All Eyes on Brooklyn: The 2025 Caribbean Music Awards Light Up Kings Theatre Tonight
- guyanamusicscene
- Aug 28
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By GT Music Scene | August 28, 2025
The stage is set. The lights are ready. And the heartbeat of the Caribbean is about to echo through Brooklyn. Tonight, August 28, 2025, the historic Kings Theatre transforms into the epicenter of Caribbean excellence for the 3rd Annual Caribbean Music Awards a celebration of rhythm, culture, and legendary artistry that will make history once again.
From soca to dancehall, reggae to zouk, calypso to gospel, this is more than an award show. This is the Caribbean’s Grammy moment and the red carpet will be dripping in culture, class, and star power.
Who’s Performing? Only the Best of the Best
The night will feature a lineup so explosive it could power Carnival itself. Expect unforgettable performances from:
• Chronic Law – bringing raw energy straight out of dancehall’s core
• Konshens & Ding Dong – masters of crowd control and dance anthems
• Lila Iké & Romain Virgo – soulful voices carrying reggae’s legacy forward
• Skinny Fabulous – soca fire guaranteed to raise the roof
• Lady Lava & Maureen – delivering the essence of powerful Caribbean women on stage
Hosted by the ever-hilarious Majah Hype, expect sharp wit, cultural flavor, and nonstop vibes in between the performances.
🏆 Honoring Legends & Icons
The Caribbean Music Awards isn’t just about the now it’s about recognizing those who paved the way. This year’s honorees include:
Bounty Killer – Lifetime Achievement Award 🐐
Super Blue – Calypso Honors
Kerwin Du Bois – Producer Honors
Busta Rhymes – Elite Icon Award 🌍
Carimi – Legacy Honors
Sizzla Youth Foundation – Humanitarian Honors
Shirleyann Cyril-Mayers – Gospel Honors
Each tribute promises emotional moments, goosebumps, and a reminder of just how far Caribbean music has carried itself on the global stage.
The Nominees Who Have the World Watching
With over 200 nominees across 40+ categories, this year is stacked like never before.
Leading the pack:
Masicka – 7 nominations
Shenseea – 7 nominations
Patrice Roberts – 6 nominations
Kes the Band – 6 nominations
Other heavyweights include Vybz Kartel, Nailah Blackman, Bunji Garlin, Kranium, Lila Iké, and Romain Virgo all battling it out for their place in Caribbean music history.
Adding to the excitement, the CMAs introduce seven brand-new categories this year, including Reggae Song of the Year, Female International DJ of the Year, Caribbean Fusion Song of the Year, and Gospel Song of the Year.
The message? Caribbean music is bigger, broader, and more inclusive than ever.
Red Carpet Magic & Global Streams
Before a single award is handed out, the red carpet will be a show of its own. Expect fashion statements, bold cultural expressions, and star-studded interviews.
For those who can’t make it to Brooklyn, no worries HOT 97, the official media partner, will livestream the red carpet and show on HOT97.com, their app, YouTube, and Twitch.
That means fans from Port of Spain to Kingston, from Georgetown to Miami, and across the diaspora can tune in live to experience the magic.
Why This Matters
The Caribbean Music Awards isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. It’s proof that Caribbean culture doesn’t just influence the world; it drives it. From the beats sampled in global hits to the artists charting worldwide, tonight is about celebrating where it all begins: the Caribbean itself.
This show is more than trophies. It’s about legacy, unity, and showcasing that the Caribbean’s voice is louder, prouder, and more unstoppable than ever before.
Final Word: Don’t Blink Tonight
When the curtains rise at Kings Theatre, expect nothing less than goosebumps, history-making performances, and jaw-dropping moments.
Whether you’re watching from the red carpet, the seats in Brooklyn, or livestreaming across the world, tonight the Caribbean takes center stage and the world is watching.
👉 Stay locked in with us as we bring you exclusive red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes moments, and post-show recaps. This is one night you’ll want to relive over and over.
The 2025 Caribbean Music Awards where culture becomes history.
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