Overview
- Held Jan. 30 at West Hollywood’s Sunset Tower, the label kickoff doubled as Tyla’s birthday with a crowd-led “Happy Birthday” and a custom cake.
- Tyla is nominated for Best African Music Performance for Push 2 Start at the 2026 Grammys after winning the inaugural category in 2024 for Water.
- Epic Records president Ezekiel Lewis publicly saluted nominees including Zara Larsson, Eddie Benjamin, Wizkid, Yolanda Adams, and GIVĒON.
- Notable attendees included Usher, Kesha, Adam Lambert, Kelly Rowland, Ty Dolla $ign, and Zara Larsson.
- Hennessy served nominee-themed cocktails—such as a Tyla-inspired “PUSH 2 START” Henny‑Rita—and Tyla told Vogue she is taking the weekend one day at a time.