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The Biggest Party in Sport Will Be Epic. COLLABR and CPL Set to Create A New Regional Superstar in 2025.
A premium sporting experience in the Caribbean demands an equally desirable entertainment experience, and one of the world’s biggest tournaments – the Caribbean Premiere League is gearing up to offer an opportunity of a lifetime to several up-and-coming artistes. “I’m happy that CPL has given me the opportunity to use their platform to make this a reality,” said global cricket sensation, Dwayne Bravo. He is the founder of the COLLABR app – a digital space that offers creatives exactly what’s needed to foster development in the Caribbean music industry.
With the CPL kicking off on August 14th through September 21st, Bravo approached organisers for a collaboration that would include the integration of the COLLABR app as a scouting tool for new talent across the region. The owner of 47 Productions in Trinidad and Tobago, Bravo, who is also a music enthusiast, has spent millions creating a state-of-the-art music engineering studio in Port-of-Spain, which works to his advantage in the execution of the COLLABR project. His vision is simple – “In one of my meetings with CPL I told them we cannot just put on a contest and have a winner and that’s it – you never hear about the artistes again. We have to be able to monitor the artistes, help the artistes from a financial point of view and from a branding and marketing point of view. Our vision is to create the next regional music sensation,” he said.
Response to the competition has already been encouraging and Bravo says the goal is to offer other undiscovered talent the opportunity that his artiste, Ronzy – a Trinidad and Tobago singer, received a couple years ago. “Discovering Ronzy through the COLLABR app and seeing the talent that she has – she is from Couva – nobody would’ve known that this talented person was there in Couva trying different avenues to be seen or heard, and because of this app, I was able to identify her,” he said, adding, “She is now the face of the COLLABR app. She has gotten the opportunity to work with people like Sizzla and Buju and this year she worked with Machel, Patrice, Lyrikal and Rupee on the Pineapple riddim. In a short space of time she was able to create a name for herself. That was something she would not have even imagined,” said Bravo, explaining that this has since fueled his passion to find more undiscovered talent in the region and bring them into the spotlight.
[ Photos: 47 Ronzy and Dwayne Bravo in studio at 47 Productions ]
The competition will see these artistes who are chosen via COLLABR, based on votes and reviews, hit stages across the Caribbean region, and be seen globally via the televised streaming of the entire CPL experience. “My production company will, at the end, offer free production on two songs, after the tournament, to ensure that the artistes are promoted and kept relevant. This is CPL and 47 Productions investing in these artistes,” he reiterated.
The performances will take place during the half time show of each match during the CPL tournament. Bravo explained that the COLLABR artistes will perform before the bigger artistes, offering them the necessary exposure. “To all the unknown artistes out there, this is your moment to really show your talent to the world and an opportunity like this, you don’t want to miss it. Because of this app, I was able to discover Ronzy and she is gold,” he said heartily, making it clear that he genuinely believes many more talented people are just waiting to be discovered.
The Caribbean Premiere League is dubbed the biggest party in sport. Sponsored by Republic Bank, the tournament is an annual Twenty20 cricket tournament held throughout the islands and sees six teams vie for the championship in Caribbean cricket. Undoubtedly a party atmosphere across the region with every match, CPL Twenty20 this year, will be further energized with the inclusion of COLLABR and Dwayne Bravo’s dedicated effort to unveil new talent in a major way.
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Trinidad and Tobago’s Voice Will Rep for Soca at Best of the Best 2026. Artiste’s Inclusion Shows Soca’s Global Reach.
He had one of the most memorable Carnival seasons with a Soca track that stole the hearts of Soca lovers in 2026 and now Aaron ‘Voice’ St. Louis is set to represent hard for the Soca music genre at the upcoming ‘Best of the Best’ Music Festival in Miami on May 26th. His appearance will be his debut to the highly anticipated festival and already, the energy is high.
Voice represents the bridge between Millennial Soca and GenZ vibes. ‘Cyah Behave Mehself’ was lapped up like good Caribbean food at Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago back in February, and it is expected to do the same as the international summer season approaches.
