The Caribbean Elite Group (CEG), host of the Caribbean Music Awards, has introduced the primary wave of distinguished honorees for what is taken into account to be Caribbean music’s largest evening at Kings Theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Aug. 28.
CEG mentioned on July 7 that the awards “have a good time the music legends whose contributions have profoundly formed the cultural panorama of Caribbean music.”
It mentioned among the many first wave of honorees are Bounty Killer, Tremendous Blue and Kerwin Du Bois.
“Bounty Killer stands out as a transformative powerhouse in international dancehall music,” mentioned CEG, stating that Bounty Killer will likely be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, “commemorating his immense affect throughout generations.”
CEG mentioned Bounty Killer made his “much-anticipated return to the stage” for his first US efficiency in 15 years on the Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, on Jul. 5, as a part of the Reggae Fest live performance sequence.
Austin “Tremendous Blue” Lyons, the visionary behind the enduring “soar and wave” type of soca through his 1991 “Get One thing and Wave” hit – a phenomenon that continues to ignite the spirit of carnival celebrations world wide nonetheless right this moment – will obtain the distinguished Calypso Honors for his lasting affect on the style, CEG mentioned.
It mentioned Du Bois, “a flexible powerhouse”, famend for his distinctive abilities as a producer and composer, will likely be acknowledged for his “profound affect on Caribbean music” and can obtain a Producer Honor.
CEG mentioned the 2025 version of the annual occasion showcases over 200 nominees throughout greater than 40 classes.
“Voting wrapped up final month, giving members the chance to pick their favourite artists in every class,” CEG mentioned.
It mentioned this yr noticed an “spectacular” 73 p.c enhance in voting in comparison with earlier years, “a transparent signal of the occasion’s vital and constant progress.”
CEG mentioned Masicka and Shenseea “lead the cost with seven nominations every, whereas Patrice Roberts and Kes intently comply with with six nominations apiece.”
Notable artists, akin to Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Nailah Blackman, Continual Regulation and Kranium, “have additionally made their mark, every receiving 5 nominations,” CEG mentioned.
