get over it. Adele won." or "It's not the serious." But, much like in the election, this loss isn't as simple. We saw Beyonce put a thought-provoking, life-changing, conversation-starting masterpiece together. it managed to tell powerful stories of hurt, pain and struggle while expertly delving into whole different genres of music. It was controversial. It was discussed at universities. it spurned a gazillion think pieces. Meanwhile, Adele put together a good album full of love songs much like she did for her last two. People bought it and thought it was nice. But Beyonce is not at home sitting with the biggest award for music. Folks can talk about writers. They can talk about instruments. They can even talk about sales. But nah, that ain't the reason Beyonce had to sit there once again with a faux smile plastered on her face while someone else stood there getting an award she worked so hard for and most in the room (including the winner) knew she deserved.
Matt Palmer we all fell how you feel right now. After all the hard work she has done, after all the other awards and over the top positivity reviews Lemonade had gotten, even to be called the BEST ALBUM OF 2016 by Billboard themselves and not get Album of the Year was the ulimate smub. I hope she doesn't come back next year to before than they'll finally get that Beyonce gives them views and her own music gives passions to the other artist that were nomiated as well.
I agree with Matt P. Artists should be celebrated while they're here, and not after they've died. The Grammys have always been like this. How Matt P feels is exactly how I've always felt about the Grammys and being a Janet fan. I feel your pain guys.
beyonce and adele are both legendary
A MILLION THANK YOUs!!!!! This was everything that I was feeling about this, yet catching so much flack on my FB page for expressing it. Glad I can come here and fellowship and commiserate with my two friends in my head lol love you guys 💜
I've been angry for the past two months! I love you guys! This just eased my pain. I never watch reaction videos but am so happy I came to this. ❤️💛💚💙💜
love you two!! you're both right!
OMG- I was pissed that Beyonce got ROBBED again for Homecoming Emmy and googled "Beyonce Got Robbed". And got this, which brought back this night. You guys rock!
#Justice4Lemonade #loveyall #CaughtThatShade
Couldn't of said it any better. I had the same exact reaction. She deserved that award. Gross was the perfect word for it.
GO OFF!!! YESSSSS
Do not worry Beyoncé won't give up she will win!!!
Patricia Lomden she añready did its just people dont recognize her
I agree! She will get the recognition someday!
I couldn't cosign this any fucking harder...I agree 1000%
I'm sickened with you, Matt. Rolling Stone named Lemonade Album of the Year. And if I were Beyonce I would boycott the Grammys until infinity. Nominated or not, don't give them the ratings they're looking for. Save your performances for the stage and the fans. That's all.
I was shock while watching live! couldn't agree more with both of you.
Artists like Kanye and Drake who "boycotted" the Grammys should actually boycott by not sending in their music for consideration. If Beyonce boycotts, a lot of other performers will probably follow suit. I think it would make such a powerful statement
I don't think I've ever watched a video and screamed YEEEEEES more in my life!!!!!
great video guys I agree 👏👏👏👏
I'm laughing so much! The energy of it all!
Honestly people who are supposed to win NEVER win at the grammys/ scammys!
Her performances this Lemonade era were also monumental! And Formation world tour was legendary
WOO! Matt you are preaching today!!! I agree with everything you said, her album was the best and she deserved that win.
boys my left headphone burst ...I'm sitting here holding a right ear. ..yasss b slayed with lemon squash !!
It's one of the many issues I have with mainstream award show...it's become pats on the back of mediocrity. Don't get me wrong Adele is a GOAT in her own right but you couldn't go anywhere without hearing about lemonade. One of my favorite albums along with the worldwide favorite albums
I'm crying buckets after this reaction...esp. @"work hard & someone else's just gonna get it" :-(
7:16 YOU DID GO SEE HER IN THEATERS!!
Could you guys please do a reaction of her performance? it was so pretty!!
Palmer took the words right out my mouth
I love you both so much! I agree 100%! I hope she lives for a 100 years more so she can see what she has done and earn the Grammy apex she deserves. She is a worker! So is Adele, but Beyoncé is THE WORKER! She watched the greats and was like let's move it forward. If she never gets the award I hope the person she inspires in a decade will.
He's so passionate and I love it 😭
Exactly that's why they gave david bowie 5 awards last night...he's dead...its too late smdh!!!!!
Neraj Green Bowie deserves those awards
i'm steele's gentle "it's just like hillary again"
Go off!! Yes!
this is the greatest.
This is like Leo with his oscar....
