On Sunday, April 28th, international dancehall artist Agent Sasco will perform at Jack Daniel’s Backyaad BBQ Food & Music Festival happening at The Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston, Jamaica.
Sasco will be joined by South Florida’s Yung Wylin, as well as selectors Bishop Escobar, DJ Mac, Romzi Nova, Fyahman, Baba, Ijav, Vinchi, and DJ Dwyane. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
There is a lot of talk in and around dancehall communities regarding the re-emergence of arguably one of the best dancehall lyricists from the 90s, Terror Fabulous. After giving us mega hits like Order, Body & Shape, Gangster’s Anthem, Gun Jezebel, Position, and that is just to name a few, he slowly disappeared from the music scene. To this day no one really knows why.
Now, years later, we are learning that the deejay is under new management, and he is booked to perform at the forthcoming 90s Joyride stage show and dance at Pier 1 in Montego Bay on April 27th.
Furthermore, a few days ago, Fabulous posted the following on his social media: “Music is life. Music keeps me positive, takes me to another realm, makes everything alright… It Feels Amazing To Be Back… Jah Know!”
On April 1st, 2024, the annual Easter Monday St. D’acre Carnival will take place at the St. D’acre Community Center in Alexandria, St. Ann, Jamaica. This is a family affair that will have rock climbing, bounce-a-bout, zipliners, and other child-friendly entertainment and activities.
As for the grown-ups, there will be a live stage show with performances by Bounty Killa, I Octane, Sanchez, Shaniel Muir, Etana, and a surprise guest artists. Most importantly, this is a free event that’s open to the public.
On Saturday, April 27th, lovers of 80s/90s reggae-dancehall music are invited to Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston, Jamaica, as this era will be celebrated at the Ruggu Dat! 14K Golden Mic Awards.
Professor Nuts, a veteran dancehall lyricist who rose to prominence in the eighties, will be recognized for his contribution to the genre. Additionally, there will be performances by Agent Sasco and Lady G, with appearances and mic presentations by Beresford Hammond, Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, and Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell. Click here for tickets.
4:20 Fest is a music and cannabis focused festival in Santiago, Chile. This year, it will take place at the Teatro La Cúpula (Fábrica 1503, Santiago, Región Metropolitana), and will feature artists that promote and endorse marijuana use for recreational and medicinal purposes.
The headlining act is international reggae-dancehall artist Capleton, who will be backed by his own Prophecy Band. Shamanes, Tiro De Gracia, Tianobless, Aflora, Boomer, Jose Dolores, Jah Sito, Mistah Dijah, Eterno Pakto, and Chakana Sound System are also on the program. Click here for tickets.
Established dancehall artist Mr Lexx will perform at the upcoming White Out party set for Saturday, March 30th, at the Buena Vista Ballroom – 8844 Washington Blvd – in Jessup, Maryland. This is a reggae meets soca event that will also feature Lavaman, Denise Belfon, Sir Mikey & Patel, and Eclipse International Band. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Nineties dancehall star Spragga Benz will be performing at the forthcoming 90’s Playground Party scheduled for Saturday, March 30th at Shazz Grounds in St. Ann, Jamaica. Spragga will be supported by DJ Ashile, ZJ Liquid, and DJ Marvin.
Early bird tickets, which are going for $3,000 JMD, can be purchased from Fontana, Iona Spa, TK Raffine, Upscale, and Loud Fashion in Ocho Rios; Shazz Service Station in St. Ann; Parts2go in Falmouth; Rehab Sports Bar in Montego Bay; Cover Girl in Brown’s Town; Hypezone Fruits & Vegetables in Discovery Bay; and Fontana in Barbican.
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