Congratulations to Kabaka Pyramid on his 2023 GRAMMY Award win for Best Reggae Album ‘The Kalling.’
The Kingston, Jamaica native took home the hardware alongside his team. While accepting his coveted award, Kabaka said “Rastafari live … thank you to The Academy and all the other nominees. We’re representing Jamaica, we’re representing the Caribbean, thank you for everybody supporting Reggae music; positive music….
The 15-track disc was released in September, 2022 and was produced by fellow GRAMMY Award-winning artist Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley.
5 GRAMMY ‘Best Reggae Album’ Nominees to Revisit
The Recording Academy has been honoring Reggae since 1985 which saw the category ‘Best Reggae Album’ list 5 nominees: Jimmy Cliff, Steel Pulse, Peter Tosh and Yellowman. That year Black Uhuru took home the honor.
Ove the years, Reggae stalwarts, champions and stars have been nominated. Here are 5 ‘Best Reggae Album’ nominees to revisit:
Jimmy Cliff – Reggae Nights (1985)
Black Uhuru – Now (1991)
Beres Hammond – Music Is Life (2002)
Jah Cure – The Cure (2016)
Spice – 10 (2022)
Shaggy Heads to Trinidad and Tobago for Carnival
Pictured: Shaggy
Photo Credit: Martin Kierszenbaum
Diamond-selling Reggae star Shaggy is heading to Trinidad and Tobago for Carnival.
Recently releasing collaborations with Kes, TeeJay and Skinny Fabulous, Shaggy heads to the twin republic with his Soca EP entitled ‘In The Mood.’ The artists foray into the high-energy genre has been well received by fans and radio presenters alike.
Slated for performances and appearances, Shaggy will appear with Kes at Tuesday On The Rocks in Port of Spain. Follow Shaggy for more updates @direalshaggy
Watch The Lyric Video for “Mood”
The Inaugural Island Music Conference
The Inaugural Island Music Conference (IMC) begins Wednesday February 8th with a stellar lineup of music professionals. IMC is an Island meeting place where music professionals share experiences, forge alliances, expand knowledge base, expose new music and talent, and connect with the heartbeat of the global industry.
IMC content is geared towards Caribbean growth in the international music industry and helping participants navigate and overcome challenges.
