SHABBA RANKS

 

 

DANCEHALL ICON SHABBA ADDED TO POWERFUL BROOKLYN MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP

 

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE

COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO 3RD ANNUAL BROOKLYN MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK

 

New York (IMAGES LLC): With just a few days left before the Brooklyn Music Festival unfolds at the Aviator Sports & Recreation Center, Brooklyn on American Independence Day July 4, 2010 reggae fever has gripped the tri-state area as fans prepare for what should be another exciting event. Since its inception in 2008, the Brooklyn Music Festival has attracted and showcased some of the best musical talent regionally and globally. The sizzling festival, described as one of the best on the eastern seaboard, will again boast an impressive lineup with immortal favorites such as Atlanta hit machine B.O.B, multi platinum selling reggae artiste Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Gregory Issacs, King Yellowman, Barrington Levy, Tony Matterhorn, Lady Saw, Assassin, Tanya Stephens, Daville, Angeles Band, ska bands The Rudie Crew and New York Ska Jazz Ensemble. The late Peter Tosh son - Tosh-1; Bennybwoy, Little Hero, Mikey Jarrett, New Kingston, Zylan, Kayla Bliss, Courtney “Yogi” John, P.Zed and Nesbeth will also perform. To ensure that the music community has all the facts about this year's festival, event organisers Jammins Entertainment hosted an impressive launch party at ROAM-NYC, in Manhattan last week. The event attracted scores of New York-based Caribbean American media companies, reggae celebrities and music, entertainment and fashion VIPs. Event CEO George Crooks promised another flawless show this year. Reggae stalwarts Da'Ville, Natural Black, Benny Bwoy and Mikey Jarrett were at the launch and all participated in numerous radio, print and television interviews, sharing exciting details of what enthusiastic music lovers can expect when they perform at this year's festival.  

Part of the proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to the American Foundation of the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) scholarship fund. Gates open at 12 noon and show time is 1:00 PM with free parking available to all patrons. Children under 12 are free. Tickets are now on sale at all leading ticket outlets throughout the New York tri-state region. For more, go to www.TIX4ME.com / www.brooklynmusicfestival.com or 718.282.8041 

 Sponsors:
Western Union, Grace Kennedy Bill Express Services, JetBlue Airways, Lime, Chelia/Fruta Vida by DJ Yonnie and AFUWI.

                

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at the following LOCATIONS:

Advance General Adm - $59   /   V.I.P. - $100

Long Island
Sam's Caribbean • 43D Main Street (Hempstead) 516-858-0054  Queens
Genesis Restaurant • 162-23 Hillside Ave 718-739-8443
Snip Snip Barber Shop • 127-23B Merrick Blvd. 718-978-6100
Star Music • 113 Street & Liberty Ave (Richmond Hill)  718-835-8711
VP Records • 170-21 Jamaica Ave 718-297-5802
 
Far Rockaway
Carib Market Net • 1046 Beach 21st Street 718-327-4550
 

Brooklyn
Conrads Bakery • 299 Utica Ave (near Eastern Pkway) 718-773-8266
C.P.A.C • 1020 East 48th Street (Farragut Rd) 718-282-8041
Ethiopian Taste • 985 Nostrand Ave (Empire Blvd) 718-774-0804
Faye and Kings • 1417 Flatbush Avenue (Farragut Rd) 718-940-1129
Food Bowl • 9006 Avenue A (Remsen Ave) 718-346-2711
Golden Krust • 1293 Fulton St. (Nostrand Ave) 718-622-0555
Keeling Records • 1342 St. Johns Place (Schnedaty Ave) 718-778-9470
Negril Restaurant • 840 Utica Ave (Church Ave) 718-295-4826
Sally's Restaurant I • 1574 Ralph Ave. 718-451-5271
Sally's Restaurant II •1444 Fulton St. 718-771-3831
Taste Bud 1397 • Rockaway Pky. (Glenwood Rd) 718-272-7544
Tasty Delicious • 1096 Rutland Rd. (Rockaway Blvd) 718-221-1222
Tikey Barber Shop • 789 Rogers Ave. (Linden Blvd) 718-928-7652
Topaz Restaurant • 1875 Utica Ave (Flatlands) 718-444-7070
Totally Delicious • 9404 Ave L (Canarsie) 718-209-3562
Unique "Jamyns" Travel • 3220 Church Ave (New York Ave) 718-693-1500
 
Manhattan
Golden Krust Bakery • 121 West 125th Street 212-663-7451
 
Bronx
Golden Krust Bakery • 691 Co-Op City Blvd 718-671-8841
Moodies Records • 3970 White Plains Rd. 718-654-8368
People’s Choice Furniture • 3411 Boston Rd. & Wilson 718-231-6060
 
New Jersey
Marlo Travel • 1272 Springfield (Irvington) 973-375-1146
Tasty’s Restaurant • 752 S. Orange Ave (Newark) 973-416-2290 

 

 

 

 

SHAGGY

 

 

 

David Constantine Brooks (born December 25, 1981) better known by his stage name Mavado, aka Gully God, is a Jamaican dancehall artist. Mavado had two major influences in his life that made him want to pursue a career in music. His grandmother who raised him, brought him to church with her each Sunday, and this helped to ignite his love for music. What kept the flame burning was his second influence in his music; his idol, and current labelmate Bounty Killer. With hit songs "on the rock", "gully side"and "so special" he is making a big name for himself in the dancehall world. His new album Mr. Brooks....A Better Tomorrow hits stores March 2009….. read more www.myspace.com/realmavado

Elephant Man stormed through the doors of dancehall back in 1998 under the wing of Bounty Killa and the Scare Dem Crew. Elephant Man is the responsible mastermind behind reuniting dancehall music with fun, innocent, trouble free dancing, a vital element that’s been absent from the culture and most often replaced by a new wave of artistry who glorify a bad mon, bad mind persona in their records. His debut, Good 2 Go (VP), became a worldwide smash back in 2004 with the release of chart topping party tunes like current hit “Nuh Linga”, “Signal di Plane”and “Pon di River, Pon di Bank” … …..(read more) http://www.myspace.com/elephantmandj

Bounty Killer:

(born Rodney Basil Price) in Kingston, Jamaica is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective, known as The Alliance. One of Bounty Killer's first tunes was the "Coppershot." Coppershot was heard by New York-based Johnny Wonder, a pivotal figure in North American Dancehall Reggae, who went crazy when he heard it, instantly recognising the potential of its hardcore appeal to the urban markets Stateside. The 1990s was also the decade in which Bounty Killer became known in USA and in Europe and ended up with several combinations with big artists like Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, No Doubt, Swizz Beatz and AZ. In 2006, Bounty Killer signed with VP Records and the compilation album Nah No Mercy - The Warlord Scrolls …. ..read more www.myspace.com/therealbounty

CAPLETON:
A wise man once said that a prophet is never honored in his own country. And so it has been with Capleton. While the veteran DJ‚s words and works long ago earned him the title of “The Prophet”, the respect and honor that should rightfully be his have been a long time coming. Capleton is now at the height of his powers. 1999 and 2000 have brought a ceaseless string of sound system favorite and dancehall chart toppers like the anti-violence anthem “Jah Jah City”, “Tour”, Selassie I live every time” and “Good In Her Clothes,”…..read more
http://www.capletonmusic.com