By Attiyya Atkins
After a two-year hiatus, Miami’s Best of the Best music festival made its long-awaited return to Bayfront Park on May 25, 2025 — and it came back bigger than ever. More than 12,000 fans from across the Caribbean diaspora packed the park for a day of music, culture, and unity.
The lineup was nothing short of legendary, featuring icons like Beres Hammond, Wayne Wonder, Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Romain Virgo, Nadine Sutherland, Chronic Law, and Soca star Skinny Fabulous. From lover’s rock ballads to high-energy dancehall anthems, the performances spanned generations and left fans swaying, dancing, and jumping in unison.
Beyond the music, the festival spotlighted the richness of the wider Caribbean — with shoutouts to Saint Lucia, the Virgin Islands, Haiti, the Bahamas, and more. “It’s so important that we bring the youth in and spread the culture,” said Buju Banton, reflecting the night’s spirit of togetherness.
While long food lines and crowd congestion drew some criticism, the energy, production, and nostalgia won the night. Legendary mashups, from Wayne Wonder and Buju teaming up on Forever Young to Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths’ timeless vibes, made the festival unforgettable.
After years away, Best of the Best proved it’s still the crown jewel of Caribbean music festivals — a true celebration of culture, pride, and sound.
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