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Posted: Thursday 10 April, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Third Annual Caribbean Music Awards announced for August 28, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York

By: Caribbean Music Awards, Press Release

    OVER 150 EXCEPTIONAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED ACROSS 40+ CATEGORIES, INCLUDING EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2025

     

    New York, NY (April 10, 2025) – The nominations are officially announced! The Caribbean Music Awards is set to thrill audiences once again with its third annual celebration on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. Presented by Caribbean Elite Group, this landmark event will showcase the genre-defining artists and trailblazers who are shaping the dynamic future of Caribbean music.

     

    With over 150 nominees across more than 40 categories, the 2025 edition promises to be the most electrifying yet. Fans and industry insiders can now head to CaribMusicAwards.com to cast their votes. Voting opens today, April 9, and will close on Friday, May 31—providing the global Caribbean community with plenty of time to champion their favorite artists.

     

    This year’s leading nominees celebrate the incredible talent and influence of Caribbean music on the world stage. Masicka and Shenseea lead the pack with seven nominations each. Close behind are Patrice Roberts and Kes, each racking up six nominationsfor their remarkable contributions to Soca and Caribbean Fusion. Other standout artists such as Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel, innovative talents Nailah Blackman, Chronic Law, and Kranium each earned five nominations. Additionally, Bunji Garlin, Romain Virgo, and Lila Iké make strong impressions with four nominations each, recognized for their ongoing excellence and international reach.

     

    This year, the Caribbean Music Awards proudly unveils seven new categories that reflect the genre's ongoing evolution and global influence. New additions include Reggae – Collaboration of the Year and Reggae Song of the Year, spotlighting the genre's rich roots and innovation. Also making their debut are Female – International DJ of the Year, Caribbean Fusion Song of the Year, Caribbean R&B Artist of the Year, the high-energy Zess-Steam Artist of the Year, and the spiritually resonant Gospel Song of the Year. These debut categories highlight the breathtaking diversity, creativity, and expansive influence of Caribbean music today. 

     

    From unforgettable performances to cultural milestones, the Caribbean Music Awards honors the best of the best—from Soca, Dancehall, and Reggae to Kompa, Chutney, Gospel, and beyond. This celebration is not just an awards show—it’s a movement that pays tribute to the vibrant heartbeat of the Caribbean.

     

    For complete nominee listings, updates, and to cast your votes, head over to CaribMusicAwards.com and follow @CaribMusicAwards and @CaribbeanEliteMagazine on Instagram/Facebook, as well as CaribMusicAwards on TikTok. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this monumental celebration!

     

    High-Res Press Photos From The '2024 Caribbean Music Awards' Here

     

    Caribbean Music Awards Nominations 2025 List: Nominees by Category 
    People's Choice
    Joé Dwèt Filé
    Kes
    Lady Lava
    Shenseea
    Skeng
    Skillibeng
    Vybz Kartel
    Yung Bredda
     
    Dancehall - Album Of The Year
    Dexta Daps - Trilogy
    Govana - Legacy
    Shenseea - Never Gets Late Here
    Spice - Mirror 25
    Vybz Kartel - First Week Out

     

    Male Dancehall - Artist Of The Year
    Busy Signal 
    Chronic Law
    Dexta Daps
    Kranium 
    Masicka
    Sean Paul
    Valiant
    Vybz Kartel

     

    Female Dancehall - Artist Of The Year
    Jada Kingdom
    Shaneil Muir
    Shenseea
    Spice
    Stalk Ashley
    Stefflon Don
    Vanessa Bling
     
    Dancehall Song Of The Year

    Squash - Big Breeze 
    Comet - Vybz Kartel
    HAAD (Fiesta) - Armanii
    Happy Birthday - Busy Signal
    Higher Life - Kranium, Chronic Law
    Hit & Run - Shenseea, Masicka & Di Genius
    What's Up (Big Buddy) - Jada Kingdom
    Whites - Masicka

     

    Dancehall - Best New Artist
    Armanii
    Daan Chorus
    Kman 6ixx
    Kraff Gad
    Lady Lava
    Malie Donn
    Monéa
    Rajah Wild

