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JoJo Is Back, And She Lets The World Know The Kind Of "Man" She Wants On Press Play

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Jojo performed a slightly stripped-down version of "Man," produced by BeatGoz and Fade Majah, for the latest edition of Press Play
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
May 7, 2020 - 1:42 pm

We hadn't had a brand new album from JoJo since her 2016 Mad Love., but now that has all changed. The GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter's fourth album good to know is out now and in it, she gives us a song that reveals exactly what she wants in a "Man."

The single reveals JoJo has been okay on her own but would give up her single-lady life for a man that loves her the way she loves herself. Produced by BeatGodz and Fade Majah, JoJo performs a slightly stripped-down version of "Man" for the latest rendition of Press Play. 

Press Play On JoJo's "Man"

JoJo, who counts Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston among her influences, was 12 years old when she signed her first record deal. Many may remember her for her hit "Leave (Get Out)" that reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2004 when she was 13 years old.

Watch the full performance of "Man" above.

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Skip Marley Asks Us To "Slow Down" For Press Play

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For the latest episode of GRAMMY.com's Press Play series, the "My World" singer delivers a soulful acoustic rendition of "Slow Down"
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Sep 17, 2020 - 11:34 am

24-year-old Jamaican-born reggae artist Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, grew up in the rich musical environment of his homeland and family, often touring with his uncles Ziggy and Stephen. In 2017, he collaborated with Katy Perry on her hit "Chained To The Rhythm," making him the first in his family to hit the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100.

Now, with "Slow Down" featuring R&B songstress H.E.R., the lead single from his August 2020 debut album, Higher Place, Skip has earned more accolades for his family name. He became the first Jamaican-born artist to snag a No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart and the track was the fastest and biggest streaming song from the Marley clan.

Watch Skip Marley Perform "Slow Down" | Press Play

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For the latest episode of GRAMMY.com's Press Play series, the "My World" singer delivers a soulful acoustic rendition of "Slow Down."

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Jessie Woo

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Jessie Woo Brings The Haitian "Vacation" Vibes For Press Play At Home

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For the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home video series, the Miami-based songstress brings us on a much needed vacation with a rooftop performance of the breezy track
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Jul 9, 2020 - 1:02 pm

"I'm up in the club / But I'm looking for something. / I don't know what it is / But I know it's one thing / I can't waste the night away on nothing," Haitian-American singer/host/comedian Jessie Woo sings on "Vacation."

For the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home video series (watch below!), the Miami-based songstress brings us on a much needed vacation with a rooftop performance of the breezy track.

Jessie Woo Sings "Vacation" | Press Play

"No fake friends, only day one b****es / I've been waiting all day for / One night vacation," she continues in the chorus, invoking a celebratory, fun night out with friends we've certainly all missed over the months of quarantine.

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"Vacation" is from Woo's 2019 debut EP, Moods Of A Cancer, and is a nod to her Haitian roots, featuring lyrics in Haiti's official language, Kreyòl. The vibrant music video was filmed in Haiti, with scenic aerial views from the Citadelle, a 19th Century fortress.

She first came into the spotlight by organically growing a big social media following, building a supportive community of women, the Seesters, on Instagram, and with hosting spots for BET, Twitter and more. Music is an important part of who she is, as she's been singing and playing drums since a young age and grew up in a musical family.

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Woo sites Whitney Houston, Shania Twain and Celine Dion as her all-time favorite singers, and with confident lyrics, warm vocals and fierce energy, she is already channeling that big diva energy.

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Erika Ender at the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards

Erika Ender, winner of Song Of The Year as a co-writer of "Despacito"

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GRAMMY Museum Experience Announces Online Learning Hub With New Podcast & Video Series Featuring Erika Ender

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The "Despacito" co-writer is one of the first guests of the museum's new video series called Behind the Songs
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jun 17, 2020 - 4:17 pm

The GRAMMY Museum Experience at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. has launched a new Online Learning and Content Hub that will feature a new podcast and video series.

The learning hub will contain free content and joins the museum's existing digital programming including its Mini Masterclass video series featuring Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Estelle and more. Their new video series called Behind the Songs will take listeners behind the songs of notable singers, songwriters and producers with host Mark Conklin, museum artist relations and programming director. Most conversations will be followed with an exclusive performance. The second episode with "Despacito" co-writer Erika Ender will be released on June 18 at 7 p.m. EST. New episodes will be released every Thursday at 7 p.m. EST. 

Musically Speaking, the museum's new podcast, will feature conversations with artists, songwriters, producers and industry executives, including DJ Khaled and Naughty By Nature, from past public programs held at the museum. The first episode released on June 15 at 7 p.m. EST featured rock legends The Zombies. Like Behind the Songs, new podcast episodes will publish every Thursday at 7 p.m. EST.

"Music is our greatest form of connection and it has never been more important to our society than it is right now," said Conklin in a statement. "We are thrilled to introduce our Online Learning and Content Hub and bring its programs to life. These online programs allow us to continue the museum’s mission to educate, entertain and provide music fans with an exclusive glimpse into the songs and artists that continue to be the soundtrack of our lives."

The GRAMMY Museum Experience will also be showcasing virtual exhibits from their museum and the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles soon. Among the exhibits, they will highlight virtually is Whitney! honoring Whitney Houston. 

Check out the new hub and new programs at GRAMMYMuseumEXP.org.

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John-Robert Sings A Heart-Wrenching Tale Of Lost Love On "Adeline" For Press Play

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In the latest episode of the Recording Academy's Press Play video series, the 19-year-old singer/songwriter shares a powerful rendition of his debut single
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Apr 23, 2020 - 12:29 pm

Skipping out on a free ride to Berklee School of Music, singer/songwriter John-Robert moved from his tiny hometown of Edinburg, Virginia to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of making music. Luckily, GRAMMY-nominated producer/songwriter Ricky Reed (whose credits include Lizzo, Bomba Estéreo, Leon Bridges, Jason Derulo and others) discovered and signed him. The rest is history.

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John-Robert Sings "Adeline" | Press Play

In the latest episode of the Recording Academy's Press Play video series, John-Robert tells a tale of distant love with "Adeline," his debut single released in 2019 and written when he was just 17.

Since "Adeline," the 19-year-old storyteller, whose eclectic musical influences include The 1975, Sufjan Stevens, Jeff Buckley, Childish Gambino and Doja Cat, has shared two more original songs: "Urs," and, just this week, "Pelican." He will be dropping his debut EP, Bailey Barley Knew Me, on Reed's Nice Life/Warner Records imprint on May 22. Watch him perform "Adeline" above.

 

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