I love both artists, but it should have gone to Beyoncé. Her album really was the best this time. She put in the hard work and dedication for every aspect of that album, and it was glorious. It really is unfortunate that she didn't get it, and Adele even recognized that.
u go guys everything u said is nothing but the trueth
AGREE! and please do a reaction of her performance :)
Listen I'm not even the hugest Beyoncé fan and I was shocked that she didn't win. First of all, her vocals are so rich and raw and full of emotion and passion. Secondly, SHE ACTUALLY TALKED ABOUT REAL, RELEVANT, IMPORTANT ISSUES. The visuals, don't even get me started, they were gorgeous! But for me what I liked the MOST about it was that every song sounded so different and just created its own world and listening experience. Even Adele said it in her backstage interview, "What the fuck does she have to do to win album of the year?!"
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
What the Grammy's did to Beyoncé was fucking shameful.
As soon as the winner was called, I just wanted to hug you guys. I don't get what happened, and I agree with all your points.
Tell em, Matts!
It's 2024. I'm Listening to Matt rant for like 10 minutes. And everything he just said can be applied to 2023 too.
Let's see what happens in 2025
Amen Matt P!!!
Amen! While praising Adele for being who she is I totally agree with every word u say!!! 🙌🏾
AT LEAST SHE'S GIVING BIRTH TO TWINS🙌🙌
okay but what did you think about twenty one pilots receiving their first Grammy award without any pants. I mean I love Tyler and Josh to death but ????
RKRts Animations We don't fucking care.
I love Beyoncé. But she didn't change the world. I mean get a grip! And as much as I like Beyoncé I still think Adele should have won.
But do you guys not consider the impact "25" had?
Daniel V
Not culturally. It just made people cry. Beyoncé taught us about BLM and made it way more popular. I heard somebody say that Adele just released an album, Beyoncé ignited a movement.
Beyonce changed the world with her album? Well gee, and I never even heard about it until the Grammy awards night.
Beyonce has enough Grammys...if anything it was SHOCKING they didn't give her anything considering her dad is a voter but then again there was 0 doubt about Adele winning everything. When it comes to the Grammys there is 1 rule set in stone - albums that sell the highest and British artists (especially if both are...like sam and adele) will ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS clean the house
SO MUCH TRUTH!!!!
They did it with Beck and then Adele… I just CANNOT 😡
I don't think she is dividing people... Its more like people in the family talking about something that is affecting them and preventing them from growth.
Gospel ,fucking Gospel, Amen!
with the solo track I believe Ariana deserved to win over adele because Dangerous Woman has so much more range than Hello and Hello is a little, blah.... and it's like so many other songs that Adele has wrote.
Do you think Beyoncé didn't win because this is the 3rd time she is being sued for taking others sound/voices without permission and also because she sampled a whole bunch of other artists
It's horrifying, gross is an understatement she works so hard. The industry is mad at her cuz she no longer try's to push selling cds how she use to, she doesn't need to because she can fill stadiums now.
Oh I'm so scared to comment on this video. Let me Start by saying I'm am born and raised in Houston and duh I love Beyoncé I love Destiny's child. It's not uncommon to see Beyonces dad in town or to know someone who knows Kelly, Tina, Or Solange. But I haven't heard lemonade. I honestly haven't. I mean I'm sure it's a great album but I totally understand as an artist she has to evolve but I love the old pop/r&b songs of hers. I just don't understand the "I've drinking watermelon" or connect with the "Jackson 5 nostrils" so I can't say that's my cup of tea. But I know she is making the word album mean something. she is bringing awareness to a community. She is one of the best entertainers in history hands down. I just think maybe the academy which is voted on by their peers take into consideration other components. Only Because it's ground breaking in the way she unveils her art isn't necessary what makes an album. I simply just don't know it's hard because of course I want her to win but then again I own 25 by Adele and I love that album. Of course it's no 21 but it's still a great album. (Seriously too scared to post this 😱)
REALLY!!?? This video just happened to come up after I watched another review of Beyonce's Grammy performance (hands down the best live performance I've ever seen) and it was seriously like passing a car crash - I was stunned into watching it. The world is coming completely and utterly unhinged and you both are so turn't up that Beyonce didn't win yet another Grammy to add to her already 20 + awards between D.C. and her solo work? Not to mention MTV, Billboard, Soul Train on and on (Loss of objectivity and perspective comes to mind). Though I'm not a fan, she is in my opinion undoubtedly the most incredible talent of our generation and quite possibly of generations to come! I just find it disheartening that 2 people that are clearly super intelligent (not to mention vocal) can't find something more important to use their voice in aid of. No T no shade but come on now, use that passion to help create the change we all seek, which won't come about because Beyonce did or did not win another Grammy (yawn). Gentlemen, now is not the time to engage in such protracted and shallow rants. No disrespect - Just sayin.
Don't bring race into it Beyonce is overrated and so was lemonade I know it's an unpopular opinion thriller and lemonade are not in the same category Adele writes and produces her music she deserves that award Adele or Sturgill Simpson Beyonce just shakes her ass around while singing songs someone else wrote for her
Random Black Chick you are a troll
C H. No boo I have my own opinion I'm not a sheep
I'm still not over her getting snubbed. However, on a positive note, you two have really pretty teeth.
