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Rated R&B’s Editorial Team Predicts 2021 Grammy Winners

Who will walk away with the top prizes in the R&B field?

by Rated R&B
March 11, 2021 5:40 PM
in Features
Grammy Awards 2021

The Recording Academy

Music’s Biggest Night is almost here. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards takes place on CBS on Sunday, March 14 at 8 p.m. EST. 

Rated R&B’s road to the annual ceremony began last June when we spoke to the Recording Academy’s Interim President/CEO Harvey Mason Jr. about the future of R&B. 

Five months later, the nominations were announced, with Beyoncé leading the charge with nine considerations, mostly for her march in the “Black Parade” and her “Savage” collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion. 

A day later, surprising facts about some of our favorite 2021 R&B nominees were highlighted amid the uproar surrounding snubs for artists like Brandy and Teyana Taylor. 

In gathering feedback from our devoted audience, Rated R&B exclusively spoke to the Recording Academy’s Rap, R&B, and Reggae Manager Len Brown about the importance of becoming a voting member and how it could impact future nominations and winners.

We’ve also had an opportunity to speak with Ant Clemons, whose debut project Happy 2 Be Here is nominated for Best R&B Album. 

As the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards draws near, the Rated R&B editorial team places their bets on who will walk away with the gold in the R&B field. But first, check out the nominations again. 

Best R&B Performance

For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings

Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend — “Lightning & Thunder”
Beyoncé — “Black Parade”
Jacob Collier Featuring Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign — “All I Need”
Brittany Howard — “Goat Head”
Emily King — “See Me”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

For new vocal or instrumental traditional R&B recordings

The Baylor Project Featuring Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor — “Sit on Down”
Chloe x Halle — “Wonder What She Thinks of Me”
Mykal Kilgore — “Let Me Go”
Ledisi — “Anything For You”
Yebba — “Distance”

Best R&B Song

A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses)

“Better Than I Imagined” — Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)

“Black Parade” — Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk & Rickie “Caso” Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)

“Collide” — Sam Barsh, Stacey Barthe, Sonyae Elise, Olu Fann, Akil King, Josh Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar & Benedetto Rotondi, songwriters (Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG)

“Do It” — Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Anton Kuhl, Victoria Monét, Scott Storch & Vincent Van Den Ende, songwriters (Chloe X Halle)

“Slow Down” — Nasri Atweh, Badriia Bourelly, Skip Marley, Ryan Williamson & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Skip Marley & H.E.R.)

Best Progressive R&B Album

For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded progressive vocal tracks derivative of R&B

Jhené Aiko — Chilombo
Chloe x Halle — Ungodly Hour
Free Nationals — Free Nationals
Robert Glasper — F*ck Yo Feelings
Thundercat — It Is What It Is

Best R&B Album

For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new R&B recordings

Ant Clemons — Happy 2 Be Here
Giveon — Take Time
Luke James — To Feel Love/D
John Legend — Bigger Love
Gregory Porter — All Rise


Anders’ Predictions:

Best R&B Performance

Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend — “Lightning & Thunder”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Chloe x Halle — “Wonder What She Thinks of Me”

Best R&B Song

“Black Parade” — Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk & Rickie “Caso” Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)

Best Progressive R&B Album

Chloe x Halle — Ungodly Hour

Best R&B Album

John Legend — Bigger Love

Follow Anders on Twitter @andersdotcom


Antwane’s Predictions:

Best R&B Performance

Beyoncé — “Black Parade”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Chloe x Halle — “Wonder What She Thinks of Me”

Best R&B Song

“Better Than I Imagined” — Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)

Best Progressive R&B Album

Robert Glasper — F*ck Yo Feelings

Best R&B Album

John Legend — Bigger Love

Follow Antwane on Twitter @iam_antwane


Danielle’s Predictions:

Best R&B Performance

Beyoncé — “Black Parade”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Ledisi — “Anything For You”

Best R&B Song

“Black Parade” — Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk & Rickie “Caso” Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)

Best Progressive R&B Album

Robert Glasper — F*ck Yo Feelings

Best R&B Album

John Legend — Bigger Love

Follow Danielle on Twitter DaniBKnowing_


Jakori’s Predictions:

Best R&B Performance

Beyoncé — “Black Parade”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Yebba — “Distance”

Best R&B Song

“Better Than I Imagined” — Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)

Best Progressive R&B Album

Jhené Aiko — Chilombo

Best R&B Album

Giveon — Take Time

Follow Jakori on Rated R&B @jakori


Keithan’s Predictions:

Best R&B Performance

Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend — “Lightning & Thunder”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Yebba — “Distance”

Best R&B Song

“Slow Down” — Nasri Atweh, Badriia Bourelly, Skip Marley, Ryan Williamson & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Skip Marley & H.E.R.)

Best Progressive R&B Album

Robert Glasper — F*ck Yo Feelings

Best R&B Album

John Legend — Bigger Love

Follow Keithan on Twitter @iamkeithan

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