for your consideration
Massey- 3 am funk
Best Traditional R&B Performance
Produced by JoeBaby Michaels (Bent River Records)
Massey – For Your GRAMMY® Consideration
MASSEY is a genre-shifting vocalist and songwriter whose music blends the traditions of R&B, Americana, rock, funk, and soul into something wholly his own. A long-time creative force, he emerged as a solo artist with a catalog that reflects both social consciousness and stylistic range.
Working closely with producer JoeBaby Michaels (Rolling Stones, James Brown, Lynyrd Skynyrd) on Bent River Records, MASSEY has been recording at the historic Dockside Studio in Louisiana, collaborating with musicians including Charlie Wooton and Daniel Groover. His work has already earned a WEA Earth Award nomination, and MASSEY’s videos have surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.
Recent releases showcase his versatility: the soulful late-night confessional “3AM” (Best Traditional R&B Performance), the atmospheric “Box of Rain” featuring Vince Herman (Best Americana Performance), and the fiery “Tattoo My Heart” (Best Rock Performance). Each track underscores his vision of music as both a force for connection and a celebration of funk, grit, and truth.
Indie Music Discovery
“’3:00AM Funk’ isn’t just a jam for night owls. This is a meditation on disconnection, longing and the fleeting beauty of genuine moments.”
Modern Mystery Blog
“MASSEY sings about late night wandering, social saturation and emotional absence. … With ‘3:00 AM Funk,’ MASSEY gives the listener a soundtrack for dancing and for feeling.”
Independent Artist Buzz
“At first glance, ‘3:00AM Funk’ struts with an effortless cool. A tight, laid-back groove carries you into its orbit.”
“MASSEY’s ‘3:00 AM FUNK’ lives in that moment — the after-hours heartbeat of the city, where funk meets longing and groove meets vulnerability.”
-Vocal.Media
Arranged by Charlie Wooton
Mixed by Daniel Groover at Groover Studios, Atlanta, GA
Produced by JoeBaby Michaels for Bent River Records with Charlie Wooton, Peter
Oravetz and Jonathan Massey