As Grammy season kicks into gear, the Recording Academy has launched the first round of voting for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Voting began on October 4 and runs through October 15, with nominations set to be announced on November 8. Among the categories being fiercely contested is Best Reggae Album, with 75 albums and compilations submitted for consideration.
This year’s submissions come from a mix of reggae and dancehall heavyweights, all hoping to secure a spot among the final five nominees. Some notable entries include Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired by the Film (Deluxe Edition), The Gentle Man by Romain Virgo, I am Chippy by Teejay, Never Gets Late Here by Shenseea, and Take It Easy by Collie Buddz.
Other contenders include works from Vybz Kartel, Ras Shiloh, Samory-I, SOJA, Mutabaruka, UB40, Gyptian, and Spice, among many others.
The eligibility period for submissions runs from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024, with the winners to be announced during the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, California.
The Best Reggae Album category, first introduced in 1984 as Best Reggae Recording, has recognized a wide array of talent over the years. The first award was given to Black Uhuru for Anthem. Ziggy Marley holds the record for the most wins in this category, with seven to his name as of 2017. Starting in 2002, awards were often presented to the engineers, mixers, and/or producers in addition to the performing artists.
Earlier this year, Julian Marley and Antaeus took home the 2024 award for their collaborative project Colors of Royal.
Eligible albums in this category must contain at least 51% of newly recorded music, spanning reggae, dancehall, and ska genres, according to the Grammy Awards guidelines.
With the countdown to the nominations underway, fans and artists alike are eager to see which projects will make the final cut for one of the most coveted prizes in music.
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