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There is no more polarizing awards show than the Grammys, where year in and year out, the big winners tend to be somewhat of a surprise to someone. But considering how many of this year’s nominees, announced Tuesday, are in keeping with the charts and long-time favourites, they may just be turning the other cheek. Maybe.

Take, for example, JAY-Z. Although there once was a time he easily dominated, coming out as this year’s biggest contender with eight nominations for his 13th studio album, 4:44, is a little unexpected, but does make for some nice symmetry with Beyoncé’s domination last year with her album Lemonade. The rapper also managed to score his first Album of the Year nomination, despite the fact you probably didn’t have 4:44, an out-of-touch offering from a rapper far past his prime, on constant playback. Perhaps it’s best to consider this some overdue recognition.

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As expected, Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. follows with seven nominations, and Bruno Mars with six.