In conjunction with Motown Records, and as part of the GRAMMY Museum’s celebration of the new exhibit, Motown: The Sound Of Young America, presented by City National Bank, set to debut at the GRAMMY Museum upon its reopening, the Museum is thrilled to host a panel discussion about the making of the song “Collide” from Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack. The panel will include Motown Records President Ethiopia Habtemariam, Motown Records VP of A&R Lindsey Lanier, and the artists, songwriters, and producers of “Collide,” including Tiana Major9, EarthGang’s Olu, Benny Cassette, Kaveh Rastegar, Stacy Barthe, and Fresh. “Collide” was released as the first single from Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack and is now nominated for Best R&B Song at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Joy Denalane’s talent, emotional honesty, the culturally complex story of her life, and natural beauty make her an incredibly versatile artist. The daughter of a South African father and a German mother, Joy was born in Berlin. Her access to African music and rhythms, as well as her love of Ameri...