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CaribPR Wire , NEW YORK , NY , Mon. June 1, 2009: Promoters of the world

CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 29, 2009: If you haven`t yet confirmed your accommodations for Reggae Sumfest already, it`s not too late to take a pick from your choice of all inclusive or non-all inclusive hotels. Festival organisers say they are putting out extra effort to ensure that rooms are available for the thousands of international visitors expected for the entertainment explosion that is Jamaica`s best reggae festival. `This has become one of our priorities because we know that we attract a lot of visitors, and that this festival fills many hotel rooms,` says Johnny Gouzong, Executive Director of Summerfest Productions. The world`s greatest showcase of reggae music will take place from July 19-25 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. A beach party on the 19th followed by three days of epic live performances will captivate the thousands of tourists and Jamaicans alike who make the trek each year to the Mecca of reggae music festivals. As is the case each year, Summerfest Productions is busy exploring ways of making Reggae Sumfest, even better. `We`re working with a very experienced Tour Operator who has negotiated excellent rates with the hotels in Montego Bay and we have established an email address for persons attending the Festival to contact the office in order to get information and help with booking rooms,` he adde.
The email address, [email protected] , is monitored daily by a team of persons who are well trained in handling complicated bookings issues, and customer service.     `Our ultimate goal is to make it easier for people to make a decision about where they want to stay and enjoy Jamaican hospitality, while they prepare to be entertained by the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth,` the Festival`s Marketing Manager Marcia McDonnough said, while acknowledging that persons have experienced difficulties in the past with booking rooms.   `This year, with the addition of several thousand rooms in the surrounding areas, there is more than enough space to accommodate our patrons.` The Festival has also devoted a section of its website to accommodation.   Persons can view a list of hotels in Montego Bay, as well as read short reviews and other information on the properties. Organisors say they will continue to add more properties as the deals are finalised.   `We are putting a great deal of emphasis on the availability of rooms to our patrons. Our website addresses the whole issue of travelling to Jamaica, and specifically to Montego Bay, while concentrating a lot on where to stay in Montego Bay,` added McDonnough. `We plan to add some hotels in Negril as well, for those persons who like the laid back feel of that area and don`t mind the drive.    With the highway between Negril and Montego Bay, it now takes a relatively short time to travel between the two points.` Some of the hotel options available for patrons include the 5 star Fiesta Grand Palladium, which is a mere 25 minutes from the Sangster International Airport. This hotel boasts some 1000 rooms, a fitness centre, a `club` for children, seven restaurants, and five swimming pools, and a spa. Or if you want to be close to the action, there is the Doctors Cave Beach Hotel complete with pool, Jacuzzi, gym and one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the island. Its located is located squarely on the Hip Strip, which pulsates with activities and nightlife, in addition to being only minutes away from the Sumfest venue
Other hotel options can be found on the Reggae Sumfest official website, www.reggaesumfest.com , and Summerfest Promotions is encouraging people not only to secure their rooms early, but also to let them know of any difficulties that they experience in getting the rooms or information. `We have developed a partnership with the hotels, they are offering special rates for Reggae Sumfest patrons, and we are here to provide support as best as we can. They can call us, go on our website, and email us,` Gourzong said.
Sponsors for the 2009 event include Digicel, Air Jamaica, Jamrock Magazine, Ocean Spray Magazine and the Jamaica Tourist Board among others.  

CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. May 26, 2009: Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley are among the top reggae and dancehall acts that have so far been named to perform at the 17 th annual `heart throb of summer` show this July.
Reggae Sumfest 2009 will heat up on Thursday July 23 rd with performances from some of dancehall`s best, including Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Busy Signal, Spice, Kip Rich, D’Angel, Konshens, Prodigal Son, Black Ryno, Jah Vinci, Charly Black, Flippa Mafia and I-Octane.
On Friday night, July 24 th , a series of conscious vibes will take over Montego Bay with performances from Morgan Heritage, Jah Cure, Coco T, Queen Ifrica, Da’ville, Dub Tonic Kru and Jazmine Sullivan.
And on Saturday, ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley along with Nas, Inner Circle, Tarrus Riley, Etana and Rhaatid, are set to heat up the stage.
The world’s greatest showcase of reggae music will officially open on July 19 th and close on July 25 th . Sponsors for the 2009 event include Digicel, Air Jamaica, Jamrock Magazine and the Jamaica Tourist Board among others.
Tickets can be bought online through the site at: http://www.reggaesumfest.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=117&Itemid=89 or for hotels log on to: http://reggaesumfest.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=25&Itemid=105
Reggae Sumfest is presented annually by Summfest Productions.

CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Jan 22, 2009: The temperature in Montego Bay, Jamaica is set to rise a lot hotter tonight as the curtain rises on the Caribbean`s best music festival, Jamaica Jazz & Blues 2009.
Among those gearing up to set the crowd ablaze tonight at the Aqueduct, Rosehall, are `Solid As A Rock` duo, Ashford and Simpson, award-winning multiplatinum superstar, Robin Thicke; British Grammy Award-nominated hip hop/R&B singer, rapper and producer Estelle, who is best known for her hit single “”American Boy;”" Los Van Van, a Cuban band led by bassist Juan Formell, the Reunion Jazz Quartet and Jewish reggae singer, Matisyahu.
Tomorrow night, January 23rd, it will be multi-platinum Grammy award-winning singer, Lionel Richie, who will add to the heat, along with Lou Gramm of Foreigner fame, Randy Crawford and Joe Sample, Alton Reeds Blues Entourage and young Canadian sensation, 13-year-old Nikki Yanofsky.
On Saturday, Jan. 24 th , the line-up is exceptional with fans set to be serenaded by Chicago, Maxi Priest, Atlantic Starr and the O`Jays, all of whom need no introduction.
The 2009 festival is being presented this year by the Jamaica Tourist Board, which is the new title sponsor.  
The festival, which since its introduction in 1996 was known as the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, has attracted thousands of patrons from the USA, Europe, the Caribbean and Jamaica. International artistes that have performed at the festival include Alicia Keys, Kenny Rogers, Norah Jones, Julio Iglesias, Roberta Flack, Lou Rawls, Dionne Warwick, India Arie, Nancy Wilson, Earth Wind and Fire, Kenny G., Michael McDonald, Gladys Knight, Kool & the Gang, Al Jarreau,Branford Marsalis, Brian McKnight Harry Belafonte, Babyface, Stephanie Mills, George Benson, Erykah Badu, Gladys Knight, Michael Bolton, and many more.   And to bring the Jamaican flavor, well-known names such as   Ziggy Marley, Morgan Heritage, Third World, Toots Hibbert, Shaggy, Sean Paul   Maxi Priest, Beres Hammond, Monty Alexander, Ritchie Stephens and many other Jamaican talents have made their mark on the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues stage.
This year the festival is being presented by key title sponsor, the Jamaica Tourist Board along with Rose Hall Developments, Jamrock Magazine, Half Moon, The Jamaica Observer, Holiday Inn Sun Spree, The Ritz Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Courts Jamaica, Scotiabank, Riu Hotels, CaribPR Wire, Sky Writings Magazine and CMS Media.
For more information log on to: http://www.jamaicajazzandblues.com/final/.

  Kingston, Jamaica:- If you haven

CaribPR Wire, Kingston, Jamaica: The 2009 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, slated for January 22-24 at Rose Hall, Montego Bay, promises to deliver more of the high-class entertainment patrons have come to expect since its 1996 inception. Despite the worldwide recession, Turnkey Productions, festival organizers have pulled all stops and are going the extra mile to lure visitors to the beautiful shores of Jamaica for the Festival. Zachary Harding, Deputy Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board, said the Festival has been marketed in a different light this time around. “JTB officials sat down with several leading North American tour operators and drafted a comprehensive promotion plan that will give show-goers more than music. What we have done is package the Festival as a destination within a destination. There

CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Dec. 30, 2008: `Solid As A Rock` duo, Ashford & Simpson, are set to grace the stage of the 2009 Jamaica Jazz & Blues festival next month.
Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson have been added to the opening night lineup of the festival, set for January 22-24 at Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Since the beginning of their career together over 30 years ago, Ashford & Simpson have become one of the most prolific and versatile musical couples in recording history.  
Combining multiple skills as performers, songwriters and producers, they have created an unprecedented catalog of chart-topping hit singles and albums, collecting 22 gold and platinum records and more than 50 ASCAP awards.
As staff songwriters for Scepter Records, Nick and Valerie penned Ray Charles’ classic `Lets Go Get Stoned,` in 1964, which brought them to attention of Motown’s hit-making team Holland-Davier- Holland.  
At Motown, they wrote their second smash hit `Aint No Mountain High Enough` for Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.   Soaring high energy harmonies and driving rhythms became Ashford & Simpson trademarks, and other Gaye/Terrell hits followed.   `Your Precious Love,` `Aint Nothing Like the Real Thing,` `You’re All I Need to Get By` and `Good Lovin’ Aint Easy to Come By.`
They soon grew beyond staff writers and signed with Warner Brothers in 1973 as recording artistes. The duo recorded eight albums, four of which went gold.   Their numerous hit singles include “”Send It,”" “”Found a Cure,”" “”Don’t Cost You Nothin,”" “”It Seems to Hang On”" and “”Love Don’t Make It Right,”"
In addition to their own growing catalog of songs, Ashford & Simpson wrote and produced for Ben E King, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Quincy Jones and re-wrote a version of “”Aint No Mountain High Enough”" for Diana Ross that became a number one record. Her album “”The Boss,` not only gave her another hit song but a title as well.   In the 80’s Ashford & Simpson signed with Capitol Records and their hit “”Solid as a Rock”" continues to be a signature song for the duo.
Ashford & Simpson joins a Thursday night line-up that opens with award-winning multiplatinum superstar, Robin Thicke; British Grammy Award-nominated hip hop/R&B singer, rapper and producer Estelle, who is best known for her hit single “”American Boy;”" Los Van Van, a Cuban band led by bassist Juan Formell, the Reunion Jazz Quartet and Jewish reggae singer, Matisyahu.
On Friday night, January 23rd, Jamaica

  CARIBPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Dec. 22, 2008: He`s fast become known for his super fly vocals

CARIBPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Dec. 12, CARIBPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Dec. 12, 2008: Jewish singer, Matisyahu, who has risen to fame for his unique blend of traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop, is set to make his Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival debut. Born Matthew Paul Miller, the singer who stands out for wearing the traditional clothing of Hasidic Jews, is set to help open the event on January 22 with some of his favorites including hits like `King Without A Crown.` Matisyahu was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard and a spokesperson for Kenneth Cole. He is slated to release a new album in early 2009. Matisyahu will join London song bird Estelle, Robin Thicke and Los Van Van at the Thursday, January 22nd performance. Thicke is an award-winning multiplatinum superstar who recently released Something Else, a joyful and modern tribute to the

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 22, 2008 – Caribbean high fashion and luxury lifestyle magazine Ocean Style proudly unveils its 51 Most Beautiful People in the current issue. This highly anticipated list reflects a wide range of accomplished and talented individuals scattered throughout the globe.  It promises to surprise readers who didn’t know the heritage of these highly recognized individuals who hail from the Caribbean , otherwise known as ‘a tropical mecca of good living.’ The selected individuals were chosen through a combination of physical attractiveness and beauty, personal character and substantive achievement, with the final cut reflecting the ethnic diversity, culture, values and ambition inherit in the phrase ‘Caribbean Roots’. Barbados is the proud home of the R&B Pop Sensation, Rihanna, who tops this inaugural list ahead of such notables as Lenny Kravitz, Nia Long, Gabrielle Reece, cricket superstar Brian Lara and former beauty queens Penny Commissiong, Lisa Hanna, Wendy Fitzwilliam and Giselle LaRonde-West.  The music world is well represented with Sean Paul and Machel Montano topping the list, two of the region’s best known and most popular, along with Wyclef Jean, Bryce Wilson, Tammi Chynn, Shaggy, Faye-Ann Lyons and Cezar among the notables. The Top 10 is below and the full list can be viewed in the new issue of Ocean Style (Now Available on Newsstands!).  To get an early look visit the website at www.oceanstylemagazine.com . Rank 1-10
1   Rihanna – COVER
2   Lewis Hamilton 3   Naomi Campbell 4   Tyson Beckford 5   Selita Ebanks 6   Thierry Henry 7   Lenny Kravitz 8   Nia Long 9   Bryce Wilson 10  Gabrielle Reece ABOUT OCEAN STYLE MAGAZINE: Ocean Style is the premiere glossy fashion and lifestyle magazine in the Caribbean . Mariah Carey is the latest in a string of international female celebrities to have graced the cover including Halle Berry , Mya, Rihanna and Jamaica ’s own supermodel, Nadine Willis.  Described in some circles as the ‘Vogue of the Caribbean’ with its avant-garde approach to high end fashion coupled with the very best in the Caribbean luxury lifestyle, Ocean Style blends the finest in fashion, beauty, food, luxury travel and entertainment with engaging features and interviews and profiles of celebrities and personalities.  Ocean Style is published six times per year and is distributed throughout the Caribbean, New York , Atlanta , Miami and Washington DC . For more, please visit:    www.oceanstylemagazine.com

