NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Thad, Jeff Lynne, Glenn Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Mirror’, ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’, ‘Rhythm Is Gonna Get You’.
The seven songwriters in the Class of 2023 will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on June 15 at a gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
With hits like “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Gin & Juice,” Snoop Dogg joins rappers like Missy Elliott and Jay-Z in the halls. Estefan is known for popularizing Latin his rhythms with his crossover smashes such as “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” and “Let’s Get Loud.”
Enrollees include soul-jazz vocalist Sade, whose 1980s soft rock hits include “Smooth Operator” and “The Sweetest Taboo,” as well as “Mr.
Ballard helped write Alanis Morissette’s 1995 monster album, ‘Jagged Little Pill’, and recorded and wrote several albums for Michael Jackson, including ‘Thriller’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Dangerous’. rice field.
A singer, songwriter and producer, Riley is best known for creating New Jack Swing and top anthems such as Bobby Brown’s “My Prerogative” and Keith Sweat’s “I Want Her.” Rose co-wrote many songs with Taylor Swift, including “You Belong with Me,” “Teardrops on My Guitar,” and “White Horse.”
The 2023 class will focus on “not just iconic songs, but diversity and unity across genres, ethnicities and genders, enriching our lives and bringing to life the music of our time and the billions of listeners around the world.” It represents a songwriter who changed the lives of many.” Hall chair, Nile Rodgers.
Late last year, qualified voting members voted for three nominees from the Songwriters category and three from the Performing Songwriters category.
Some of the 2023 nominees that have to wait include The Doobie Brothers, REM, Hart, Blondie, Bryan Adams, Patti Smith and Steve Winwood.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor the creators of popular music. A songwriter with a distinguished catalog of songs, he would be eligible for the Hall of Fame 20 years after the song’s first commercial release.
Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie , Bill Withers, Neil Diamond, and Phil Collins.
