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65 Reggae Albums Up For Consideration At 66th Grammy Awards

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9 months ago

October 22, 2023

65 Reggae Albums For Consideration At 66th Grammy | Fab.ng

The 66th Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 4, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, are currently considering 65 reggae albums for potential nomination in the Best Reggae Album category.

Notable contenders in the Best Global Album category include Stephen Marley with his acclaimed “Old Soul“, Shaggy with the soca-influenced “In the Mood“, and Morgan Heritage with “The Homeland“.

Other noteworthy artists being considered are Burna Boy, Baaba Maal, Davido, Stonebwoy, and Wizkid.

A very important thing to note is that the eligibility period for the 2024 Grammys encompasses recordings released between October 1, 2022, and September 15, 2023, with only those commercially released in the United States being eligible.

The first round of voting for nominations commenced on October 11, and the Recording Academy has announced key dates and deadlines for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

The official nominees for the 2024 Grammys will be revealed on Friday, November 10, 2023.

The 66th Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM (LIVE ET) and from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (LIVE PT).

🎶 We can hear the music already, can you?

📅 The 66th #GRAMMYs nominees will be revealed on Nov. 10th, 2023 ahead of the Music’s Biggest Night’s return on Feb. 4th, 2024, which will air LIVE on @CBS from @cryptocomarena.

Who do you think will receive a nomination? 👀 pic.twitter.com/OHLroPltAx

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) June 29, 2023

Additionally, the ceremony will be available for streaming on Paramount+ in real time. SHOWTIME subscribers can access the live stream, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can view the event on demand the day after the special airs.

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards are highly anticipated, as they recognize the best recordings, compositions, and artists from the eligibility year, as determined by the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

See the full list of albums for consideration below:

Yasus Afari – Golden Spoon Maroon
Akae Beka – Glory
Alborosie – Destiny
Nathan Aurora – Pop Punk Goes Reggae Vol. 1
Anthony B – Bread & Butter
Ballyhoo – Shellshock
Buju Banton – Born For Greatness
Bead N Bone – Undercover
Beenie Man – Simms
Charly Black – No Excuses
Blvk H3ro – On a Mission
Brotha George – Firm And Strong
Collie Buddz – Cali Roots Riddim 2023
Bulby York – Time & Color
Burning Spear – No Destroyer
David Cairol – Vers (E)
Common Kings – Celebration
Hollie Cook – Happy Hour in Dub
DMP – Long Way Home
Corbin Dooley – Rocksteady
21 Earthkry – Dandy Shandy
Easy Star All-Stars – Ziggy Stardub
The Expendables – Pleasure Point
Marcus Gad – Ready For Battle
Gentleman – Mad World
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Love In Time
Green Lion Crew – Riddim full of Culture
Marcia Griffiths – Golden
Groundation & Brain Damage – Dreaming from an Iron Gate
Cas Haley – Boots Rock Reggae, Vol. 1
Hempress Sativa – Charka
Honorebel – 444
I-Octane – Dancehall Gift
Jah Cure – Undeniable
Jahmali – Pleasant Place
Jonfx – Vintage Reggae
Aza Lineage – Kingston to call
Long Beach Dub Allstars – Echo Mountain High
Julian Marley & Antaeus – Colors of Royal
Mc Norman – Twelve
Byron Messia – No Love
MISTA Savona & Gaudi – Havana meets Kingston in dub
Norrac – New Born
Johnny Osbourne – Right Right Time
Pablo YG – Bad Juvi Mixtape
Perfect Giddimani – Ah Mi Yard
Lee “Scratch” Perry & Bob Riddim – Destiny
Mykal Rose – I Give You Love
Aleighcia Scott & Rorystonelove – Windrush Baby
Shavarr – Roots
Shevvy – Rude Gyalaxy
Sly Robbie & The Team Taxi – Shakespeare The Bassman
Richie Spice – Black Man Time
Sundub – Spirits Eat Music
Chris Thomas The Ceo – Power
Jah Thomas – Clarks A Clarks
Valiant – 4.14
Various Artists – Jamaica Festival Song 2023 competition
Various Artists – Legends Of Jamaica, Vol. 1 A Tribute To Ska
Various Artists – 1 Rifle Riddim
Various Artists – Tropical House Cruise To Jamaica ( The Asian Edition)
Various Artists – We Remember Bob Andy
Clint Warren – Pacific Coast Reggae
Yaksta – 22
Zamunda – Jah Love Surround Me

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Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ Surpasses 100 Weeks On Billboard 200 Chart

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July 3, 2024

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Raves & Roses surpasses 100 weeks on Billboard 200 | Fab.ng

Nigerian Afrobeats is taking the world by storm. Rema is at the forefront of this movement with his “Raves & Roses”. His award-winning music has not only achieved massive success in his home country but is also breaking records internationally.

Rema’s debut album, “Raves & Roses,” continues to be a global phenomenon.

Fueled by the mega-hit single “Calm Down,” the album has spent a staggering 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 Global Chart. With that, Rema is right behind Wizkid’s record-breaking “Made In Lagos” (133 weeks). This extended stay on the chart speaks volumes about the enduring popularity of “Raves & Roses” and Rema’s ability to create music with lasting appeal.

BREAKING: @heisrema’s “Rave & Roses” has now spent a milestone 100 WEEKS on the Billboard World Albums chart. 🇺🇸🌍

— It is the first African album since “Made in Lagos”(133Wks) to spend 100 Weeks on the chart. pic.twitter.com/w54C1GyPaU

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 2, 2024

But Rema’s impact isn’t limited to album sales. “Calm Down” itself is a record-breaker, holding the Guinness World Record for the first-ever number-one song on the MENA chart. This recognition highlights the song’s international reach and influence.

The United States, in particular, has become a fertile ground for Rema’s success.

“Calm Down” soared to the coveted number three spot on the Billboard Hot 100. That was the highest peak ever achieved by a song from a Nigerian artist. It also shattered another record by holding its position on the chart for over 52 weeks, the longest run for a Nigerian artist song.

These achievements are further amplified by the song’s 4x RIAA Platinum certification in the US and its historic milestone of becoming the first African song to surpass 1 billion streams there. This is a monumental feat that paves the way for future Afrobeats artists and signifies a major win for the entire Nigerian music industry.

Rema isn’t resting on his laurels. He kicked off 2024 with a bang by collaborating with fellow Benin City star Shallipopi on “Benin Boys.” This song debuted at number one on the TurnTable Top 100 chart.

Rema’s record-breaking achievements are more than just personal victories. They mark a significant step forward for Afrobeats as a whole.

By captivating international audiences and breaking records, Rema is propelling Afrobeats into the mainstream spotlight and paving the way for other Nigerian artists to follow in his footsteps.

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Davido’s “Timeless” Album Becomes His First Album To Surpass 450 Million Streams On Spotify

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July 3, 2024

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‘Timeless’ album surpasse 450 million streams on Spotify | Fab.ng

Afrobeats superstar Davido is on a roll! His latest album, “Timeless,” which dropped in March 2024, has become a streaming giant. It surpassed 450 million streams on Spotify. This achievement marks a first for Davido – none of his albums have ever reached such dizzying heights.

The “Timeless” album isn’t done breaking records.

On its release day and throughout its first week, the album shattered records to become the most streamed Nigerian album ever on Spotify.

The success story extends far beyond the album itself. “Unavailable,” the lead single featured Musa Keys. The single has become an individual chart-topper, surpassing 100 million streams. This is another historic first for Davido, solidifying “Unavailable” as his most streamed lead single to date.

The entire album is a hit factory, churning out tracks like “Feel,” “Kante” featuring Fave, and “No Competition” featuring Asake. All of these songs have resonated deeply with fans.

