James Blake
Nomination: Best New Artist
Download: “40455”
With renowned hits like “Limit To Your Love” and “Life Round Here,” this new neo–jazz gem digs deep into our hearts.
Lana Del Rey
Nomination: Best Pop Vocal Album
Download: “The Man I Love”
Allow Lana’s sweet vocals to deliver goose bumps down your body in one of her most impassioned songs to date.
Jack White
Nomination: Best Rock Performance
Download: “Weep Themselves to Sleep”
A celebratory anthem with a fiery bass solo, this 2012 song delivers the riotous post–punk elements that got this art school rocker nominated in the first place.
Kanye West
Nomination: Best Rap Album
Download: “White Dress”
A predecessor to the empowering tracks we know from “Yeezus,” this hidden gem offers a more soulful backdrop to Kanye’s usually sharp lyrics.
Kendrick Lamar
Nomination: Best Rap Performance
Download:“HiiiPower”
In preaching the value of a rich mind and spirit while addressing issues of race and politics, Kendrick pushes for a movement to revive morality and reminds us to leave a positive footprint on humanity. Also, he knows you want this DICK.
