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Yaya Bey Digs Deep Into Her Own Roots On ‘Merlot And Grigio,’ Featuring Father Philis

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Less than a year after her album Ten Fold, Yaya Bey is already back with new music. The self-produced “merlot and grigio,” featuring dancehall artist Father Philis, is inspired by the singer’s Bajan heritage and Caribbean sounds. It’s her first song since signing with aft-forward record label drink sum wtr. “I’ve been doing a lot of international touring and constantly in places where I’m the only Black person,” Bey explained in a statement. “Wh…

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Yaya Bey Digs Deep Into Her Own Roots On ‘Merlot And Grigio,’ Featuring Father Philis

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Yaya Bey Shares New Song "Merlot And Grigio" Feat. Father Philis: Listen

Last year, the Queens soul singer Yaya Bey released her album Ten Fold, contributed to the benefit compilation TRAИƧA, and dropped off of the SXSW lineup because of the US Army and defense contractor sponsorships that the festival has since renounced. Also, there was a great Beyoncé song called “Ya Ya,” which probably messed with her search results. Now, Yaya Bey is gearing up to play her home borough’s Governors Ball fest and, she’s signed with…

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