New York, NY (Top40 Charts) On Sunday February 5th the Recording academy hosted the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California. Defying expectations and sparking a level of national pride by his fellow Jamaicans, Kabaka Pyramid won Best Reggae Album for 'The Kalling'.
Still soaking in the win, Kabaka Pyramid is still processing this major achievement. "What it means to me, my career, my family, my team. You know what it means for Reggae Music, positive music, coming out of
Jamaica right now us just a joy. It's a feeling of greatness, as I always say I would never be defined by things like these but, the recognition of the work on such a scale, in such a key market for us as the US means a lot for us," says Kabaka Pyramid.
Understandably thrilled when announced the winner of the academy, Kabaka Pyramid accepted the honor with his mother by his side and his friends from high school, now managers Abishai Hoilett and Duane McDonald. Thanking his parents, team, fellow artists Kabaka Pyramid highlighted that they are "just some kids from Kingston, Jamaica". Living their dream through hard work and staying true to who they are achieving this great recognition by their musical peers on the world stage is a major accomplishment.
"This GRAMMY win is monumental for my son! Its well-deserved after years of hard work, my heart is grateful to God for sustaining him and his team and giving them success. I look forward to seeing the way forward unto even greater achievements and blessings," says Marcia Salmon, Kabaka's mom.
Produced by Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, the fifteen-track masterpiece released on Ghetto Youth International & Bebble Rock Music, features some of the reggae icons most frequent collaborators like Damian Marley, Protoje,
Black Am I,
Jesse Royal. In addition, 'The Kalling' also featured some new collaborators for Kabaka Pyramid like Buju Banton, Stephen Marley, Tifa, Answele and Jemere Morgan. With productions from Kabaka Pyramid, Stephen Marley, and Young Pow, 'The Kalling' was a family effort putting together a symphony of excellent songs.
Kabaka is set to go on his UK/European tour starting March 2nd - April 10th www.kabakapmusic.com/tour.
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The name "Kabaka" is Ugandan for "King" and the long lasting survival of the Pyramids of ancient Africa represent his desire for longevity in the music and deep connection to Kemetic roots; leaving messages for generations to come.
This Grammy award winning artist has developed a solid global fan-base that connects deeply with the messages in his music, touring extensively over the past 5 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. Hitting stages such as "Reggae on the River" (US),
Rebel Salute (JA),
Sierra Nevada World
Music Festival (US), "Rototom Sunsplash" (Spain), Musa (Portugal), SummerJam (Germany), Reggae Sumfest (JA), Reggae Sundance (NE), Reggae Sun Ska Festival (FRA), South by South West (US), BoomTown (UK) as well as headlining multiple 20+ multi-city club tours; Kabaka is well known for delivering an electrifying and entertaining live performance. He has just recently concluded the 30 show, United States "Stony Hill" tour with Damian Jr. Gong Marley to rave reviews.
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