The 2026 Grammy season is underway, and several Jamaican entertainers are vying for a spot in the Best Reggae Album category.

Among the submissions are Vybz Kartel’s Heart & Soul, Likkle Addi’s Time Is Now, Lila Ike’s Treasure Self Love, 450’s Pieces of Me, Valiant’s Prove Them Wrong, Charley Black’s Good Times, Cham’s Sherlock, and Ding Dong’s From Ding Dong to the World.

In total, 73 albums have been submitted for consideration.

The first round of voting opened today and will continue until October 15. Eligible Recording Academy members will cast ballots to decide the official nominees, who will be revealed on November 7, 2025.