Minna LaFortune submits ‘Dance with Me, Vol. II’ for GRAMMY Awards
Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist Minna LaFortune has officially submitted her latest album, Dance with Me, Vol. II, for consideration in the Best Reggae Album Category at the 68th GRAMMY® Awards set to take place in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 1, 2026.
LaFortune told Caribbean Life on Friday, Sept. 12, that the album, released on Jun. 7, 2025, is devoted to social consciousness and celebrating life.
Blending reggae, afrobeat, dancehall, and amapiano, LaFortune said she creates “a dynamic soundscape that carries messages of peace, unity, and social justice.”
With her emotive voice and captivating rhythms, La Fortune said she delivers “an unforgettable listening experience that uplifts while raising awareness of important global issues.”
She said among the album’s standout tracks are “Cease Fire” and “Global Warming,” which LaFortune has submitted for Best Global Music Performance and Best Song for Social Change, respectively.
La Fortune said, “’Cease Fire’ draws attention to the urgent issue of urban violence, addressing tragedies in New York, Haiti, Trinidad, and Soweto.”
Over a modern “new roots” reggae foundation, fused with hip-hop elements, LaFortune sings: “Too many young people lose their lives in their teens, in their twenties, caught in a cycle of death and violence.”
On the other hand, LaFortune said “Global Warming” seeks to remind the world of its role in reversing global warming and protecting the planet.
She said her musical influences include reggae icons such as Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and Marcia Griffiths, as well as jazz and soul legends like Nancy Wilson and Aretha Franklin.
In 2023, LaFortune released her debut album, Dance with Me, Vol. I followed with the festive Caribbean Christmas.
With Dance with Me, Vol. II, LaFortune said she continues her journey of blending genres and voices to create music that resonates with global audiences.
Beyond music, LaFortune said she is the co-founder and president of the Society for the Advancement of the Caribbean Diaspora (SACD) and founder of the Afro Carib-A Singers.