     

    Dancehall - Performer Of The Year
    Dexta Daps
    Ding Dong
    Elephant Man 
    Masicka
    Shenseea
    Skeng
    Spice
    Tommy Lee Sparta 

     

    Dancehall - Impact Award
    Nigy Boy
    Armanii
    Daan Chorus
    D'yani
    Malie Donn
    Moyann
    Rajah Wild
    Stalk Ashley

     

    Dancehall - Collaboration Of The Year
    Shenseea, Masicka, Di Genius - Hit and Run
    450, Valiant - Faith
    Ding Dong, Kraff Gad - Benz Key
    Govana x Jada Kingdom - Pull Over 
    Kranium & Chronic Law- Higher Life
    Popcaan & Chronic Law- St Thomas Native
    Stalk Ashley & Skillibeng - Really like U
     
    Reggae - Album Of The Year
    Bugle - Apex
    Etana - Nectar of the Gods
    Mortimer - From Within
    Romain Virgo - The Gentle Man
    UB40 - UB45
    Various Artists — Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired by the Film

     

    Reggae Song of the Year
    Been There Before - Romain Virgo feat Masicka
    Bugle & Buju Banton & Damian "Jr Gong" Marley - Thank You Lord
    Fry Plantain - Lila Iké & Joey Bada$$ 
    Haunted - Pressure
    Legend Legend - Protoje 
    Never See Us Fall - Marlon Asher & Sizzla 
    Pile up - Alaine
    Praise Jah In The Moonlight - YG Marley

     

    Female Reggae - Artist Of The Year
    Alaine
    Etana
    Lila Iké
    Marcia Griffiths
    Naomi Cowan
    Queen Omega
    Tanya Stephens

     

    Reggae - Best New Artist
    Haile 
    Blvk H3ro
    Jayden
    Joby Jay
    Kxng Izem
    Royal Blue
    Sevana
     
    Male Reggae - Artist Of The Year

    Anthony B 
    Buju Banton
    Gramps Morgan
    Pressure
    Romain Virgo
    Sizzla
    Tarrus Riley
    YG Marley

     

    Reggae - Collaboration Of The Year
    Bugle & Buju Banton & Damian "Jr Gong" Marley - Thank You Lord
    Imeru Tafari x Queen Ifrica - I Love Rastafari
    Lila Iké Ft. Joey Bada$$ - Fry Plantain
    Mortimer Ft. Kabaka Pyramid & Lila Iké - Bruises
    Romain Virgo feat. Masicka - Been There Before

     

    Reggae - Impact Award 
    Anthony B
    Imeru Tafari
    Jah9
    Naomi Cowan
    Ras-I
    Sevana
    YG Marley

     

    Reggae/Dancehall - Video Of The Year 
    Bugle & Buju Banton & Damian "Jr Gong" Marley - Thank You Lord
    Ding Dong - Old Skool New Skool
    Kranium ft. Chronic Law Higher Life
    Masicka - 20 Matic
    Shenseea - Hit & Run ft. Masicka, Di Genius
    Shenseea & Wizkid - Work me out
    Valiant - Muhammad
    Wisin, Anitta, Shaggy, Maffio - Peligrosa
     
    Caribbean R&B Artist of The Year
    Amanda Reifer
    Dexta Daps
    D'yani
    Kranium
    Monéa
    Tosh Alexander
     
    Caribbean Fusion Artist of the Year
    5 Two
    Kalash 
    Kanis
    Michael Robinson
    Naika 
    Stefflon Don

     

    Konpa Artist of the Year
    Joé Dwèt Filé
    Kai
    Klass
    Nu Look
    Oswald
    Rutshelle Guillaume
    T-Vice
    Vayb
     
    Soca Song of the Year
    Anxiety - Patrice Roberts
    Best Self - Nailah Blackman & Lyrikal
    Blessing - Blaka Dan
    Carnival Contract - Bunji Garlin
    Carnival Jumbie - Problem Child
    DNA - Mical Teja
    In the Center -  GBM Nutron & Farmer Nappy
    Trilla G, litleboy, & Quan - Someone Else
     