Set to take place on May 26th at Museum Park, Downtown Miami, Voice’s inclusion on the cast underscores the Soca genre’s continued global reach within a predominantly reggae and dancehall showcase. Known for his high energy performances and melodic songwriting, the Trinidad and Tobago three -time Soca Monarch King has built an extensive catalogue of hits that that has proven to resonate with a global audience.
Organizers say anticipation for Voice’s performance at Best of the Best, is high. “Fans are looking forward to a dynamic set that brings soca’s signature energy to the festival stage.”
Best of the Best Music Fest remains one of North America’s premiere Caribbean music events, drawing fans from across the region and Diaspora for a full day of live performances. This year’s lineup includes, Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Capleton, Rajah Wild, Skeng, Vanessa Bling, among others.
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New ‘Jamrock’ Documentary Celebrates Unforgettable Moments. Cruise Returns to Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa, This Year.
Ahead of its 11th annual voyage in November, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise shares its story through a new film. VIBE premiered All in the Same Boat, a documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Reshma B and produced by Boomshots TV that traces Marley and his manager Dan Dalton’s brainchild from a bold, outsider idea into one of the most culturally significant movements in reggae and dancehall today.
With over a decade’s worth of unforgettable moments pulled from the last 10 voyages, this 30+ minute documentary captures the spirit of a global reggae community built on shared identity, resilience, and reverence for Jamaican culture. It features iconic performances, real conversations with the artistes and DJs, and the heartbeat of it all: the “Jamrockers.” These are die-hard reggae lovers from over 40 countries who pull up every year for one reason – to feel that irreplaceable connection to Jamaican culture and keep the Marley message of “One Love” alive.
Having successfully navigated challenges including extreme weather and a global pandemic, the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise continues to thrive. Its 11th staging will return for its annual voyage from November 11th to the 16th, sailing from Miami aboard Norwegian Joy.
Stacked from foundation to future, this year’s lineup brings together reggae and dancehall’s most influential voices: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley (Traffic Jam Set), Burning Spear, Sizzla, Capleton, Beenie Man, Protoje, Barrington Levy, Elephant Man, Junior Reid, Lila Iké, Ding Dong & the Ravers Clavers, Tony Matterhorn “Man on the Moon”, Gyptian, 450, Richie Spice, Ghost, Mr. Lexx, Professor Nuts, L.U.S.T., Sister Carol, Sevana, Flourgon, Johnny P, and Jemere Morgan are confirmed.
The cruise’s famed Sound Clash at Sea will return alongside powerhouse sound systems including Stone Love (Geefus), King Jammy, Silverhawk Sound, Rory Stone Love, Renaissance Sound, Federation Sound, Warrior Sound, Rampage Sound, Kingston12 HiFi and Souljah1 Muzik, preserving a cornerstone of Jamaican music culture in its most authentic form.
Jamrock is a Premiere Reggae Event
The Jamrock experience has evolved into the premier reggae event at sea—one that continues to redefine how the culture is celebrated on a global stage. The five-day experience continues to immerse guests in the full spectrum of Jamaican life—from Nyabinghi sunrise sessions and sound bath meditations to dancehall workshops, fitness programming, and curated culinary offerings led by acclaimed Chef Lumley. A new addition this year includes a live theatrical production by legendary playwright Oliver Samuels, adding yet another layer to the cruise’s ever-expanding cultural canvas.
Following the impact of Hurricane Melissa in 2025, the cruise will return to Jamaica with renewed purpose, maintaining its distinction as the only chartered cruise with two Jamaican port stops. That commitment translates into tangible impact, generating millions annually for the island’s tourism and cultural economy while reinforcing a direct connection between the music, the people, and the place that birthed it.
As All in the Same Boat makes clear, Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise is a movement with its own rhythm, one that continues to bring the diaspora home, while inviting the world in. Since its inception in 2014, the mission remains the same: to create a space where reggae lives, breathes, and connects us all.
The documentary made its debut during the 10th annual cruise and later screened at Art Basel in support of hurricane relief efforts led by the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths Foundation. Damian Marley and Dan Dalton were executive producers of the film.
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