First round voting is now opened for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and some of the biggest names in reggae and dancehall have submitted their projects for consideration.
For the prestigious Best Reggae Album category, 75 submissions were sent to eligible Grammy voters on Friday, marking a ten-entry increase from last year’s 65.
Jamaican artists make up the majority of submissions, roughly accounting for around 55% of the total list. Non-Jamaican artists (mostly from the U.S., Caribbean, and other regions) make up about 45%. The rest fall into the mixed category for collaborations or compilation projects.
The submissions include projects from heavyweights like Vybz Kartel, Spice, UB40, and Masicka, alongside notable works from other distinguished artists and emerging talents.
The hottest contender for the Best Reggae Album is Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film released Feb. 14 via Tuff Gong/Island Records features 10 fresh interpretations of Marley’s classics by Daniel Caesar, Kacey Musgraves, Wizkid, Leon Bridges, Shenseea, Leon Bridges, Farruko, Jessie Reyes, Mystic Marley, Bloody Civilian, and Skip Marley.
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, has submitted Party With Me for consideration. The 8 track EP was released on May 31st, two months before the deejay was released from prison.
Spice
Known as the Queen of Dancehall, Spice is vying for Best Reggae Album Grammy recognition with her submission Mirror 25, released in August.
UB40
Veteran reggae band UB40 is making their mark yet again with their submission UB45. Known for their hits like “Red Red Wine” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” UB40’s legacy in reggae music is undeniable, and their entry promises to bring a nostalgic yet refreshing sound to the category.
Masicka
One of the leaders of the new school of dancehall, Masicka, is a name that cannot be ignored. His submission Generation of Kings released via Def Jam Records is shot contender.
Shenseea
Shenseea has proven herself to be a force in reggae and dancehall. Her submission of her third studio album Never Gets Late Here via Interscope Records would be a hot surprise for both fans and detractors of the Dating San singer.
The 67th Grammy Awards promise to be an exciting year for the Best Reggae Album category, with seasoned veterans and rising stars alike competing for the coveted title. Reggae music continues to evolve, and this year’s submissions are a testament to its enduring power and influence across the globe.
Here’s a list of the Best Reggae Album submissions for the 67th Grammy Awards based on the images you uploaded:
- Stalky The Brat – Stalk Ashley
- Survival Kit Featuring Andy Bassford & Larry McDonald – Louis Atlas Featuring Andy Bassford & Larry McDonald
- Living Testament – Akae Beka
- Dancehall Diaries Volume 1 – BL Tha Hook Slaya
- Salaga Soljah – Blakk Rasta
- Mindset – Brotha George
- MOM (Memories Of Mother) – Robert “Dubwise” Browne
- Apex – Bugle
- Love, Papa – Chili Guys
- Take It Easy – Collie Buddz
- Right To Be Here – George Dekker
- The Heart & The Mind – Don Dada
- Dukes Of Roots – Dukes Of Roots
- Slingshot – Canute Neil Ellis
- Nectar Of The Gods – Etana
- Never Give Up – Fia
- Sax In Dub – Dean Fraser
- Music Is Mine – Ginjah
- Legacy – Govana
- Guarded EP – Gyptian & Chambah
- Energy Surge – Honorebel
- Let Luv Lead (The Way) – H.R.
- Daytrippin – Iration
- All About Love – Irie Souljah
- Musically Speaking – I-Taweh
- Edgehill – Izybeats
- Can A Man Cry – Jah Lil
- Woman Of The Sun – Jah’Mila
- 70s Reggae Collection – JonFX
- Party With Me – Vybz Kartel
- Stay True – Khalia
- Caribbean Christmas – Minna Lafortune
- Born To Be Free – Exco Levi
- Leaders – Mike Loye
- Free Man – Norris Man
- Generation Of Kings – Masicka
- The Full Spectrum – Vassell Meka
- Dreaducation – Mighty Joshua
- Wheel And Come Again – Errol Moore
- Original Soul – Junior Murvin & Jerry Harris
- Black Attack – Mutabaruka
- Reggae Trod Roots & Culture – Chyna Nicole
- Message In The Music – George Nooks
- Tsunami SZN – NVT3L
- Live Ah Good Life – The Album – Marley Palmer
- Makai – Pepper
- Heaven – Lee “Scratch” Perry
- King Perry – Lee “Scratch” Perry
- In Search Of Zion – Protoje & Zion I Kings
- Fully Digital – RKG
- Channel 28 Riddim (Deluxe) – Romieikon
- Rockin’ Like A Champion – Mykal Rose, Subatomic Sound System & Hollie Cook
- Recovery – Rygin King
- Strength – Samory I
- Never Gets Late Here – Shenseea
- See It Deh – Ras Shiloh
- Mr. Ganjah Lover – SkillinJah
- Beauty In The Acoustic – Soja
- Blessings, Vol. 1 – Soul Rebel Project
- Mirror 25 – Spice
- I Am Chippy – Teejay
- Exxtra Sexxxy – Chris Thomas The CEO
- Ancient Blood – Tribal Seeds
- UB45 – UB40
- Revival Of The Spirit – Kenny Vanella
- Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe) – Various Artists
- Celebrating Jamaica 62 – Various Artists
- Dutty Money Riddim (Deluxe Edition) – Various Artists
- Jamaica Festival Song 2024 Competition – Various Artists
- Reggae Virus Sweet Yuh – Various Artists
- The Gentle Man – Romain Virgo
- Evolution – The Wailers
- Perfect Vacation – Clint Warren
- Eye To See – Taj Weekes
- Energy Never Lie – Zagga
