For Your Grammy® CONSIDERATION
2027 GRAMMY Awards®
Soleil R&B Singer Songwriter
‘Rubbish’ - BEST R&B SONG; BEST R&B SOLO PERFORMANCE - FYC 2027 GRAMMYS®
Soleil Rubbish Grammy® FYC: Rubbish is a soulful, punchy, breakup anthem about waking up to the lies we convince ourselves to believe. What begins as a story of unconditional love and loyalty unravels into the realization that empty promises, mixed signals, and emotional neglect were never love at all. Through sharp lyricism, humor, and unapologetic honesty, the song captures the moment self-doubt transforms into self-respect. Equal parts vulnerable and defiant, Rubbish is about taking out the emotional trash, reclaiming your voice, and refusing to carry someone else's nonsense any longer.
Performed by Soleil
Written by Soleil and Dinni Bartholomew
Produced by Dinni Bartholomew
Session Recording Musicians Juan Santiago (keys), Moises Lenares (drums), Richard Boisrond (guitar), Josh Walton (bass)
Mixed and Mastered by Paolo Angulo, The Heat Studio
Music Video directed by Riccardo Solorzano
For Your Consideration, Recording Academy Voting Members - 69th Annual GRAMMY® Award
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‘Heart Strings’ - BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE; BEST MUSIC VIDEO - FYC 2027 GRAMMYS®
Soleil Heart Strings Grammy® FYC: Heart Strings is a bluesy heartbreak and reclamation anthem. The emotive track is a reflective record that dives into the lingering nostalgia and melancholy of a breakup. It balances somberness with a motivational tone and self-love/self-worth lyrics. The song explores the phases of a less-than-ideal relationship, so the lyrics move from questioning the past to embracing personal growth. The song captures the bittersweet process of letting go while reclaiming the parts of yourself that someone else never gave you.
Performed by Soleil
Written by Soleil and Amir King (FKA CJ Hilton)
Produced by Ghost-note
Session Recording Musicians Juan Santiago (keys), Moises Lenares (drums), Richard Boisrond (guitar), Josh Walton (bass)
Mixed and Mastered by Paolo Angulo, The Heat Studio
Music Video directed by Riccardo Solorzano
For Your Consideration, Recording Academy Voting Members - 69th Annual GRAMMY Awards®
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‘(A) Jolene (Cover)’ - Best Arrangement, instruments, and vocals - FYC 2027 GRAMMYS®
Soleil (A) Jolene (Cover) Grammy® FYC: (A) Jolene (Cover) is a groovy, funky, jazzy, R&B take on Dolly Parton’s hit Jolene. This version was arranged by the talentedJesse Ricca, Soleil’s long-time guitar player. As a musical duo, the pair always played their version of Jolene, which quickly became a crowd favorite. Soleil loved it so much she decided to record and release it as a cover song, dedicated to the late, great, Dolly Parton. The reimagined take on this country classic represents Soleil as a vocalist powered by soul, feeling, and vulnerability.
Performed by Soleil
Written by Dolly Parton
Arranged by Martin Jesse Ricca
Session Recording Musicians Juan Santiago (keys), Moises Lenares (drums), Richard Boisrond (guitar), Josh Walton (bass)
Mixed and Mastered by Paolo Angulo, The Heat Studio
Music Video directed by Riccardo Solorzano
For Your Consideration, Recording Academy Voting Members - 69th Annual GRAMMYs®
Watch (A) Jolene (Cover) on Vevo
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who is soleil?
Soleil is a singer-songwriter, DJ, and vocal producer known for soulful storytelling, powerful vocals, and genre-blending performances that bridge the stage and the dance floor. Originally from New York and now based in Miami, her sound is a mix of soul, R&B, blues, and jazz. She also creates house and dance music, and as a DJ, performs a mix of disco house, soulful deep house, amapiano, afrobeats, baile funk, and R&B edits. Her musical influences draw from Amy Winehouse, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Jorja Smith, and Adele, just to name a few.
As both a live performer and DJ, Soleil is recognized for reading the room, connecting with audiences, and creating spaces where people can move, feel, and celebrate together. Whether performing her original music or curating a DJ set, she brings warmth, authenticity, and an infectious energy to every performance. She has appeared on stages nationally and internationally, including Carnegie Hall, the Miami Beach Bandshell, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Guitar Hotel, The Underline Miami, and Sofar Sounds, and has performed at events including Art Basel activations, FedEx's Formula One corporate event, Funky Buddha Festival, and Spirit Airlines' #Music4Miles concert series. She also DJs regularly throughout Miami and has performed internationally, including an official Miami Music Week set for Lady of the House and Labelworx. She also hosts a monthly DJ show called PBnJam on Miami’s legendary staple Jolt Radio.
Her music and artistry have been featured by WSVN & ABC 18’s Deco Drive, Grammy.com, Billboard Argentina, Rolling Stone India, Dancing Astronaut, EDM Sauce, EARMILK, We Rave You, ELEVATOR, The Hype Magazine, and 102.7 FM The Beach Miami, and she has received recognition from Sony, Music.com, SoundCloud, and ReverbNation. Her recent single ‘Heart Strings’ is featured on Vevo’s official ‘Grown & Sexy R&B’ playlist, ‘Rubbish’ is featured on Vevo’s official ‘Incoming Pop’ playlist, and ‘(A) Jolene (Cover)’ on Vevo’s official ‘Adult Contemporary Hits’ playlist.
Beyond performing, Soleil is a voting member of The Recording Academy and serves on the Florida Chapter's Songwriters & Composers Committee, and mentors emerging artists through Grammy U, Women in Music, and Symphonic Distro. She is also an active member of Next Generation Music Foundation, where she helps guide youth in foster care through music education and mentorship. Through every performance, collaboration, and song, Soleil is passionate about using music to inspire connection, creativity, and self-expression.