US-Based Royalty Network Inc. Partners with Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. for the 2025 Grammy Certificate Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Liwall with Royalty Network Inc.'s client, acclaimed and decorated reggae and Dancehall producer, Robert Livingston, at Royalty Network Inc.'s 25-year celebration in New York.     

Kingston, Jamaica — Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. is proud to announce its official collaboration with The Royalty Network Inc. for the 2025 Grammy Certificate Ceremony in Kingston, Jamaica. The event is a landmark celebration honouring unsung producers, musicians, and songwriters whose contributions have shaped reggae and Dancehall’s Grammy legacy.

The Royalty Network Inc., one of the leading independent music publishers in the United States, joins as a strategic publishing collaborator, extending its longstanding support of the global reggae community and the creators within it. The red-carpet ceremony takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Audi Showroom in Kingston, Jamaica, and will be livestreamed globally.

With a catalogue of over 700,000 copyrights, The Royalty Network has long been a guardian of musical excellence and a trusted steward of rights for top-tier reggae creators. Their involvement in this year’s ceremony highlights their deep commitment to reggae’s cultural and economic growth and the proper recognition of the talent behind the music.

Among the Grammy Certificate recipients represented by The Royalty Network are influential contributors such as; Phillip “Fattis” Burrell – The late Xterminator label founder whose productions helped define the roots revival movement; Brian & Tony Gold – Reggae’s harmonic power duo and session stalwarts; Christopher Birch – Noted for his genre-blending productions and musical direction; Tony Rebel – Cultural reggae icon and pioneer of the “Rebel Salute” movement; Computer Paul – Veteran producer and keyboardist with decades of global credits; T.O.K. – One of Dancehall’s most successful vocal groups.; Paul “Wrongmove” Crossdale – Session keyboardist and Grammy-certified contributor to classic albums; Robert Livingston – Renowned artist Manager and pivotal studio architect behind multiple Grammy projects.

“For more than 30 years, we've had the honour of standing shoulder to shoulder with the reggae community, championing the artists, producers, and songwriters whose rhythms have become the heartbeat of the genre,” said Frank Liwall, President of The Royalty Network Inc. “We’re proud and honoured to join our old friends at Back 2 Da Future to help finally shine a light on the genius of so many reggae creators who have entrusted us with their work. This overdue recognition is not just about awards and nominations; it’s a celebration of legacy, culture, and the soul of reggae.”

The collaboration with The Royalty Network strengthens the global publishing reach and credibility of Back 2 Da Future Music Limited’s Grammy Certificate Ceremony, further ensuring that creators, especially those behind the scenes, are acknowledged for their Grammy-level contributions. It also affirms a broader mission of transparency, fairness, and recognition in the music publishing landscape for Caribbean-originated works.

“The Royalty Network has been an unwavering ally in the mission to protect and uplift reggae creators,” said Kennedy Mensah, CEO of Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. “This collaboration reinforces the importance of honouring not just the music, but the rights, the creators, and the cultural history behind it.”

The 2025 Back 2 Da Future Music Limited’s Grammy Certificate Ceremony is formally endorsed by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and features support from event sponsors including ATL Automotive Group and Tastee Jamaica Ltd.

About Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd.

Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. is a London-based independent music publishing and performing rights administration company managing a catalogue of some 40,000 copyrights on behalf of more than 200 songwriters, composers, and producers worldwide. With a deep focus on Black music genres — particularly reggae and Dancehall — the company ensures that creators across generations receive recognition and royalties for their contributions to global music culture.

About The Royalty Network Inc.

Founded in 1994, The Royalty Network Inc. is one of the most active and respected independent music publishers in the United States, representing over 700,000 copyrights across every genre. The company offers a full range of music publishing services, including creative/A&R, licensing, sync, royalty tracking, digital rights management, and catalogue acquisition. Their commitment to creator advocacy has positioned them as a trusted partner for both legacy artists and emerging talent worldwide.

About the Back 2 Da Future Music Limited’s Grammy Certificate Ceremony

Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd. is spearheading the Grammy Certificate Ceremony in collaboration with US-based music publishing company, Royalty Network Inc. and Steely & Clevie Productions to honour some of the unsung contributors behind Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated albums from guest artists to musicians and engineers to producers and songwriters, who have historically gone unrecognised, especially in the reggae and Dancehall genres. Following the 2024 inaugural ceremony, the 2025 staging uniquely celebrates Jamaica’s creative legacy, featuring red carpet glamour, media coverage, and a global livestream. The event aims to recognise the architects of reggae’s international success and finally give them their flowers. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sports has officially endorsed the event. The event sponsors include ATL Automotive Jamaica & Tastee Jamaica Limited.