Reggae superstar Anthony B In The Running For Grammy Nomination

Nov. 14, 2009 - PRLog -- Reggae's most prolific and engaging artist Anthony B was notified that he could be nominated for a Grammy Award in the field "Best Reggae Album" for the 2009 release "Rize Up." Anthony B is teaming up with music producer and president of Raffles Entertainment, Raffles van Exel to start an Grammy Nomination awareness campaign.

"It is just amazing to be considered for a nomination!" Anthony B said. "Just to be named among a field with some of the greats in Reggae is something that I will cherish. If I am nominated, it will be a great honor."

"We want to secure this Grammy nomination for Anthony B because he is an amazing artist. He deserves a nomination and to ultimately win." Says Raffles van Exel. "We will do everything in our power at Raffles Entertainment to secure the nomination!"

About Anthony B

Anthony B is considered to be one of the most prolific Reggae singers in the industry. He has released 13 albums, over 1000 singles and appearances on over 100 albums in the last 14 years. Anthony B is an electrifying performer whose music grips the public social conscience.

Anthony B has collaborated with Bone Crusher, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, and a host of other artists.

About Raffles van Exel

Raffles Van Exel, is a European actor, music consultant and producer from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He founded Raffles Entertainment, LLC, Max Records, Inc., and charitable organization Artist For Global Unity.

Mr. Van Exel is a highly respected entertainment consultant having guided some of the worlds most acclaimed artists, such as the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Colby O' Donis, Ras Penco, Lance Bass (Founding member of iconic pop group, N'Sync), Flavor Flav of the iconic rap group, Public Enemy and of the  "Flavor of Love" fame, George Benson, and the late Ray Charles. Raffles van Exel has produced for The Queen of Salsa - the late and great Celia Cruz, funk pioneer George Clinton, Sisqo, Nick Cannon, Howie Dorough (Founding member of Grammy nominated group, The Backstreet Boys), gangsta rap icon and actor Ice-T, and a host of other artists.