On August 28, 2025, the stage at Brooklyn’s historic King’s Theatre shone as brightly as the celebrities it celebrated, an emblem of Caribbean musical excellence on the third Annual Caribbean Music Awards.
This vibrant spectacle was a tribute not simply to the music, however to the spirit and resilience of Caribbean tradition itself.
The pink carpet was stuffed with artists, influencers, and trade executives from throughout the Caribbean who had been all greeted by the now-infamous decks of DJ AG, who has develop into identified for internet hosting massive artists like Will Smith, Kes, and Burna Boy on the streets of London.
In a triumphant night time honouring genres as wealthy because the area’s historical past, girls commanded the highlight. Shenseea ran away with the Dancehall Feminine Artist of the 12 months, showcasing why she stays one of the electrifying forces in modern Caribbean music. Soulful and sultry, Lila Iké claimed the Reggae Feminine Artist of the 12 months, her voice echoing the depth and satisfaction of Jamaica’s roots. To not be outshone, legendary Patrice Roberts reigned supreme in soca, capturing the Soca Feminine Artist of the 12 months an award that speaks to her infectious vitality and unyielding stage presence with each efficiency.
On the lads’s facet, the night recognised a trio of artists who every held sway of their fields. Valiant emerged as Male Dancehall Artist of the 12 months, Romain Virgo earned Male Reggae Artist of the 12 months, and Skinny Fabulous, with electrical performances and charismatic aptitude, was named Male Soca Artist of the 12 months.
The Awards additionally served as a uncommon platform to honour legends and pioneers. Busta Rhymes obtained the Elite Icon Award, celebrating his transformative influence on hip-hop and the worldwide stage whereas he constantly drawing from his Caribbean heritage. Bounty Killer, a dancehall luminary whose affect spans generations, was fittingly offered with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The soulful storytelling of calypso was represented by none aside from Austin “Tremendous Blue” Lyons, recipient of the Calypso Honours.
Behind the scenes, expertise additionally took the limelight. Producer extraordinaire Kerwin Du Bois secured the Producer Honours, whereas the Sizzla Youth Basis was lauded with the Humanitarian Award for its neighborhood work. Gospel music’s grace and power had been represented by Shirleyann Cyril-Mayers, honoured within the Gospel Excellence class, and the Haitian band Carimi was celebrated with the Legacy Honours, a nod to their enduring influence.
The spirit of collaboration and cultural fusion was additionally entrance and middle. Thank You Lord, a transcendent reggae collaboration by Bugle, Buju Banton, and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley was topped Reggae Collaboration of the 12 months, weaving collectively generations and genres into one seamless non secular anthem. Within the vibrant world of Bouyon, The Bouyon Boys took prime honors as Bouyon Artist of the 12 months, with Woman Lava taking house Bouyon Collaborator of the 12 months.
The Caribbean Music Awards 2025 didn’t simply have fun artists, it celebrated unity, innovation, and the shared heartbeat of the Caribbean diaspora. It was an evening that honoured rising stars and lasting legends alike, paying homage to heritage whereas lighting the trail ahead. In music, as in life, the cadence of Caribbean tradition continues to resonate and if this night time proved something, it’s that its future is as luminous as its previous.
2025 Caribbean Music Awards – Full Listing of Winners
Feminine Artists of the 12 months
• Dancehall: Shenseea – Jamaica
• Reggae: Lila Iké – Jamaica
• Soca: Patrice Roberts – Trinidad & Tobago
Male Artists of the 12 months
• Dancehall: Valiant – Jamaica
• Reggae: Romain Virgo – Jamaica
• Soca: Skinny Fabulous – St Vincent & The Grenadines
Iconic Honors
• Elite Icon Award: Busta Rhymes – Jamaica
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Bounty Killer – Jamaica
• Calypso Honors: Austin “Tremendous Blue” Lyons – Trinidad & Tobago
Particular Recognitions
• Producer Honors: Kerwin Du Bois – Trinidad & Tobago
• Humanitarian Award: Sizzla Youth Basis – Jamaica
• Gospel Excellence: Shirleyann Cyril-Mayers – St Lucia
• Legacy Honors: Carimi – Haiti
Notable Wins
• Reggae Collaboration of the 12 months: Bugle ft. Buju Banton & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “Thank You Lord” – Jamaica
• Bouyon Artist of the 12 months: The Bouyon Boys – Dominica
• Bouyon Collaborator of the 12 months: Woman Lava – Trinidad & Tobago