Renowned music producer Di Genius recently received the Cultural Icon Award at the 2025 Reggae Gold Awards. The honorary award marks his outstanding contributions to the music industry. Di Genus, born Stephen McGregor, has been a significant figure in the industry for almost two decades. His talent and creative production style continue to impact the contemporary dancehall scene.
Di Genius hails from the iconic Big Ship dynasty and has many hits in his extensive catalogue. His work plays a vital role in shaping reggae and dancehall and significantly contributes to the elevation of Jamaican music on the international scene. Di Genius is well-known for his ability to blend traditional Jamaican sounds with modern music.
As one of the most popular Jamaican producers for his undeniable talent, he has collaborated with many renowned entertainers, local and abroad, including international icons like Drake, Nelly Furtado, and John Legend.
One of his most recent works is a collaboration with dancehall artist Aidonia. Fusing their talents, they created the infectious single Agony. The song was released last weekend and has since been gaining momentum as it gets highlighted on the radio and social media platforms.
The Reggae Gold Awards is a staple of Reggae Month. The prestigious event has been honouring key figures in the Jamaican music industry since it was founded in 2019. The 2025 staging of the Reggae Gold Awards was hosted at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, not. The event not only honoured Di Genius’ remarkable influence but also highlighted reggae icon Buju Banton for his astonishing work that has shaped the reggae culture.
Di Genius shared news of his accomplishment with his fans on social media and garnered much praise from Instagram users. The post’s comment section was flooded with congratulatory responses. Fans expressed that he deserves the award for being a “legend,” “GOAT (the greatest of all time),” and an actual “genius.”
