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Press Play: Chris Grey Blends R&B, Rock And Classical For A Must-See Performance Of His Sensual Track "Seamless"

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Canadian singer/songwriter and producer Chris Grey fuses worlds for his electric performance of "Seamless," in the latest episode of Press Play
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Oct 21, 2021 - 2:33 pm

Canadian singer/songwriter and producer Chris Grey is onto something. Fusing elements of R&B, hard rock and classical music seems like the overly ambitious works of a mad scientist, but with Grey leading the way, the experiment results in a must-see performance.

In the latest episode of Press Play, the former full-time producer turned artist delivers a magnetic performance of his most recent single, "Seamless."

Watch below to see Grey command the stage and bring the sensual track to life.

Watch Chris Grey Fuse Genres & Perform "Seamless"

Throughout the three-minute performance, the 20-year-old doesn't miss a note while bouncing back and forth from hyping up his violinist to rocking alongside his electric guitarist — as if he's mixing the chemicals of the track in real time. Grey began producing songs before he was even a teenager but credits the diverse backgrounds of his parents for his effortless ability to combine genres.

Both of Grey's parents were born in Kingston; his dad in Kingston, Jamaica, and his mom in Kingston, Canada. This introduced the "Seamless" singer to two distinct worlds of music — two worlds he seems primed to bring together.

Catch more episodes of the Press Play performance series below.

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Press Play: Echlo Brings Candid Single "Puppeteer" To Life With Cinematic Performance

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In the newest episode of Press Play, singer/songwriter and visual artist Echlo pairs vivid storytelling and atmospheric production to paint an evocative picture of control with her performance of "Puppeteer"
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Nov 4, 2021 - 10:54 am

Singer/songwriter and visual artist ECHLO combines her triad of talents to paint an evocative picture of control while bringing her new single "Puppeteer" to life, in the latest edition of Press Play.

Thanks to ECHLO's atmospheric production and enthralling vocal delivery, hard-hitting lyrics like "I let you fall time and time again until you fit my mold" connect.

Watch the candid, cinematic performance of "Puppeteer" below.

Watch Echlo's Cinematic Performance Of "Puppeteer"

"Puppeteer" is the first single from Echlo's upcoming album, I Was I. The album will serve as the Toronto native's second project under the ECHLO moniker.

Previously operating under her given name Chloe Charles, the singer/songwriter garnered critical acclaim for her first two full-length albums, Break The Balance and With Blindfolds On.

Watch Charles continue her journey as ECHLO above, and check below for more Press Play performances.

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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
GRAMMYs
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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Press Play At Home: Watch Dodie Perform A Morning-After Version Of "Four Tequilas Down"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, singer/songwriter dodie conjures a bleary last call in a hushed performance of "Four Tequilas Down"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jun 24, 2021 - 8:38 am

"Four Tequilas Down" is as much a song as it is a memory—a half-remembered one. "Did you make your eyes blur?/So that in the dark, I'd look like her?" dodie, the song's writer and performer, asks. To almost anyone who's engaged in a buzzed rebound, that detail alone should elicit a wince of recognition.

Such is dodie's beyond-her-years mastery of her craft: Over a simple, spare chord progression, she can use an economy of words to twist the knife. "So just hold me like you mean it," dodie sings at the song's end. "We'll pretend because we need it."

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, watch dodie stretch her songwriting muscles while conjuring a chemically altered Saturday night—and the Sunday morning full of regrets, too.

Watch Dodie Perform A Bleary "Four Tequilas Down"

Check out dodie's hushed-yet-intense performance of "Four Tequilas Down" above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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