Silk Sonic

Silk Sonic performed "777" at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Taking the stage for his monologue after the tune, Noah told the crowd, “Man, that was amazing. “Las Vegas, we hot … Silk Sonic, we hot.” Host Trevor Noah was clearly impressed by the smoldering performance.

A return to normalcy at the Grammys meant plenty of music industry chatter as artists and executives mingled excitedly all over the strip.

It makes one wonder if the trade-off — not having the social media exposure, engagement and excitement that comes with a raucous dance party — is worth that 90 minutes of undivided attention. Everyone attending had to submit to having their phones locked, by request of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak. “We dance for real,” read a sign at the entrance explaining the policy. Spotify’s Day in the Sun: Streaming giant Spotify traditionally holds a best new artist showcase ahead of the Grammys, but with 10 artists in contention, performances by each, as in years past, was not an option. Almost Famous: At the Entertainment Law Initiative ceremony honoring veteran music attorney and Fullstop Management exec Susan Genco, Cameron Crowe, “Almost Famous” writer/director Cameron Crowe gave an expansive and wildly entertaining speech that recalled his amazing years as a teenaged rock writer, covering Led Zeppelin, David Bowie and more. Presumably, that was a contributing factor in the relatively small representation of hip-hop performers on the show. Et tu Kanye? Will he or won’t he show was the question on many attendees’ minds when it came to Kanye West. Publicly disinvited from performing, sources told Variety that the producer-rapper-turned-mogul — who’s up for multiple Grammys, including album of the year — was still permitted to attend the ceremony and the red carpet.

Silk Sonic, the throwback R&B/soul combo led by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, kicked off the 64th annual Grammy awards from Las Vegas with the Sin.

“To all the other nominees, ya’ll know we love ya’ll. Drinks is on Silk Sonic tonight.” Moments later, they won song of the year, an award that was presented by The Roots’ Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. “Because of you guys, me and Andy [are] going to be singing this song forever,” a jubilant Mars said from the stage. Jon Batiste leads all nominees with 11 and won four during the pre-show.

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Christopher Brody Brown and Dernst Emile II won for “Leave the Door Open.” Mars said, “Because of you guys, me and Andy gonna be ...

The track peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Anderson .Paak, whose initial remarks were bleeped as he appeared to adjust the zipper on his pants, concurred: “For the rest of our lives! The Grammy, awarded to a track’s songwriters, went to the group’s members, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, along with Christopher Brody Brown and Dernst Emile II, known as D’Mile, who dedicated the win to his mother, who died on Wednesday.

Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic performs onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rich Fury/Getty ...

The Vegas-themed performance is fitting for the two artists who kicked off their An Evening with Silk Sonic residency in Vegas earlier this year. Together they performed a rousing, extended version of the song dedicated to Lady Luck and rollicking good times, Vegas-style. They also tipped to SoHo’s “Hot Music.” The Grammys are in Las Vegas this year — and Silk Sonic is paying homage to Sin City with their opening performance.

Silk Sonic kicked off the 2022 Grammys with a special performance of their song "777". Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars matched in sparkly white embellished ...

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Leave the Door Open” won over songs by Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, and more.

Silk Sonic opened the Grammys with a performance of “777.” Follow all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2022 Grammys. Silk Sonic—the duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak—have won the 2022 Grammy Award for Song of the Year. “Leave the Door Open” won over songs by Olivia Rodrigo (“Drivers License”), Ed Sheeran (“Bad Habits”), Billie Eilish (“Happier Than Ever”), Justin Bieber (“Peaches”), Lil Nas X (“Call Me by Your Name (Montero)”), and Doja Cat (“Kiss Me More”). Brandi Carlile also earned two nominations in the category: for her solo “Right on Time” and the Alicia Keys duet “A Beautiful Noise.”

In their acceptance speech, band member Bruno Mars thanked the collaborators on the album, while co-writer Dernst Emile dedicated the award to his recently ...

Last year’s winner was H. E.R. for “I Can’t Breathe” — she was nominated for the same award this year. Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, and Anderson .Paak accept the Song Of The Year award for ‘Leave The Door Open’ onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, and Anderson .Paak accept the Song Of The Year award for ‘Leave The Door Open’ onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jon Batiste won album of the year, Silk Sonic song and record of the year and Olivia Rodrigo best new artist at a ceremony where President Zelensky of ...

In other performances, the K-pop stars BTS began their song “Butter” looking like “Oceans 11” characters, and the Latin pop superstar J Balvin sang with Maria Becerra. Doja Cat, a spitfire rapper and internet provocateur, won pop duo/group performance for her hit “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA. Taking the stage, she joked about racing back from the restroom just in time. (Bennett, who has Alzheimer’s disease and has retired from performing, did not attend the ceremony, but briefly introduced Lady Gaga by video.)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo made an impressive Grammy debut, Silk Sonic claimed two major awards and Jon Batiste had the most stunning victory of the ...

