With the Grammy awards now upon us, I am sure many people are on the edge of their seats waiting to see if their favorite celebrities will win an award in their respective areas. I am also just as sure that the stars who have been nominated are also waiting with baited breath.

However, today with over 80 possible categories to take home an award for, I want to zero in on the category for Best Reggae album. This year nominees sees the likes of Morgan Heritage with their album Avrakedabra, Chronixx with his Chronology, Damian Marley with his homeage to his hometown Stony Hill, J Boog bringing to us his Wash House Ting, and Common Kings singing about being Lost in Paradise. I have vetted most, if not all, of the songs on these albums and I must say these nominees deserve every bit to be nominated.

But who will be the winner?
Will it be the legends Damian Marley or Morgan Heritage who have already graced the stage of previous Grammy award ceremonies to cop their prize?
Will it be J Boog, the Hawaiian reggae singer who already was once nominated?
Will it be the newly nominated Chronixx or Common Kings?
Only the night of January 28^th at the Madison Square Garden will tell…

But I must say for the first time ever, the Grammy’s have me excited and having to choose between two of my favorite artistes. How can you really choose a winner when all the nominees have their own unique sound and vibe to offer?

This year, I hope you are rooting for someone. I know I am rooting for Damian Marley or Chronixx, but to be quite honest, I want Chronixx to win. There! I said it. I want Chronixx to win over the son of a legend because not only is he young and upcoming, but he is somewhat of an underdog. It’s always good to see the ones who recently came on the scene get their ‘buss’ (big break). And why shouldn’t’ he? He has not only proven himself but he has managed to contribute greatly to what I consider to be neo-reggae (what I like to describe as a new reggae that brings back the old sound).

But in the same breath, if Damian Marley wins, I’d still be happy. Hands down, this Marley has managed to make a name for himself outside of being affiliated with the legend Bob Marley. He has been able to do the smooth, mellow, and even somewhat raucous, and still manage to make it sound so profound. Why shouldn’t he win?

Then again, the other nominees do have a chance at winning and they wouldn’t have been nominated if the value was not seen in their music. So what if they win?

The answer to who wins will be on January 28^th. However, regardless of who wins, one thing I know is true, good music will always be made by these artistes and Caribbean artistes and the world will remember their names.

That’s my piece for today!

Keep peace, love, and laughter in you’ heart and walk good.

*Note that the opinions expressed here are those of the blogger and not those of management.

Sources: Grammy Nominees 2018 – Best Reggae Album – reggaeville.com

Photo credit: Reggaeville website

Morgan Heritage, Chronixx, Damian Marley, J Boog nominated for Best Reggae Album Grammy – jamaicaobserver.com