After spending years in the music industry, Youssef felt compelled to join the academy. MAIMOUNA YOUSSEF: These types of songs - they bring about understanding where there was none.įADEL: That's singer-songwriter Maimouna Youssef, one of the minds behind this award. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, 'YOU SHOULD PROBABLY LEAVE')ĬHRIS STAPLETON: (Singing) Yeah, you should probably leave.įADEL: This year's ceremony will recognize a new award - best song for social change. KENDRICK LAMAR: (Rapping) I'm not a trending topic. OLIVIA RODRIGO: (Singing) I guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me. For years, the Grammy Awards have celebrated the best in music in categories like pop.
