NEW YORK — The Caribbean Elite Group is happy to announce the preliminary number of esteemed award recipients for the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, honoring legendary musicians whose affect has considerably impacted the cultural scene of Caribbean music.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Bounty Killer
Amongst them, Bounty Killer stands out as a transformative powerhouse in world dancehall music. He will probably be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, commemorating his immense affect throughout generations. Followers can look ahead to his extremely anticipated return to the stage for his first U.S. efficiency in fifteen years, set to happen on the Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, New York, on July 5 – as a part of the Reggae Fest live performance collection.
Calypso Honors: Tremendous Blue
Austin “Tremendous Blue” Lyons, the visionary behind the enduring “bounce and wave” model of soca through his 1991 “Get One thing and Wave” hit— a phenomenon which continues to ignite the spirit of carnival celebrations world wide nonetheless at the moment— will obtain the distinguished Calypso Honors for his lasting affect on the style.
Producer Honor: Kewin Du Bois
Moreover, the extraordinary Kerwin Du Bois, a versatile powerhouse famend for his distinctive skills as a producer and composer, will probably be acknowledged for his profound affect on Caribbean music and can obtain a Producer Honor.
The third Caribbean Music Awards will occur on August 28, 2025. It’s known as ‘The Grand Evening of Caribbean Music.’ The occasion will probably be held at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets for this thrilling occasion went on sale final week. You should buy them at the moment by means of Kings Theatre.
2025 Caribbean Music Awards Nominees
As introduced, the 2025 version of the annual occasion proudly showcases over 200 nominees throughout greater than 40 classes. Voting wrapped up final month, giving contributors the chance to pick out their favourite artists in every class. This yr noticed a powerful 73% enhance in voting in comparison with earlier years, a transparent signal of the occasion’s vital and constant development.
Masicka and Shenseea lead the cost with seven nominations every, whereas Patrice Roberts and Kes carefully comply with with six nominations apiece. Notable artists similar to Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Nailah Blackman, Power Legislation, and Kranium have additionally made their mark, every receiving 5 nominations.
Keep tuned for extra thrilling bulletins, together with extra iconic performers in our star-studded lineup. ‘Caribbean Music’s Largest Evening’ returns on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
