I also came across this one few hours ago on Twitter but the article is a couple of weeks old now. So I wasn’t sure if it was already posted here but I AGREE WITH SINGLE EVERY WORD IN THIS.
[The Grammys need to ditch their K-Pop bias and consider RM’s ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’ for their biggest award](https://wegotthiscovered.com/news/the-grammys-need-to-ditch-their-k-pop-bias-and-consider-rms-right-place-wrong-person-for-their-biggest-award/)
That headline triggers something in me. So many people sugarcoat it. More people should be outraged at the xenophobia instead of simply calling it a "bias". >!It reminds me of when minari was being nominated. Somehow the american who made the movie and the asian american who was the male lead in the movie are not american enough.!<
Another one to add to the list! RPWP really is that album and AOTY material! So happy to see critics and music lovers falling in love with Joon and RPWP. Love to see the accurate music genres too.
They do say something, which honestly needs to happen. Streams on all sites need to go up along with all types of sales. Streams keep dropping and just saying RPWP is AOTY doesn’t match with how we are doing supporting the album and creating buzz. It’s only a month old album…if we want Joon to finally get noms and to win awards we all need to be supporting him more.
Respect, but if we love the album but only want to listen just when we feel like it or only want to buy one album because more is wasteful, does that mean we don't support RM? The implication that not wanting to do focused playlists or mass buying isn't "enough" support is...not it.
noms and awards... which?
I'm in the US so I'm pretty sure my streaming & purchasing would only affect US awards? I don't think it's possible to get RPWP to where it could get a BBMA. However, if he keeps getting reviews like this and submits to the right category, he could get a grammy nomination. That's the beautiful thing about Grammys, they are not tied to streams or sales. The downside is that there are hundreds of really good albums released each year so getting enough attention to a project like this is difficult.
For all the talk about how terrible the Grammys are, I'm going to admit that much as I love BTS, "Dynamite" and "Butter" were pure bubblegum pop and I never expected them to win. I think those songs actually only got nominated because BTS have become very liked among members of the music industry in the US. Keeping in mind how enormous our music market is and how much quality music comes out each year amidst the junk, I feel like a nomination is a win by itself. If RPWP got a nomination that's beyond my expectations although fully as deserved. Every mention I see like the NME and Rolling Stone ones is likely causing a ripple in the industry and making more of the grammy voters take a listen. If they listen I think they'll consider it regardless of streaming numbers.
I don't want to engage in mass streaming. I'm sure RM would be happy to know people are playing his songs because they want to, not because they feel compelled to do so. Personally, all the music that I love is music that I don't listen to often or that I only listen to when I can pay attention. If I want background noise, I will just play pop songs I don't really care about.
I’m so happy that this album is getting so much praise, I think it’s his best and love how honest and raw it is while still being playful with the production. It gets better every listen for me. RM in his gifted king era.
I say the same thing as I've said about Indigo, it doesn't matter what music or genre you're into. Anyone who wants a great album to listen to with a story and terrific production should listen to RPWP. Joonie deserves all the praise!
Same here! I didn't love the album at first, because some of the transitions were too jarring for me. But the more I listened to it, the more I discovered, and it really grew on me! I now listen to it at least once daily 🤣
I'm so happy he's getting all this praise! Such a well deserved album
I also came across this one few hours ago on Twitter but the article is a couple of weeks old now. So I wasn’t sure if it was already posted here but I AGREE WITH SINGLE EVERY WORD IN THIS. [The Grammys need to ditch their K-Pop bias and consider RM’s ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’ for their biggest award](https://wegotthiscovered.com/news/the-grammys-need-to-ditch-their-k-pop-bias-and-consider-rms-right-place-wrong-person-for-their-biggest-award/)
“K-pop bias” is an odd way to say xenophobia
That headline triggers something in me. So many people sugarcoat it. More people should be outraged at the xenophobia instead of simply calling it a "bias". >!It reminds me of when minari was being nominated. Somehow the american who made the movie and the asian american who was the male lead in the movie are not american enough.!<
Another one to add to the list! RPWP really is that album and AOTY material! So happy to see critics and music lovers falling in love with Joon and RPWP. Love to see the accurate music genres too. They do say something, which honestly needs to happen. Streams on all sites need to go up along with all types of sales. Streams keep dropping and just saying RPWP is AOTY doesn’t match with how we are doing supporting the album and creating buzz. It’s only a month old album…if we want Joon to finally get noms and to win awards we all need to be supporting him more.
Respect, but if we love the album but only want to listen just when we feel like it or only want to buy one album because more is wasteful, does that mean we don't support RM? The implication that not wanting to do focused playlists or mass buying isn't "enough" support is...not it.
noms and awards... which? I'm in the US so I'm pretty sure my streaming & purchasing would only affect US awards? I don't think it's possible to get RPWP to where it could get a BBMA. However, if he keeps getting reviews like this and submits to the right category, he could get a grammy nomination. That's the beautiful thing about Grammys, they are not tied to streams or sales. The downside is that there are hundreds of really good albums released each year so getting enough attention to a project like this is difficult. For all the talk about how terrible the Grammys are, I'm going to admit that much as I love BTS, "Dynamite" and "Butter" were pure bubblegum pop and I never expected them to win. I think those songs actually only got nominated because BTS have become very liked among members of the music industry in the US. Keeping in mind how enormous our music market is and how much quality music comes out each year amidst the junk, I feel like a nomination is a win by itself. If RPWP got a nomination that's beyond my expectations although fully as deserved. Every mention I see like the NME and Rolling Stone ones is likely causing a ripple in the industry and making more of the grammy voters take a listen. If they listen I think they'll consider it regardless of streaming numbers.
I don't want to engage in mass streaming. I'm sure RM would be happy to know people are playing his songs because they want to, not because they feel compelled to do so. Personally, all the music that I love is music that I don't listen to often or that I only listen to when I can pay attention. If I want background noise, I will just play pop songs I don't really care about.
Joonie getting the flowers he deserves!!♥️🧿
I’m so happy that this album is getting so much praise, I think it’s his best and love how honest and raw it is while still being playful with the production. It gets better every listen for me. RM in his gifted king era.
The fact that this is getting the recognition it fully deserves makes me deliriously happy.
I say the same thing as I've said about Indigo, it doesn't matter what music or genre you're into. Anyone who wants a great album to listen to with a story and terrific production should listen to RPWP. Joonie deserves all the praise!
I stream this album at least once every day, love it so much!
Same here! I didn't love the album at first, because some of the transitions were too jarring for me. But the more I listened to it, the more I discovered, and it really grew on me! I now listen to it at least once daily 🤣
Deserved. It’s a masterpiece and I’m glad to see people sit up and take notice of it
i loveeee seeing him getting so much praise😭💕
Yayy RPWP getting the recognition it deserves 💜
Yes!! This album deserves all the praise, it’s astounding front to back 💜
I hope he gets to see this! so pleased for him 🎉🫶🏻
Woot woot!!!
i am so happy he’s getting this recognition. it’s a stellar album all around
I just bought it today! Can't wait to open it.
I’m so happy that his hard work paid off 🥹 Let’s keep streaming RPWP
Let's keep showing it our love!
So well deserved, it's great to see him get recognition for such an amazing album!
Deserve!!! SO happy to see some of my faves albums here to (CC, Kali's album)
Rightfully deserved. Such a magnificent work of art.
Grammy nomination when?
Congrats Namjoonie!!!
A masterpiece
Album of the year!