After all the controversy surrounding this year's nominees for Best Reggae Album, it was Stephen Marley (and not Buju Banton) who went home with the crown. As we reported last week, the Recording Academy had come under serious fire leading up to this year's awards, primarily from gay rights activists who protested the inclusion of Buju, who has adopted a less-than-friendly attitude towards homosexuals in his lyrics and public statements. In the end, though, it was yet another member of the Marley musical clan who bagged the award, for his album 'Mind Control - Acoustic.' The non-acoustic rendition of this album won the Grammy in 2008, and became an instant classic. Now, Stephen has a second Grammy to his name. And the Marley legend, of course, continues to grow.

Best Reggae Album Nominees:
'Mind Control - Acoustic,' Stephen Marley - WINNER!
'Rasta Got Soul,' Buju Banton
'Brand New Me,' Gregory Issacs
'J'Awake,' Julian Marley
'Imperial Blaze,' Sean Paul

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