CaribPR Newswire, NEW YORK, NY, October 15, 2008: Top Caribbean furniture, electronics and appliance chain, Courts, will debut in North America for the first time when it opens its doors in the Caribbean immigrant-populated borough of Brooklyn, New York at month`s end. The chain, known for hassle free shopping of the latest in furniture, electronics and appliances, will open its doors at 2822 Church Avenue in Brooklyn, between Nostrand and Rogers Avenues on October 31st, bringing economic empowerment to the Big Apple despite the current economic turmoil in the U.S. Courts Caribbean says they are following on the well-known tradition of connecting families and friends, and will offer the unique service of island delivery to loved ones back home.   `Wherever your relatives live in the Caribbean, the company will offer you hassle free shopping of the latest in furniture, electronics and appliances, plus guaranteed free delivery of your purchases,` officials said. A large contingent from Courts Caribbean will be in New York on October 30 th , for the official media kick-off and VIP reception, set for the Brooklyn Marriott. This will be followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new store. Courts Caribbean USA will be officially open for business on October 31 st . Courts

CaribPR Newswire , New York , N.Y. , Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 : The New York Haitian music and entertainment industry is coming together to raise funds for the victims of Haiti who have been recently devastated by hurricanes.   `There is no word to describe the disaster caused to a country already so impoverished. Flooding and landslides have cut off land routes and hampered humanitarian access,` organizers said Monday. `We can’t stay blind to this gut-wrenching situation where thousands have been left without shelter, food, drinking water and with so many lives lost.`   The ` Haiti SOS Benefit Concert` is set for Sunday Sept 21, 2008 at Amazura, Jamaica, NY from 3 P.M. to 4 A.M. Many Haitian artists and professionals of the HMI have been galvanized, and they are uniting in a collaborative effort to raise money for the victims of this tragedy.   Artists scheduled to appear at the Haiti SOS Benefit Concert are: Zin, Kino and Phantoms, Carimi, Nu look, Do-la, Ti Bob de Nazareth, So Fresh, Tempo, System Band, Shoubou from Tabou Combo, Emeline Michel, Nadia Dieudonne & Feet of Rhythm, Kontwol la, and Mikerline dance group, Obed Jean Louis, Cubano of Skah Shah, Chardovoine, Dadi Beaubrun and Lataye, Tokay, Bigga Haitian, Markus Schwartz, Seca Konza, Ipnotik Groove, Kontwol La, Zouti, Bizi, Cruise Kontwol, Les Freres Polycap, les Freres Desronettes, Haitian Mass Choir, Les Freres Benedicte, Felina Baker, 1st Klass, Raram, Omega, Bouyou Amboise, Doudou Chancy, Negmawon and Mr. Reo among others. The United Nations estimates nearly 800,000 people have been left destitute, close to 500 people killed by the storms, and some 80,000 people remain in temporary shelters in and around Gonaives , the most affected city in Haiti .   The NYHMI is hoping to help the people of Haiti in their present and pressing time of need and suffering. All proceeds will go to UNICEF and will be handled at the door by an independent fiscal conduit organization. At the Haiti SOS Benefit Concert canned goods, can openers, bottled water, instant cereals, salt crackers, matches, garbage bags, infant food, hygiene products (tooth brushes, tooth paste, soaps, toilette paper, deodorant, female necessities, diapers for children etc), emergency kit and clothing will be collected. The suggested minimum donation is $30. 

