From Kingston to the World: Bounty Killer’s Legacy Celebrated with Lifetime Honour
The primary collection of esteemed particular award recipients for the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards have been introduced, honouring legendary musicians whose affect has considerably impacted the cultural scene of Caribbean music worldwide.
Jamaican Dancehall Icon Bounty Killer will probably be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, commemorating his immense affect throughout generations. Born Mark “Bounty Killer” Myrie in 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica, his uncooked lyrical type and gritty storytelling revolutionised dancehall within the ’90s. With hits like Constructed Fi Dis, Stress, and Dwelling Dangerously, he carved a fearless persona that influenced youthful stars like Vybz Kartel and Sean Paul. He was additionally a founding member of the Alliance crew, alongside Beenie Man and Mr. Vegas—cementing his legacy as each innovator and mentor within the style. Followers can look ahead to his extremely anticipated return to the stage for his first U.S. efficiency in fifteen years, set to happen on the Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, New York, on July 5 – as a part of the Reggae Fest live performance collection.
Legendary Trini calypsonian Austin “Tremendous Blue” Lyons, the visionary behind the long-lasting “bounce and wave” type of soca by way of his 1991 hit Get One thing and Wave—a phenomenon that continues to ignite the spirit of carnival celebrations world wide—will obtain the celebrated Calypso Honours for his lasting impression on the style. Tremendous Blue can be the daddy of singer Fay-Ann Lyons.
Moreover, the extraordinary Kerwin Du Bois, additionally from Trinidad, a versatile powerhouse famend for his distinctive abilities as a producer and composer, will probably be recognised for his affect on Caribbean music and can obtain a the Producer Honour.
2025 Caribbean Music Awards Nominees
The 2025 CMA occasion showcases over 200 nominees throughout greater than 40 classes. Jamaican artists Masicka and Shenseea lead the cost with seven nominations every, whereas Trini Soca stars Patrice Roberts and Kes intently observe with six nominations a bit. Notable artists resembling Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Nailah Blackman, Continual Legislation, and Kranium have additionally made their mark, every receiving 5 nominations.
Generally known as ‘The Grand Night time of Caribbean Music’ the third annual Caribbean Music Awards will happen on August twenty eighth, at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.