The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page.
Category: Best Dance Recording
Nominees:
"Need U (100%)" by Duke Dumont featuring A*M*E & MNEK
"Sweet Nothing" by Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch
"Atmosphere" by Kaskade
"This Is What It Feels Like" by Armin Van Buuren featuring Trevor Guthrie
"Clarity" by Zedd featuring Foxes
Who Should Win: "Atmosphere"
Ryan Raddon (a.k.a. Kaskade) has been working the EDM scene as a recording artist and DJ for more than a decade and was an integral part of its revival in the U.S. He and his peers are part of the reason that this category even exists in the Grammys. He got a Grammy nomination last year for Fire & Ice, but his latest Atmosphere definitely went more mainstream, earning him two Grammy nominations. "Atmosphere" deserves to win, though it isn't likely, because it's a refreshing nod to the deep-house side of EDM rather than the pop-fueled dance tracks that feel tired right out of the gate. It's also the first time he has ever sung on one of his tracks, which shows off his ability not only to produce a great dance track but also to write the lyrics and sing them.
Who Will Win: "Sweet Nothing"
With Daft Punk not in the running here, the winner is probably a toss up between "Clarity" and "Sweet Nothing." Let's face it: both songs are huge and extremely pop sensible and both reached No. 1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Songs chart. We're going to go with "Sweet Nothing" because this was Florence Welch's first time lending her vocals to an electronic track, and it worked out wonderfully. Also, Harris already has one Grammy win under his belt with two nominations this year. We won't be surprised if "Clarity" snags the win in the end, but we're betting on "Sweet Nothing" to take it home.
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