Steely & Clevie to be Honored at the 2025 Grammy Certificate Ceremony for Pioneering Contributions to Reggae and Dancehall

The Recording Academy has announced that the legendary Jamaican production duo Steely & Clevie will be officially honored at the 2025 Grammy Certificate Ceremony, recognizing their groundbreaking work that helped shape the sound of reggae, dancehall, and beyond.

As part of the celebrations, Steely & Clevie will receive a Gold Disc acknowledging their production of Dawn Penn’s timeless anthem “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No),” which was awarded BPI Gold certification in 2022 after surpassing 400,000 sales in the United Kingdom. The track remains a global reggae classic, sampled and covered across generations.

Reflecting on the honor, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne stated:
“This recognition is truly a testament to the decades of work Steely and I dedicated to the music. From the studios of Kingston to stages across the world, we always aimed to push Jamaican music forward while staying true to its roots. To be acknowledged by the Grammys in this way is both humbling and inspiring.”

Pioneers of Digital Dancehall

Comprised of the late Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson (1959–2009) and Cleveland “Clevie” Browne, Steely & Clevie are credited as pioneers of the digital dancehall era. Emerging in the 1980s, the duo fused Jamaica’s deep reggae traditions with electronic innovation, crafting some of the most influential riddims in modern music.

Their productions, including iconic riddims such as Punanny and Giggy, redefined the sound of dancehall and became staples in the repertoires of countless Jamaican artists. Steely & Clevie also worked with internationally acclaimed stars including Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Buju Banton, Gregory Isaacs, and Dawn Penn, among others.

One of their most impactful works, Shabba Ranks’ “Dem Bow,” transcended genres to become the rhythmic foundation of reggaeton, a global phenomenon that dominates Latin and international music charts to this day.

Grammy Background

Since its founding in 1957, the Grammy Awards have stood as the music industry’s most prestigious recognition of artistic achievement. Administered by the Recording Academy, the annual awards celebrate excellence across all genres and recognize both artists and behind-the-scenes contributors who shape the sound of music worldwide.

The Grammy Certificate Ceremony honors producers, engineers, songwriters, and other creative professionals whose contributions to award-winning or nominated works are integral to the music’s success. By honoring Steely & Clevie in 2025, the Academy acknowledges not only their past achievements but also their enduring influence on reggae, dancehall, and the global  dollars.