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Kenzie Reminds Us To Take A Deep Breath With "Exhale" | Press Play

The emerging pop singer shares a special performance of her upbeat yet soothing new song

GRAMMYs

Jul 23, 2020 - 12:47 pm

"In such challenging times, we wanted to create an up-tempo song that lets people relax, take a deep breath, have fun and exhale," says Pittsburgh, Pa., native Kenzie about her aptly titled song "Exhale."

In the latest edition of Press Play At Home, Kenzie performs a stripped down version of "Exhale," which was produced by Ojivolta and the Monsters & Strangerz and features nine-time GRAMMY nominee Sia.

As an influential rising Gen Z star with a still-blossoming music career she counts her collaboration with Sia on the song as a major accomplishiment. Kenzie cites Sia as one of her musical mentors along with Billie Eilish and Lennon Stella,

Watch her perform "Exhale" from home in the latest edition of Press Play, and keep your eyes and ears open for Kenzie's new EP, which is set to be released soon.

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Gian Marco Takes You Home To Peru With "Hoy" For Press Play

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Gian Marco Takes You Home To Peru With "Hoy" For Press Play

Three-time Latin GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Gian Marco reflects on the feeling he gets when he returns to his native country in this exclusive and infectious performance from his home

Nate Hertweck

GRAMMYs

Jul 16, 2020 - 12:33 pm

Today, more than usual, music can trasport us from the solitude of our homes to anywhere around the world. With "Hoy," prolific Peruvian singer/songwriter Gian Marco does exactly that, bringing along on his journey to Peru from the comfort of his (and our) own home in the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home.

Marco count his eclectic influences as everyone from the the Beatles, Billy Joel, Journey, Sting and Charly García to Mozart. It should come as little surprise Marco comes from very musical parents, as his mother María Regina Alcóver Ureta is a successful actress and singer and his late father Javier Óscar Florencio Zignago Viñas aka Joe Danova, was a composer and singer.

With big dreams in his heart, Marco moved to the U.S. and his music career took off. GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning singer Gloria Estefan made a hit out of "Hoy" when she recorded it for her 2003 album, Unwrapped. The song climbed all the way to the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks charts and showed up on several other charts across Latin America.

Marco released his own version of "Hoy" on his 2008 album, Desde Adentro. Throughout his incredible career, he's penned hits for artists such as Alejandro Fernández, Marc Anthony, Carlos Rivera, Jon Secada, Mandy Moore and more.

In 2020, the Peruvian musical giant is celebrating his 30th anniversary of making music, and it's clear he has plenty more music in him to share. So sit back and make the most of today by enjoying "Hoy" from Press Play At Home.

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

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

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.

Watch: Lizzo (And Her Flute) Open The 2020 GRAMMYs With "Cuz I Love You" & "Truth Hurts"

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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Rising Pop Artist Will Jay Wonders What Could Have Been On "By Now" For Press Play

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Rising Pop Artist Will Jay Wonders What Could Have Been On "By Now" For Press Play

The Los Angeles native singer/songwriter reflects on a decade of pursuing his dreams in his moving original song

Nate Hertweck

GRAMMYs

Apr 9, 2020 - 10:00 am

Will Jay might be the first to tell you that he still hasn't written anything you know... at least not yet. But this rising talent has been on the rise long enough to know the value of hard work toward your dreams. In latest episode of Press Play, Jay unleashes his candid and personal original song, "By Now," showing all of his music industry battle scars as well as his deep well of talent.

Will Jay Performs "By Now" For Press Play

Released as a single in 2019, "By Now," which was produced by Jeoff Harris and co-written by Jay with Sam Creighton and Emily Kocontes, is a two-and-a-half minute life story, a moving tale of a young man chasing his dreams and losing himself in the process.

The timeline in the song goes back as early as age 5. when Jay started performing. He started writing his own songs at age 11 and was signed to a record deal at just 14 years old, when he dropped out of high school to pursue music when is band were signed to a deal. It's all there in the lyrics of "By Now," which are factual about his life and the decade he's spent pursuing a career in music.

Jay names The Beatles, Elton John, Jon Bellion, Max Martin and Labrinth as his musical influences, and credits Lady Gaga for inspiring him to be fearless and keep going toward his dreams.

His latest single, the equally as literal and direct "I Don't Want To Die," has been creating even more buzz for the still-young whimsical pop tunesmith. At this rate, it's only a matter of time before the world know his name...

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VINCINT Sings "Please Don't Fall In Love" For Press Play Pride Month Special Edition

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Press Play At Home: Fall In Love With Sofia Valdes' Soothing Acoustic Version Of "Handful Of Water"

Get lost in the forest with a soothing acoustic performance of "Handful Of Water" by Panamanian singer/songwriter Sofia Valdes

GRAMMYs

Jul 22, 2021 - 9:22 am

Panamanian singer/songwriter Sofia Valdes’ vocals and acoustic guitar are on full display in this week’s Press Play At Home.

Press Play At Home: Sofia Valdes

Off her album Ventura, the bilingual track is a soothing acoustic version of "Handful Of Water." Watch the stunning performance above to learn more about the Panamanian talent, including her musical legacy and who she’s touring with soon.