Get to Know Grammys Best New Artist Samara Joy

Joy is known both for performing her original songs and old-school jazz standards. When Essence asked her what her current favorite standard is, she cited one song in particular.

"[My favorite is] 'Round Midnight' [by Thelonious Monk]. John Hendricks — an amazing African-American lyricist and singer who unfortunately passed away — wrote these lyrics to the melody that I really just felt so connected to because of the imagery. It was painting a picture of this feeling of being in love, and I just really love things like that."