Jamaican recording artiste Keznamdi Sunday night won the 2026 GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Keznamdi triumphed over his fellow Jamaican nominees to win the coveted prize with his first-ever nomination for the album Blxxd & Fyah.
The other contenders were Lila Iké (Treasure Self Love), Vybz Kartel (First Week Out), Jesse Royal (No Place Like Home), and Mortimer (From Within).
In August 2025, Keznamdi released the 13-track Blxxd & Fyah.
Keznamdi said, “Reggae music always defends truths, rights, African liberation, and black man redemption.”
He praised his parents and team, saying, “We represent Jamaican culture, dancehall, and reggae.”
His biography claims he fuses classic reggae roots with soul, rock, and hip-hop, delivering 11 tracks worth passing down.
“I want to show bloodline is about your legacy, and your legacy isn’t about the work you do — but about your family,” he says. “I’m speaking on the struggles of the common man, having loved ones out here, defending them, doing what you’re supposed to do, and playing a role to ensure you’re making this life better for your children.
He adds, “Tomorrow is never promised. Invest in your bloodline, not just business. That’s my goal.”
The biography says a strong home bond prepared Keznamdi to build a formidable personal and creative legacy.
Born in Kingston, Keznamdi grew up surrounded by music as his parents led the reggae outfit Chakula, according to his biography.
By age five, Keznamdi contributed his first track, “Mix A Color,” to the Save the World children’s compilation, earning local recognition, says his biography.
The biography concludes, “Bloodline will make you treasure Keznamdi’s legacy and your own.”
Keznamdi says, “Music is a service. I want to serve.”
He adds, “If you dream and work hard, you can achieve it. I aim to be an example.
