GRAMPS MORGAN

Approximately 290 persons will be granted Jamaican citizenship on February 17 in a virtual event dubbed “Back to my Roots”

Approximately 290 persons will be granted Jamaican citizenship on February 17 in a virtual event dubbed “Back to my Roots”

Reggae Grammy nominee, Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage is currently on a solo tour promoting his Grammy nominated album "Positive Vibration"

by Howard Campbell[LOS ANGELES] – There are six nominees for Best Reggae Album in the 2022 Grammy Awards. ContendersThe contenders for Best Reggae Album are Pamoja by Etana, Positive Vibration by Gramps Morgan, Live N Livin from Sean Paul, Royal by Jesse Royal, Beauty In The Silence from SOJA and 10 by Spice. Sean Paul goes for his second Grammy, having won the category in 2004 with Dutty Rock. Released in June, Pamoja is Etana’s second Grammy nomination. Reggae gained Grammy status in 1984 when the category was known as Best Reggae Recording.

Thankfully amid the serious chaos of the world, music has been an outlet to ease the mind and soul, and GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist Gramps Morgan is doing just that, gifting us with words of hope with his upcoming single “Fa La La La La”! Fa La La La La is a song that celebrates the magic and is a great reminder that there are many types of gifts to be given during the season. Gramps MorganWith yet another holiday treat, Gramps will also perform “Fa La La La La” alongside multi-platinum selling Johnny Reid during Johnny’s Virtual Christmas Variety show on December 12th. “Fa La La La La” will be available December 1st on all digital platforms and streaming outlets. Pre order / pre save now: https://orcd.co/gmfllllHosted by Johnny Reid, A Time For Having Fun Virtual Christmas Variety Show is an interactive variety show for the whole family!

[SOUTH FLORIDA] — “Behind the Culture” the online interview series, launched recently by reggae royalty and marketing pundit, Abebe Lewis will reach epic levels once again Wednesday, November 4th. The series will feature Jemere Morgan, son of Morgan Heritage’s Gramps Morgan at Hollywood, Fla.’s No. Indulge in authentic Jamaican cuisine and sip on tropical beverages at the industry event, which features a special performance by rising reggae artist, Red Lyte. With “Behind the Culture,” Abebe unravels the Caribbean’s rich diasporic layers through intimate conversations about the challenges, inspirations and innovation to come with thriving in this era. Holding down the fort for the Morgan family in the new era, Jemere infuses pop and R&B with his family’s signature melodies.

The trio are among several artists who have released songs in response to the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Its confusion.Other musicians have released songs in the last week in the wake of Floyd's death and those of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Mickey Guyton, one of the few black voices on the country music scene, wrote the song Black Like Me last year about her life story and experiences with racism. The black man in the grip of the oppressor. It was the first time that I shed tears over a man that I didnt even know, over a black man.

Reggae Singer Lila Ike and Comedian Leighton Smith will join him on stage. Both Ike and Smith are nominees vying for Best Female Vocalist and Best Comedian respectively. Olivia Babsy Grange, Josef Bagdanovich, IRIE FM, Bigga plus more. Martins International, is working to pull off a stellar event with guests arriving on the red carpet starting at 6:00pm. The entire show will be broadcast live on Irie FM and Sportsmax.

KINGSTON, Jamaica Amid a full roster of activities for the summer, reggae luminary Bugle has been immersed in the studio working on his third studio album. Titled Picture Perfect, the twenty track anthology will be presented as a double-disc showcasing the musical dichotomy of one of the industrys most prolific recording artiste and songwriters. Divided into two ten-track sets, disc one titled Picture exudes a blend of contemporary and traditional reggae while disc two aptly named Perfect adapts that perfect dancehall vibe infused with those heavy drums and bassline as Bugle flexes his thought-provoking lyricism in poetry. When quizzed as to what fans can expect with this latest body of work, Bugle intimated that Ive spent the last nine months meticulously working on this album with some of the most respected professionals in the business. Im delighted to have been a part this album as its one for the Jamaican music history books well-done bro!