Korean American singer-songwriter EJAE expressed overwhelming pleasure after her track “Golden” and the unique soundtrack from the Netflix hit animated movie “KPop Demon Hunters” collectively secured 5 nominations on the upcoming Grammy Awards.
On Friday (native time), the Recording Academy that hosts the 68th Grammy Awards introduced “Golden” earned nominations in 4 classes, together with Music of the 12 months, Finest Pop Duo/Group Efficiency, Finest Music Written for Visible Media and Finest Remixed Recording. The movie’s soundtrack additionally earned a nomination for Finest Compilation Soundtrack for Visible Media.
EJAE, who contributed to vocals, lyrics and composition for “Golden,” expressed her pleasure, saying the Grammy nominations had been one thing past her dream.
“I don’t even have the adjectives to explain how I’m feeling. That is past something I ever imagined, being nominated for a Grammy,” she wrote on Instagram on Saturday.
The artist additionally delivered her gratitude to followers of “KPop Demon Hunters” and fellow Korean American musicians Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna, who additionally sang on the observe alongside her.
“To say this was my dream is an understatement. This wouldn’t be potential with out the followers of the film who’ve proven us a lot assist,” EJAE stated.
EJAE’s background makes this success deeply significant. After spending 12 years as a trainee at SM Leisure and never reaching her dream of changing into a Ok-pop idol, the artist efficiently modified her path. She transitioned right into a producer and composer, creating music for fashionable Ok-pop teams equivalent to Purple Velvet and aespa.
Throughout her look on the Korean speak present “You Quiz on the Block,” she stated her previous struggles made her present international success a strong story of by no means giving up and reaching victory.
Together with “Golden,” a variety of Korean-affiliated works acquired Grammy nods this yr, elevating Korean expertise’s affect worldwide.
“APT.,” a collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rose and American pop star Bruno Mars, was additionally nominated for 3 main awards — Finest Pop Duo/Group Efficiency, Document of the 12 months and Music of the 12 months.
KATSEYE, a lady group collectively produced between HYBE and American label Geffen Information, achieved a significant milestone by incomes two nominations together with Finest New Artist and Finest Pop Duo/Group Efficiency for his or her hit track “Gabriela.”
KATSEYE is the primary group created utilizing the Ok-pop format to be nominated within the Finest New Artist class. Within the Pop Duo/Group class, they’re competing with “Golden,” “APT.,” SZA & Kendrick Lamar’s “30 for 30” and Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s “Defying Gravity.”
“Perhaps Completely happy Ending,” a Korean unique musical, was nominated within the Finest Musical Theater Album class for its Broadway forged recording, showcasing the rising attraction of Korean theatrical works globally.
On the Tony Awards in June, the musical received six awards, together with Finest Musical, changing into the primary unique musical created and premiered in Korea to be acknowledged on the prestigious awards.
