Keavan J. Yazdani is a JUNO & GRAMMY-nominated multidisciplinary visual artist from Toronto, Canada. Born to a Persian father and Filipino mother, influence from both of these cultures was prevalent in his youth, which left a lasting impact on his approach to creativity and art. He has done creative direction for GRAMMY award-winning artist, Daniel Caesar & has also worked with such artists as Koffee, H.E.R, Brandy, Sean Leon, River Tiber & Justin Bieber. As of late, he has started expanding his brand, JOAQUINA (named after his Lola - grandmother in Tagalog) as a creative outlet for his design endeavors. Keavan has recently opened a new studio in Toronto, dubbed Toy Store Studio, that will soon be open for people to utilize for their own creative projects. See Keavan’s story and get an inside look into his journey as a creative and artist through the lens of his mother and himself on this episode of “Making it in Canada.”
Keavan just walked the red carpet at the 2022 GRAMMYS as he was nominated alongside Justin Bieber for his work on the hit single, "Peaches," that was nominated for "Song of the Year." JB performed a special slowed down version that night with his co-songwriters in the crowd and on stage with him.
Make sure to keep up with Keavan on his Instagram @keavanx and follow his affiliate accounts, @toystorestudio, and @joaquina.world to keep in touch with what he is working on. Watch the FULL episode below:
The “Making It” series is a new MYX original series that follows the multigenerational, challenging journey of successful Filipino entrepreneurs, artists & community leaders globally. The story documents the sacrifice and immigration of their parents & friends from the Philippines, that worked hard to help raise them and kickstart their careers.
Filipino representation was at an all-time high at this year’s 2022 GRAMMYs. The year’s biggest night in music featured Filipinos nominatinated in all major categories and featured three official winners. H.E.R. won for Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Fight For You.”
Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic swept with Record of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, and Song of the Year.
Hawaiian-Filipino musician, Kalani Pe'awon his third Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album for his album, Kau Ka Peʻa and gave a touching acceptance speech paying tribute to his Hawaiian roots.
To round things off Olivia Rodrigo took home three GRAMMYS for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, & Best Pop Solo Performance. In addition to Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., and Bruno Mars dominating their categories, GRAMMY nominee Saweetie dominated the red carpet. The Filipino-American femcee served two looks during the event.
While Olivia Rodrigo may have taken home three GRAMMYs and shut down the award show with her performance, she had two viral moments from the night that set social media ablaze. First, her moment with BTS member V as part of the supergroup's intro to their standing ovation performance. Additionally, the teen pop sensation drew inspiration from Adele and Taylor Swift by dropping and breaking one of her Grammys on the red carpet.
The trio of Filipino talents also performed at the award ceremony. Bruno Mars opened the show with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, lighting up the stage and setting the energy for the night.
Olivia took to the stage and brought in all the emotions to perform her hit "Drivers License."
Lastly, H.E.R. gave us an electrifying and epic performance taking the stage alongside the legendary Lenny Kravitz and Travis Barker.
Also in attendance, straight off their Pre-Awards, MYX Tape performance at the 24 Oxford at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, the Friday before the ceremony, were Ruby Ibarra and Kiana V.
The duo shared details of their outfits for the evening, which included custom outfits made by all Filipino designers:
Visual Artist, Keavan Yazdani also represented at the ceremony and was nominated for two awards for his work on Justin Bieber's mega-hit "Peaches."
Elle King also showed out and matched the red carpet in her monochromatic look. She was nominated alongside Miranda Lambert for “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” in the Best Country Duo/Group Performancecategory.
We’re proud of all of the Filipino representation at the GRAMMYs this year and what this means for the past Filipino acts who paved the way, the current Filipino acts in entertainment, and most importantly the future Filipino artists who will be inspired by this night at home. Check out the full list of winners at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards below.
Record of the Year
"Leave the Door Open" - Silk Sonic — Winner
"I Still Have Faith In You" - ABBA
"Freedom" - Jon Batiste
"I Get a Kick Out of You" - Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
"Peaches - Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar and Giveon
"Right On Time" - Brandi Carlile
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat featuring SZA
"Happier Than Ever" - Billie Eilish
"Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X
"drivers license" - Olivia Rodrigo
Album of the Year
"We Are" - Jon Batiste — Winner
"Love For Sale" -Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
"Justice" - Justin Bieber
"Planet Her"- Doja Cat
"Happier Than Ever" - Billie Eilish
"Montero" - Lil Nas X
"Back of my Mind" - H.E.R.
