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For Your GRAMMY Consideration - Aaron Kaye - Airplane Mode - Best R&B Solo Performance & Best R&B Song
Officially Placed on the 69th GRAMMY® Awards Ballot
Aaron Kaye
AIRPLANE MODE
Category Consideration

Best R&B Solo Performance

Category Consideration

Best R&B Song

An atmospheric, late-night R&B masterclass blending classic soul vulnerability with modern sonic architecture. Released independently through Eyejoy Publishing LLC and Destiny Music Group (distributed via ONErpm), "Airplane Mode" captures the intentional act of disconnecting from the noise of the world to protect intimate human connection.

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69th GRAMMY® Ballot Categories
300K+
Organic Cross-Platform Streams
#43
National Independent Chart Peak
10+
Regional FM Radio Stations in Rotation
Featured Press Release • Medium

Independent R&B Artist Aaron Kaye Advances to 69th GRAMMY® Awards Ballot with Breakout Hit "Airplane Mode"

Built from the ground up without major-label machinery, Aaron Kaye's "Airplane Mode" has proven that authentic vocal performance and timeless R&B songwriting still command center stage. Supported by Eyejoy Publishing LLC (led by CEO Richard D. Johnson), Destiny Music Group, and IGA Talent Management, the record earned widespread DSP curation and terrestrial radio spin velocity ahead of its placement on the 69th Annual GRAMMY® Awards ballot.

Read the full story covering the single's production journey, radio crossover, and independent campaign milestones on Medium.

Official Record Metadata

Credits & Representation

  • Track Title Airplane Mode
  • Primary Artist Aaron Kaye
  • Ballot Category 1 Best R&B Solo Performance
  • Ballot Category 2 Best R&B Song
  • Publishing Eyejoy Publishing LLC
  • Publisher CEO Richard D. Johnson
  • Record Label Destiny Music Group / Eyejoy
  • Management Eyejoy Publishing / IGA Mgmt
  • Distribution ONErpm
  • Press & Inquiries Staff@destinymg.com

For Your GRAMMY® Consideration • 69th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

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