Among those to be honoured at the upcoming Grammy Certificate Ceremony 2025 on Saturday, September 13, are Chevelle Franklyn, Brian & Tony Gold, and Heather Cummings, all vocalists whose harmonies, lead performances, and backing arrangements have left an impactful effect on Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated reggae and dancehall projects.
Organised by Back 2 Da Future Music Limited, in collaboration with The Royalty Network Inc, and Steely & Clevie Productions, the event will feature tribute to a wide range of music talent at the Audi Showroom in Kingston.
Chevelle Franklyn will be honoured for her harmonies on Shabba Ranks’ Grammy-winning As Raw As Ever (1992) album and her contribution of backing vocals to Buju Banton’s Friends for Life (2004), which earned a Grammy nomination.
Reflecting on the honour, Franklyn said: “Every note I’ve ever sung, every song I’ve ever written, was a stepping stone… Every moment, every melody, every lyric, all leading me to my greatest masterpiece — serving the kingdom of God.”
Brian and Tony Gold, the iconic vocal duo, will receive Grammy certificates for their unforgettable performance on Shaggy’s Boombastic (1996), which secured a Grammy Award.
Known for their tight harmonies and soulful delivery, the pair has been instrumental in shaping reggae’s global soundscape.
Heather Cummings, a sought-after harmony vocalist and performer, will be recognised for her work on multiple Grammy projects, including her nominated contributions to Shaggy’s Clothes Drop (2006), Sizzla’s The Messiah (2014), and Buju Banton’s Rasta Got Soul (2010), as well as her Grammy-winning harmonies on Sly & Robbie’s
Friends (1999).
The recognition is deeply personal for Cummings: “It’s incredibly humbling and surreal. I stood on that stage as a host last year, and now I am receiving recognition myself. To come full circle and be honoured this year is a testament to perseverance, growth, and the power of believing in my craft. It feels like validation of my journey and an inspiring reminder to keep pushing forward.”
The collaboration aims to honour the unsung contributors behind Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated albums from musicians and engineers to producers and songwriters.
Following the 2024 inaugural ceremony, the 2025 staging uniquely celebrates Jamaica’s creative legacy, featuring red carpet glamour, media coverage, and a global live stream.
