LABOR DAY WEEKEND CARIBBEAN TAKEOVER!!

 

Labor Day weekend is always a big deal in all major cities, such as Miami, & New York, but especially in the West Indian community in New York City.

Most of this year's events have a special spin with more interest in Dancehall and Soca.

Fever Irie Jamboree is a stage show that runs from August 30-September 1. The three night event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, a borough with a strong West Indian heritage.

It features performers and selectors from the Caribbean.

The star studded Soca line up includes Bunji Garlin and wife Faye-Ann Lyons, Alison Hinds, Edwin Yearwood, and Iwer George.
Dancehall artist scheduled to perform include "Heels On" veteran Lady Saw, Shabba Ranks, son of the Legend himself Bob Marley, Damian "Jr Gong"Marley, I-Octane, "The Prophet" Capelton and more!

 

Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree,  was previously known as Irie Jamboree. Spokesman Steven Williams, was quoted in The Jamaican Observer, as saying; "What we have done this year is to take a successful premium product that has been tried and tested, and we have placed it in the heart of the

Caribbean celebrations over Labor Day weekend, he said. The response so far has been fantastic."

Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree is a joint venture between three companies: Williams' Enterprise LLC, Irie Jam Radio and Caribbean Fever.

All have promoted successful Caribbean inspired events in New York City over the years.

 

Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn have been home to immigrants of the Caribbean for many years. Jamaican culture has thrived there. Restaurants and record stores have grown from "moms and pops"; small businesses and outlets to major establishments.

 

More notable successful musicians and artist from New York, of Caribbean decent include

Nicki Minaj (Trinidad) Notorious B.I.G (Jamaica), Busta Rhymes (Jamaica) , Slick Rick and Doug E Fresh (Jamaica also) Peppa of Salt n' Peppa (Jamaica).

Emperor of Dancehall Shabba Ranks Working on 2014 Album Release

After a 15 year hiatus, one of the first dancehall artist to gain worldwide acceptance, Shabba Ranks, is scheduled to release an album in 2014. The 47 year-old Grammy award winning deejay previously had success with the major label, Epic Records, in which he was signed in 1991. He recorded five albums with Epic, before his hiatus. He remained a prolific, mainstream artist even in his time off.
Some of Shabba Ranks biggest hits include "Mr. Loverman" 1992, "Trailer Load a Girls" 1991, "Ting-a-ling-a-ling" 1992, and "Caan Dun" aka "X-Rated" 1990.
During his time with Epic, Shabba achieved two Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album, but was eventually dropped from the label in 1996. He has worked with super producers such as Bobby "Digital" Dixon, and Augustus 'Gussie' Clarke.
More recently in July 2013, Shabba was mentioned (the chorus is "Shabba Shabba Ranks, one gold tooth like I'm Shabba, Shabba ranks") in A$AP Ferg featuring ASAP Rocky's song "Shabba" and appeared in the official video.
The legend continues to make history. Stay tuned for more information on Shabba Ranks upcoming project!
Stay connected with Shabba at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabba-Ranks-emperor-Of-Dancehall/180120095363509 Twitter @EmperorRanks