Jamaican reggae artist Minna LaFortune submits recordings for Grammy consideration
The Brooklyn-based singer has entered three songs across five categories for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Song for Social Change.
NEW YORK, United States. Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based reggae artist Minna LaFortune says she has officially submitted several recordings for consideration in the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, which she described as a milestone in a year of creative expansion, cultural advocacy and international reach.
The awards will take place on Sunday, February 7, 2027, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
LaFortune told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, October 13, that her submissions span Global Music Performance, Dance/Electronic Recording, Dance Pop Recording, Remixed Recording and the Best Song for Social Change category.
She said her work continues to "amplify Caribbean and African Diaspora narratives through music that is rhythmic, poetic, and socially conscious", reaching audiences across the United States, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe and beyond.
African Women
LaFortune has entered African Women for Global Music Performance and Best Song for Social Change. She described the song as a tribute to the resilience and global influence of African women.
"Rooted in reggae and global roots traditions, African Women blends cultural pride with advocacy," she said.
Summer Love (Dance Version)
The dance version of Summer Love has been entered for Dance/Electronic Recording, Dance Pop Recording and Remixed Recording. LaFortune called it "a vibrant, high-energy dance-fusion track" remixed from her popular reggae original.
"This version merges Caribbean pulse with contemporary electronic production, creating an infectious groove embraced by international DJs, playlists, and festival audiences," she said.
My Love My Love
Her third submission, My Love My Love, is entered for Global Music Performance. LaFortune described it as "a soulful, Latin-flavoured melodic offering" that showcases her "blend of reggae, storytelling, and global musicality".
