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Press Play: Lolo Zouaï Brings 2018 Single "Desert Rose" To Life With Captivating Cinematic Performance

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Singer/songwriter Lolo Zouaï pairs live instruments with cinematic visuals to orchestrate a sublime performance of "Desert Rose," in the newest episode of Press Play
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Dec 2, 2021 - 11:15 am

It's rare to find a song as diverse yet simultaneously uniform as singer/songwriter Lolo Zouaï's "Desert Rose." The track showcases the French-born American seamlessly bouncing between three languages — English, French and Arabic — while pleading to be loved.

In the latest episode of Press Play, the San Francisco native brings her 2018 single to life with a performance as multifaceted as the track itself.

Backed by grand live instruments and first-class cinematography, Zouaï leads the way on a captivating performance of one of her most popular releases.

Watch the performance below:

Watch Lolo Zouaï Perform "Desert Rose"

After its initial release as a single, "Desert Rose" was featured on Zouaï's debut album High Highs to Low Lows in 2019. The album's self-titled track was released in 2017 and reached breakout status while Zouaï was working as a restaurant hostess in Brooklyn.

Since her 2017 breakout, Zouaï has sold out headline shows in over a dozen countries, worked alongside four-time GRAMMY winner H.E.R. and is set to open for three-time GRAMMY winner Dua Lipa's North American tour in 2022.

Check out Zouaï's must-see "Desert Rose" performance above and watch more episodes of Press Play 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: 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 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 Luke Hemmings' Warm Performance Of "Baby Blue"

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Embrace the last moments of summer as 5 Seconds of Summer lead singer Luke Hemmings delivers a warm performance of "Baby Blue," off his 2021 debut solo album, 'When Facing The Things We Turn Away From'
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Sep 21, 2021 - 9:00 am

During the COVID-19 lockdown, with so much of our everyday lives upended, many of us had to find new ways to entertain ourselves and process everything that was happening. For artists like 5 Seconds of Summer lead singer Luke Hemmings, songwriting was a natural outlet.

While the Australian pop singer/songwriter didn't originally plan to make his debut solo album during the COVID lockdown, that's exactly what happened. With support from songwriter and producer Sammy Witte, as well as Hemmings' fiancé, songwriter Sierra Deaton, his creative outlet during the pandemic became When Facing The Things We Turn Away From, released in August.

Watch Luke Hemmings Perform "Baby Blue"

In the latest edition of Press Play At Home, embrace the last moments of summer as Hemmings performs "Baby Blue," one of the album's tracks he co-wrote with Deaton.

After you get swept up in his performance, explore more episodes of Press Play At Home below.