2025 brought reggae fans from around the world an incredible amount of inspiring and heartfelt new music. We saw artists take major career leaps and legends release their best music yet. Here are 2025 Daily Reggae Awards “Artist of the Year” nominees. 

2025 truly was a massive year for reggae. From traditional roots reggae tracks to innovative cross genre sounds, reggae music fans had so much new music to connect with. Here are the tunes that really grabbed our attention. These are the 2025 Daily Reggae Awards “Song of the Year” Nominees.

The reggae music genre has so many incredibly talented artists around the world. There are numerous up-and-coming artists in today’s scene and it’s so fun to see their rise. These artists really caught our attention this year! Here are the Nominees for the 2025 Daily Reggae “Rising Artist of the Year”.

Get the party started with “Carnival Friend” by Kes and Benjai. This song brings so much energy and is really fun to dance to!

French reggae band Dub Inc has released an amazing new album titled “Atlas”. Reggae fans will love the 12 track LP and the inspiring messages of love, hope and standing up for what you believe in. 

Keep your head up with Rik Jam and JonQuan’s “Gwan Walk”. I love this track’s old school feel and the silky smooth riddim by JonQuan.

All in the name of love: Enjoy the new Slightly Stoopid track “Shine For You” ft. G. Love. This is such a feel good tune that reminds me about the importance of community and doing everything you can to help family and friends.

The 2026 GRAMMY nominations are here, and reggae is shining bright! This year’s nominees celebrate growth, roots, and self-expression, reminding the world why reggae continues to uplift hearts and inspire change.

Reggae icons Sean Paul and Maxi Priest join forces on a vibrant new single, “Feel So Alive,” produced by Lion King Muzik. The track radiates pure positivity, blending reggae and dancehall in smooth harmony to create the perfect vibe for celebrating love and connection.

Vana Liya is hitting the road this fall with a string of new headlining dates and some big support slots alongside reggae legends. Fresh off festival season, she’s bringing her soulful voice and uplifting energy through California and the Pacific Northwest.

The Green performed an incredible set at Holo Holo Music Festival in San Diego. Pubmix attended the festival and took these incredible photos of the amazing Hawaii-based band!

So many exciting things are happening in reggae right now. Here are five updates you’ve got to hear! Daily Reggae and Bobby Hustle present Reggae High Five - Volume 3.

Reggae fans have to add a visit to the Bob Marley Hope Road in Las Vegas to their bucket list. Here are 5 Cool Things to Discover at Bob Marley Hope Road!

The Dutch artist reflected on the track’s creation and gives a insite to his creative process. Kick back this weekend and stream the full track now!

Plan a trip to California’s Humboldt County for Reggae on the River 2025 in August. The three day music festival is scheduled for August 1 - 3, 2025 and features an amazing lineup of international reggae artists!

The amazing reggae rock band Cydeways have released their new album, “Wasted Summer”. The 11 track album was released by LAW Records and highlights the band’s unique ability to seamlessly unite genres including reggae, rock and pop in a refreshing sound.

Mission Bayfest's 2025 lineup is a dream for reggae fans! This year’s festival in San Diego’s Mission Bay is set for October 17 - 19 and features fan favorites like Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Pepper, and Steel Pulse.

Get excited for the Bob Marley Hope Road experience in Las Vegas. The interactive journey will take reggae fans on a journey from life in the studio to performances on-stage.

This reggae track warms your heart and makes for a super fun dance tune. Two of the scene’s best vocalists HIRIE and Cas Haley were the perfect match for this collab

Slightly Stoopid’s “Step Into The Sun” is a feel good reggae love song perfect for summer vibes. I love the laid back sound that transmits you to a warm day on the beach.