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Music Quality Matters. RKG Gets Grammy Nomination Consideration for a Third Time.
He’s hardly ever among the artistes on the Carnival circuit to get the attention of mass audiences, but he is certainly, for a third time, being considered for a Grammy nomination. The 67th Grammy Awards takes place on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The nominations for the awards will however be announced this coming Friday, November 8th. Trinidad and Tobago radio personality and artiste, RKG is among the artistes being considered for Grammy nomination for his album, Fully Digital. Once again, for this music lover, consideration by the Grammy nomination committee is a career highlight.
In previous years, RKG has been considered by the GRAMMYs and while his name has not made it to the final nomination list just yet, he says he is happy that his music’s quality has gotten him this far. “Your music must be of a particular standard to pass the submission process. There are certified voters – producers, songwriters and others, who will listen to the music’s standard and quality,” he shared, adding that he is of the firm belief that his third-time consideration is based on his music’s quality. “The first time I was given consideration was with the album, Caribbean Born. The second time around I was considered alongside Kes The Band in the category of Global Music Performance and now, the third time around, I’m being considered in the category of Best Reggae Album.
RKG’s latest album, ‘Fully Digital’ boasts 14 tracks. He told Ebuzztt that he spent two days alongside producer, NyceNation, steadily working to deliver on the project. Now, reflecting on the journey to this point, he stands proud and happy, recalling that those two days of dedication in an area considered a crime hotspot, was a necessary part of the end product. On his style and delivery, RKG tells us that his aim has never been to sound like every other artiste, or to be boxed in to any one genre of music. “Me setting myself apart equates to me sometimes sacrificing my career. That may be a strong statement to make, but what I mean is God has given me a talent that I can be musically versatile with, something that not many people are capable of doing. I try to separate myself musically, because I think being unique is what’s needed,” he said.
Admittedly influenced heavily by the likes of dancehall artistes, Spragga Benz, Bounty Killer, General Degree and T&T’s Bunji Garlin, RKG says now he has found his own style and is comfortable delivering songs that blend genres and offer a difference to global music lovers. “My greatest desire when it comes to my music is to hear my songs in movies, on Netflix and other major platforms. God is the boss and God is in charge of time. Music is something that can live on and I want to create music that lives on through the people, through generations. I want to give the people music that can talk to them, heal them, strengthen them; I want my music to transcend beyond the norm of any festival, any party,” he said, adding that good music connects to the soul of the listener.
The globe at the fingertips of musicians and creators, RKG is unfazed by those who question his music at home in the Caribbean. He however encourages everyone to take a listen to ‘Fully Digital’ with the understanding that his target audience is a global one and his sound, is as unique as the people of varied nationalities, races and ethnicities worldwide. “This album’s music is timeless; the songs are not dated and these songs can be played for years to come,” he shared, telling us that during the voting process he received a very encouraging email from one of the panel’s voters who credited him with what they said was a a very good body of work in ‘Fully Digital.’
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Grammy Award Winning, Morgan Heritage Salutes Jamaica with First Release Since Losing Peetah Morgan.
Grammy Award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage returns with “Come Feel The Love,” an uplifting new single written and produced by nine-time Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Stephen Marley.
Released on July 10th through Ghetto Youths International, the song serves as a vibrant musical invitation to experience Jamaica through its people, culture, landscapes, and unmistakable spirit. According to a media release the song celebrates the essence of Jamaica through authentic storytelling, using the universal language of reggae to capture the island’s warmth, resilience, beauty, and enduring sense of community.
Led by the unmistakable voices of Gramps Morgan and Mojo Morgan, the single paints vivid images of Jamaica’s natural beauty, from the iconic lignum vitae and soursop trees to Negril’s coastline, Lovers’ Leap, and the communities where generations have shaped one of the world’s most influential musical cultures.
