The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are just days away! Set for February 2nd, the ceremony will honor the past year’s most outstanding achievements in music. One of the night’s most prestigious categories, Record of the Year, features a star-studded lineup of nominees, including Grammy winners Beyoncé, The Beatles, and Taylor Swift. This award recognizes overall excellence in a single track, celebrating not only the performing artist but also the producers, recording engineers, and mixers behind it. Unlike Song of the Year, which honors songwriting, Record of the Year focuses on the performance and production quality of a recording. With Grammy night fast approaching, here’s our prediction for who will take home the trophy.
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WINNER: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
This year’s predictions for Record of the Year are difficult, but if we had to pick one with the highest probability, it’s Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The rapper already has seventeen Grammy Awards under his belt but has never triumphed in this category. Produced by Kendrick’s longtime collaborator Mustard, the diss track features several instruments, from violins and piano to brass, as well as elements like basslines, snare drums, and finger snaps. “Not Like Us” achieved massive commercial success, topping various charts, including the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, it made a remarkable cultural impact, going viral on social media. The song has all the qualities to win Record of the Year.
Strong Contenders
• “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
From nearly being scrapped by Hit Me Hard and Soft to securing a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year, “Birds of a Feather” is a strong contender. Billie Eilish is no stranger to winning in this category, and this song is the brightest gem of her latest body of work.
• “360” by Charli XCX
As mentioned, the Grammy for Record of the Year focuses on the performance and production quality of a recording. From this perspective, Charli XCX’s BRAT is literal perfection, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if the British singer takes home the prize with “360.”
• “Now and Then” by The Beatles
The Recording Academy gave us a moment of pure nostalgia with the nomination of the biggest group in history for this year’s Record of the Year. “Now and Then,” The Beatles’ final song, secured the legendary group their first Grammy nomination since 1997. Wrapping up the group’s journey with a win would be simply fantastic.
• “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
When it comes to surprises, the Grammy Awards are at the forefront. Chappell Roan definitely deserves to go home with at least one Grammy, and why not for Record of the Year? Produced by Dan Nigro, “Good Luck, Babe!” seamlessly blends elements of synth-pop, baroque pop, and soft rock. The song marked Chappell’s breakout single, allowing fans to discover the masterpiece The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. If we have to pick an outsider, it would be Chappell.
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