Want to get your music out to over 40k radio and sound system dis? CLICK HERE
Stay up-to-date with all that's new at Dancehallreggaeworld, Click Here to subscribe for my updates and don't miss a thing!
Dancehall and Reggae music artists Mr. Vegas, Damian Marley lead IRAWMA nominations
by Necoflex
(Jamaica)
Mr Vegas
Veteran Dancehall/Reggae entertainers, Mr. Vegas and Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley lead the nominations list for the 2013 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), scheduled to take place May 4 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Vegas, who topped charts worldwide for his hit, Bruk It Down garnered six nominations including Best Male Disc Jockey/Rapper, Best Song and Best Crossover Song while his critically-acclaimed album, Sweet Jamaica earned a nod in the Best Album category.
Marley copped five nominations of his own, including the Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year as well as Best Song for his number-one hit, Affairs of the Heart.
Newly-established mainstream stars, Konshens and Romain Virgo earned four nominations including Most Promising Entertainer while Sean Paul and Third World copped the same amount of nods.
Grammy-winning Reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff is one of four acts with three nominations, includign one for Entertainer of the Year where he contends with the likes of Stephen Marley, Tarrus Riley as well as the aforementioned Damian Marley, Third World, Romain Virgo and Sean Paul.
Other notables include Chronixx, No Maddz and Tommy Lee Sparta, who were each nominated for Best New Entertainer, Lady Saw, who contests rivals Tifa and Macka Diamond for Best Female Entertainer and rap legend turned Reggae crooner, Snoop Lion who earned a nod for Best Crossover Song (La La La).
Meanwhile, former Jamaican prime minister, the Hon. Edward Seaga, famed producer, Donovan Germain and the first winners of the Best Reggae Album Grammy, Black Uhuru will all be receiving special honors at IRAWMA.
Check out the full list of nominees on the official IRAWMA website: http://irawma.com/irawma_vote2013.html
Want to learn more about Reggae Music? check these pages below...
New! Talk to me
Was the information helpful? Something needs changing? I welcome your feedback here.
Great Articles You Might Have Missed
Please send us your Feedback, News, Photos, Press Releases, Music and/or Videos to our WhatsApp Number: 1-876-395-8008 or Email: necoflex@gmail.com
Not what you are looking for? Search the web for more Dancehall Reggae music information below...
Researched Information pages
Recent Articles
-
Mr PRO Unleashes Soulful Afrobeat Magic with Latest EP, "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL"
Apr 13, 24 02:05 PM
Afrobeat sensation Mr PRO is set to captivate hearts once again with the release of his much-anticipated EP, RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL, slated to hit the airwaves -
The Bad Boys of Reggae Inner Circle and JaRIA Bring Reggae Month to South Florida this February
Mar 02, 24 04:24 PM
FREE Reggae events throughout South Florida with live musical performances, djs, networking and conference (Miami, FL) To celebrate Black History Month, -
Black and Proud Live Concert
Mar 02, 24 03:35 PM
Veteran dancehall/reggae artist Anthony B and Reggae Vibes Music present the first annual staging of Black and Proud Concert, a live reggae music experience -
TOK’s Bay-C first #1 album as solo artist, Xyclone’s 8th straight, with Flawless Victory EP
Mar 02, 24 03:02 PM
Internationally renowned artist Bay-C from the dancehall group TOK has teamed up with Billboard chart-topping artist Xyclone on an EP titled Flawless Victory. -
Money in the Bankx! Riddim album breaks into top 10 for newcomer A’Legends Productions
Mar 02, 24 02:55 PM
Fashion designer, actress and author turned music producer, Jenelle Alexia, is making money moves as she embarks on this new journey with her label, A’Legends
