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Reggae Grammy Nominees 2013 - The Facts!

12/05/2012

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