Jon Batiste on His Grammy Win, Lady Gaga, Kanye West & Breaking the Algorithm

Jon Batiste stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa on April 7th and dropped gem after gem! Fresh off his 5 Grammy wins, including Album of the Year for “We Are”, Jon shared how he felt when he heard his name, what he was thinking during his amazing Grammy speech, having Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga rooting for him, not being categorized and breaking the algorithm. He also talked about his relationship and respect for Quincy Jones and Spike Lee, being influenced by New Orleans, growing up in a musical family, Kanye West making sure that we all win, being great at more than one thing, speaking from the heart and knowing he wanted to marry his wife within one week.
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[@BlueBeetle1939]

this man is a true artist he radiates positivity in everything he does

[@jonMarkWriter]

This whole interview is healing energy

[@lauracordebas6333]

This Man is a Gift from the cosmos…Thank you God for Jon❤️💗💕❤️💗💕

[@filmladyproduction]

It's been a year but .. Amazing interview! So many nuggets in this interview. "Frozen with too many choices', being a silo trying to puch through.. Blessings and more to you Jon Baptiste'

[@ranaebybee3036]

Jon, you are a beautiful human being. You are the soulmate to your true fans. I can't wait to see how you are, "Trying to change the world. " Always your fan, PS I'm 83 years young.

[@Stacksonem]

Music on vinyl definitely hits different.

[@gaiamethodearthways]

A wonderful interview. I have never had much interest in the Grammies or taken such a real interest in a musician the way I have but I surprised myself as how excited I was that Jon won. Music has always been my connection to spirit/God but discovering Jon's music has added a joy to my life. I love his spiritual connection and open-heartedness, and how he talks about Suleika, another wonderful teacher. I could listen to them both for ever. I loved Nessa too. First time I've ever watched her show and thought she was a great host. :-D I'll have to watch this a few times to get as much out of it as I can. Thank you so much for being there.

[@poohbear9174]

Thank you. I sincerely appreciated this exchange of positive energy. Jon appears to be on the path of actualization. He thoroughly understands the difference between the "Social Structure" and the "Governance Structure"

[@syckindahead]

I didn't know much of Jon Batiste's history, other than being from New Orleans and St Aug. Another great Nessa-hosted chat👏🏾

[@shawnthompson940]

JON IS A LIGHT! ❤❤ NESSA SHINES BRIGHT TOO!!!

[@jacquelinebrewer3643]

I love Jon Batiste!

[@chrismc8000]

⚜️💜⚜️

[@rompekreta809]

New Single " R.I.P" Out Now , Available on most digital platforms 🎵🎶

[@johnnywilliams7237]

The Music business is very very dark.We now know the truth.but they keep bushing the you know what sad.

[@Vealkutlette]

I just wish my brother in christ always sounded this profound. Cuz he don't on the colbert show.