The Caribbean Elite Group (CEG), organizer of the Annual Caribbean Music Awards (CMA), has expanded the listing of honorees for the 2025 Awards by including Carimi, Sizzla Youth Basis, and Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers, in addition to vital media partnerships with Hint and Scorching 97.
Just lately, CEG added Bounty Killer, Austin “Tremendous Blue” Lyons, and Kerwin Du Bois to its listing of honorees.
CEG stated on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that these people and organizations will probably be celebrated for his or her “distinctive contributions to Caribbean music, tradition and neighborhood growth.”
Hint — a number one multimedia and digital platform centered on Afro-City music and tradition — will broadcast the awards showcase, which encompasses the Caribbean, France, and African territories, on a date to be introduced later.
It stated this can be a vital growth for the Caribbean music business, because it goals to broaden its attain by bringing the annual awards ceremony to a broader world viewers.
CEG stated HOT 97, New York’s iconic vacation spot for hip hop and R&B tradition, will even take part as an official media associate.
“They’ll enhance engagement throughout their flagship radio station and digital platforms by means of high-frequency radio spots, reside on-air mentions by high DJs, partaking social media and web site content material, and unique red-carpet interviews that includes the occasion’s greatest stars,” CEG stated.
It stated that for the reason that Caribbean Music Awards started in 2023, HOT 97 has been a robust supporter, selling the occasion throughout its digital and social media channels.
“The rise in participation this yr highlights a robust dedication to selling and preserving Caribbean tradition throughout the leisure business, connecting folks all through the Diaspora,” CEG stated.
It stated Carimi, broadly considered one of the vital influential Haitian bands of the trendy period, will probably be honored with the Legacy Award.
“Recognized for his or her electrifying performances and genre-defining sound that blended conventional Haitian rhythms with up to date components, Carimi’s affect continues to resonate deeply throughout the Diaspora,” CEG stated.
“The band’s reunion efficiency at this yr’s Caribbean Music Awards guarantees to be a strong and emotional occasion, providing followers worldwide a cherished alternative to reconnect with their extraordinary legacy,” it added.
CEG stated the Sizzla Youth Basis, established by the famend reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji, will probably be honored with the Humanitarian Award for its “steadfast dedication to youth empowerment, schooling, and neighborhood upliftment by means of music and social applications.
“Their work exemplifies the transformative energy of music, altering lives and galvanizing future generations,” it stated.
CEG stated Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers, a celebrated voice in Caribbean gospel music, typically known as “St. Lucia’s Queen of Gospel Music”, will obtain the Gospel Honors.
“Her inspirational work and highly effective vocals have made her a staple within the style, incomes her a faithful following and a popularity for excellence in reward music,” CEG stated.
The third annual CMA will return to the distinguished Kings Theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Thursday, Aug. 28.
CEG stated this yr’s ceremony will highlight over 200 nominees throughout 40-plus classes.
Main nominees embrace Masicka and Shenseea with seven nominations every, adopted intently by Patrice Roberts and Kes with six.
CEG stated different standout artists embrace Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Nailah Blackman, Power Regulation, and Kranium, every securing 5 nominations.
“The 2025 Caribbean Music Awards guarantees an evening of unforgettable performances, emotional tributes, and world Caribbean delight,” CEG stated.
