Belfast rap musician Jordan Adetunji received the prestigious nomination for Best Melodic Rap performance.
Belfast musician Jordan Adetunji has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the 2025 ceremony.
Shortlisted in the category of Best Melodic Rap Performance for his song ‘Kehlani’, Adetunji sits alongside some of the biggest names in music, including Beyoncé and The Weeknd.
An exciting time for Adetunji and for Belfast’s thriving music scene, the nomination is set to be a great next step for the local rapper’s career.
For anyone who believes they aren’t good enough – great news for the Belfast rapper
Announcing the news of his Grammy Award nomination on Instagram, the talented Belfast musician wrote, “This is for anyone that believes they aren’t good enough or can’t. YOU CAN. No matter where you’re from.
“Did this from my bedroom in Belfast with a 100 pound interface. And my mum always supporting me even when I would record late as ever.”
An outstanding achievement for the young musician whose career is set for great things following his first Grammy Award nomination.
From humble beginnings – the power of social media
Jordan was born in the Croydon area of London and moved to Belfast with his family aged ten. He kickstarted his musical career by posting rap videos on Facebook before adding other elements like guitar and piano.
His following began to grow significantly after his music went viral on TikTok. Oli Sykes from Bring Me The Horizon was one of the people who discovered Jordan’s music, which led to his signing by RCA Records.
The Belfast rapper continued to grow his social media following before releasing his debut mixtape, Rock ‘N’ Rave, in 2023.
We’re wishing the Belfast musician all the best with his first Grammy Award nomination. We’re sure he’ll do the island proud during the ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles in January 2025.
