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

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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 - 08:22 pm

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

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.

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Press Play: Joseph Inspire Self-Love & Healing With A Melodic Performance Of "Nervous System"
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Press Play: Joseph Inspire Self-Love & Healing With A Melodic Performance Of "Nervous System"

Sibling trio Joseph learn to seek comfort from within in "Nervous System," the lead single from their third studio album, 'The Sun,' arriving April 28.

GRAMMYs/Mar 30, 2023 - 05:00 pm

In "Nervous System," the three sisters of Joseph learn to seek comfort from within rather than leaning on an external crutch.

"It's in your head, and it's under your skin/ I know that you can calm the storm in your nervous system," the sibling trio sings in the chorus. There's enough power to overcome the mental battle — it just takes some soul-searching to develop it.

Joseph delivers a harmonious performance of "Nervous System" in this episode of Press Play. Twins Allison and Meegan Closner command the room with their vocals, while the group's founder, Natalie Closner Schepman, provides support using an acoustic guitar.

As Joseph makes their way through the song, Allison's vocals grow stronger, symbolic of their progress to become their own security net. "Hold yourself, say you're okay/ Say you're the one who keeps you safe," they belt on the bridge. By the end, Joseph is confident in their abilities to survive the storm.

"Nervous System" is the lead single from Joseph's third studio album, The Sun, which is due April 28. According to a press release, the forthcoming album is inspired by the emotional healing and self-love they've found through therapy.

Watch Joseph's stripped-down performance of "Nervous System," and keep checking back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Press Play.

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Press Play: Lily Kincade Narrates The Heart-Wrenching Story Of A Fleeting Relationship In "3 Months"
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Press Play: Lily Kincade Narrates The Heart-Wrenching Story Of A Fleeting Relationship In "3 Months"

Burgeoning pop singer Lily Kincade strives to prove all feelings are valid with "3 Months," a thoughtful pop ballad reflecting on a bittersweet summer fling.

GRAMMYs/Mar 23, 2023 - 05:00 pm

Lily Kincade traces the struggles of moving on from a short but impassioned fling in her latest single, "3 Months." She recognizes how irrational her feelings might be, but that doesn't stop the pain burning in her soul.

"I don't know why I'm still hung up/ On something that never made its way around the sun," Kincade sings in the pre-chorus. "Look how much damage three months can do/ It's almost September, what happened in June?"

In this episode of Press Play, the rising singer delivers a stripped-down performance of the introspective track. Kincade performs the song from her home studio, only using a keyboard to accompany her vocals. The simplistic arrangement allows the storyline of this heartbreaking tale to take center stage: "Maybe that's why I won't let us fade/ 'Cause we never made our way through the holidays."

Reflecting on her journey while writing "3 Months," Kincade revealed that the song's purpose was to help people realize that their feelings matter. "They're worthy of feeling. It doesn't matter if there's a reason. Feelings aren't logical, and that's a beautiful thing. After all, we must feel to heal," Kincade detailed to Showbiz CheatSheet.

Press play on the video above to watch Lily Kincade's performance of "3 Months," and keep checking back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Press Play.

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Press Play: Ava Maybee Offers Support To Those Struggling With Anxiety In This Vulnerable Performance Of "Puke"
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Press Play: Ava Maybee Offers Support To Those Struggling With Anxiety In This Vulnerable Performance Of "Puke"

Emerging pop-rock singer Ava Maybee narrates her mental health battles in her latest single, "Puke," which she hopes helps listeners feel less alone in their own struggles.

GRAMMYs/Mar 16, 2023 - 05:48 pm

During Ava Maybee's run on American Idol in 2020, judge Katy Perry told the singer she has "a cool Blondie-esque voice." This year, Maybee takes her Debbie Harry-inspired vocals to the next level with the release of her pop-rock single, "Puke."

In this episode of Press Play, Maybee chronicles her experience living with anxiety in this premiere live performance of "Puke." "It's getting dark in here/ And no one's here to flip the switch/ Am I just too f*cked up to fix?/ God, it makes me sick," Maybee sings in the track's chorus.

Maybee's songwriting is largely focused on her struggles with mental health; she believes that starting the conversation surrounding mental health normalizes self-expression and admitting that it's okay not to be okay. When she released "Puke," she shared on social media, "I hope this song makes you feel less alone. That’s the whole point of why we do this s— right?"

Outside of her musical career, Maybee is a philanthropist, serving as the Youth Ambassador at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and co-founding the UNICEF Young Ambassadors group. This June, Maybee will graduate from New York University's Clive Davis School of Music with a minor in child psychology.

Press play on the video to watch Ava Maybee's cathartic performance of "Puke," and keep checking back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Press Play.

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Press Play: Shuba Prepares For An "Indian Summer" With A Scorching Performance Of Her Breakthrough Single
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Press Play: Shuba Prepares For An "Indian Summer" With A Scorching Performance Of Her Breakthrough Single

In this empowering performance, Indian-American singer Shuba takes control of her sexual autonomy and fights against cultural expectations of modesty.

GRAMMYs/Mar 9, 2023 - 06:00 pm

As a first-generation Indian-American artist, Shuba strives to uplift minority voices through her progressive music and break down toxic socio-cultural norms. In her breakthrough single, "Indian Summer," Shuba takes full authority over her autonomy and works to normalize unapologetic sexuality.

In this episode of Press Play, Shuba offers a provocative, stripped-down performance of the empowering single, also known as the "Brown Baddie Anthem" online. "Pass out when he kiss me/ Lose track of time when it's in me/ Woah, I'm supposed to be a lady/ They say I'm going crazy," raps Shuba on the track's second verse, acknowledging the chatter surrounding her sexual liberation.

Known for her combination of Bollywood sounds and pop-rap vocals, Shuba sings along to an Indian tabla drum. Her signature Indian-American fusion is also represented in her outfit, as she combines a paisley-print skirt and gold dangle earrings with a white lace-up top.

Shuba first rose to fame in 2021, posting snippets of her music on social media under the alias TikTok Brown Chick. As of 2023, Shuba has accumulated over 6 million followers across all platforms. Earlier this year, she released two more singles, "Come Here" and "Bad Date."

Press play on the video above to watch Shuba's alluring performance of "Indian Summer," and keep checking back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Press Play.

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