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Shea Diamond Sings "Don't Shoot" For Special Pride Month Edition Of Press Play

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The dynamic soul singer delivers a moving perfomranc of her new single In this exclusive special Pride Month edition of Press Play
Nate Hertweck
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Jun 26, 2019 - 10:00 am

In this special Pride Month edition of Press Play, we hear from soul singer Shea Diamond as she delivers an exclusive performance of her new single, "Don't Shoot."

Born in Little Rock, Ark, before moving to Memphis and then Flint, Mich, Diamond was inspired to become a singer by Tina Turner and honed her skills as a singer singing in church choir. As a Black Transgender woman, she faced many obscacles and expectations.

“As early as I can remember, I always identified as being a girl. It was hard work to pretend to be a gender that you’re not," Diamond said. "I should have gotten an Oscar, really. I had so much pressure on me as child to be masculine. Even when I was the choir director for our church, my mother would still whisper in my ear that I was singing too high. Growing up trans takes a lot of guts.”

Her debut EP, Seen It All, arrived last year, and earlier this month, "Don't Shoot" was released as a single. "Don't Shoot" was co-written by Diamond with Justin Tranter and Brandon Colbein and it is dedicated to the memory of gun violence victims, especially Black and Brown Trans people.

This year I fell like a superstar! Trans woman out her in these streets proudly represented at #DCPride #musician #MusicHourUK #WorldPride #TransIsBeautiful #erasureisreal #RepresentationMatters #BlackMusicMonth #activist #BlackExcellence #BlackLivesMatter #musicthatmatters pic.twitter.com/IDQp5cp4aj

— Shea Diamond (@iamsheadiamond) June 26, 2019

Feel the power in her words and voice in this exclusive performance of "Don't Shoot" for Press Play.

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

 

 

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Asiahn Sings About Love, Vibes & Timing On "Like You" In This Special Pride Month Edition Of Press Play

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The accomplished songwriter and artist performs her latest In this exclusive special Pride Month edition of Press Play
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 19, 2019 - 10:00 am

Our celebration of Pride Month continues with another special edition of Press Play. This week, three-time GRAMMY nominationated singer/songwriter Asiahn bares her soul in an exclusive performance of her song "Like You" from her latest album, Love Train 2. 

So far this month, she has performed at Roots Picnic in Philadelphia and L.A. Pride in Los Angeles. Asiahn spoke to us about what the LGBTQ+ communtiy means to her and how she's helping promote equality.

"I am a lesbian, so just to be a part of the community is big for me, and then to be an advocate and a person in the music industry to represent for so many others who don't get that representation in the music industry is definitely a big deal," said Asiahn. "Having my single where I'm singing about loving another woman on the radio is a big deal... I feel like we still need some more representation out there, there's still people who aren't represented."

If you're lucky enough to catch her show live with her band, which she calls Asiahn & The Vibe, you'll feel her talent is matched only by her authenticity. The Charleston, S.C.-raised Los Angeles-based artist first became interested in music from her parents and her grandmother, also a vocalist. Asiahn's music talents bloomed, and the versatille artist now plays several instruments, including violin, clarinet, bass clarinet, and bass guitar. Recently, she was also invited to join the Recording Academy as part of its inaugural invite class of 2019.

Y’all .... I’m Officially apart of the @RecordingAcad Thank you to everyone at the Academy for your Love and support!! It’s Lit!! pic.twitter.com/5rrjF3q1t7

— ASIAHN (@IamAsiahn) June 5, 2019

In addition to her accomplishments as an artist, Asiahn also counts an impressive list of songwriting credits under her writing moniker Asia Bryant for other artists, including J. Lo, Miley Cyrus, Drake, Lil Wayne and more. She also was featured on "Just Another Day" from Dr. Dre's Compton album. We asked he what her secret is to writing great songs without getting stuck.

"If I ever get writer's block. I just put the pen down, put the phone down. I go live life. It means you're just not inspired at the moment," she said. "You need to go live some real life and do some real things that inspire you. Sometimes just sitting behind a computer, or behind your phone or pad all the time, you run out of things to say, and you run out of ways to say it, which means it's time to go do something else. Go listen to some different genres of music... go bunjee jump or do some go-karts, lazer tag, do anything to get your creative juices flowing."

