Dexta Daps Lead Nominations For 2024 Caribbean Music Awards

Dexta Daps leads the nominations for the Caribbean Music Awards 2024. The Jamaican dance and reggae act received eight nods, including Artist of the Year (dancehall) and the People's Choice Award.

Next is Skinny Fabulous with six nominations. Masicka, Yung Bredda, Bounty Killer and Machel Montano each have five nods. Asa Bantan, Tee Jay, Cham, Byron Messia, Patrice Roberts, Rajah Wild, Nailah Blackman and Problem Child are next in line with four nods each.

The Caribbean Music Awards recognize artists, producers and industry professionals who have made a significant contribution to the Caribbean music landscape. This year's shortlist includes more than 40 categories covering a variety of genres including reggae, soca and dancehall.

This year, the awards introduce new categories such as International DJ, French Caribbean Artist, Latin Caribbean Artist and Bouyon Artist of the Year, along with Chutney, Calypso and Konpa Honors.

The awards are presented by the Caribbean Elite Group, which also produces Caribbean Elite Magazine – a print and digital publication highlighting Caribbean entertainers, artists, producers, promoters, cuisine, travel, fashion and entrepreneurs.

Voting is ongoing on the official Caribbean Music Awards website at CaribMusicAwards.com and will close on Thursday, June 30. The winners will be celebrated on Thursday, August 29 at the King Theater in Brooklyn.

For the full list of nominations, visit CaribMusicAwards.com. Here are the nominees in selected categories:

Entertainer of the Year

Maya Fairy

Julie Mango

Jr Lee So Crazy

Majah Hype

White Yardie

Young Brenda

Dale Elliott

People's Choice Award

Kes

Skinny Fabulous

Patrice Roberts

Asa Bunton

Dexta Daps

Shenseea

Young Brenda

International DJ of the Year

Private Ryan

DJ Puffy

Travis World

DJ Young Chow

DJ Riggo Suave

DJ Kevin Crown

DJ Osocity

DJ Stakz

Music event of the year

Brunch and Soca

Dominica World Creole Music festival

I love Sokka

Soca Brainwash

Stink and Dutty

Reggae Sumfest

St Kitts Music festival

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