2013 Grammy Nominations (The Ones We Care About)

See who got the coveted nods.

Frank Ocean

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Frank Ocean - Leading the pack, Frank Ocean received five Grammy nominations — Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration — due to his debut, channel ORANGE, and collaboration on "No Church in the Wild."(Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Miguel - The "Adorn" crooner is up for Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Rap Song and Best Urban Contemporary Album for his sophomore effort Kaleidoscope Dream.  (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Miguel - The "Adorn" crooner is up for Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Rap Song and Best Urban Contemporary Album for his sophomore effort Kaleidoscope Dream.  (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Nas @Nas - Tweet: "Bring Back @ArsenioHall!! Check out how I inspired him to bring his show back!! http://nasirjones.com/news/140191  #Arsenio Much love brotha!!"Arsenio Hall, who will be returning to late night this fall, got a little inspiration from Nastrodamus aka Nas. (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

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Nas - Re-emerging this year with Life Is Good, the rap icon is nominated for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Adele - While the songstress was primarily focused on motherhood this year, Adele did sweep up one nomination, Best Pop Solo Performance.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Adele - While the songstress was primarily focused on motherhood this year, Adele did sweep up one nomination, Best Pop Solo Performance.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

Rihanna - Just off her 777 tour and celebrating her new No. 1 album, Unapologetic, Rihanna picks up two nominations for Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with Jay-Z.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Rihanna - Just off her 777 tour and celebrating her new No. 1 album, Unapologetic, Rihanna picks up two nominations for Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with Jay-Z.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Ne-Yo & Calvin Harris - The R.E.D. singer's hit collaboration with Calvin Harris on "Let's Go" earned the two a nomination in the Best Dance Recording category. (Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

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Ne-Yo & Calvin Harris - The R.E.D. singer's hit collaboration with Calvin Harris on "Let's Go" earned the two a nomination in the Best Dance Recording category. (Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

Estelle - The Brit soulstress is nominated for Best R&B Performance thanks to her single "Thank You." (Photo: WENN.com)

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Estelle - The Brit soulstress is nominated for Best R&B Performance thanks to her single "Thank You." (Photo: WENN.com)

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Robert Glasper Experiment - One of the most talked about R&B artists of the year, the Black Radio stars are up for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance with Ledisi. (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

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Robert Glasper Experiment - One of the most talked about R&B artists of the year, the Black Radio stars are up for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance with Ledisi. (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

Luke James - After writing songs for pop music heavyweights like Chris Brown and Justin Bieber, this Best New Artist nom created his own buzz with a free pre-album download.    (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Luke James - The BET Music Matters artist is nominated for Best R&B Performance for his track, "I Want You." (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

Usher - While creating dance hits this year, Usher received a nod for Best R&B Performance for sticking to his R&B roots on his sensual track "Climax."(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Usher - While creating dance hits this year, Usher received a nod for Best R&B Performance for sticking to his R&B roots on his sensual track "Climax."(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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BET Honors - In true iconic fashion, R&B veteran Anita Baker proved that her talents only get better with time and gave a memorable performance at the 2009 BET Honors. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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Anita Baker - The soul legend made a comeback this year with her hit single, "Lately," which is nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Beyonce - Competing in the same category as Baker, Beyoncé is up for Best Traditional R&B Performance with her single "Love On Top."

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Beyonce - Competing in the same category as Baker, Beyoncé is up for Best Traditional R&B Performance with her single "Love On Top."

Melanie Fiona - The Toronto native will shine in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category for her "Wrong Side of a Love Song."(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Melanie Fiona - The Toronto native will shine in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category for her "Wrong Side of a Love Song."(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Gregory Porter - Giving us "Real Good Hands," the multi-talented jazz artist is another one up for Best Traditional R&B performance. (Photo: Dalle/Thareau /Landov)

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Gregory Porter - Giving us "Real Good Hands," the multi-talented jazz artist is another one up for Best Traditional R&B performance. (Photo: Dalle/Thareau /Landov)

Tamia - The Beautiful Surprise singer is up for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Song thanks to her fifth studio effort.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Tamia - The Beautiful Surprise singer is up for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Song thanks to her fifth studio effort.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Trey Songz - Trey Songz's "Heart Attack" is nominated for Best R&B Song, making it his first ever nomination in the category, and third nomination since 2009.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Trey Songz - Trey Songz's "Heart Attack" is nominated for Best R&B Song, making it his first ever nomination in the category, and third nomination since 2009.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Anthony Hamilton - The soul crooner is receiving props for his Back to Love album as a potential contender for Best R&B Album.   (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

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Anthony Hamilton - The soul crooner is receiving props for his Back to Love album as a potential contender for Best R&B Album.   (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

