Not only has the employment of these media broadened the scope of supporters but they have also allowed patrons to actively participate in the production of the event. Additionally, the Reggae Sumfest stage continues to serve as one of the primary platforms for new and upcoming artistes to showcase their talents. The transmission, available solely to audiences outside of Jamaica was introduced to allow international fans access to the festival performances.
As Reggae Sumfest is renowned for alluring various media and visitors alike, the concept of live streaming strengthens the recruitment of global supporters. We are using cookies on this website to give you the best, most relevant experience. Webster spent three years with the band, honing his skills and cementing his soulful crooning style, and making his first international appearance with them in California. His first album, Hit a Bomb, made Webster a name in Europe, and was the first of nine albums released both in Jamaica and on the international music markets.
Webster followed up with Reflections, Lament of a Dread, Mankind, and Changes, all released to his faithful European fans. The collaborations produced Freedom Fighter, E.
Throughout his multi-faceted career, Webster has shared the stage with a range of reggae and dancehall artistes. After performing at the inaugural Reggae Sumfest concert in , Webster returns to the stage with a new album, Inner Path. Webster will be honoured at Reggae Sumfest , for his contribution to the Jamaican music industry.
K E L LY With six number one albums, 11 number one singles, 12 consecutive platinum albums, and 18 years in the industry, R. Kelly is an artist that has proven time and again that he has staying power. Like a true king of soul, the music industry has continuously recognized R. He was honoured with the Sammy Davis Jr.
His lyrical precision and insight into human experiences and desires have allowed R. Top Hits 1. I Believe I Can Fly 3. Step in the Name of Love 5. Ignition 7. Love Letter. She immediately started turning heads with the release of her first mixed tape in , Playtime is Over, and quickly followed-up with Sucka Free in and Beam Me Up Scotty in In , she was also the first artiste to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot at the same time. Her collaboration with Black Eye Peas lead singer will.
When Konshens, born Garfield Delano Spence, quit his job as a national public health lab technician and started cutting dub plates, his friends had no idea what to think. Later on I became addicted and even started ghostwriting for people.
The then year-old caught a break when he joined the Cash Flow musical family and released his first single on the Guilty riddim, an overnight success and number one hit in Japan. Five years after his debut, Konshens has taken advantage of having the pick of collaborators, partnering with industry veteran Bounty Killer, and the soulful Tarrus Riley.
With a career that has spanned 32 years—the Doctor started performing when he was just five-years-old— Beenie Man has simultaneously catapulted his own career while further promoting the Jamaican music industry. That was just the beginning of his incredible collaborations. Who would have thought that Mavado, aka David Constantine Brooks, got his musical start when his grandmother first took him to church to sing?
The artiste quickly caught the bug and translated his love of music and admiration for his childhood idol, Bounty Killer, into the beginnings of a career. Stephens released her first album, Big Things a Gwaan, in This was the case for Half Pint, who started his career touring the island with sound systems like Gemini, Black Scorpio, and Killimanjaro.
He quickly proved that he was here to stay, being the first Rising Stars alumnus to score a chart-topping single in Jamaica. He followed up with Ghetto Life in , and Freedom Blues in Wonder went on to release 11 more studio albums, several of which reached the top ten on the US Reggae Album chart. The inventive organizers of Reggae Sumfest maintain their reputable status by preserving the authenticity of Reggae and Dancehall music while enhancing the appeal of various international genres.
Though dedicated to delivering first-rate performances to all Sumfest patrons, this year, the festival has tailored its marketing strategy to include a younger audience.
As a result, the directors of the three day event have incorporated social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to help foster the development of online interaction. Not only has the employment of these media broadened the scope of supporters but they have also allowed patrons to actively participate in the production of the event.
Additionally, the Reggae Sumfest stage continues to serve as one of the primary platforms for new and upcoming artistes to showcase their talents.
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