H.E.R. does juggling act with concert tours, acting, Grammys
Associated PressLOS ANGELES — H.E.R. I’m supposed to,” said H.E.R., whose protest anthem “I Can’t Breathe” won a Grammy for song of the year in 2021. The four-time Grammy winner said she found inspiration to perform in stadiums — where she “wants the drums to really hit” — after watching Kanye West and Drake’s benefit concert at the LA Memorial Coliseum late last year. It’s a special thing for me and I hope that people join me and continue to be on the on the ride with me.” After working with H.E.R., producer Hit-Boy said he’s looking forward to the singer’s tour and other projects calling her a “different breed.” “She’s an entertainer and musician,” said Hit-Boy, who produced “Trauma,” a song on H.E.R.’s debut studio album “Back of My Mind,” a Grammy album of the year nominee. I want to play it too.’” With everything on H.E.R.’s plate, she still wants to make recording new music a priority with the hopes of working with “a lot of artists that I admire.” She collaborated with Saweetie — who is also Filipino and Black — for the recently released radio-friendly single “Closer.” “It’s such a fun song.