Elle Varner - After an incredible breakout year, Elle Varner is in the running for Best R&B Song for her single, "Refill." (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Elle Varner - After an incredible breakout year, Elle Varner is in the running for Best R&B Song for her single, "Refill." (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Back to the Bump 'N Grind - R. Kelly performs live in concert for his "Single Ladies Tour" at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.(Photo: Jlnphotography/WENN.com)

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R. Kelly - The R&B king's comeback is on the rise. R. Kelly's latest, Write Me Back, is nominated for Best R&B Album. (Photo: Jlnphotography/WENN.com)

Star Stunna - Singer Tyrese performs on stage during the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Tyrese - From singer to actor to author, the celeb of many talents has returned to his music. Up for Best R&B Album, the Open Invitation crooner now has his third nomination since 2000.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Lyricist of the Year: Drake - As Drake prepares for the release of his upcoming third album, Nothing Was the Same, he continues to be one of hip hop’s most slept-on rhymers. Don't let the radio-friendly love songs fool you, this nod is well deserved.(Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Drake  - Drake's name is in the hat under three rap categories, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. The Young Money star is definitely taking care.(Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Versatile - To most, Jay-Z is seen as a hip-hop god that's become a businessman, but his collaboration with Justin Timberlake is showing that Hov has the ability to reach all types of audiences, making him even more respectable. (Photo: Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)

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Jay-Z - A true Grammy veteran, Jay-Z ties Frank Ocean for the most nominations on our list. A double nominee in Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, plus a nod for Best Rap Song, Hov is poised to take something home.(Photo: Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)

Standing O - The Watch the Throne Tour may be over but Kanye West is still bringing crowds to their feet. Here, the Chicago rhyme spitter and super-producer kills his two-night performance at Ovation Hall at Revel Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.   (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Kanye West - Kanye West is making 2012 count, racking up five nominations and challenging Ocean and Jay to a three way tie. With double nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, plus a listing under Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, the music celeb continues to prove his greatness. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Young Jeezy - The "I Do" rapper is acknowledged for his song under the Best Rap Performance category, along with the song's guest features, Andre 3000 and Jay-Z.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Young Jeezy - The "I Do" rapper is acknowledged for his song under the Best Rap Performance category, along with the song's guest features, Andre 3000 and Jay-Z.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

The Patriot - Rapper Flo Rida performs in American flag jeans and matching scarf at the Your Life Your Time Your Vote Event hosted by Got Your 6 and Lifetime Television at Amos Southend in Charlotte.(Photo: Jason Arthurs/Getty Images)

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Flo Rida - Featuring singer Sia, the "Wild Ones" rapper is listed under the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, making it his fourth ever nomination.(Photo: Jason Arthurs/Getty Images)

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John Legend - The eight-time Grammy winner's hit 2012 single "Tonight" is shining in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. This is his 19th nomination in Grammy history. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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John Legend - The eight-time Grammy winner's hit 2012 single "Tonight" is shining in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. This is his 19th nomination in Grammy history. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Wale - His first ever nomination, Wale is up for Best Rap Song for his popular track, "Lotus Flower Bomb," featuring Miguel. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Wale - His first ever nomination, Wale is up for Best Rap Song for his popular track, "Lotus Flower Bomb," featuring Miguel. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

"Tomorrow" feat.  Raheem DeVaughn - It's almost as if Raheem DeVaughn is an honorary member of The Roots the way he blends in with the band on this jazz-inspired farewell bid. "'Cause everybody needs an angel/And everybody needs to smile/And everybody has an angle/And everybody wants tomorrow right now," he sings.The Roots then end where they began: with an immaculate, suggestive piano solo.(Photo: Evan Agostini/PictureGroup)

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The Roots - The Roots' Undun is holding it down in the Best Rap Album category, making it their eighth nomination and potential third win.(Photo: Evan Agostini/PictureGroup)

Keep on Rising to the Top - Rick Ross continues to give the fans all he's got as the Barry White of hip hop. Here, the Miami rapper and his silky smooth voice and flow intoxicate fans at The Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.(Photo: Gary Miller/FilmMagic)

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Rick Ross - Rick Ross's No. 1 album God Forgives, I Don't is also vying for Best Rap Album. This is the GQ Bawse of the Year's only nomination this ceremony. (Photo: Gary Miller/FilmMagic)

2 Chainz - Repping ATL, the Based on a T.R.U. Story rapper is the last contender for Best Rap Album and up for Best Rap Performance for his feature on Kanye West's "Mercy."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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2 Chainz - Repping ATL, the Based on a T.R.U. Story rapper is the last contender for Best Rap Album and up for Best Rap Performance for his feature on Kanye West's "Mercy."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)