    Male Soca - Artist Of The Year

    ??Bunji Garlin
    GBM Nutron
    Kerwin Dubuis
    Kes
    Mical Teja
    Mr. Killa
    Problem Child 
    Skinny Fabulous
     
    Female Soca - Artist Of The Year
    Anika Berry
    Destra Garcia
    Fay-Ann Lyons
    Jadel
    Nadia Batson
    Nailah Blackman
    Nessa Preppy
    Patrice Roberts
     
    Soca - Best New Artist
    Blaka Dan
    Coutain
    Hunter
    Imani Ray
    Mela Caribe
    Star Martin
    Th3rd
    Trinidad Killa
     
    Soca - Performer Of The Year
    Bunji Garlin
    Kes
    Machel Montano
    Mr. Killa
    Nadia Batson
    Nailah Blackman
    Patrice Roberts
    Pumpa
     
    Soca - Collaboration Of The Year
    Dat-C DQ &  Skinny Fabulous - Start
    GBM Nutron & Farmer Nappy - In the Center 
    Kes x Tano - Miracle
    Nailah Blackman & Lyrikal-  Best Self
    Shal Marshal &  Kerwin Du Bois - Document Me
    Skinny Fabulous & Lyrikal - Hurricane
    Trilla G, litleboy, & Quan - Someone Else
    Voice & V'ghn - Trinidad Sweet

     

    Soca - Video Of The Year
    Alison Hinds - Born With It
    Bunji Garlin - Carnival Contract
    Kes - Banga
    Nadia Batson - Best in a While
    Nailah Blackman &  Lyrikal - Best Self
    Patrice Roberts - Anxiety
    Voice x V'ghn - Trinidad Sweet

     

    Soca - Impact Award
    Anika Berry
    Faith Callender
    Jadel
    Mical Teja
    Rae
    Trinidad Killa
    V'ghn 
    Yung Bredda
     
    Female International DJ of the Year
    DJ Ana
    DJ Charlotte
    DJ Lady Drea
    DJ Lips International
    DJ Nunu
    DJ One Gyal Army
    DJ Steph Honey
    DJ Tash

     

    French Caribbean Artist of the Year
    Blaiz Fayah
    DJ Chinwax
    DJ Quick
    Joé Dwèt Filé
    Kalash
    Krys
    Maureen
    Natoxie
     
    Latin Caribbean Artist of the Year
    AKIM
    Bad Bunny
    El Alfa
    Kruziano
    La Pana
    Prince Royce
    Romeo Santos
    Shakira

     

    Bouyon Artist of the Year
    Asa Bantan
    Kenny G
    litleboy
    Mr. Ridge
    Quan
    Shelly Alfred
    Trilla G
    Triple K
    Pudaz

     

    Zess-Steam Artist Of The Year 
    Lady Lava
    Father Philis
    Nelly Cottoy
    Sackie
    Trinidad Killa 
    Yung Bredda

     

    Music Event Of The Year
    Buju Banton - Long Walk to Freedom
    Dominica World Creole Festival
    I Am Woman - Patrice Roberts
    Konpa Kingdom 
    Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
    Soca Brainwash
    Stink and Dutty
    Vybz Kartel - Freedom Street

     

    Music Cruise of the Year
    Epic Carnival
    Jam Rock
    Love And Harmony
    Uber Soca
    Utopia 

     

    About the Caribbean Music Awards

     

    The Caribbean Music Awards celebrates the exceptional talent, creativity, and impact of Caribbean music. It recognizes outstanding artists, producers, and industry professionals who have significantly contributed to the Caribbean music landscape. 

     

    About the Caribbean Elite Group

     

    Caribbean Elite Group aims to amplify the people, stories, and talent that, for generations, has fueled the rich culture of the Caribbean.   As part of the portfolio, Caribbean Elite Group produces Caribbean Elite Magazine - a print and digital publication highlighting Caribbean entertainers, artists, producers, promoters, cuisine, travel, fashion, entrepreneurs, and more while engaging in various topics of special interest to the community.

     

     

     


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