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Soulful reggae singer-songwriter Mortimer said he is feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude after receiving news that he has been nominated for a Grammy Award, the music industry’s most coveted recognition.
Mortimer is nominated for a Best Reggae Album Grammy for his debut album, From Within.
The news reached the Lightning singer while in Grenada, where he is preparing to perform alongside fellow Jamaican artistes Protoje and Sevana, along with a stellar line-up of Grenadian and other regional acts, at the Grenada Caribbean Music Festival (GCMF) set for today in the Spice Isle.
Mortimer said he is feeling extremely grateful for the recognition, expressing thanks to his peers and the Recording Academy’s voting members for seeing the value in his craft.
“Art is not something we do; it’s something we get to do,” he said, adding, “I feel honoured that the industry found it fit to recognise me and my team. I am grateful that people find value in the work that we do.”
Known for his distinctive tone and stirring lyrics, he shared that his team, whom he describes as family, has been instrumental in his journey.
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Meanwhile, Mortimer shares that he is looking forward to the togetherness at the GCMF event, sharing that “music brings people together regardless of social circumstances”.
The GCMF is presented by ORA Caribbean and will be set against the scenic waterfront backdrop of Port Louis in St George’s. The event is expected to draw over 3,500 patrons for a dynamic showcase that blends reggae, soul, and soca.
The other nominees for Best Reggae Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards are Treasure Self Love, the debut album by Lila Iké; Heart and Soul by Vybz Kartel; BLXXD & FYAH by Keznamdi and No Place Like Home by Jesse Royal.
This is the first nomination for Iké, Keznamdi and Mortimer. Vybz Kartel was nominated in 2024 for Party With Me, and Jesse Royal, in 2021 for Royal.
The 2025 Grammy for Best Reggae Album went to Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired by the Film (Various Artists).
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