These are the nominations for the 2013 Grammy Reggae Awards
The Grammys will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 8pm (EST) on CBS.
BEST REGGAE ALBUM (winner highlighted in red) Rebirth Jimmy Cliff UMe/Sunpower
Miracle The Original Wailers MRG Recordings
Tomahawk Technique Sean Paul VP/Atlantic
New Legend - Jamaica 50th Edition Sly & Robbie & The Jam Masters Mondo Tunes
Reggae Got Soul: Unplugged on Strawberry Hill Toots & The Maytals Metropolis Recordings
**SPECIAL MENTION: CARIBBEAN NOMINEES IN OTHER CATEGORIES**
BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE Rihanna Where Have You Been Track from: Talk That Talk Def Jam
BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA MARLEY (did not win) Bob Marley & The Wailers Chris Blackwell & Barry Cole, Producers UMe/Island/Tuff Gong
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICAL Diplo (did not win) La La La (Snoop Lion) Push and Shove (No Doubt ft Busy Signal & Major Lazer)
BEST SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO We Found Love (Rihanna ft Chris Harris) Melina Matsoukas, Video Director; Juliette Larthe & Ben Sullivan, Video Producers Def Jam
BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION Rihanna ft Jay-Z (Talk That Talk) (did not win) Def Jam
FYAKIN CONTINUES THE JOURNEY - January 29, 2013 marks the release date of the newest single by young artist Fyakin titled "Journey" - his first independent release (under his own label - Nyle Banks Music). Fyakin, who is from St. Andrew, Jamaica, began his professional career in 2005. He's had the fortune to work with a variety of producers as well as perform on some of Jamaica's most popular stage shows. In late 2011 Fyakin traveled from Jamaica to Burlington, VT (USA) for a video shoot of "Old Vibes" (Upsetta Records). In fact it was during that lengthy excursion that Fyakin penned the lyrics for "Journey". This track gives us a glimpse into the artist's thoughts on pursuing the path of Rastafari while simultaneously perfecting his craft as a performer, songwriter, and producer. Through his poignant lyrics, Fyakin brings us to the understanding that while there is often struggle and obstacles – the blessings of Rastafari bring great peace and joy to life’s journey.
Bread Back of Bread Back Productions, invites GenieSweetness.com into
his Vineyard Town, Jamaica studio to discuss his humble beginnings and
current success. Engineer to one of the most famous Reggae/Dancehall
artists worldwide (Sizzla Kalonji), Bread Back has toured many
continents but remains grounded in Jamaica.
Rastafarian in his beliefs, he is pure of heart and brings good music to the masses.
