Keznamdi Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

2026-02-02 - 14:47

Reggae recording artiste Keznamdi captured his first Grammy Award on Sunday, winning Best Reggae Album for his 13-track project Blxxd and Fyah. The album emerged victorious in a competitive field that included Treasure Self Love by Lila Ike, Heart and Soul by Vybz Kartel, From Within by Mortimer, and No Place Like Home by Jesse Royal. The win marks a major milestone for Keznamdi, as it was his first-ever Grammy nomination. For the other nominees, the category represented varying levels of prior recognition. It was the second Grammy nomination for both Vybz Kartel and Jesse Royal, while Lila Ike and Mortimer earned their first nominations this year. Released in August under the Keznamdi Music Group label, Blxxd and Fyah has been widely praised for its thematic depth and sonic direction. The album delivers a powerful narrative centered on struggle, resilience, and personal transformation, fusing traditional roots reggae with contemporary musical influences. Keznamdi’s Grammy win underscores his growing impact on the global reggae landscape and reinforces the genre’s continued relevance on the world’s biggest music stage.