"sour" - Olivia Rodrigo
"Evermore" - Taylor Swift
"Donda" - Kanye
Song of the Year
"Leave The Door Open" - Silk Sonic — Winner
"Bad Habits" - Ed Sheeran
"A Beautiful Noise" - Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile
"drivers license" - Olivia Rodrigo
"Fight For You" - H.E.R.
"Happier Than Ever" - Billie Eilish
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat featuring SZA
"Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X
"Peaches" - Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon
"Right On Time" - Brandi Carlile
Best New Artist
Olivia Rodrigo – Winner
Arooj Aftab
Jimmy Allen
Baby Keem
FINNEAS
Glass Animals
Japanese Breakfast
The Kid LAROI
Arlo Parks
Saweetie
Best Pop Solo Performance
"drivers license" - Olivia Rodrigo — Winner
"Anyone" - Justin Bieber
"Right On Time" - Brandi Carlile
"Happier Than Ever" - Billie Eilish
"Positions" - Ariana Grande
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat featuring SZA — Winner
"I Get A Kick Out Of You" - Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
"Lonely" - Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco
"Butter" - BTS
"Higher Power" - Coldplay
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
"Love For Sale" - Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga — Winner
"Til We Meet Again (Live)" - Norah Jones
"A Tori Kelly Christmas" - Tori Kelly
"Ledisi Sings Nina" - Ledisi
"That's Life" - Willie Nelson
"A Holly Dolly Christmas" -Dolly Parton
Best Pop Vocal Album
"Sour" – Olivia Rodrigo — Winner
"Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)" – Justin Bieber
"Planet Her (Deluxe)" – Doja Cat
"Happier Than Ever" – Billie Eilish
"Positions" – Ariana Grande
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
"Alive" - Rüfüs Du Sol, Jason Evigan & Rüfüs Du Sol, producers; Cassian Stewart-Kasimba, mixer — Winner
"M Y . L I F E" - J. Cole Featuring 21 Savage & Morray
"Way 2 Sexy" - Drake featuring Future & Young Thug
"Thot S***" - Megan Thee Stallion
Best Rap Song
"Jail" - Dwayne Abernathy, Jr., Shawn Carter, Raul Cubina, Michael Dean, Charles M. Njapa, Sean Solymar, Brian Hugh Warner, Kanye West & Mark Williams, songwriters (Kanye West Featuring Jay-Z) — Winner
"Bath Salts" - Shawn Carter, Kasseem Dean, Michael Forno, Nasir Jones & Earl Simmons, songwriters (DMX Featuring Jay-Z & Nas)
"Best Friend" - Amala Zandelie Dlamini, Lukasz Gottwald, Randall Avery Hammers, Diamonté Harper, Asia Smith, Theron Thomas & Rocco Valdes, songwriters (Saweetie Featuring Doja Cat)
"Akiho: Seven Pillars" – Andy Akiho, composer (Sandbox Percussion)
"Andriessen: The Only One" – Louis Andriessen, composer (Esa-Pekka Salonen, Nora Fischer and Los Angeles Philharmonic)
"Assad, Clarice & Sérgio, Connors, Dillon, Martin & Skidmore: Archetypes" – Clarice Assad, Sérgio Assad, Sean Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin and David Skidmore, composers (Sérgio Assad, Clarice Assad and Third Coast Percussion)
"Batiste: Movement 11'" – Jon Batiste, composer (Jon Batiste)
Best Music Video
"Freedom" – Jon Batiste – Winner
"Shot in the Dark" – AC/DC
"I Get a Kick Out of You" – Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
"Peaches" – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon
"Happier Than Ever" – Billie Eilish
"Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" – Lil Nas X
"Good 4 U" – Olivia Rodrigo
Best Music Film
"Summer of Soul" – Various Artists – Winner
"Bo Burnham: Inside" – Bo Burnham
"David Byrne's American Utopia" – David Byrne
"Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles" – Billie Eilish
"Music, Money, Madness... Jimi Hendrix in Maui" – Jimi Hendrix
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