CaribPR Newswire , NEW YORK , NY , September 3, 2008: Courts Caribbean, the Caribbean’s furniture, electronics and appliances giant, debuted in North America over the weekend with a splash at the annual West Indian Labor Day Carnival in Brooklyn and top reggae event, Irie Jamboree. Veteran soca performer, Allison Hinds, was on hand for the debut, greeting several visitors to the vibrant yellow-colored Courts tent at the Jamboree in Jamaica , Queens and at the carnival tent at the corner of New York and Eastern Parkway . Hinds was hosted by Courts on their carnival float, which made its way down the Parkway as part of the Borokeete USA Mas band.   Courts Caribbean led the band with a Queen costume that showcased the company’s dynamic yellow, red and blue colors, while Hinds kept revelers jumping to pulsating soca music atop the truck, decorated with the Courts banners. Several revelers, decked out in shimmering yellow costumes offered a real burst of sunshine on a hot day, along the band. In the tents, located at between Nostrand and New York and Troy and Albany on Eastern Parkway, hundreds stopped by in excitement to greet the Courts spokesmodels, clad in carnival costumes even as they `oohed` and `aahed` about Courts`s fall opening in Brooklyn. The excitement about Courts` North American launch was also evident at Irie Jam, where dozens stopped by the Courts tent to get more information about the opening, scheduled for October 24 at 2822 Church Avenue , between Nostrand and Rogers Avenues in Brooklyn . The company was aided in its New York launch by Hard Beat Communications, the minority certified PR and AD agency specializing in the Caribbean Diaspora and Caribbean markets.   ABOUT COURTS:  
Established in the region since 1959, Courts is the region’s largest furniture, appliance and electrical retailer.   The company is well known throughout the Caribbean , and its name is synonymous with quality, affordable furniture and appliances, flexible credit options as well as innovative marketing promotions. The company has been a market leader since its inception and its bright yellow, red and blue buildings dominate major towns across the many Caribbean islands. The company currently operates 87 stores in 11 Caribbean countries including, Antigua and Barbuda , Barbados , Belize , Dominica , Grenada , Guyana , Jamaica , St. Kitts and Nevis , St. Vincent and the Grenadines , St. Lucia , and Trinidad . Courts’ corporate mission is to add value to people’s lives everyday and through this new location, the company will continue its fifty-year commitment of serving all Caribbean people wherever they live.
 

CaribPR Newswire , New York , NY , Tues. Aug. 26, 2008 :  Upscale Crowd Entertainment brings a classy spin to the down and ‘dutty’ Caribbean carnival celebrations in New York City this coming Labor Day weekend with Battle of the Bands . The event is set for the city’s prestigious Roseland Ballroom. Billed as ` New York ’s Biggest Soca Show, the event brings together the Caribbean ’s biggest Soca bands in a friendly `sound clash` on Sunday, August 31 st .  Roseland, which has seen the likes of Rock icons Madonna, and Paul McCartney, and also served as the venue for Senator Hillary Clinton’s birthday party, will serve as the backdrop for the ultimate showdown between Trinidad’s Bunji Garlin & the Asylum Band , Fayann Lyons , and Shurwayne Winchester ; Edwin Yearwood & Krossfyah , and Ricky T out of St. Lucia and Antigua’s Red Hot Flames .  `Of all of the Caribbean carnivals on the East Coast, the West Indian-American Day Carnival in Brooklyn is the most popular. People from all over the world will be in New York to celebrate the City’s rich Caribbean heritage,` states Upscale Crowd Entertainment’s Chasen Hollancid. `We decided to take the carnival spirit from the streets of Brooklyn to the world-famous Roseland Ballroom in mid-town Manhattan , keeping true to the colorful lively spirit of carnival, while also catering to our usual classy, upscale crowd.` Battle of the Bands will be held at Roseland Ballroom on Sunday, August 31 st . Doors open at 7pm, show time is 8pm-12am. Advance Tickets are $40; $65 for VIP. For ticket outlets and more information, contact Upscale Crowd Entertainment at 646-305-0962, 347-701-6154, or 718-809-1461, or via email at [email protected] . Log on to www.caribbeanfuse.com for the latest updates on the Battle of the Bands concert and other Upscale Crowd events.   For Media Inquiries contact Ms. Raine Inc. at [email protected] or call 347-702-1779  

