Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Awards event, Burna Boy and Pheelz to appear on Usher’s album, Lewis Hamilton set to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Awards event
Mariah Carey & Lenny Kravitz to Receive Global Impact Awards at Recording Academy Honors Presented by The Black Music Collective https://t.co/SMa17lqc6Y pic.twitter.com/ws8GsaZ4nn
— billboard (@billboard) January 31, 2024
On Thursday, five-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey, along with fellow artist Lenny Kravitz, received the Global Impact Award at the Recording Academy Honors presented by the Black Music Collective. This is a CEO Merit Award that recognizes Black music creators “whose dedication to the art form has greatly influenced the industry and whose legacy of service inspires countless individuals worldwide, celebrating those who, through leadership and passion, empower others to embrace their authentic selves and contribute to positive change.” Harvey Mason Jr. has been the Academy’s CEO since May 2021, after serving as interim CEO for about a year.
Mariah Carey has won five Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 1991 and Best Female Vocal Performance, throughout her career, in both pop (for “Vision of Love”) and R&B (for “We Belong Together”). Lenny Kravitz has won four Grammys for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in consecutive years (1999–2002) for “Fly Away,” “American Woman,” “Again,” and “Dig In.”
2. Burna Boy and Pheelz to appear on Usher’s album
Grammy-winning American music star Usher has announced a new album, and among the artists featured on the project are Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy and hitmaking producer and artist Pheelz. The upcoming 20-track album titled “Coming Home” is set for release on February 9, and it also features guest appearances from Latto, 21 Savage, Summer Walker, H.E.R., The Dream, and Jung Kook. Usher will be releasing the album after his halftime headline performance at the 2024 Super Bowl.
3. South Africa: Lady Zamar ready to usher in a new era with first album release in five years
After nearly five years since the release of “Monarch,” Lady Zamar is ready to usher in a new era with the release of her 2024 album, “Rainbow.” From multiple vocal surgeries to starting over again midway through the process, the creative journey saw Lady Zamar tackle many stormy challenges. “The journey to ‘Rainbow’ started around 2020. It was Covid, I had just released my previous full-length album, ‘Monarch’ and it had performed extremely well. I got back to the drawing board, and I started with a lot of tracking,” shared the singer.
In 2021, after going through vocal training, she created an entire album, but it wasn’t what Lady Zamar and her team wanted it to be, so they started afresh. Describing the album, she highlights that it’s a fun project with lyrics that tell a story. “There’ll be great stories, sensational vocals, and some memorable tracks for everyone.” “Rainbow” is available to stream on all platforms from Friday, February 2.
4. Wande Coal teases snippet of upcoming single
Nigerian singer Wande Coal has given fans a sneak peek into his highly anticipated new single. The “Again” crooner shared a preview of the upcoming track during an engaging Instagram live session on Wednesday, January 31. As fans tuned in, Wande Coal showcased a snippet of his latest creation, prompting an outpouring of love and positive comments from his dedicated followers. Although the title and release date remain undisclosed, the enthusiastic response suggests that the new song is resonating well with the audience, building anticipation for its official release.
5. Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season
Mercedes employees in Brackley have been told that Lewis Hamilton will be leaving at the end of the 2024 season 🏎️
The seven-time world champion will join Ferrari for the 2025 season 👇 pic.twitter.com/oGJ8kK7Vt7
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 1, 2024
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Hamilton’s current contract with Mercedes is due to expire at the end of 2025, but he will depart the team after this season and replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari. Mercedes employees in Brackley were informed of the news earlier this week before an official announcement from the team.
Charles Leclerc signed a new contract with Ferrari last week and will be Hamilton’s teammate at Ferrari starting next year. The seven-time world champion is the most successful driver in F1 history, with 103 wins and 104 pole positions. Michael Schumacher is the only other driver with seven world titles. Hamilton, who has not won a race since December 2021, joined Mercedes in 2013 from McLaren and has won six world titles with the team.
Featured Image: @mariahcarey @lennykravitz/Instagram
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