“I never thought that I would be able to do music professionally because of my sexuality. "I don’t know what I did to be so lucky.” Any depression, any bondage or any darkness that was over your life is completely removed by just the love and the joy of the video." “I want to thank my mom for being so supportive for all of my dreams, no matter how crazy. SZA beat her by a few seconds despite climbing onstage on crutches with the help of Lady Gaga. Eilish paid homage to Hawkins during her performance by sporting a black T-shirt with his image. “This is my biggest dream come true,” she said after her best new artist win. He tied the record for most song of the year wins with two. “We are really trying our hardest to remain humble at this point,” .Paak said. Silk Sonic — the all-star union of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — took home awards in all four categories it was nominated in, including record and song of the year. “We are fighting Russia, which brings horrible silence with its bombs. Be you.”

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Silk Sonic — the all-star union of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — opened the Grammy Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas with their high-energy, ...

“I never thought that I would be able to do music professionally because of my sexuality. "I don’t know what I did to be so lucky.” Any depression, any bondage or any darkness that was over your life is completely removed by just the love and the joy of the video." “I want to thank my mom for being so supportive for all of my dreams, no matter how crazy. SZA beat her by a few seconds despite climbing onstage on crutches with the help of Lady Gaga. Eilish paid homage to Hawkins during her performance by sporting a black T-shirt with his image. “This is my biggest dream come true,” she said after her best new artist win. He tied the record for most song of the year wins with two. “We are really trying our hardest to remain humble at this point,” .Paak said. Silk Sonic — the all-star union of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — took home awards in all four categories it was nominated in, including record and song of the year. “We are fighting Russia, which brings horrible silence with its bombs. Be you.”

'Leave the Door Open' won both song and record of the year. 'A clean sweep,' said Anderson .Paak.

This year they opened the primetime telecast with a buoyant large band performance of “777.” Record of the year recognizes both the artist’s performance and those involved in producing, mixing and engineering the song. Earlier in the evening, the duo and its collaborators won the song of the year trophy.

Jon Batiste wins album of the year while Silk Sonic's Leave The Door Open is named song of the year.

Bruno Mars appeared to light a cigarette while he and Anderson .Paak won record of the year, Silk Sonic's fourth prize of the 2022 Grammys.

Earlier in the evening, Silk Sonic kicked off the ceremony with an electric performance of their track “777.” I know a lot of y’all fans might be upset, so we’re gonna get out of here before the Internet get to talking.” Also nominated in the category were “I Still Have Faith In You” (ABBA), “Freedom” (Jon Batiste), “I Get a Kick Out Of You” (Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga), “Peaches” (Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon), “Right on Time” (Brandi Carlile), “Kiss Me More” (Doja Cat featuring SZA), “Happier Than Ever” (Billie Eilish), “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” (Lil Nas X) and “Drivers License” (Olivia Rodrigo).

Jon Batiste accepts the Grammy for album of the year at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, presented Sunday, April 3 in Las Vegas. Batiste was the night's biggest ...

With a montage of their time in the studio playing in the background of Gaga's performance, the moment was a powerful reminder of their collaborative relationship. Billie Eilish, who swept the four top categories in 2020 and picked up record of the year in 2021, was nominated for seven awards but won none. Lil Nas X, in a variety of glittering costumes, performed three of the biggest songs from his 2021 album MONTERO: "Dead Right Now," "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" and "Industry Baby" with rapper Jack Harlow. Both Lil Nas X and Doja Cat, known for their viral, conversation-starting antics as artists and performers, appeared on stage during the night. It was also an opportunity for the Recording Academy to improve its optics when it comes to women working in the music industry. The telecast of the 64th Grammy Awards was, in general, a zippy, good-humored evening lightly peppered with awards presentations and generally filled with feel-good performances. Mars said in his speech accepting the first award of the night for song of the year. Rodrigo performed her hit "drivers license" during the show, set against the backdrop of a suburban street fit with a real car. "I just put my head down and work on the craft everyday ... It's more than entertainment for me, it's a spiritual practice," Batiste said in his acceptance speech for album of the year, shouting out the other performers nominated in the category. This was his third win for record of the year, and his last solo album, 24K Magic, swept the top categories four years ago. He also stressed that there are no "best" artists or albums, rather that "it's like a song or an album is made and it almost has a radar to find a person when they need it the most." In a group of 10 heavy-hitting contenders, Batiste won album of the year for We Are. The throwback R&B act Silk Sonic — led by the duo of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars — won four awards: record of the year, song of the year, best R&B performance (in a tie with Jazmine Sullivan) and best R&B song of the year.