Masicka: The Dancehall Force Behind Two Grammy-Nominated Albums Without Submitting a Project

Masicka is still making an impact at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards, even without an official submission. The Portmore powerhouse is the only dancehall artist featured on two albums nominated for Best Reggae Album — Keznamdi’s Blxxd & Fyah with “Forever Grateful” and Lila Iké’s Treasure Self Love with “Romantic.” While the global spotlight is on Jamaica’s well-deserved nomination sweep, Masicka quietly underscores his influence, proving that dancehall’s reach extends far beyond solo entries.

Fresh off a fiery lyrical clash with Tommy Lee Sparta, Masicka has wasted no time asserting presence in 2026. His latest EP, Her Name Is Love, currently tops the Jamaica Apple Music Top Albums Chart, highlighting his knack for balancing lyrical prowess with commercial appeal. Meanwhile, his sophomore album Generation Of Kings jumped from No.16 to No.11 this week, while his debut 438 slipped slightly to No.42, showing that even legacy projects remain in steady rotation.

The momentum isn’t just local. Last week, Her Name Is Love also held a spot at No.31 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart, signalling growing international traction. Released in December via Def Jam Recordings, the EP marked a creative shift for Masicka, exploring themes of love, desire, and relationships while maintaining his signature lyrical sharpness. Its lead single, “Keys,” crossed one million Spotify streams shortly after release, reflecting the project’s strong reception.

Masicka’s contributions to Grammy-nominated albums and his charting abilities illustrate the collaborative strength and global appeal of Jamaican music. As pundits weigh the final votes and fans rally behind their favourites, Masicka’s fingerprints are unmistakably present on two of the most talked-about projects of 2025, proving that influence doesn’t always need a solo nomination to be felt. With awards recognition stacking up and international charts responding, Masicka is set to turn early-2026 momentum into another landmark year for dancehall.

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