Julian Marley, reggae royalty and son of the legendary Bob Marley, along with artist/producerAntaeus, faced off against industry giants at the 67th GRAMMY Awards in the fiercely competitiveBest Remixed Recording category. While they didn’t ultimately take home the trophy, this nomination stands as a major milestone for both Caribbean and African music genres, following theirBest Reggae Album win at last year’s 66th GRAMMY Awards.
In a David vs. Goliath moment, the winning remix was Mark Ronson’s take on Sabrina Carpenter’s“Espresso.” However, Julian Marley and Antaeus’ independently released “Jah Sees Them – Amapiano Remix” garnered significant support from Recording Academy voters. The category also featured superstar artists like Charli XCX, Shaboozey, and Doechii, alongside heavyweight remixers including David Guetta, Kaytranada, and A.G. Cook.
A dynamic blend of Julian Marley’s signature reggae and South Africa’s pulsating Amapiano, the remix was produced by Antaeus, UK producer/DJ Footsteps, and producer MrMyish, with mixing and mastering from Antaeus alongside GRAMMY-winning engineers Joe Maldonado and Alex Psaroudakis. Released by Monom Records, the indie label helmed by Antaeus and business partner Magnus Johansson, this track spotlights the power of cross-cultural collaboration. Monom Records plans to build on this innovative momentum in 2025 and beyond, offering comprehensive Artist Services for emerging talent and expanding into a new book division dedicated to music industry-related publications.
Julian Marley reflected, “The ‘Jah Sees Them’ Amapiano Remix represents my deep passion for music beyond reggae. It’s a powerful fusion that bridges cultures and genres, proving that music truly has no boundaries.”
Antaeus added, “This remix embodies our commitment to creating timeless music that resonates across generations. We’re incredibly grateful to the Recording Academy voters for supporting us on this journey in the name of music and love.”
