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Rick Beato Slams Modern Music Ahead of Grammys

1/8/2026

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Rick Beato criticized the state of modern music in a video ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
He compared this year's nominees to those from 1984, noting reliance on multiple songwriters and interpolations.
He singled out Lady Gaga's Abracadabra and Bruno Mars' APT for lack of originality, saying they involved several writers.
He praised Billie Eilish's Wildflower for its quality and simplicity.
He concluded that today’s songs may be forgotten.

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Rick Beato criticized the state of modern music in a video ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
He compared this year's nominees to those from 1984, noting reliance on multiple songwriters and interpolations.
He singled out Lady Gaga's Abracadabra and Bruno Mars' APT for lack of originality, saying they involved several writers.
He praised Billie Eilish's Wildflower for its quality and simplicity.
He concluded that today’s songs may be forgotten.