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–Pre-Celebration to Concert at Amazura in Queens– NEW YORK, N.Y., Tues. July 22, 2008 – On Friday, July 25th , S.O.B.’s invites you to meet the members of Caribbean Super-Group, Kassav , up-close-and-personal. The creators of zouk music, Kassav will be in NYC for an exclusive live performance, presented by S.O.B.’s, at Amazura in Queens on Saturday, July 26th. To preview this momentous concert event, Kassav will make a special appearance at S.O.B.’s weekly Friday Manhattan Haitian Dance Party, to meet with their fans and members of the press. S.O.B.’s weekly Manhattan Haitian Dance Party is the longest running French Caribbean party in Manhattan, having featured the most popular groups in Konpa and Zouk like T-Vice, Tabou Combo, Sweet Micky and many more. In addition to Kassav’s appearance, there will be a live performance by DO-LA , an innovative young band that combines the sounds of konpa and R&B.
Kassav performed a legendary sold-out concert at S.O.B.’s in July 2007, which was reviewed by Jon Pareles of the New York Times , who described the show: “”with a sold-out audience at S.O.B.’s, Kassav had obviously not been forgotten. Audience members shouted along on nearly every song, singing not only the words but also the zigzagging horn-section lines. And Kassav ‘ has had so many hits it had to pack them into medleys.”" This performance created such a demand for the group that they had to return this year at a larger venue, this time armed with material from their new album All U Need Is Zouk. Since the album’s release, the heat has been turned up a notch, and Kassav has toured non-stop in front of sold-out audiences, including six back-to-back sellouts at the Zenith in Paris.
Zouk means “”party”" in Creole and is a rhythmic style of dance music, with origins in Guadeloupe and Martinique, and Kassav lives up to the genre’s name; every Kassav has consistently yielded hit songs, classics and set the bar higher for creativity and showmanship. Fans not lucky enough to catch Kassav ’s performance last year at S.O.B.’s, now have the opportunity to catch them up-close-and-personal.
What: Manhattan Haitian Dance Party with Meet-and-Greet with Kassav
When: Friday, July 25th at 11:45pm
Where: S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014
Ticket Info: Men $15/Ladies Free
Press Contact: Alex Damashek, [email protected], 212-243-4940
Cynthia Karaha, [email protected], 917- 972- 9197

CaribPR Newswire, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. July 15, 2008: Senegalese singer songwriter Akon has been added to this year`s Reggae Sumfest. The Grammy-nominated singer, who rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single ` Locked Up ` from his debut album ` Trouble ` will make a second appearance on the Sumfest stage on Friday July 18, 2008. He is set to share the stage with R&B singer, Keyshia Cole, known for hits like `Should A Let You Go,` `Heaven Sent` and `I Remember,`   at International night along with reggae`s conscious voices, Richie Spice, Coco Tea, Queen Ifrica, Lutan Fyah and the almost soulful, Terry Linen. Rap mogul Lil Wayne is now scheduled to hit the stage on the last night of the festival Saturday July 19, to collaborate with friend and colleague T-Pain. Sumfest will heat up Jamaica on July 17 th as dance hall stars Beenie Man, Spice, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Voice Mail, Macka Diamond, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Busy Signal, Munga Honourable, Ninja Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Assassin, Mavado, D

The countdown has begun to Reggae Sumfest 2K8, which opens in Montego Bay , Jamaica with a bang on Sunday, July 13 th . A number of top dancehall stars have been added to this year`s line-up, as organizers vow a return to the origins of the festival by focusing on both dancehall and roots and culture. Sumfest 2K8 will get underway with a beach party on Sunday as Classique, Crazy Neil, Danger Zone, Arif Cooper and the Pace Band gear up to bring the rhythm to beach goers.   Sumfest will continue on July 17 th as dance hall stars Beenie Man, Spice, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Voice Mail, Macka Diamond, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Busy Signal, Munga Honourable, Ninja Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Assassin, Mavado, D

