Keznamdi’s ‘Blxxd & Fyah’ Album Earns Global Praise from Various International Publications Ahead of the Grammys

Keznamdi is emerging as one of reggae’s most compelling modern voices, with his Grammy-nominated album Blxxd & Fyah earning widespread acclaim from major international publications and tastemaker platforms. Praised by Billboard, XXL, Hot 97, The Hype Magazine, This Is 50 and several others, the project is being positioned as a culturally grounded yet globally resonant body of work — one that is helping to re-centre Caribbean narratives in the wider music conversation as the 68th Grammy Awards approach.

Released independently, Blxxd & Fyah has stood out for its ability to merge roots reggae, contemporary production and hip-hop-influenced storytelling without diluting its message. Billboard highlighted the album as part of a renewed global momentum for reggae and dancehall, while XXL applauded Keznamdi’s knack for making music that feels personal yet universally relatable. Hot 97 further underscored his crossover appeal by spotlighting the Jamaican singer alongside some of the biggest names in hip-hop, signalling that his reach extends well beyond traditional reggae circles.

A standout moment on the album comes via “Forever Grateful,” Keznamdi’s collaboration with dancehall heavyweight Masicka. The track has surpassed one million views on YouTube and continues to gain traction on streaming platforms, benefiting from Masicka’s own surge in digital attention in recent weeks. More than a numbers play, the collaboration represents a meeting of two Jamaican perspectives — gratitude, resilience and reflection delivered with emotional clarity — resonating strongly with listeners at home and across the diaspora.

Meanwhile, Keznamdi’s socially charged single “Colonial Bondage” has further amplified his profile, debuting at No. 8 on the Canadian iTunes Reggae Songs Chart and sparking conversation around colonial legacy and access to land in Jamaica. With industry figures and creatives publicly backing the project, Blxxd & Fyah is increasingly being viewed not just as an album, but as a statement. As final Grammy voting nears, Keznamdi’s growing international endorsement suggests reggae’s next global chapter is already unfolding — and he is firmly at its centre.

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