Mortimer
Jamaican singer and songwriter known for his soulful vocals, introspective lyrics, and blend of roots reggae with contemporary influences.
First gained wider recognition through collaborations with Protoje, including “Protection” and “Truths & Rights.”
Released the Fight the Fight EP in 2019, featuring “Careful” and “Lightning,” the latter surpassing 30 million YouTube views.
Released his debut album, From Within, in 2024, featuring collaborations with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Kabaka Pyramid, and Lila Iké.
From Within won Best Reggae Album at the 2024 Reggaeville Awards and Best International Album 2024 from RIDDIM Mag.
Earned his first GRAMMY® nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards for From Within.
Mortimer has over 300K monthly listeners on Spotify.
Born Mortimer McPherson in Kingston, Jamaica, Mortimer has developed a distinctive sound that bridges traditional roots reggae and contemporary Jamaican music. Recognized for his smoky alto, silky falsetto, and unhurried delivery, he pairs soulful melodies with introspective songwriting, exploring themes of love, hope, spirituality, and the complexities of human experience.
Although he initially dreamed of becoming a soldier or an auto engineer, music became his calling. Having sung in his church choir from the age of eight, Mortimer formally introduced himself to the reggae scene in 2014 with Message Music, a four-track project produced by Jay Crazie Records.
His collaboration with Protoje on “Protection,” the opening track of Ancient Future, brought his voice to a wider audience. He went on to work with producer Winta James on “Nice Up Di Scene” and reunite with Protoje on “Truths & Rights,” featured on the GRAMMY®-nominated album A Matter of Time. In 2018, Mortimer released “Careful,” followed by “Lightning” in 2019. The latter’s soulful delivery and contemporary production helped further establish his sound, while its accompanying video went on to surpass 30 million views on YouTube.
Both singles feature on Fight the Fight, his six-track EP released in 2019 through Overstand Entertainment and Easy Star Records. Blending live instrumentation, roots reggae, lovers rock, and soul, the project debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart and No. 1 on the US iTunes Reggae chart. In 2020, Mortimer received two JaRIA Honour Awards, winning Breakthrough Artiste and Song of the Year for “Lightning.”
In 2024, Mortimer released his debut album, From Within, featuring collaborations with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on “In My Time” and Kabaka Pyramid and Lila Iké on “Bruises.” Blending classic reggae with elements of R&B and ’80s pop, the album explores love, self-discovery, and the duality of human experience while reflecting Mortimer’s personal and emotionally candid approach to songwriting.
The album earned Best Reggae Album at the 2024 Reggaeville Awards and was named Best International Album 2024 by RIDDIM Mag. Mortimer also received the Impact Award (Reggae) and a Best New Artist (Reggae) nomination at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards. From Within subsequently earned him his first GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.
With a sound rooted in reggae tradition yet open to new influences, Mortimer continues to explore the personal stories and universal themes that connect his music with listeners around the world.
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