[All] 2024 Japan Record Awards | Predicted rankings and highlights

The Japan Record Awards, which attracts the attention of many music fans every year, will be held again in 2024. This year, notable artists have been selected in various genres for the Excellence Award, New Artist Award, Special Award, and more. In this article, we will take a closer look at the latest information on the 2024 Record Awards, rankings of the nominees, details on each award, and what to look out for.

 

 

 

[table of contents] 1. Overview of the 2024 Japan Record Awards 2. Record Awards Selection Criteria and History 3. Top 10 Candidate Songs & Artists 4. Profiles of featured artists and song descriptions 5. Special Awards & Newcomer Awards: Points to Note 6. Awards Ceremony Schedule & How to Watch 7. Past winners and popular songs 8. Summary: Highlights and highlights for 2024

 

 

 

1. Overview of the 2024 Japan Record Awards

 

The Japan Record Awards is a traditional music award that began in 1959, and it honors the songs and artists that represent the year. This year marks the 66th awards ceremony, and the schedule is as follows:

 

▪️Broadcast date : Monday, December 30, 2024
▪️Broadcast time : 17:30-22:00 (4.5 hours live broadcast)
▪️Broadcasting station : TBS series
▪️Moderator : Shinichiro Yasuzumi (TBS announcer), Haruna Kawaguchi

At the awards ceremony, the Japan Record Award will be announced from the 10 songs selected for the "Excellent Work Award," as well as category awards such as the Best Vocal Performance Award, Newcomer Award, and Special Award. Attention is already focused on which song will be selected as the Grand Prize winner this year.

 

 

 

2. Record Awards Selection Criteria and History

 

✔️Selection Criteria

The selection of the Japan Record Awards will be based on the following criteria:

 

1️⃣Artistic quality and originality in composition, lyrics, and arrangement
2️⃣ The planning of the song and its contents that symbolize the year
3️⃣Public support and popularity

The Grand Prize, selected from among the "Excellent Works" awards, is presented to a work that is recognized as representing a musical achievement that represents the year.

 

🤔Historical background

The Japan Record Awards, which began in 1959, has produced many classic songs that reflect the times since the first winning song, "Kuroi Hanabira" (by Mizuhara Hiroshi). In the past, big-name artists such as Misora ​​Hibari, Amuro Namie, and Mr.Children have won the award, and the awards have established their status as a major event in the music world.

 

 

 

3. Top 10 Candidate Songs & Artists

Here is a ranking of the top candidates for the grand prize, selected from the 10 songs nominated for the 2024 "Excellent Work Award."

 

Top 10 candidate songs ranking

🎶Mrs. GREEN APPLE - "Lilac"

 

It has been a hot topic as the opening theme for the anime series "Wasurei Battery." Following last year's grand prize-winning song "Que Sera Sera," this year's song is also attracting a lot of attention.

 

🎶Yamauchi Keisuke - "Red Butterfly"

 

A gorgeous enka that incorporates elements of Latin and jazz. He has demonstrated his talent as a representative of the enka world.

 

🎶Creepy Nuts - “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”

 

It is extremely popular, especially among young people, and has been streamed more than 200 million times.

 

🎶Da-iCE - "I wonder"

 

Her powerful singing voice and the effect of it being used as the theme song for a TV drama have gained her many fans.

 

🎶NewJeans - "Supernatural"

 

This girl group from Korea is popular worldwide, and with this latest nomination they are getting even more attention.

 

🎶Omoinotake - “Billions of light years”

 

The song is tied in with a drama and is highly popular on streaming services.

 

🎶BE:FIRST - “Masterplan”

 

They have become a hot topic due to their stunning dance performances and diverse musicality.

 

🎶 FRUITS ZIPPER - “NEW KAWAII”

 

It has gained support from a wide range of people due to its popularity on social media and its catchy melody.

 

🎶JO1 - "Love seeker"

 

The group has received overwhelming support from fans in votes and is one of the leading contenders for the grand prize.

 

🎶Junretsu - "The Fruit of My Dreams"

 

Her humorous and fun lyrics and excellent singing ability are highly praised.

 

 

 

4. Profiles of featured artists and song descriptions

🎶Mrs. GREEN APPLE - "Lilac"

 

Mrs. GREEN APPLE won their first grand prize last year with "Que Sera Sera". This year's "Lilac" features moving lyrics and a catchy melody. The number of streaming plays is also good, and the song is supported by a wide range of people.

 

🎶Creepy Nuts - “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”

 

The new album by Creepy Nuts, one of the most well-known hip-hop artists, is a piece that stands out for its sharp rhythm and lyrics. It has become a viral hit on social media and is a hot topic among young people.

 

 

 

5. Special Awards & Newcomer Awards: Points to Note

🥰Newcomer Award nominee artists

The following five groups have been nominated for the 2024 Newcomer Award:

 

▪️ILLIT: A female singer who has attracted attention in the indie scene.
▪️Umedani Kokoa: A young enka singer who is creating new waves.
▪️Kotochino Kento: A popular artist on social media.
▪️Koyama Yudai: A talented singer-songwriter.
▪️ME:I: Their unique musical style combines pop and jazz.

🤩Special Award Artist

This year's special award recipients are:

 

▪️GLAY: A band that has supported the Japanese music scene for many years.
▪️Ayumi Hamasaki: Her presence as a diva shines through.
▪️TOMORROW X TOGETHER: A popular boy group from Korea.

 

 

6. Awards Ceremony Schedule & How to Watch

The award ceremony is expected to proceed as follows:

 

▪️17:30-18:00: Newcomer Award nominees performance & announcement
▪️18:00-19:00: Announcement of the Special Award and Special Achievement Award
▪️19:00-20:00: Performances by Excellence Award nominees
▪️21:00-22:00: Announcement of the Best Vocalist Award and Record Award

The program will be broadcast live on the TBS network, and will also be available for on-demand streaming on TVer.

 

 

 

7. Past winners and popular songs

Past award-winning songs include many classics such as Hibari Misora's "Yawa," Namie Amuro's "CAN YOU CELEBRATE?" and Mr.Children's "Sign." Anticipation is building to see whether new classics will be born this year.

 

 

 

8. Summary: Highlights and highlights for 2024

 

The 2024 Japan Record Awards will feature many noteworthy artists, and are sure to be even more exciting than previous years. We are looking forward to seeing whether Mrs. GREEN APPLE will win for the second time in a row, or whether Creepy Nuts and Keisuke Yamauchi will create a new legend.

Don't miss out on the Japan Record Awards, where you can enjoy the charm of music to the fullest!

 

🌐 Click here for the official website of the 2024 Japan Record Awards!

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