🚨@davido’s “Timeless” surpasses 450 MILLION streams on Spotify.

— His first ever album to hit the mark. 👏🏽⏳ pic.twitter.com/YeoPme9jaO

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 2, 2024

Davido’s exceptional talent has garnered recognition on the international stage. “Timeless” itself is a contender for the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Global Album, while “Unavailable” and “Feel” have been nominated for Best African Song Performance and Best Global Song Performance, respectively. These nominations are a testament to the artistic merit and global appeal of Davido’s music.

With “Timeless” reaching these incredible heights, Davido’s total streams on Spotify have now skyrocketed past 2 billion! This achievement propels him to the position of the 6th most streamed Nigerian artist on the platform, following afrobeat legends like Wizkid and Burna Boy.

The most streamed Nigerian acts on Spotify 🇳🇬

• Wizkid – 6.9 billion streams
• Burna Boy – 6.2 billion streams
• Rema – 3.6 billion streams
• Tems – 2.5 billion streams
• Ckay – 2.2 billion streams
• Davido – 2 billion streams 🆕 pic.twitter.com/lePX7gBoa0

— 49th. (@the49thstreet) July 2, 2024

Davido’s influence and popularity continue to surge on a global scale, solidifying his position as a major force in the music industry. The future looks bright for this Afrobeats superstar, and fans can’t wait to see what musical magic he conjures up next.

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Burna Boy Sets African Spotify Record For Opening Day Streams For A Solo Song

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2 days ago

July 1, 2024

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Burna Boy sets Spotify record for opening day streams | Fab.ng

Burna Boy, a Nigerian musician, has become one of the world’s biggest artists since 2018. That year, his song ‘YE’ became very popular internationally. Since then, his songs, albums, and concerts have set many records for African music.

Recently, Burna Boy has set another record. His new song ‘Higher’ has achieved the most streams on its first day for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria. This information comes from TurnTable Charts, a company that tracks music popularity.

On its first full day after release, ‘Higher’ was played 530,792 times on Spotify Nigeria. This number is higher than the previous record. The old record was held by another Nigerian artist, Wizkid, whose song ‘Diamond’ was played 518,000 times on its first day.

.@burnaboy’s “Higher” sets a new record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria for a solo single

The song tallied 530,792 streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first full day of release— surpassing the previous record of @wizkidayo’s “Diamonds” 518K and @davido’s… pic.twitter.com/o9IrMf5eCY

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) June 29, 2024

Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ also set a new record for the most streams on the first day for a solo song by any African artist. This information was shared by Chart Data, a platform that reports on music chart news. Before ‘Higher’, Burna Boy held this record with his 2023 song ‘City Boy’, which was nominated for a Grammy award.

.@burnaboy‘s “Higher” earns the biggest streaming debut for a solo song by an African artist in Spotify history, surpassing his own “City Boys”. pic.twitter.com/SPZcfmoudX

— chart data (@chartdata) June 29, 2024

These achievements show that Burna Boy is a global superstar. His music is setting new standards for African artists and is becoming more popular worldwide.

Burna Boy has been setting many records throughout the year.

One of his biggest achievements was his concert at the London Stadium. He became the first African artist to sell out all tickets for this venue twice. He was also the first African artist to headline two stadium concerts in the United Kingdom.

In addition to his success in the UK, Burna Boy has set records in North America. He now holds the record for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the United States. This means his concert made more money than any other African artist’s concert in the US. He also set a record in Canada, achieving the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in that country.

All these accomplishments demonstrate Burna Boy’s growing popularity and influence in the global music industry. He is not only succeeding as an African artist but is competing at the highest levels of international music. His continued success is helping to bring more attention to African music on the world stage.

Burna Boy’s journey from his breakout hit ‘YE’ to his current status as a record-breaking global star shows his growth as an artist and the increasing global appeal of African music. His achievements are opening doors for other African artists and changing perceptions of African music worldwide.