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

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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
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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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Press Play At Home: Watch Helado Negro's Chilled-Out Performance Of Groovy Single "Outside The Outside"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, Helado Negro moves to the beat of his own drum as he delivers a relaxed performance of his dynamic single "Outside The Outside"
Taj Mayfield
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Sep 30, 2021 - 11:52 am

Brooklyn-based avant-pop and electronic producer/singer/songwriter Helado Negro headlines the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home series with a chilled-out performance of his funky single "Outside The Outside," a song off his forthcoming 2021 album Far In.

"This is a song about intimate partnerships and long-loving friendships," Helado Negro told Pitchfork. "To be loyal freaks and an outsider amongst outsiders."

Watch the multi-faceted artist's intimate performance below:

Watch Helado Negro Perform "Outside The Outside"

Far In is set to release on October 22 and will serve as the follow-up to Helado Negro's highly personal, critically-acclaimed 2019 album This Is How You Smile. If the album's first two singles, "Gemini and Leo" and "Outside the Outside" are a sign of what's to come, Helado Negro seems primed to pick up where he left off.

The great performances don't stop at Helado Negro. Check down below for more Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: Watch The Marías Deliver A Soothing Performance Of "Un Millón"

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On the latest episode of the Press Play At Home performance series, watch alternative-pop band the Marías perfectly capture the warm feeling of love in their performance of "Un Millón"
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Sep 16, 2021 - 1:51 pm

True love can feel hypnotic. On the latest episode of the Press Play At Home performance series, alternative-pop band The Marías perfectly capture the mesmeric feeling of love with their warm performance of "Un Millón."

Serving as a love letter to lead singer María Zardoya's birthplace, Puerto Rico, "Un Millón" allows her to sweep the listener off their feet by pairing her commanding yet calm stage presence with her soothing delivery of the song's passionate lyrics.

Watch The Marías' Warm Performance Of "Un Millón"

As masterful as the song may sound, "Un Millón" almost didn't make it onto the Marías' recently released debut album, CINEMA, and serves as the alternative-pop band's introduction into reggaeton-inspired music.

"This is the first reggaeton-inspired track that we created," María tells GRAMMY.com. "I grew up listening to reggaeton, and we were curious to see what it would sound like if we tried making a reggaeton track."

Check out the Marías' powerful performance of "Un Millón" above and explore more episodes of Press Play At Home below.

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Brett Eldredge Comes Home To "Paris Illinois" For Press Play

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Watch the country star relive childhood memories of his hometown in an intimate performance of the final song on his new album, 'Sunday Drive'
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Aug 6, 2020 - 1:23 pm

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge released his fifth studio albium, Sunday Drive, last month. Inspired by the '70s music of Billy Joel, Elton John and Bob Dylan, the album's rootsy feel culminates with a nostalgic ode to the star's hometown with "Paris Illinois." 

Take a trip back home with Eldredge In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, where he croons from the empty gymnasium bleachers and takes us through some of his most vivid childhood memories in this simple, soulful song.

"Paris Illinois" was co-written by Eldredge, Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian. The trio appeared recently as part of the GRAMMY Museum's July lineup of digital content, discussing the making of Sunday Drive, which Fitchuck and Tashian co-produced. 

Fittingly (and impressively), Eldredge recorded the vocal for "Paris Illinois" in just one take. The song recounts vivid, detailed imagery and memories of his childhood hometown, where as a kid the future country singer would perform big-band music with CD backing tracks in small cafés.

Enjoy Eldredge's emotional, stripped-down performance above and stay tuned for more exclusive original performances from Press Play right here on GRAMMY.com.

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

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