Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Sarkodie

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: How Sarkodie Unwinds Backstage With An Impressive Assortment Of Juices

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In the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, learn how Ghanaian Afrobeats artist and rapper Sarkodie chillaxes sans booze before hitting the stage—with a twist of pineapple, on the rocks
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Sep 15, 2021 - 12:35 pm

Ghanaian Afrobeats artist Sarkodie doesn't really take alcohol backstage, which carves away a typical chunk of the pre- or post-show experience. What does he enjoy imbibing in lieu of beer, wine or liquor? Juice—and lots of it! (That said, if champagne's around, he's not averse to it.)

Mostly, though, Sarkodie likes to be in his own zone before the stage lights flare up. "After I'm done with a gig, I really like to drive around and play music in the car," he tells GRAMMY.com in the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas. "I drive around in the dark, reflect back on what just happened, play some music, and call it a night."

How Sarkodie Unwinds Backstage With Juice

Learn how Sarkodie chillaxes before hitting the stage and captivating global audiences. (His stock is rising among American audiences; get on board before he's a megastar stateside!)

Check out GRAMMY.com's animation-filled, informative introduction to Sarkodie above and enjoy more episodes of Herbal Tea and White Sofas below.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: G. Love

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Watch G. Love Lay Out His Craft-Beer-Filled Tour Rider

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In the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch G. Love (of Special Sauce and the Juice fame) explain his tour rider—and why you can't leave him with a package of Nutter Butter backstage
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 14, 2021 - 9:53 am

As one of the world's foremost purveyors of the hip-hop blues, G. Love has many world-renowned abilities. Staying away from an available package of sandwich cookies is not one of them.

"I've come close to forbidding the peanut butter Nutter Butters," the Philly leader of Special Sauce and the Juice tells GRAMMY.com, with a laugh, in the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas. What he will abide, however, is local craft beer to support whatever city he's touring.

G. Love Lays Out His Craft-Beer-Filled Tour Rider

In the clip above, watch as G. Love explains his tour rider and tells GRAMMY.com how he and his band stay mentally centered before the stage lights flare up.

Check out the quirky clip above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Jack Underkofler

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Why Dead Poet Society's Jack Underkofler Has The "Least Picky" Backstage Rider

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, learn why Dead Poet Society lead singer Jack Underkofler is committed to having the world's most reasonable backstage rider
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 7, 2021 - 1:26 pm

Some artists make larger-than-life demands on their tour riders—hence the classic urban legend about Van Halen requiring the removal of brown M&Ms. 

For their part, Dead Poet Society have decided to take the opposite tack, as their lead singer, Jack Underkofler, attests in the below clip.

Dead Poet Society On "Least Picky" Backstage Rider

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, learn why Dead Poet Society's Underkofler is committed to having the world's most reasonable backstage rider—including one ordinary pillow to nap on.

Check out the cheeky clip above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Press Play At Home: Layton

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Press Play At Home: Watch Laycon Perform An Earthy Version Of "All Over Me"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, watch Nigerian Afrorap/Afrobeats artist Laycon perform "All Over Me" with thrumming, dialogic energy
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 1, 2021 - 12:47 pm

Afrobeats may be a less-known genre stateside, but anyone interested in the qualities of human conversation should dig into the sound immediately. 

From Fela Kuti to Orlando Julius to Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo, the genre contains the rhythms of a ripping conversation—one you don’t want to end.

And from Antibalas to Burna Boy, the younger generation of Afrobeats artists is taking up the mantle, too.

Watch Laycon Perform “All Over Me” | Press Play At

For a fresh example of this, meet Laycon, a Nigerian Afrobeats/Afrorap artist who makes performing this music seem as natural as breathing.

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, let the young Afrobeats ambassador spin a captivating musical yarn with help from his accompanists.

Watch Laycon’s inviting performance of "All Over Me" above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Greyson Chance

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Why Greyson Chance Swapped Candy For Champagne & Candles Backstage

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, learn why singer/songwriter Greyson Chance is trading indulgence for self-care on his backstage rider
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jun 30, 2021 - 3:47 pm

Greyson Chance has weathered a few monsoons in life, from an eating disorder to pandemic doldrums—and that's partly why he goes easier on the backstage indulgences these days.

As the pop singer/songwriter explains in the below video, he's cut down on the backstage candy and champagne—except when there's something to really celebrate after a show.

Greyson Chance Shares His Backstage Self-Care

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, learn why singer/songwriter Greyson Chance is trading indulgence for self-care on his backstage rider.

Take a peek behind the curtain in the above video and click here to enjoy more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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