The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) introduced an Album of the Year category for its 2023 Honours Awards and the selection committee has declared the nominees in the Reggae, Dancehall and Gospel gospel categories.

JaRIA members (paid and lifetime) have begun the voting process.

Voting in this category is exclusive to JaRIA members and a link was sent to members whose votes are due by Sunday, April 9. Additionally, the association created a Spotify page to enable members to review the nominated albums.

The nominees, albums and sections are:

DANCEHALL

Sean Paul Scorcha

Gav & Jord Writings ov Tomato

REGGAE

Hezron MOAM (Man on a Mission)

Tanya Stephens Some Kinda Madness

Kabaka Pyramid The Kalling

Bling Dawg Elev8

Bugle Toxicity

GOSPEL

Joy Fairclough You Reign in Majesty

The Grace Thrillers Tidal Wave

Wayne Stoddard Freedom Plan

Petra Kaye Sing Praises (Live)

The list of popular categories are:

Song of the Year

Laalee Floating

Ding Dong Bounce

Shane O Dark Room

Ras-I Somewhere Wonderful

Jahshii Born Fighter

Jermaine Edwards,

The Kiffness Rushawn Beautiful Day

Breakthrough Artiste of the Year

Valiant

Jashii

Biggs Don

Sasique

Silk Boss

One winner in each of the categories will be announced at the JaRIA Honour Awards Gala which takes place on Easter Monday, April 10, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Port Royal Street, Kingston.