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Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal and more nominated for Best Reggae Album

7 November 2025

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

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29 July 2025

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Beenie Man’s Grammy speech sparks online debate

3 February 2025

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Bob Marley tribute album wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

3 February 2025

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Vybz Kartel confirms US visa reinstated ahead of Grammy Awards

31 January 2025

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Who will take home the Grammy for Best Reggae Album?

31 January 2025

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Grammy submission deadline approaches

19 August 2024

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Final voting to determine Grammy winners begins Dec. 14

11 December 2023

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Bounty Killer congratulates Grammy nominees vying for the Best Reggae Album

13 November 2023

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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Categories: Entertainment

The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.

Grammys 2024 eligibility period ends

15 September 2023

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out, and competing for the coveted Best Reggae Album title are Vybz Kartel, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, and Mortimer.

This marks Kartel’s second Grammy nomination, and he is the only Dancehall artist in a category dominated by reggae performers. Reggae singers Lila Ike, Mortimer, and Keznamdi have all earned their first nomination, while Jesse Royal celebrates his second.

Lila Ike stands out as the lone female in the category with her album Treasure Self Love. Vybz Kartel’s Heart and Soul, Mortimer’s From Within, Keznamdi’s Blxxd and Fyah, and Jesse Royal’s No Place Like Home complete the lineup.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, will take place on February 1, 2026.