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Image Credit: Vanity Fair Soul & R&B singer, Raphael Saadiq earns Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song – Motion Picture, which he shares with Andra Day for “Tigress & Tweed,” from THE UNITED STATES vs. BILLIE HOLIDAY. “I’m honored that the HFPA has recognized our song “Tigress & Tweed” with a Golden Globe nomination, as well as Andra Day’s brilliant portrayal of Billie Holiday. Her musical legacy remains vital and powerful, and co-writing the song ...

Raphael Saadiq used childhood piano to craft Globes-nominated song Raphael Saadiq used his childhood piano at his mothers home in Oakland, California to craft his Golden Globe-nominated song, "Tigress & Tweed." (Feb. 3) AP

Golden Globe Music Nominations: Songs Race Powered by Black Films, Streaming Services Jon Burlingame, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail The awards season for musical achievement became a little clearer this morning with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Golden Globe announcements for song and score. Films about major African-American personalities dominated the song category, with new tunes from “One Night in Miami,” “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “The United States vs. B...

A Star Is Born) and Cynthia Erivo ( Harriet) were double nominees for acting and songwriting in each of the last three years at the Globes (and at the Oscars). “Io Si (Seen)” from The Life Ahead is nominated for best song motion picture. The song, co-written by Diane Warren, Laura Pausini, Niccolò Agliardi, is heard in Italian in the film. It’s the first Golden Globe nominee that was performed in another language in the film since “Despedida” from Love in the Time of Cholera 13 yea...

Lee Daniels-directed film, and Best Original Song for “Tigress & Tweed.”   “God is great. No other words can describe how I feel,” wrote Day in a statement. “[I’m] grateful to…my co-stars, the entire cast and production, to Hulu, and the whole team that believes and is working tirelessly for this. Thank you to the voters, outlets and fans that support us and Billie. Y’all are a big blessing.” “Tigress & Tweed” was co-written by veteran singer-songwriter-producer  Raph...

Mesfin Fekadu This combination photo shows Leslie Odom Jr. posing for a portrait on Nov. 8, 2019 in New York, from left, H.E.R. at the 51st NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 22, 2020 in Pasadena, Calif. and Andra Day at the 11th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on Dec. 17, 2017, in New York. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, Leslie Odom Jr., H.E.R. and Andra Day were announced along with Celeste and Diane Warren as the Golden Globe nominees for bes...

 The United States vs. Billie Holiday.  Ahead of her starring role in the film, Day and her signature vocals militantly address the state of our nation on the track that was co-written by music icon  Raphael Saadiq. “But I been rallyin’ the troops / Chariots aflame behind my Masi’ coupe / Damu at these roots / It’s thick too, made big fruit, big vibes / Always pressin’ that line / So full of love and light / The truth is black and white,” she sings.  “Tigress & Tweed” follo...

Andra Day evokes emotion with “Tigress & Tweed,” an original song she wrote along with Raphael Saadiq for "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" soundtrack.

Recording sessions for the album took place during 1998 to 1999 at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, featuring an extensive line-up of musicians associated with the Soulquarians musical collective. Produced primarily by D’Angelo, Voodoo also features production from the legendary DJ Premier and neo-soul mainstay Raphael Saadiq. The album features lyrical themes regarding relationships, sexuality, growth, and fatherhood. With the armor of heavy promotion and an anticipated release, the a...

Adele will be coming back with some hot new music! One of the most enviable perks of having a global pop star as your friend is the luxury of being able to hear their new music before it releases. Someone who knows this all too well is Adele’s bestie, British comedian Alan Carr, who recently spilled the beans on the Grammy winner’s “amazing” new tracks on her upcoming LP. Speaking to Michelle Visage for this month, Carr revealed, "Ive heard some tracks on it. Oh my gosh, its so amazi...