Get to Know Black Pumas, Best New Artist Nominee at This Year’s Grammys
Sometimes it takes a while for the Recording Academy to wake up to a deserving act, leading to nominations in the Best New Artist category that are, well, puzzling. Look no further than Lizzo or Tank and the Bangas, both of whom released their first albums all the way back in 2013.
But when it comes to Black Pumas, another of this year's nominees for the coveted trophy, they truly are new. The Austin, Tx.-based duo comprised of singer Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada only formed in 2017, releasing their debut self-titled album on June 21, 2019 after a breakthrough performance at South by Southwest just months prior.
And while the easy...