Grammy nods aid Eminem recovery

WHEN Eminem was first nominated for album of the year some 10 years ago for The Marshall Mathers LP, it marked a milestone for the Grammys as it chose to honour an album that was considered masterful in its artistry, yet morally bankrupt in its values.

Yesterday, as the Recording Academy once again nominated Eminem for album of the year along with nine other nominations, it again gave accolades to a foul but genius piece of work — Cee Lo Green’s Fuck You, an infectious retro groove with an unforgettable, unprintable chorus.

The tune, which is so profane it had to be changed to Forget You for radio play, was nominated for two top Grammy honours: record and song of the year.