Entries tagged with "Reggae Sumfest"

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SEAN PAUL BUILDS MOMENTUM FOR HIS RETURN TO REGGAE SUMFEST JULY 13-19!

July 6th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Sean Paul– International reggae/dancehall superstar Sean Paul is busy fulfilling the title of his sixth studio album, Full Frequency, as he continues to complete an extensive world tour which has so far spanned four continents. The Grammy Award-winning artist is currently in the UK for his latest appearance at the UK Wireless Festival (July 5 and 6) at Perry Park in Birmingham and Finsbury Park in London, respectively. The Wireless Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a world-famous selection of the best in hip hop, pop and dance. Sean Paul joins a cast of fellow international stars like Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Pharrell, Robin Thicke and Ellie Goulding. Sean Paul is bringing his own sense of excitement to the Birmingham-London festival, as it is called in some parts of the UK, with hits such as Want Dem All and Other … Read entire article »

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MORE HIP-HOP STARS FOR MONTEGO BAY’S REGGAE SUMFEST JULY 13 – 19!

May 19th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Already one mainstream rapper is on the bill for the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest, and now the Festival has enhanced the package with the addition of American hip-hop star Future. Future, whose real name is Nayvadius Cash, will be joining the likes of rap heavy weight Wiz Khalifa at Reggae Sumfest 2014, scheduled to take place in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, from July 13 to 19. The Epic Records artist is known for Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles such as Racks; Turn on the Lights; Magic featuring T.I.; Love Song with Rihanna; and Tony Montana, a collaboration with Drake and Rick Ross. His most recent project is a long-awaited album titled Honest, released Tuesday, April 22 to very positive reviews from critics such as Simon Vozick-Levinson of Rolling Stone, who said, “When he raps, it’s in pulse-racing staccato bursts; when he sings, his auto-tuned … Read entire article »

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ED BARTLETT WANTS MORE REGGAE FESTIVALS “IF JAMAICA IS TO BECOME THE MUSIC CENTER OF THE WORLD!”

July 12th, 2012 | Add a Comment

BY HORACE HINES—- MONTEGO BAY, St James – Opposition spokesman on tourism Ed Bartlett is of the view that Jamaica needs to offer several more reggae festivals annually to complement Reggae Sumfest, if the nation is to become “the music centre of the world.” ” The fact is that every country needs to have a signature entertainment product. I think that for the reggae presentation, Sumfest is definitely a signature product which has been iconic in its … Read entire article »

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“I DON’T NEED REGGAE SUMFEST…DEM WANT COME GIMME J$500,000” SAYS NINJA MAN!

July 6th, 2012 | Add a Comment

By Davina Henry——– Dancehall icon Desmond Ballentine, more popularly known as Ninja Man, says he will not be performing on this year’s Reggae Sumfest. “Mi nah work Sumfest, dem can gwaan. Mi nuh need Sumfest. I’m Ninja Man, longest-reigning icon in the business, mi nuh need dem,” Ninja Man told THE WEEKEND STAR. According to the artist, he was being advertised on the show and when he contacted Johnny Gourzong, head of Summerfest Productions, about his fee, he was not pleased with what they had to … Read entire article »

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NINJA MAN IS CONFIRMED FOR REGGAE SUMFEST!

June 17th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Ninja Man Returns To Sumfest The ‘Doctor’ himself, Beenie Man, administered all the medicine needed at Reggae Sumfest on International Night 2 last year. After two years behind bars, one of dancehall’s more controversial figures, Ninja Man, has found himself among a line-up of stars for Reggae Sumfest’s dancehall night. The event’s organisers, who are celebrating Sumfest’s 20th year, have finalised a dynamic line-up for Thursday, July 19th’s Dancehall Night in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. This year’s tagline ‘Looking … Read entire article »

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