"There are some magical moments in live shows," Argentine-born singer/songwriter Noel Schajris reflects, "when you don't even remember you have a body and you feel like you're floating above the piano and the audience."

To maximize those "magical moments," Schajris has to make sure his voice is always in tip-top shape — and that's what he's got in mind when he fills out his tour rider. In this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, Schajris says that he always requests a beverage that helps him take care of his voice.

"Lots of water, chamomile tea, a little bit of honey," he lists. "I always like to drink a chamomile tea before singing."

He adds that he likes to keep things simple backstage. "I'm not a high-maintenance artist,” he suggests. “You won't see me asking for just red M&Ms or beverages at very specific temperatures." 

While his focus is on making sure he's healthy and in top vocal form, tour is a time to celebrate, too. And when he feels like letting loose, Schajris' go-to treat is a good glass of wine. 

"I love Malbec, but I have to tell you the truth: I prefer Cabernet Sauvignon," he admits. "I really do. I'm a wine enthusiast. I'm a coffee enthusiast, too, but those two things, when I'm singing, they're not so recommended."

Schajris has been touring long enough to know what works; the Latin pop singer has toured extensively both as a solo artist and as one half of the chart-topping 2000s duo Sin Bandera. Catch his show to see the "magical moments" for yourself, and in the meantime, enjoy his episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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It's easy to assume that a touring pianist's favorite instrument would be a top-of-the-line grand piano. But for Argentinian singer Noel Schajris, his go-to is one that is much more modest: a Roland Go:Keys keyboard.

"We were touring Spain last year, and my friend and collaborator, Jesús Molina, had it," Schajris recalls in the newest episode of It Goes to 11. "He was traveling with this beautiful thing — it weighs like two pounds. It was so light."

Beyond its practicality, Schajris also loved the Go:Keys for its sound and knew he had to purchase one for himself. By a twist of fate, Molina's vendor was in the same country and had another one in stock.

The instrument's light weight allows Schajris to take it with him wherever he goes. That means the singer can make music anywhere in the world — ultimately, the Roland Go:Keys has become his "vehicle to express something."

And as the icing on the cake, this instrument is in his favorite color, red. "So, things happen for a reason. We were meant to be!" Schajris says with a smile.

Press play on the video above to hear more about Noel Schajris' bond with his Roland Go:Keys, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of It Goes to 11.

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A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly. Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system. 

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly.

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube. This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg, Doggystyle. This is for Illmatic, this is for Nas. We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood." 

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes. 

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If there is one thing That Mexican OT will do while on tour, it's stay hydrated. But not necessarily with water — he prefers an ice-cold glass of Mexican Coca-Cola.

"This bad mama jama right here is a go-to for sure," he says in the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas. "A big part of me loving this is the Mexican heritage, but it also goes down perfectly."

Compared to American Coke, he says the Mexican version has a better taste because it uses natural cane sugar and no high fructose corn syrup.

When That Mexican OT wants something healthier, he opts for cranberry juice. "It's good for your kidneys," he shares. "Those antioxidants will keep you clean and running good, baby."

In his dream world, he would love to have a giant water slide in every green room. "I'm talking about a 20 to 40-footer," he quips with a smile. "Something simple. Easy to hit those dips."

You can catch That Mexican OT live on the Lonestar Luchador Tour through the United States, which ends on Oct. 4 in Oakland, California.

Press play on the video above to learn more about That Mexican OT's two favorite drinks to have while on tour, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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While many artists might ask for healthy foods and tea on their tour rider, Thai-American musician DABOYWAY unapologetically requests three specific confections: red wine, Sour Patch Kids, and a cinnamon-scented candle.

"The red wine has to be from Chile," he says in the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas. He doesn't care which brand it is, but as long as it's Chilean, he's happy, because it's never done him wrong.

The rapper loves Sour Patch Kids because they remind him of his childhood. "I've eaten so many Sour Patch Kids at one time that the whole side of my mouth hurts from eating all that sourness ... If anyone wants to win my heart, bring me a bag of Sour Patch Kids," he reveals.

DABOYWAY says cinnamon is hard to find in Thailand, but that makes it all the more special when he can get his hands on it. He says it reminds him of home and his favorite time of the year: football season. And he always appreciates that it makes "the room smell nice before I get on stage."

Press play to learn more about DABOYWAY's favorite items to have on tour, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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