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Grammys 2020: Shatta Wale earns first Grammys credit

November 21, 2019 10:20 AM

Ghanaian dancehall recording artiste, performer and sound engineer, Shatta Wale has earned his first ever Grammys credit for the 2020 edition.

Beyonce features Shatta Wale

The 35-year-old singer’s feature on Beyoncé’s acclaimed “The Lion King: The Gift” album landed his name on The Recording Academy’s nomination list which was released Wednesday, November 20.

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Shatta Wale’s effort on track 19 – “Already” – with Major Lazer made waves across the African continent when it was released in July this year.

The 27-track soundtrack which features some top international artistes including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Mr Eazi, was nominated in the “Best Pop Album” category.

The album competes with Billie Eilish's “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” and “thank u, next” by Ariana Grande among other albums.

See the nominees below.

MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA

Best Pop Vocal Album:

The Lion King: The Gift - Beyonce

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? - Billie Eilish

Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande

No.6 Collaborations Project - Ed Sheeran

Lover - Taylor Swift

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