Chevelle Franklyn to get Grammy Certificate for Shabba album

Recording artiste Chevelle Franklyn is set to receive a Grammy Certificate for her contribution to Shabba Rank's Grammy-winning album Xtra Naked (1992).

The awards will be presented at a special event organised by Back 2 Da Future Music Limited at the Audi Showroom in Kingston, Jamaica, on August 13.

"Chevelle's remarkable career has played an integral role in shaping the '90s dancehall landscape. Her powerful and soulful voice has graced numerous hits, solidifying her status as one of the most influential vocalists in reggae and dancehall history. Chevelle is one of many artistes whose contributions have significantly impacted reggae and dancehall music. We are thrilled to honour her and others this year," Kennedy Mensah of Back 2 Da Future Music explained.

Franklyn, who was a reggae and dancehall artiste at the time but has since turned to gospel, will be honoured for her backing vocals on Xtra Naked. The presentation is part of a broader initiative by Back 2 Da Future Music Limited to distribute almost 100 uncollected Grammy Certificates to musicians in the reggae industry. Approximately 50 will be presented in Jamaica, with others distributed to recipients in Florida and the United Kingdom.

"I'm humbled to have been a featured artiste on numerous hits alongside legendary Jamaican artistes like Shabba Ranks, earning me a Grammy Certificate. Those experiences served as a valuable training ground for my future endeavours. Years later, I received another Grammy Certificate for my background vocals on a project with Elton John. After dedicating my life to Christ, I was blessed with yet another Grammy Certificate for my feature on Israel Houghton's Power of One album. This journey is now a testament to God's glory. I'm truly grateful for the recognition of my labour of love and appreciate the celebration from my own people," said Franklyn. "A massive thank you to Back 2 Da Future for their hard work and dedication to representing musicians and artistes like me with excellence!"