You can hear the creative juices flowing in her exclusive performance of "Like You" for Press Play. Enjoy!

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

 

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Shaun Ross

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Shaun Ross Sings His Ethereal Equality Anthem "Good Vein" For Press Play

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The model-turned-musician shows us we're all the same in the latest edition of the Recording Academy's original performance series
Nate Hertweck
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Jul 18, 2019 - 10:00 am

Your new summer session of mind-expanding chill(s) has arrived. Sit back and enjoy the latest edition of Press Play featuring Shaun Ross' exclusive performance of his enchanting song, "Good Vein."

The Bronx, N.Y., model-turned-musician began singing three years ago, but he already counts Seal and producer/songwriter Rush Davis as his musical mentors. And with influences ranging from Björk and Meshell Ndegeocello to Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, it's no surprise Ross' music has a mojo all its own. He released his first single, "Symmetry," in 2017. 

If Ross looks familiar, you may have seen him in music videos by Lana Del Rey, Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Kanye West. He also collaborated with designer Nina Athansiou in 2018 for the "In My Skin" clothing line to bring awareness to the congenital disorder albinism. 

New single coming out 7/24 Good Vein pic.twitter.com/9YG8fy4bZl

— Shaun Ross (@ShaundRoss) July 15, 2019

"Good Vein" will be released as a single July 24 and be on the lookout for Ross' debut LP, which on its way next month. 

"Press Play" Series To Celebrate Pride Month With Special Edition Episodes

 

 

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"Press Play" Series To Celebrate Pride Month With Special Edition Episodes

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Every Wednesday in June, the Recording Academy will feature a new LGBTQ+ artist in our exclusive original performance series in celebration of Pride Month.
Nate Hertweck
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Jun 4, 2019 - 11:42 pm

Pride Month is here! And the Recording Academy is celebrating with four new episodes of our exclusive performance series Press Play. Each Wednesday this month at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT starting June 5, a new installment of Press Play will premiere right here on GRAMMY.com.. 

"Press Play" Celebrates Pride Month 2019

This special edition will feature up-and-coming musicians that represent the LGBTQ+ community including three-time GRAMMY nominated singer/songwriter Asiahn, country singer/songwriter Brandon Stansell, pop singer VINCINT, and soul singer Shea Diamond.

"Having my single where I'm singing about loving another woman on the radio is a big deal," said Asiahn when asked how music can help make progress toward equality, adding, "I feel like we still need some more representation out there, there's still people who aren't represented."

As we celebrate Pride all month long, get to know these four artists through their "Press Play" episodes each week.

Celebrate LA Pride With The Recording Academy & Special Guests

 

 

 

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Andrew Bird

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Andrew Bird Turns It Around With His "Olympians" Performance For Press Play

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The multi-talented musician/composer shares his "darkest before the dawn" original song on the latest episode of the Recording Academy's original performance series
Nate Hertweck
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Aug 15, 2019 - 10:00 am

In the latest episode of Press Play, the incomparable Andrew Bird performs "Olympians" with help from Madison Cunningham. Have a look and listen:

From his new album, My Finest Work Yet, "Olympians" can be taken as a "socio-political allegory," according to Bird. Showing the contrast of despair and hope, the "darkest before the dawn" scenario song expresses how we as people can, "Spiral in our thoughts," said Bird, "get competitive about suffering" and ultimately, "Will ourselves out of these dark places." 

Growing up in Chicago with a mother who loved classical music and a father who loved Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, Bird started playing violin at age 4. His influences grew to include jazz, gospel, Lester Young, Staples Singers, and much more. Early in his career, Bird became known as a virtuoso violinist, songwriter, composer, vocalist and whistler, pushing the boundaries of style and technique with each new album since his 1666 debut, Music of Hair.

Enjoy Bird and Cunningham's live rendition of "Olympians," and stay tuned for more exclusive original performances on Press Play. 

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