St. Kitts and Nevis’ rising star, Byron Messia, has made history by winning a Grammy as an artist on Chris Brown’s 11:11 (Deluxe) album, which won the award for Best R&B Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Messia, known for his distinct dancehall style, contributed to the track ‘Nightmares’ on the deluxe edition of 11:11.
“You made it happen for all of us…1st Grammy. [St Kitts] See it Dey. God almighty is He,” Messia stated on Instagram expressing gratitude to Chris Brown and his homeland for the win.
Messia gained mainstream recognition following the commercial release of his single “Talibans” in 2023. The song spawned a remix featuring Burna Boy, which peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry
This Grammy win marks a monumental achievement for both Byron Messia and his home country. With this major recognition, his future in the music industry looks incredibly promising as he continues to make waves on both regional and international stages.
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