Ayra Starr sits down with ‘Love Island USA’’ Chelley Bissainthe to discuss her multiple GRAMMY nominations this year, reflecting on memories from past ceremonies and the importance of African representation across sub-genres. She also shares her thoughts on her favorite nominated artists and who she’s rooting for.
0:00 – Introduction
0:15 – Second Grammy Nomination Celebration
0:48 – What the Grammy Nomination Means
1:31 – Favorite Grammy Moment & Miley Cyrus Story
2:17 – “Gimme Dat” – Sampling Wyclef & 911/Diallo
3:04 – Recording in Wyclef’s Studio
3:36 – Lost Voice During Recording
4:34 – Getting Wizkid on the Track
5:10 – Co-Directing the Music Video
5:43 – Hair Transformation & Creative Evolution
6:22 – Musical Influences: Rihanna, Beyoncé, Mom & God
6:45 – African Music’s Global Impact
7:27 – Dream Collaboration with Burna Boy
8:06 – Looking Forward to Leon Thomas at the Grammys
8:18 – Message to Fans: Create What You Want
8:33 – What’s Next: Album, Book & Tour
9:35 – Closing
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