# @billboard on YouTube

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- **Posted:** 2025-12-04T14:00:07.000+00:00
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## Caption

The Grammys are music’s biggest night, but how are the votes really counted, and who decides which artists take home the trophies? Harvey Mason jr., Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, and CEO of the Recording Academy, pulls back the curtain on how the Academy works, from membership to voting processes and AI’s role in modern music. He joins host Kristin Robinson to unpack his journey from producing hits for Brandy, Destiny’s Child, Michael Jackson, and Toni Braxton to leading music’s most influential institution, all while getting his Grammys knowledge put to the test. Mason explains the challenges of ensuring fair representation across genres, and how the Academy is evolving to serve music and musicians in a rapidly changing industry. He also reflects on moving from creative work to executive leadership, the collaborative process that has defined his career and what it takes to keep the Grammys credible, inclusive, and impactful.

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Grammy Highlights
00:01:02 - Introducing Harvey Mason Jr.
00:03:24 - Harvey’s Journey in Music
00:06:40 - Changes at the Recording Academy
00:08:30 - Grammy Voting Process Explained
00:12:00 - Diversity in Grammy Membership
00:14:40 - New Categories and Genre Representation
00:18:00 - Best New Artist Insights
00:22:15 - Globalization and Fragmentation of Music
00:27:45 - MusiCares and Support for Music People
00:32:00 - Songwriter of the Year Evolution
00:35:20 - Category Classification in the Grammys
00:39:00 - AI’s Role in Music Production
00:45:10 - No Fakes Act Advocacy
00:49:00 - Grammys Move to Streaming Platforms
00:51:20 - Rapid Fire Grammy Facts
00:57:00 - Make Me A Playlist Segment
01:00:30 - Billboard Hot 100 Countdown
01:02:00 - Closing Remarks & Farewell

Host: 
Kristin Robinson

Executive Producers: 
Diona DaCosta
Hannah Karp
Jade Watson

Produced By: 
Kayla Forman
Mateo Vergara

Edited By:
Rachel Derbyshire


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Harvey Mason jr. on Grammy Voting, Representation & AI | Billboard On The Record

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