Daft Punk's ‘Random Access Memories’ wins album of the year Grammy Award

LOS ANGELES — French DJ duo Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" won the album of the year Grammy Award on Sunday, the annual award show's top prize.

The award, handed out by the Recording Academy in a televised ceremony in Los Angeles, honors featured artists, producers, sound engineers, sound mixers and mastering engineers.
 
"Honestly, I bet France is really proud of these guys right now," said Williams, speaking for the French DJ duo who wear masked helmets and do not speak as part of their act.

The award, handed out by the Recording Academy in a televised ceremony from Los Angeles, honors the total production of a song, which includes the artist, producer, sound engineers, sound mixers and mastering engineers. — Reuters