Complementing the song is a visually stunning official music video produced by Filmaica and directed by Fernando Hevia. Filmed entirely on location throughout Jamaica, the visual showcases many of the island’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural landmarks. Gramps Morgan’s performance scenes were captured in Negril and at the iconic Lovers’ Leap in St. Elizabeth, both destinations referenced in the lyrics, bringing an added level of authenticity and emotional connection, while celebrating the beauty and diversity of Jamaica.
Built around the infectious refrain, “Come Feel The Love,” the record embodies Jamaica as more than a destination – it is a feeling rooted in family, music, community, and connection.
Celebrating Home.
“Come Feel The Love” marks Morgan Heritage’s first newly recorded release since the ascension of one of its founding members, Peetah Morgan, opening a new chapter for one of reggae’s most celebrated groups while honoring the legacy he helped build. The single reflects the band’s enduring commitment to carrying its message of unity, love, and cultural pride to audiences around the world.
“Jamaica has given us so much, our identity, our music, our culture, and our purpose,” said Gramps Morgan. “This song celebrates everything we love about home and invites the world to experience the same warmth and inspiration that continues to shape who we are.”
Mojo Morgan added, “Reggae has always connected people across cultures and generations. ‘Come Feel The Love’ reminds us that Jamaica’s greatest gift isn’t just its beauty, it’s the love, unity, and positive spirit that people feel the moment they arrive.”
The record seamlessly blends Morgan Heritage’s signature harmonies with Stephen Marley’s timeless production, creating a contemporary roots,reggae anthem that honors Jamaica’s traditions while introducing its story to a new generation of listeners.
As one of reggae’s most celebrated families, Morgan Heritage has spent decades carrying Jamaican music to audiences around the world, earning a Grammy Award and building a legacy of socially conscious, spiritually uplifting recordings. Their collaboration with Stephen Marley, one of reggae’s most accomplished artists and producers, brings together two of Jamaica’s most influential musical legacies in a powerful celebration of the island, its people, and its culture.
More than the release of a new single, “Come Feel The Love” represents the beginning of Morgan Heritage’s next chapter, one rooted in the same values that have defined the band for generations while embracing a renewed purpose. As they honor Peetah Morgan’s enduring legacy, the group continues its mission of celebrating Jamaica through music and spreading love, unity, hope, and positivity to audiences around the world.
“Come Feel the Love” is available now on all major digital streaming platforms.
Caribbean Buzz
Charly Black, Kevin Lyttle Release ‘Summer Banger’ Produced by Global Hitmaker, Walshy Fire.
Two of the Caribbean’s most legendary hitmakers have joined forces for what is shaping up to be one of the Caribbean’s biggest records of the year.
Dancehall superstar Charly Black, whose global smash “Gyal You A Party Animal” has amassed more than one billion streams worldwide, joins forces with St. Vincent Soca hit maker, Kevin Lyttle, whose timeless international hit “Turn Me On” has generated hundreds of millions of streams. That single remains one of the most recognizable Caribbean songs ever recorded.
The single, “Island Ting,” unites the music of Jamaica and St. Vincent & The Grenadines, celebrating the beauty, confidence, and irresistible energy of island women. More than just a song, “Island Ting” is a celebration of the Caribbean, its vibrant diaspora, and everyone around the world who embraces the region’s unmatched culture, music, and love of celebration.
Blending irresistible Dancehall and Soca influences with an unmistakable tropical vibe, the record is poised to become the soundtrack of the summer, says a media release issued.
Produced by well known international producer, Walshy Fire, with the instrumental crafted by acclaimed producer Jason Julian, “Island Ting” is already making waves across the streaming landscape. The single has secured significant editorial playlist support from Apple Music and Spotify, with Spotify further backing the release through premium placement on its coveted Mobile Home Banner – one of the platform’s most prominent promotional spaces for new music.
Industry insiders are already tipping “Island Ting” as one of the Caribbean’s defining songs of the summer, with momentum expected to carry through Notting Hill Carnival, into Trinidad Carnival 2027, and beyond. From beach parties and festivals to clubs, radio, and playlists around the world, the record has all the ingredients of a timeless Caribbean anthem.
“Island Ting” is available now on all major streaming and digital platforms.