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The post-Grammy impact for Jamaican reggae singer Keznamdi has been swift and undeniable. Fresh off winning Best Reggae Album at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, 2026, the artiste’s sophomore project, BLXXD & FYAH, has surged back to No.1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart, signalling an immediate commercial and cultural impact. The win, announced during the Premiere Ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, marked Keznamdi’s first Grammy nomination and victory, placing him firmly at the centre of global reggae conversation.
Originally released independently on August 22, 2025, BLXXD & FYAH has now dethroned Bob Marley on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart, pushing Marley to No.3, while Lila Iké’s Treasure Self Love sits at No.2. On the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Reggae Songs Chart, Keznamdi currently commands three entries: “Forever Grateful” featuring Masicka at No.38, “Serious Times” at No.60, and “Pressure” at No.70, reinforcing the album’s renewed momentum across digital platforms.
That resurgence is mirrored on YouTube, where the official video for “Forever Grateful” featuring Masicka jumped from 1.1 million to 1.2 million views within hours of the Grammy announcement and continues to climb steadily. The traction follows a clear pattern. Back in November 2025, “Colonial Bondage” debuted at No.8 on the Canadian iTunes Reggae Songs Chart, while its visuals steadily gained international traction, hinting early at Keznamdi’s widening global reach.
Accepting the award, Keznamdi underscored reggae’s deeper mission. “Reggae music has always been a music weh defend truths and rights, and African liberation and black man redemption,” he said, while thanking his parents and team. With BLXXD & FYAH once again dominating charts and fan engagement surging in real time, the Grammy win is proving to be more than a trophy—it is a defining career accelerator for one of reggae’s most conscious modern voices.
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