'genre' is a code word to keep us in our place as artists
your gorgeous post-Grammys dispatch
I’m the author, producer, and podcast creator/host Danyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I freestyle about music and culture. Regardless of what some say, it’s Black History Month. February 1 was about Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. February 2 was about duets. The celebration continues.
Today is about last night’s Grammys — and a li’l Grammys history. Let us be quick about things this morning, though. Because life is life and I’m being intentional about my routines. Black History Month inspiration is hitting different this year, so this is the third day in a row I’ve published an edition of your SHINE BRIGHT HQ. Am I going for four? BTW: any typos within are due to y’all not commenting enough on my posts 🖖🏽 ✌🏽
Beyoncé wins Album of the Year. Finally.
And the headline for her speech is as on-time as the victory:
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