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”.

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. 

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.

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!

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley’s “Traffic Jam 2025 Tour” is going to be irie. The tour kicks off at the end of July and runs through the end of August.

“Take Care” of body and mind and avoid distractions by listening to the new Heaven Zest ft. Indubious. This irie new track slaps with a jamming bass and mindful message to make our own choices.

Follow that unique connection with Royal Blu’s “Stranger Twice”. This is such a sexy track blending reggae and pop music vibes.

Hector Roots Lewis and J Boog bring the “Fire” in an irie new track that reggae fans will eat up! Turn up this gem and you’ll immediately want to start dancing and singing along to the love song.

Piper Street Sound’s new EP will get you in the meditation zone. The new EP features new versions of fan favorites like “Small Plate’ and “Rid Them”. In addition, a vinyl release showcases new vocal versions featuring General Pecos.

Turn up the heat with “Romeo” by Isaiah Tavares and Dillon Pakele. The Hawaiian artists teamed up in this clever new tune about a Hawaiian shirt that doesn’t stay on mid party! Let’s just say a connection is made and sparks are in the air. And this song is so catchy!

Close your eyes and relax with the jamming “Island Vibes, Vol. 2” LP by Loud City and ZJ Sparks. This impressive 12 track album features an amazing group of artists and riddims.

Plan a dream trip to Hawaii to see Rebelution perform in February 2025. The reggae rockers currently have two shows booked in early Feb. and will jamming along with Tribal Seeds!

Take a step back and enjoy the journey with Claire Wright’s “Hold on Tight” with The Hip Abduction. What an amazing song! Wright drops magical vocals over her relaxing acoustic guitar and teams in this gem with The Hip Abduction.

The brilliant Anuhea sets “Lotus Fall Tour 2024” dates. The talented Hawaiian artist is touring with dates from October through December! If you’re looking to find some peace and aloha, these will be the shows for you!

Watch “Harder Than the Rock” to learn about the inspiring journey of the UK’s first reggae band. The reggae pioneers, The Cimarons, are highlighted in the film, which has been released in UK-cinemas.