Caribbean music’s biggest night, “Caribbean Music Awards” 2024, returned this past Thursday for a euphoric celebration of the ‘Voices of Caribbean’ across the diaspora under one roof in Brooklyn, New York at the renowned Kings Theatre. Hosted by the Queen of Dancehall Spice and the King of Caribbean Comedy, Majah Hype, the night of extravagant excellence served as a pillar representation of culture, rhythm, and voices. It was an event that genuinely embodied the unity of #OneCaribbean, acknowledging and including everyone who loves to celebrate the Caribbean movement from Reggae to soca, Kompa to Bouyon, Dancehall to Zouk and everything in between.
“Caribbean Music Awards” 2024 was streamed LIVE via YouTube on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 8 PM ET/PT from the Kings Theatre in New York and kicked off with an elegant “Red Carpet” featuring appearances from Spice, Majah Hype, Trinidad James, Lady London, Marcia Griffiths, Cedella Marley, Alison Hinds, Tosh Alexander, Rajah Wild, Patrice Roberts, DJ Cassidy, Morgan Heritage, Alicai Harley, Skinny Fabulous, Nailah Blackman, Christopher Martin and more.
DJ Kevin Crown opened up the show by introducing an incredible journey of the sounds of Soca music with a melody performance with Bajan soca artists Lead Pipe (Osvaldo Reid) and Saddis (Reshawn Ince), Trinidadian soca artist (2024 “Caribbean Music Awards” Chutney Honoree Recipient) Ravi B, Virgin Island-born Soca star Pumpa, Grenda’s Soca collective Lil Natty & Thunda, French Caribbean Dominica’s Asa Bantan and 3x 2024 “Caribbean Music Awards” winner Skinny Fabulous from St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The official hosts of the 2024 “Caribbean Music Awards,” Spice and Majah Hype, welcomed and greeted the audience officially to the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards with an opening monologue and introduced the first winner of the night, Ras-I, for ‘Best New Artist (Reggae).’
For The ‘Voice Of The Caribbean’ segment, which serves as the theme of the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards, Alaine electrified the audience with a performance of her acclaimed single “No Ordinary Love,” Christopher Martin followed suit with a dynamite performance of “Mama,”/“Cheaters Prayer and Pressure received a standing ovation from the audience as he shared his lovers rock anthem “Love and Affection.” Lastly, the most nominated of the night, Dexta Daps performed a massive melody of his most revered songs, including the viral hit “Shabba Madda Pot” and “Call Me If.”
Hot 97’s own DJ Young Chow, served as the master of ceremony for the party segment of the night as Mical Teja unleashed a performance to his single “DNA,” and V’ghn performed “Trouble In The Morning.” Mr Killa made his Caribbean Music Awards return with an electric performance of his hit single “Rolly Polly,” and next was joined by Mr. Legz HT, as they merged into their collaboration single “Party Bad.” Lyrikal entered the festivities performing “Look Back” as now 2x 2024 Caribbean Award Winner Nailah Blackman joined him to perform their track “Best Self.” Patrice Roberts, winner of “CMA” ‘Artist of The Year Female (Soca),’ closed out the thrilling segment with her song “Anxiety.”
Angela Yee presented the People Choice Award Powered By Spotify’s Frequency as Asa Bantan won in the category and accepted his award.
Machel Montano shared a heartfelt monologue celebrating the illustrious and barrier-breaking “Queen of Soca,” Alison Hinds, as she accepted the ‘Elite Icon Award.’ A moving tribute performance followed this as Wendi performed “Fuluma,” Faith Callendar performed “Togetherness,”and Nessa Preppy performed “Roll It Gal.”
A poignant tribute performance was dedicated to the late Caribbean music figures, who are the fabric of our music and are dearly missed. Sherwin Gardner performed “Find Me Here,” Teddyson Johnperformed “I Pray,” and Gramps Morgan performed “People Like You.” The segment was closed with a powerful performance by the remaining Reggae collective Morgan Heritage members, honoring their late brother Peter Morgan with their song, “Down By The River.”
Shaggy paid tribute to Reggae royalty Marcia Griffiths, who is celebrating 60 years in music. Closing out the show of the night, Tosh Alexander, Aiesha, Alaine, and Nadine Sutherland dazzled the stage with a special performance tribute for Marcia Griffiths.
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.
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