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  1. Tracy says Madonna texted her after her win:

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    What were some of the standout texts?

    Well of course I texted Madonna, because she’s been somebody that I’ve not only aspired to be like as far as being an artist – she’s always pushing the envelope and growing and learning – but the remix was of her song. She texted back right away like, “Congratulations!” with a bunch of emojis. She’s happy. She’s super proud. She’s been an amazing support and has given me a lot of opportunities.

    We’ve spoken before about how this was a full circle moment for you two, as Madonna helped give you your start and now you’ve had this win together.

    That’s what made this even more special, and the song being such an LGBTQ driven song and last year being the 50-year anniversary of Stonewall. It just feels perfect to be nominated for this song. Winning is just the bonus.

    https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8549472/tracy-young-madonna-remix-grammy-win-interview

  2. Tracy's interview with NewNowNext after her win:

     

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    History was made at last night’s 62nd annual Grammy Awards, where Tracy Young was the first woman ever nominated in the Best Remixed Recording category.

     

    Tracy was up for Madonna’s “I Rise” (Tracy Young Pride Intro Radio Remix). And, adding to the history-making, she won! The longtime DJ-slash-producer—who blossomed on the South Beach scene and has worked extensively with Madame X—is richly deserving of the honor, so I tracked her down this morning for a congratulatory chat.

    Congrats, Tracy! I was so proud when I heard that you won. Did you think you would?

    I never even thought I’d be nominated. I was just starting to feel comfortable with that, and then I won. I’ve been in this business for 25-plus years, and it had never happened before.

    How did you start working with Madonna?

    I was introduced to her by [South Beach club entrepreneur] Ingrid Casares, and I started DJing for her, then remixing for her, and now we’re kind of collaborating. In her tour, she’s doing a remix of mine that we worked on together, called “Crave”. I also just did a remix for Debbie Gibson that we collaborated on. I used to go in the studio and do my version and turn it in, but now, the artist wants to be more collaborative. I like that because I’m growing more as an artist and a producer, and it gets me out of my comfort zone.

    What do you feel is the tone you brought to Madonna’s “I Rise”?

    I wanted a version to put on the dance floor because I felt it was such a powerful song for the LGBTQ community. I came to find out that’s what she had in mind when she wrote it. I asked if I could remix it, she said ’yes,’ and then it was also the Stonewall50. It only made sense to bring a version to the dance floor. It was so well-received. It wasn’t a single, and it was not something pushed by the record label, it just organically happened. This whole thing is very special.

    Have you faced challenges as an out lesbian in the music industry?

    In the beginning, the gay community wouldn’t hire me because I was a girl. And I’d audition for a slot, and the straights would say, “Girls don’t do this.” Working with Madonna broke that wide open with the gay community because she is such an icon. But before that, people would say I should choose a different career because women can’t do this, and it’s a male-dominated industry. When I went to the radio, they embraced it because it was so different. I blew up that way. Then I went backwards to the clubs.

    Tell me something about working with Madonna that might surprise people.

    I think people see her as everything’s so calculated and she’s such a businesswoman, but while all that is true—she’s very smart—she happens to be a brilliant artist and musician. I don’t think people give her credit for that. It’s not as calculated as people think. She’s just expressing her true art.

    http://www.newnownext.com/tracy-young-dj-grammy-win/01/2020/

  3. 2 minutes ago, poprock said:

    I can't help but feel a bit disappointed that Madame X didn't get any Grammy nominations. I thought it would've gotten a little recognition for being such a brilliant album. 

    It's incredibly annoying. The only thing in relation is Tracy Young's "I Rise (Pride Remix)" getting nominated for Best Remixed Recording (which bothers me that it never goes to the vocalist as well). 

  4. The "Batuka" music video won "Pick One" for Original Music at the Berlin Commercial 2019 awards!

    https://berlincommercial.awardsengine.com/winners/2019/

    "Dark Ballet" also won "Pick Two" for Hair & Makeup & "Pick Three" for Costume Design.

    BERLIN COMMERCIAL BRINGS TOGETHER THE RIGHT PEOPLE AND COMPANIES FROM THE COMMERCIAL FILMMAKING INDUSTRY AND OFFERS MOVERS AND SHAKERS FROM ALL CAREER STAGES A SPACE FOR OPEN EXCHANGE TO CHAMPION THE ART & BUSINESS OF COMMERCIAL FILMMAKING

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    Of course, not every AC station plays the same version of a given song. At No. 13 on this week’s AC chart is “Crave,” a recent Madonna collaboration with Swae Lee, that finds the Rae Sremmurd member crooning alongside the pop superstar. Although Swae Lee is not rapping on “Crave,” a solo Madonna edit has been serviced to AC radio -- a decision loaded with implications related to the format's largely white, middle-aged listener base and the type of artists they want to hear. (The majority of the reporting AC stations have played the version of “Crave” with Swae Lee, which is why he is credited on the chart.)

    Peake has played the version with Swae Lee on KOST -- “It’s really good to hear that combination together,” he says -- while Petrone favors the solo edit for WHUD. “Maybe he’s not rapping per se, but it’s close enough, and he’s not really singing, either,” he says. “It was unnecessary.”

    https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/radio/8519545/adult-contemporary-radio-hip-hop-issues

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