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Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. is collaborating with The Royalty Network Inc. for the 2025 Grammy Certificate Ceremony in Kingston. The event is a landmark celebration honouring unsung producers, musicians, and songwriters whose contributions have shaped reggae and dancehall’s Grammy legacy.
The Royalty Network Inc., one of the leading independent music publishers in the United States, joins as publishing collaborator, extending its longstanding support of the global reggae community . The red-carpet ceremony takes place on Saturday, September 13, at the Audi Showroom in New Kingston.
With a catalogue of more than 700,000 copyrights, The Royalty Network has long been a guardian of musical excellence and a trusted steward of rights for top-tier reggae creators. Their involvement in this year’s ceremony highlights their deep commitment to reggae’s cultural and economic growth and the proper recognition of the talent behind the music.
Following the 2024 inaugural ceremony, the 2025 staging uniquely celebrates Jamaica’s creative legacy, featuring red carpet glamour, media coverage, and a global livestream. The event aims to recognise the architects of reggae’s international success and finally give them their flowers.
Among the Grammy Certificate recipients represented by The Royalty Network are influential contributors such as Philip ‘Fatis’Burrell, the late Xterminator label founder whose productions helped define the roots revival movement; Brian & Tony Gold, reggae’s harmonic power duo and session stalwarts; Christopher Birch, noted for his genre-blending productions and musical direction; and Tony Rebel, cultural reggae icon and pioneer of Rebel Salute.
Also on the list of recipients are Computer Paul, veteran producer and keyboardist with decades of global credits; T.O.K, one of dancehall’s most successful vocal groups.; Paul ‘Wrong Move’ Crossdale, session keyboardist and Grammy-certified contributor to classic albums; and Robert Livingston, renowned artiste manager and pivotal studio architect behind multiple Grammy projects.
“For more than 30 years, we’ve had the honour of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the reggae community, championing the artistes, producers, and songwriters whose rhythms have become the heartbeat of the genre,” said Frank Liwall, president of The Royalty Network Inc.
“We’re proud and honoured to join our old friends at Back 2 Da Future to help finally shine a light on the genius of so many reggae creators who have entrusted us with their work. This overdue recognition is not just about awards and nominations; it’s a celebration of legacy, culture, and the soul of reggae.”
The collaboration with The Royalty Network strengthens the global publishing reach and credibility of Back 2 Da Future Music Limited’s Grammy Certificate Ceremony, further ensuring that creators, especially those behind the scenes, are acknowledged for their Grammy-level contributions. It also affirms a broader mission of transparency, fairness, and recognition in the music publishing landscape for Caribbean-originated works.
“The Royalty Network has been an unwavering ally in the mission to protect and uplift reggae creators,” said Kennedy Mensah, CEO of Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. “This collaboration reinforces the importance of honouring not just the music, but the rights, the creators, and the cultural history behind it.”
The 2025 Back 2 Da Future Music Limited’s Grammy Certificate Ceremony is formally endorsed by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and features support from event sponsors including ATL Automotive Group and Tastee Jamaica Ltd.
Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. is a London-based independent music publishing and performing rights administration company managing a catalogue of some 40,000 copyrights on behalf of more than 200 songwriters, composers, and producers worldwide.
Founded in 1994, The Royalty Network Inc. is one of the most active and respected independent music publishers in the United States, representing over 700,000 copyrights across every genre. The company offers a full range of music publishing services, including creative/A&R, licensing, sync, royalty tracking, digital rights management, and catalogue acquisition. Their commitment to creator advocacy has positioned them as a trusted partner for both legacy artistes and emerging talent worldwide.
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