Tony Anthony leads Canadian reggae award nominations
The fifth annual Canadian Reggae Music Achievement Award is set for Saturday, June 4 at the Jamaica Canadian Centre in Toronto.
Leeading the pack of nominees are singer Tony Anthony — Best Male Vocalist, Best Reggae Single — Million Chance, Best Reggae Album — Million Chance and Artiste of the Year
Singjay Tasha T has copped three nominations with Tanya Mullings nominated in two categories.
Here is a listing of this year’s nominees.
Best Female Vocalist
Tonya P
Mandy Woods
Tanya Mullings
Elaine ‘Lil Bit’ Sheppard
Ammoye
Janaya ‘Sista J’ Ellis
Jemini
Bonnie Casey
Nana McLean
Best Male Vocalist
Steele
Michael Thompson
Tony Anthony
Mr Cooper
Courtney Stone
Mello G
Lyndon John X
Producer of the Year
Reflex Studios
KornerStone Studios
Sam Studios
D:Mastreo Studios
Dubmatic Studios
Jamix Studios
Janaya Ellis, Paul Josse, & Stew Kirkwood
Best Reggae Band
Mountain Edge Band
EOP Band
Ultmate Crew Band
Hardcore Band
Souljah Fyah
Gospel Artiste of the Year
Kay Morris
George Banton
Marvia Providence
Estiban Lindsay
Campbell Sisters
Joy Creed
Echoes of Praise
Cora Reid Russell
Best Female DJ
Tasha T
Donna Makeda
Lady Luscious
DJ Chatta
Nadera
Carla Marshall
Best Male DJ
Exco Levi
King Ujah
Eyesus
Lindo P
Blessed
Andrew Ranxx
Shaun Bush
International Female Artiste of the Year
Queen Ifrica
Fiona
Alaine
Ce’Cile
Timeka Marshall
Raine Seville
Tami Chynn
Tessanne Chin
Tanya Stephens
International Male Artiste of the Year
Taurus Riley
Gramps Morgan
Richie Stephens
Buju Banton
Movado
Beres Hammond
Vybz Kartel
Busy SIgnal
I-Octane
Gyptian
Promoter of the Year
Nitro Promotions
Calgary Reggae Festival
Jamaica Day Promotion
Montreal Reggae Festival
Irie Music Festival
Jones N Jones Productions
Irie Music Festival
Action Promotion
Portland Jamaica Curry Festival
Best Reggae Single
Tony Anthony — Million Chance
Elaine ‘Lil Bit’ Sheppard — Likkle But Mi Tallawah
Tonya P — Dont Want To Go
Souljah Fyah — I Wish
Tasha T — New Day
Nadera — Cheaters Loss
Blessed — Reggae Is Her Name
Carla Marshall — Change Da Dress
Nana McLean — Jungle Out Deh
Lyndon John X — Brighter Days
Ruddy Campbell — Dance With Me
Best Reggae Album
Tony Anthony — Million Chance
Souljah Fyah — I Wish
Odel Johnson — Chronicles
Lyndon John X — Brighter Days
New Tek Riddim — Compilation
Artiste of the Year
Tony Anthony
Tanya Mullings
Steele
Ammoye
Tasha T
Exco Levi
Mandy Woods
Elaine ‘Lil Bit’ Sheppard
Top Reggae Dub Poet
Sankofa
Michael St George
Peculiar I
Most Promising Reggae Artiste
Jemini
Empress Minnot
Amanda Mona
Bonnie Casey
Rudy Campbell
Reggae Dance Promoter of the Year
Vibes Promotions
Massey Sound Promotions
Nitro Promotions
Soul to Soul Promotions
Military Promotions
Flames Promotions
Best Radio DJ of the Year
Tony Barnes
King Davids
Patrick Roots
Natty B
Sir B
Carrie Mullings
Luther Brown
Island Explosion
Dermott Williams
Ron Nelson
Pryme Tyme
Richard Banton
Papa Richie
Delroy G
Wayne Vernon
Super V
Leo C
Vincent
