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Snoh Aalegra Shows She's "DYING 4 YOUR LOVE" For Press Play

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The Iranian and Swedish singer/songwriter delivers an artful and soulful stripped-down take on her latest single from home
Nate Hertweck
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Jul 30, 2020 - 11:16 am

From her very first vocal run, you may not be surprised Snoh Aalegra is inspired by the greatness and style of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey. Let Aalegra's smooth and sultry voice lure you in with her bare and beautiful version of "DYING 4 YOUR LOVE."

Snoh Aalegra's "DYING 4 YOUR LOVE" | Press Play

Aalegra and her gorgeous voice take center stage in the latest edition of Press Play At Home. Draped in light projection and accompanied only by a simple and soothing keyboard, Aalegra intimately confesses to her deepest emotions and to believing she'd found the one.

Co-written by Aalegra and Ari Pensmith an produced by P2J, "DYING 4 YOUR LOVE" was released as a single earlier this month. The new song follows her latest full-length, last year's critically acclaimed -Ugh, those feels again.

The LA-based Iranian singer/songwriter, who was born and raised in Sweden, Aalegra wrote her first song at 9 years old. She had the pleasure of being mentored by Prince for three years before his death, and she also counts famed producer No I.D. as a mentor and one of her favorite collaborators. 

Sit back and enjoy Aalegra's performance of "DYING 4 YOUR LOVE" for Press Play At Home, and dive deeper into her music here.

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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
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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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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
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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. 

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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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"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.

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Frank Ocean Joins Push For Voter Registration

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As the first presidential debate came to a close on Sept. 29, the "Chanel" singer sent a message via his Instagram asking fans to register to vote
Jennifer Velez
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Sep 30, 2020 - 12:22 pm

Frank Ocean is one of the latest music stars to push for voter registration for the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 3.  

As last night's first presidential debate came to a close, the "Chanel" singer sent a message via his Instagram asking fans to register to vote, Pitchfork reports. 

"Watching [Trump] dragged out will be way more entertaining than these debates," he posted on his Instagram stories. 

Ocean has made his website one more place people can register to vote. The website also stated that fans with proof of their ballot stub could get free merchandise in Houston, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta at selected locations. 

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