Mortimer (born Mortimer McPherson) is a Jamaican reggae singer from Kingston who blends traditional roots reggae with soul and modern Jamaican influences. He gained international attention through the collaboration 'Protection' on Protoje's album Ancient Future before building a solo career of his own. In 2024 he released his official debut album From Within, featuring Damian Marley, Kabaka Pyramid and Lila Iké, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. His voice, which shifts easily between a smoky alto and a delicate falsetto, is at the heart of songs about love, doubt and his Rastafari faith.
Mortimer lost the Grammy for Best Reggae Album to Keznamdi, who won with the album Blxxd & Fyah.
Mortimer received his first Grammy nomination, for Best Reggae Album with his debut album From Within.
Following the news of the nomination, Mortimer performed at the Grenada Caribbean Music Festival, together with Protoje and Sevana.
Mortimer performed at The Link Up - Grammy Celebration in Kingston, together with Lila Iké, Jesse Royal and Blvk H3ro.
Mortimer was on the line-up of the Lost in Time Festival in Kingston.
