Kabaka Pyramid wins Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album

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

Toots & The Maytals Featured in Levi's Jeans 150th Anniversary Ad

It's a big moment for Jamaica and reggae music February is celebrated as Reggae Month and there couldn't be a better moment for Levi's to drop their new campaign to celebrate their 150th anniversary

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Levi's launched a new advertising campaign designed to celebrate its brand 501 jeans The campaign dubbed “The Greatest Story Ever Worn” debuted at the Grammy Awards on Sunday with three short films depicting the popularity and influence of the legendary Levi's product

The ad showcased the timelessness and cultural significance of both Levi's and reggae music and how Levi's jeans have been a staple in the wardrobes of people from all over the world for so many years

One of the films “Precious Cargo” directed by Martin de Thurah and Melina Matsoukas shows barrels of Levi's 501 jeans arriving by boat in Kingston, Jamaica for the first time in 1970 The commercial opened with a montage of vintage footage of people putting on Levi's jeans and dancing to Toots & The Maytals classic hit “54-46 Was My Number” The film is captioned “When the 501 jeans made it to Kingston, Kingston made it their own ”

The historical based film reflects how the small island of Jamaica has influenced people around the world with their own distinct style, rhythm and soul

The advertisement can be deemed a huge success, resonating with audiences of all ages and backgrounds The combination of Toots and The Maytals' music and Levi's iconic brand helped to cement the message of the ad, that both Levi's and reggae music are timeless and continue to inspire and bring people together even after all these years

Toots and The Maytals is a legendary reggae band from Jamaica Formed in the 1960s, the band is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music and has had a major impact on the genre Toots and The Maytals' music is known for its upbeat, soulful sound, and powerful lyrics that tackle social and political issues

The band's lead singer, Toots Hibbert, is widely regarded as one of the greatest reggae singers of all time With his distinctive voice and powerful stage presence, Toots has helped to bring reggae music to a global audience

Throughout their career, Toots and The Maytals have released many classic albums and hit songs, including Pressure Drop, Monkey Man, and "Funky Kingston They have toured extensively and have played at major music festivals around the world, spreading their unique sound and positive message to audiences of all ages and backgrounds

Toots and The Maytals' music continues to be popular and influential, and the band remains an important part of the reggae music scene Their timeless sound and powerful message continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike