Jamaican Guitarist Robert Browne Honoured at Grammy Certificate Ceremony

Jamaican guitarist Robert Browne received multiple Grammy Certificates for his contributions to Grammy-nominated projects by Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, and Protoje. He was also surprised with a Platinum disc recognising his work on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Robert Browne Receives long-overdue Grammy recognition

For veteran Jamaican guitarist Robert Browne, Back 2 Da Future Music Limited’s Grammy Certificate Ceremony in South Florida marked a long-overdue moment of recognition, one that finally placed the spotlight on the musicians who helped shape the foundation of reggae’s most celebrated recordings.

Browne was awarded multiple Grammy Certificates for his contributions to Grammy-nominated projects by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Burning Spear, Shaggy, and Protoje.

The evening delivered an additional surprise when he was presented with a Platinum disc honouring his work on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the iconic project by Lauryn Hill that has since achieved four-times Platinum status. “It is a great feeling to be honoured and recognised for the works,” Browne said. “Usually, only the artists and featured artists get the accolades. This shows that musicians like myself are just as important to the music.”

 “It is extremely important for reggae artists and musicians to receive recognition for their contributions”

Browne said the honour reinforces his wider mission of encouraging young Jamaicans to pursue music seriously and to master their instruments, stressing the importance of craft and longevity in the industry.

The awards were presented by Back 2 Da Future Music Limited in partnership with The Royalty Network Inc., a collaboration aimed at expanding long-overdue recognition for the behind-the-scenes contributors to Grammy-recognised music.

According to Kennedy Mensah of Back 2 Da Future Music Limited, the ceremony exists to ensure reggae’s contributors are not written out of history. “It is extremely important for reggae artists and musicians to receive recognition for their contributions, especially now when liner notes are disappearing from music releases,” he said.

“It is a great feeling to be honoured and recognised for the works. Usually, only the artists and featured artists get the accolades. This shows that musicians like myself are just as important to the music.”

Organisers have already confirmed that plans are in motion for the 2026 staging of Back 2 Da Future Music’s Grammy Certificate Ceremony, with events set to take place in Jamaica and the United Kingdom.