Will Grammys leave the door open for Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak)? Supergroups have a strong track record Jaime Rodriguez
Anderson Paak have joined forces to form a duo called
Silk Sonic. The single “Leave The Door Open,” off their album “An Evening with Silk Sonic,” has so far been tremendously popular, recently topping the Billboard Hot 100. But while their continued commercial success seems all but certain, one question does remain: what are their Grammy chances? Let’s look at some past supergroups to see how the recording academy has reacted to them and what that might mean for this new dynamic duo.
Ricky Martin faces Bad Bunny in Grammys’ first battle between Latin pop and urban albums Jaime Rodriguez
Incorporating a wide range of genres from hip-hop to alternative to pop, the Latin music categories at the Grammys (not to be confused with the Latin Grammys, a different ceremony that took place last fall) shine due to the great selection of albums that the panel constantly chooses. This year we got everything from blockbusters to critical favorites and veterans all gunning for Grammy glory come March 14. Let’s consider who’s out front to win two of the most anticipated races.
Best Latin Urban or Pop Album