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Reggae Grammy Nominees 2013 - The Facts!

12/05/2012

Reggae Grammy Nominees 2013 - The Facts!

First things first: the Grammy 2013 nominees have not been revealed yet. They will be published today (December 5th 2012). Same for the category Best Reggae Album.

But in the past weeks a large amount of articles and press releases reported about the Grammy Nominations of artists like Glen Washington, Konshens, Mr.Vegas, Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal and many more. Some articles called it Grammy nominations, some spoke about a short list and most mentioned a list of 50 releases...


As a matter of fact all these articles and press releases refer to the entry list for the Category #50 Best Reggae Album, which is nothing more than the list of entries, which were submitted.

Below you find the complete list of 53 album entries.

Category 50: BEST REGGAE ALBUM
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental reggae recordings.
The eligibility year for submission is Oct. 1, 2011, to Sept. 30, 2012

 

  1. Freedom Fighter - Anthony B
  2. Dust & Dirt - The Black Seeeds
  3. Catch Me If You Can - Sophia Brown
  4. Reggae Music Again - Busy Signal
  5. Rebirth - Jimmy Cliff
  6. The Invitation - C-Sharp
  7. Can't Stop Loving You - The Billy David Band
  8. Krazy Love - Da'Ville
  9. Easy Star's Thrillah - Easy Star All-Stars
  10. Love And The Human Outreach - Echo Movement
  11. Gimme Whats Mine - Chantelle Ernandez
  12. Diversity - Gentleman
  13. Reggae Music Lives - Gramps Morgan
  14. Ways And Means - The Green
  15. Building an Ark - Groundation
  16. Crying To The Nation - I Octane
  17. Life Teachings - I Wayne
  18. In Another Time - Irie Time
  19. From Letters To Words - Courtney John
  20. Mental Maintenance - Konshens
  21. Dancin Shows - Malijah
  22. Electro Track Thearap - MC Zulu
  23. In Awe - Midnite
  24. Sweet Jamaica - Mr.Vegas
  25. Miracle - The Original Wailers
  26. Tomahawk Technique - Sean Paul
  27. Journey Of 1000 Miles - Perfect
  28. Plays The Ventures - Dwight Pinkney & DP Band
  29. Break Loose - Prophecy
  30. No Fear No Man - Anthony Que
  31. Regular - Ram Ramakar
  32. The Next Chapter - Delly Ranx
  33. Piece Of Mind - Rebelution
  34. Time - Bunny Rugs
  35. Warrior Of Jah Army - Singer Jah
  36. They Call Me Mr. Melody - Singing Melody
  37. The Chant - Sizzla
  38. In Gambia - Sizzla
  39. New Legend - Jamaica 50th Edition - Sly & Robbie & The Jam Masters
  40. Strength To Survive - SOJA
  41. Children of Humbold - Jade Steel & Emeral Triangle
  42. Judge Not - Ton-A-Hope
  43. Reggae Got Soul: Unplugged On Strawberry Hill - Toots & The Maytals
  44. The Hit List Vol.III - Various Artists
  45. Jah Golden Throne - Various Artists
  46. Over Proof Riddim  - Various Artists
  47. Reggae Gold 2012  - Various Artists
  48. The Ultimate 2012 - Various Artists
  49. The System - Romain Virgo
  50. Pon Di Gaza Mi Sey - Vybz Kartel
  51. Tell Me How Me Sound - Warrior King
  52. Masterpiece - Glen Washington
  53. Land Of The Free - Martin Zobel & Soulrise