For Your Consideration
Best Global Music Performance
THEY KNOW
Wouter Kellerman, Tony Succar, Matt B & Rocky Dawuni
“They Know” is a global fusion of Afrobeat, Salsa, Jazz, and R&B — born from a collaboration between South African flautist Wouter Kellerman, Ghanaian Afro-roots icon Rocky Dawuni, American Afro-R&B singer Matt B, and Peruvian-Japanese music luminary Tony Succar.
Drawing from their rich cultural and musical roots, the four GRAMMY®-winning and nominated artists have forged an irresistible new sound - the groove-driven anthem blends Latin Jazz, Reggae, Salsa, Afrobeat, Jazz, and R&B into a fresh, global sonic experience.
At its heart, “They Know” celebrates perseverance — the reward of tireless dedication in the face of challenges. Its uplifting chorus, sung in West African Pidgin English, affirms the universal truth that hard work and belief in oneself will bear fruit.
More than just a song, “They Know” stands as a symbol of cultural harmony. In a time when the world feels divided, these four artists unite with a common purpose: to show that music transcends borders and brings people together.
BIO
Wouter Kellerman, a three-time GRAMMY® winning flutist and composer has also been recognized at home, winning nine SAMA’s (the South African equivalent to the American GRAMMY®), reinforcing his status as one of South Africa’s foremost musicians. Kellerman finds his inspiration in the spaces between cultures and countries, genres and disciplines.
Tony Succar is a two-time GRAMMY and two-time Latin GRAMMY award-winning producer, percussionist, composer, and director. Born in Peru and raised in Miami, he is acclaimed for fusing salsa, jazz, and global sounds. Collaborating with legends like Gloria Estefan and Rubén Blades, Succar continues shaping the future of Latin music worldwide.
Matt B (Matthew David Benson) is a GRAMMY-winning American singer, songwriter, and producer known for blending R&B, hip hop, and Afrobeats. Rising to international recognition via Japan’s iTunes charts, he won a GRAMMY in 2025 for ALKEBULAN II and collaborates across global music scenes.
Rocky Dawuni is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, producer, and activist known for his Afro Roots sound blending reggae, Afrobeats, highlife, and soul. A multiple GRAMMY nominee, he serves as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and uses his music to bridge cultures and advocate for social change.
Credits
PRODUCERS
Tony Succar, Wouter Kellerman, Matt B, Rocky Dawuni
CO-PRODUCERS
Wessel van Rensburg, JB Arthur, Mauritz Lotz, Angela V. Benson
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Tholsi Pillay, Cary Sullivan
COMPOSERS
Rocky Dawuni, Matt B, Wouter Kellerman, Tony Succar
SONGWRITERS
Matt B, Rocky Dawuni
MIX ENGINEER
Edwin Lozano
MASTERING ENGINEER
Jett Galindo
RECORDING ENGINEERS
Julio Roque, Santiago Torres, Tony Succar, Matt B, Wouter Kellerman,
Robin Walsh
ASSISTANT RECORDING ENGINEER
Korma Gutierrez
MUSICIANS
Flute & Contrabass Flute:
Wouter Kellerman
Congas:
Caliche Sabogal
Bongos/Campana:
Caliche Sabogal
Timbales/Aux Perc:
Tony Succar
Electric Bass:
Giovanni Machuca
Piano/Keyboards:
Livan Mesa
Trumpets:
Dante Vargas
Trombones:
Johan Escalante
Baritone Sax:
Ismael Vergara
BACKGROUND VOCALISTS
Zamasina Jantjie, Gugulethu Sibaya, Sipho Mhlanga, Zamira Rodriguez
COPYIST
Xavier Velasco
ARRANGERS
Wouter Kellerman, Matt B, Tony Succar, Giovanni Machuca, Rocky Dawuni
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION
Cristóbal ‘Tibo’ Gajardo, Miss Folashade Aboderin aka Shady Blue, Oludele ‘Delé’ Olasiji
BG VOCAL PRODUCER
JB Arthur
RECORDING LOCATIONS
Unity One Studio (Miami, FL)
Kellerman Studios (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Assegai Audio (Johannesburg, South Africa)