 NOMINEES OPEN: THIRD ANNUAL CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST 28 IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORKThe 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 nominations for 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! NOMINEES FOR CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDSZess-Steam Artist Of The Year Lady Lava Father Philis Nelly Cottoy Sackie Trinidad Killa Yung Bredda Reggae - Album Of The Year Bugle - Apex Etana - Nectar of goods Mortimer - From Within Romain Virgo - The Gentle Man UB40 - UB45 Various Artists — Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired by the Film Dancehall - Album Of The Year Dexta Daps - Trilogy Govana - Legacy Shenseea - Never Gets Late Here Spice - Mirror 25 Vybz Kartel- First Week Out 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 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 Dancehall Song Of The Year Big Breeze - Squash Comet - Vybz Kartel Fiesta - Armani Happy Birthday - Busy Signal Higher Life- Kranium & Chronic Law Hit & Run - Shenseea, Masicka & Di Genius What's Up (Big Buddy) - Jada Kingdom Whites - Masicka 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 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 Badass Haunted - Pressure Legend Legend - Protoje Never See Us Fall - Marlon Asher & Sizzla Pile up - Alaine Praise Jah To The Moonlight - YG Marley Male Dancehall - Artist Of The Year Busy Signal Chronic Law Dexta Daps Kranium Masicka Sean Paul Valiant Vybz Kartel Male Reggae - Artist Of The Year Anthony B Buju Banton Gramps Morgan Pressure Romain Virgo Sizzla Tarrus Riley YG Marley Male Soca - Artist Of The Year Bunji Garlin GBM Nutron Kerwin Dubuis Kes Mical Teja Mr. Killa Problem Child Skinny Fabulous Female Dancehall - Artist Of The Year Jada Kingdom Shaneil Muir Shenseea Spice Stalk Ashley Stefflon Don Vanessa Bling Female Reggae - Artist Of The Year Alaine Etana Lila Iké Marcia Griffiths Naomi Cowan Queen Omega Tanya Stephens Female Soca - Artist Of The Year Anika Berry Destra Garcia Fay-Ann Lyons Jadel Nadia Batson Nailah Blackman Nessa Preppy Patrice Roberts Dancehall - Best New Artist Armanii Daan Chorus Kman 6ixx Kraff Gad Lady Lava Malie Donn Monea Rajah Wild Soca - Best New Artist Blaka Dan Coutain Hunter Imani Ray Mela Caribe Star Martin Th3rd Trinidad Killa Reggae - Best New Artist Haile Blvk H3ro Jayden Joby Jay Kxng Izem Royal Blue Sevana Kompa Artist of the Year Joé Dwèt Filé Kai Klass Nu Look Oswald Rutshelle Guillaume T-Vice Vayb Dancehall - Performer Of The Year Dexta Daps Ding Dong Elephant Man Masicka Shenseea Skeng Spice Tommy Lee Sparta 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 Dancehall - Collaboration Of The Year Shenseea, Masicka, Di Genius - Hit and Run 450, Valiant - Faith Ding Dong, Kraff Gad - Benz Key Elephant Man & Busy Signal - Party Anthem 2.0 Govana x Jada Kingdom - Pull Over Kranium & Chronic Law- Higher Life Popcaan & Chronic Law- St Thomas Native Stalk Ashley & Skillibeng - Really like U 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/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 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 Dancehall - Impact Award Nigy Boy Armanii Daan Chorus D'yani Malie Don Moyann Rajah Wild Stalk Ashley Soca - Impact Award Anika Berry Faith Callender Jadel Mical Teja Rae Trinidad Killa V'ghn Yung Bredda Reggae - Impact Award Anthony B Imeru Tafari Jah9 Naomi Cowan Ras-I Sevana YG Marley People's Choice Joé Dwèt Filé Kes Lady Lava Shenseea Skeng Skillibeng Vybz Kartel 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
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