75 Albums Submitted For Reggae Grammy 2025: Here’s The Top 12 Contenders
The Recording Academy is gearing up for another exciting year, with first-round voting now open for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Brick & Lace Excited To Honor Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths
Dancehall/R&B duo Brick & Lace are set to make their first Jamaican performance of the year at the “Marcia Griffiths & Friends” show this Sunday, November 3, at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica.
Shaggy, Rayvon’s ‘Angel’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Shaggy and Rayvon’s 2001 hit Angel is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday (November 1), recognizing the track’s sales and streaming figures, which have now surpassed 600,000 units.
Sean Paul Earns 15th Gold-Certified Single In The UK
Sean Paul‘s hit I’m Still In Love With You, featuring Sasha, has just been certified Gold in the United Kingdom.
Jimmy Cliff Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘I Can See Clearly Now’
Jamaican icon Jimmy Cliff has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for I Can See Clearly Now, a cover of Johnny Nash’s 1972 song of the same name.
Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Letting Go’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Wayne Wonder’s No Letting Go – the 2002 hit produced by Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden on the Diwali riddim – is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Sean Paul’s “We Be Burnin'” Certified Gold In The UK
We Be Burnin’, the lead single from Sean Paul‘s third studio album The Trinity (2005), has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (October 18).
Omi’s ‘Hula Hoop’ Certified Silver In The UK
Jamaican singer Omi’s 2015 single Hula Hoop is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday, recognizing the track’s sales and streaming figures, which have now surpassed 200,000 units.
Alborosie’s ‘Kingston Town’ Hits 100 Million Plays On Spotify
Alborosie’s Reggae anthem Kingston Town surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify on Monday, marking the Italian-Jamaican singer’s first track to achieve this milestone on the platform.
Jah Cure Celebrates Birthday In Dutch Prison, Thanks Fellow Inmates And Staff
Reggae singer Jah Cure, currently serving a six-year sentence in the Netherlands, has shared that he found a way to celebrate his 46th birthday with fellow inmates and prison staff.
Cardi B Calls On Rvssian For Vybz Kartel Collab
Rapper Cardi B has expressed her desire to collaborate with Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, calling on Jamaican producer Rvssian to facilitate the project.
Etana’s Lawsuit Against VP Records Narrows Further, But Some Key Claims Persist
A federal judge in New York recently dismissed more claims in Reggae artist Etana’s lawsuit against VP Records but has allowed others to proceed.
Drake Producer Boi-1da Confirms ‘Blue Green Red’ Removed Due To Sample Clearance Issue
Drake producer Boi-1da has confirmed that the removal of Blue Green Red from streaming platforms was due to a sample clearance issue.
Shenseea Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘Shenyeng Anthem’
Dancehall star Shenseea has received her first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for her 2018 hit single, Shenyeng Anthem.
Shenseea Samples TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’ In New Song ‘Dating Szn (Options)’
Jamaican artist Shenseea released a new song, “Dating Szn (Options),” on Friday. Her new song draws inspiration from TLC’s iconic 1999 hit No Scrubs, cleverly sampling the recognizable beat originally produced by She’kspere.
Bob Marley’s ‘Could You Be Loved’ Surpasses 1 Billion Plays On Spotify
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1980 hit Could You Be Loved has reached one billion plays on Spotify, marking the Reggae legend’s second song to achieve this milestone and the eighth Jamaican-led song to do so on the platform overall.
Beenie Man Donates To Students At His Alma Mater, Pembroke Hall High School
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, through his Beenie Man Foundation, is making a difference in the lives of several students at his alma mater, Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston.
JUNO Awards Reinstates Reggae Category For 2025 After Backlash
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has reversed its decision to remove the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the 2025 JUNO Awards following significant backlash from the music community.
Vybz Kartel Makes Surprise Appearance At PNP’s 86th Annual Conference
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance at the 86th annual conference of the People’s National Party (PNP) at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday.
Eddy Grant Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Over ‘Electric Avenue’
A federal judge in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump infringed on the copyrights of British-Guyanese singer Eddy Grant by using his Reggae-fusion hit Electric Avenue (1982) in a 2020 campaign video without permission.