Several songs in Ballot for Grammy-Nomination
This year's submission for Grammy nomination includes multiple songs represented by us or our partners - we're keeping our fingers crossed!
October 14, 2024
DUBMATIX, RAGGA TWINS - BASSLINES & SPEAKERS
"That track is smokin’" - Dave Sanford, Distiller Promo - Portland OR, USA
"Pure fire with the OG UK lyricists Ragga Twins!!" - Jay Scarlett Bayerischen Rundfunks Regional Radio - Munich, Germany
"5/5 Massive" - Mr Benn Square One Sound / Leisure Recordings - Bristol UK
"5/5 absolutely fire" - David Downes The Source 96.1 FM - Cornwall, UK
The Canadian composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and seven-time JUNO Award winner and nominee Dubmatix teamed up with UK-based Jungle pioneers, Ragga Twins, for this hot summer track.Together, on "Basslines & Speakers", Dubmatix and Ragga Twins deliver a powerful fusion of dub, reggae, and bass that has captivated audiences worldwide. The song is on the ballot to be nominated in the Best Dance/Electronic Recording category.
SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 - HEAVIER YET
"Dey" is from the album Heavier Yet by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and featuring Damian Marley. It was produced by legendary musician Lenny Kravitz and Fela Kuti’s original engineer Sodi Marciszewer and embodies the spirit of resistance, resilience, and revolution. "Dey" is on the ballot for for the category Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, and Chant / 63 for Best African Music Performance.
ALLEGRA LEVY - OUT OF THE QUESTION
SteepleChase Records is thrilled to announce that Allegra Levy's May release is on the Grammy Ballot this season. We're keeping our fingers crossed for Allegra Levy and the entire team.
Allegra Levy's works are not only in consideration for one but as many as three categories:
The album "Out Of The Question" in Best Jazz Vocal Album.
"What Are You Waiting For?" in Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals.
"Will You Still Be Mine?" feat. Allison Miller in Best Jazz Performance.
Be sure to keep an eye out for this powerhouse because so far critics are on Allegra's side:
"Allegra Levy and her compatriots Mimi Jones, Allison Miller, Carmen Staaf take jazz to cool new heights."
INDIEPULSE MAGAZINE
"A treasure for connoisseurs of jazz and vibrant new interpretations of beloved favorite songs. Highly recommended."
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"Allegra Levy reveals an unexpectedly playful and clever nature, which makes the album great fun even for those not typically drawn to jazz." WATERBURY REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
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