They grammar people will all get a stye in their eye for refusing a pregnant lady!!!
People of Color should not have to back away from wanting respect and fulfillment in "white spaces". That is the exact problem. There should be no restrictions qualified by race, gender, sexual orientation or any other quality that makes individuals unique. We need to respect one another for our talent and fight for what is right. We have a long and devastating road ahead of us and the only way to travel it, as a society of acceptance, is by lifting each other up to the kind of basic kindness and respect we all deserve.
I struggle with this. Yes, Lemonade was the better of the two albums and I believe history will be very kind to Beyonce's record, but after looking into each album's production (25 and Lemonade) I can understand why Adele took the prize. Beyoncé's album took a machine to master. Did you know 15 people wrote "Hold Up," 12 people wrote "6 Inch," as well as 12 for "All Night?" The most involved song on Adele's 25 is "All I Ask," which was written by four people. Yes, Beyoncé had the better album, but she also had more help. The men and women behind the Grammy vote would have taken the size of each artist's team into account I am sure. If Beyoncé would have won a dangerous precedent would be set: If you can afford an army, you will get a Grammy.
Thanks for the channel guys, it is great!
I disagree.
In a purely meritocratic system
Hard work would be rewarded
It takes more effort to have 50 people contribute mastery and then condensed down to 4 min songs
Beyoncé is gonna win arty at the grammys 2018, if she doesn't I'm gonna explode. I hope she will win a lot of arty grammys because she deserved it as fuck
arty* no- aoty ( album of the year)
Actually Adele literally gave Beyoncé half of her Grammy
preACH!!!!
And they’ve snubbed her yet again… I cannot believe she has not gotten AOTY for Self Titled, Lemonade or Renaissance
😢I'm still not over this, we all know Beyonce should have won that category! We all know why they didn't give it to her 😒
I fucking agree 25 is not the album of the year and I didn't even listen to Beyonce's album I love Adele but this is wrong
They love black art when its done by someone else
Bounty AdamsAdele 100% deserved all her awards including Album of the year. Much as I love Beyoncé she can't compete with Adele.
I don’t get Lemonade, I’ve watched it over and over again and it was shit, especially Beyoncé, her voice is awful
this was gross lol thought the same thing
Milli vanilli won grammys. It has no credibility.
Love you guys "BUT" Madonna changed the face of music and paved the way for all women in music today.the number one selling album should be album of the year. I like Beyoncé and I like adel so I'm ok with this win . I don't believe it's about race Jesus she's Beyoncé she walks on water.
America needs Beyonce to win?? WTF
That's right! Beyoncé will never surpass Adele. Get over it!
they used Beyonce to get viewers
I am SO glad I didn't watch last night... but I am NOT pleased. not pleased at all
Some of yall in the comments are fucking wild for tripping like this 😂. There was no way she was gonna win Song of the year, it's a song writing award. Record and album could've gone either way. Her album was the definition of polarizing, I understand why it's loved but I think 25 was better, only so slightly.
Get over yourselves. It's just an Award. And STOP CALLING EVERYTHING RACIST.!!
Matt can you PLEASE explain something, how are the Grammys racist towards Beyoncé when she has 22 Grammys?!?!?!?!??? 22!!!! Beyoncé is about to become the female with the most Grammys YET the Grammys are racist?!?!?!?
She wins all her Grammys from R&B and Rap (BLACK) categories, in the general (white) categories she won Song of the Year Once. Was nominated for Record of the Year(5 times) and Album of the Year (3 times). They are racist. Just how Kendrick Lamar lost to pop, and politic friendly, Taylor Swift.
Beyonce's most popular video on YT, 550 million. Adele's nearly 1.9 billion.
Maybe Beyonce is not as popular as she thinks she is.
David _ Hello has so many views because it was how Adele introduced the song to the world and it was her big comeback. It was also one of the biggest hits of last year (by your logic Fifth Harmony is more popular than Beyonce cause they have 2 videos with over 1 billion views). All of Beyonce's latest video's were part of her last 2 visual albums and many people had seen them through other media (hbo, Tidal, iTunes etc) long before they were posted on RUclips and therefore have less views. I myself haven't watched any of Bey's new videos on RUclips either because I have the visual on iTunes
Tidal? I understand if you love her and standing up for her, but really?
Two Gay Matts... just a friendly reminder Grammy awards are not just given... Members vote for these.. I believe it is not even close. Since Beyonce did not split the record or song of the year from Adele. Adele was a shoo in..! Adele totally deserves all her awards. Lemonade was the best for specific people not all of the US. Her sales is 1/10 of Adele. Let Beyonce try again and let Adele not release any album the same time...She will win even against Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran.