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Reggae, Dancehall & Soca Heat Up February
5 Mar
Summary
- Keznamdi won a Grammy for best reggae album on Feb. 1.
- The 'WYFL' riddim gained massive popularity with new versions.
- Island Music Conference and Lost in Time Festival drew artists.
The month of February buzzed with vibrant Caribbean music releases and events. Keznamdi achieved a significant milestone, securing his first career Grammy for Best Reggae Album on February 1st. This set a strong tone for the music community.
The viral 'WYFL' riddim, released in November, gained immense traction. Heavyweights like Mavado, Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Tielo Lanez, and NLE Choppa contributed their unique takes. Remixes even spanned to Ghanaian artists Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.
Simultaneously, the business of Caribbean music convened in Kingston, Jamaica, for the fourth annual Island Music Conference. Co-founded by Shaggy, this event focused on cultivating long-term music careers through panels and workshops.
As February concluded, Protoje's Lost in Time Festival took center stage. It celebrated prominent reggae artists of the 2020s, including Chronixx's first live set since 2019 and Koffee's return to major Jamaican stages.
