Kabaka Pyramid has won his first Grammy for his album The Kalling in what was described as one of the most solid lineup of reggae album nominations.
The best Reggae Album category included Koffee’s Gifted, Protoje’s Third Times the Charm, Sean Paul’s Scorcha and Shaggy’s Come Fly Wid Mi.
The winner was revealed at the awards ceremony underway in Los Angeles.
“We are just some Kids from Kingston, Jamaica” he said after collecting his award.
He dedicated his win to his mom, his team and Jo ‘Mersa’ Marley.
Kabaka Pyramid is often described as a conscious revolutionary lyricist with a unique musical style, blending the power, energy, and melody of reggae with the lyricism of hip-hop. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica this Bebble Rock Music artiste uses his liquid and hypnotizing delivery to spread positive messages of spiritual evolution that forces you to listen.
The award-winning artiste has developed a solid global fan-base that connects deeply with the messages in his music, touring extensively over the past five years to the largest of reggae stages around the world. Aided by his excellent Bebble Rockers band; he has brought his message and power to tens of thousands of people in North America, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Following the global success of his impactful hit single Well Done in 2015; Kabaka released his “Accurate” mixtape presented by music superpower Major Lazer and Walshy Fire to tremendous reception with the mixtape proving to be an instant classic amongst reggae/hip-hop fans. In 2017 he topped the Global Reggae Charts with the anthem Can’t Breathe the first single from his album Contraband.
In fact the Pyramid has released a powerful catalogue over the years including the critically acclaimed Rebel Music EP and the Billboard top 10 charting Lead the Way EP; singles such as Never Gonna Be A Slave, No Capitalist, Mi Alright with Chronixx, and Free From Chains as well as music videos for the popular Warrior featuring Protoje, World Wide Love, Liberal Opposer and High and Windy with Sara Lugo; he has achieved regular rotation on local and international airwaves.
Winning the Grammy has now added to his long list of accolades and we are sure reggae fans will get a lot more gems from him in 2023.