  CaribPR Newswire, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. July 3, 2008: Rapper T-Pain hasb been added to the 2008 line-up of Jamaica’s best, the world`s greatest reggae show – Reggae Sumfest 2008.
T-Pain made his debut in the winter of 2005 with his debut Rappa Ternt Sanga. His first single “”I’m Sprung”" (2005) detailed the maddening joy of finding a new love.
This was followed by the enticing second single “”I’m N Luv (Wit A Stripper) which was followed in 2007 by Epiphany.
T-Pain will be part of the grand finale on July 19 th . Rap meeting reggae is not a new phenomenon for Sumfest organizers. Lil Wayne has also been added to international night this year, set for Montego Bay , Jamaica on Friday July 18. The Cash Money Records emcee is set to thrill fans ahead of his hometown performance in New Orleans in October to hits like `Tha Block is Hot,` `500 Degreez,` `Tha Carter` and `Tha Cater II` and `Lollipop.`
Last year rapper and actor, LL Cool J thrilled fans and the bet is on to see if Lil Wayne and T-Pain can top that response.
Lil Wayne will join R&B singer, Keyshia Cole, known for hits like `Should A Let You Go,` `Heaven Sent` and `I Remember,`   at International night and will also share the stage with reggae`s conscious voices, Richie Spice, Coco Tea, Queen Ifrica, Lutan Fyah and the almost soulful, Terry Linen.
But the dancehall stars are set to bring their own excitement to this year`s event. Heating things up on July 17th will be D’Angel, the former wife of dancehall star Beenie Man, who is also set to play dancehall night.
The two join a long list of exciting performers, including Bad Boy Records` Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Voice Mail, Macka Diamond, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Busy Signal, Munga Honourable, Ninja Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Assassin, Mavado and Konshens & Alley Cat.
Sumfest wraps up on Saturday, July 19th with performances from reggae greats, including John Holt and Beres Hammond as well as Tarrus Riley, Rootz Underground and Etana as well as T-Pain.
Reggae Sumfest will kick-off again this year with an annual beach party on July 13th. It is by far the most successful event on the entertainment calendar in Jamaica and recently earned ‘Promoter of the Year’ and ‘Concert of the Year’ at the 27th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards on May 4. The dancehall concert is set to be streamed live this year for the first time on its website www.reggaesumfest.com.  
For travel packages and more information, log on to www.reggaesumfest.com.   This year’s sponsors include Air Jamaica , the Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Ocean Spray and Jamrock Magazine.  
 
 

CaribPR Newswire , NEW YORK , NY , Thurs. June 26, 2008: Reggae Sumfest organizers have added several new exciting artists to this year’s festival set for Montego Bay , Jamaica from July 13-19. Rapper Lil Wayne has been added to the line-up along with reggae`s D’Angel and Terry Linen. D’Angel, the former wife of dancehall star Beenie Man, is also set to play dancehall night on July 17th. She joins the line-up with Beenie as well as Konshens & Alley Cat, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Voice Mail, Macka Diamond, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Busy Signal, Munga Honourable, Ninja Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Assassin and Mavado. They will join R&B singer, Keyshia Cole, known for hits like `Should A Let You Go,` `Heaven Sent` and `I Remember,` who will perform on the international night on July 18 th , along with Lil Wayne, Lust & Lutan Fyah and Terry Linen who have been added to the line-up. Sumfest wraps up on Saturday, July 19th, with performances from reggae greats, including John Holt and Beres Hammond as well as Tarrus Riley, Rootz Underground and Etana. Meanwhile, a scheduling conflict will prevent rapper Ne-Yo from participating in this year’s event as was previously announced. Reggae Sumfest is by far the most successful event on the entertainment calendar in Jamaica and recently earned ‘Promoter of the Year’ and ‘Concert of the Year’ at the 27th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards on May 4. For travel packages and more information, log on to www.reggaesumfest.com.   This year’s sponsors include Air Jamaica , the Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Ocean Spray and Jamrock Magazine.