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LL Cool J
Set For Reggae Sumfest - Reverse's earlier decision |
June 12, 2007: Hip
Hop legend, LL Cool J, unhappy over the possibility of
missing the 15th Annual Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica
next month, has vowed to deliver a memorable first time
performance at the Montego Bay concert on July 20th.
LL, much to the excitement of Summerfest Production
officials, is on the bill of "The Greatest Reggae Show On
Earth," a move that emphasizes his love for the Jamaican
people, music and culture, said Summerfest's Johnny Gourzong
yesterday. Early reports had surfaced that the singer had to
cancel due to a pressing personal matter.
But yesterday LL's management team said the singer has
slotted in Sumfest especially because he did not want to
disappoint his legion of fans who are set to descend on
Montego Bay for the July 15-21 'world's best' reggae
festival.
Todd Smith, aka LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James), has come
a long way from his origins in St. Albans, Queens. From his
early days of rapping in front of the mirror in his bedroom
while The Sugar Hill Gang boomed from his radio, LL has
always been determined to be a winner in the game. |
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LL Cool J has
received two Grammy Awards, penned his autobiography 'I Make
My Own Rules,' and is the first rap artist to amass six
consecutive platinum-plus selling albums and six gold
singles. He's popularized many hits on the hip hop scene -
from "I Can't Live Without My Radio," "I'm Bad'" "Boomin'
System" and "Mama Said ?Knock You Out." And he's also hit
the big screen, appearing in several films. He is one of a
few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful
recording career for more than two decades. He has released
12 albums and reinvented himself - looks and musically in
recent years - with duets with other artists such as
Jennifer Lopez. His latest album, Exit 13, was released last
September.
LL will join R&B's reigning queen Mary J. Blige as part of
the incredible line-up. Blige is set to perform on the final
night of the show, July 21st. Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is
set for July 15-21 in the Vibes City of Montego Bay.
Blige is a phenomenal artist known for hits like "Be Without
You", 'No More Drama,' and 'Not Gon' Cry.' She last
performed in Jamaica in 1997 at the Air Jamaica Jazz and
Blues festival and continues to dominate the charts with her
album The Breakthrough. She is recognized as one of today's
brightest R&B stars and was the winner of nine Billboard
Music Awards and two American Music Awards in 2006, and
three Grammy awards.
Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest kicks off on Sunday July 15th,
with a Beach Party featuring the Fab 5 band as well as
popular sound systems and deejays. It continues on Thursday
July 19th with Xplosion featuring a stellar line-up of the
hottest reggae stars under the sun. They include Beenie Man,
Bounty Killer, Cham, Elephant Man, Movado, Lady Saw, Vybz
Kartel, Vegas, Anthony B, Chuck Fenda, Wayne Marshall, Macka
Diamond, Ninja Man, Voice Mail, Busy Signal, Aidonia,
Gyptian, Lutan Fyah, Kip Rich and Munga Honourable.
On Friday night, July 20th, fans can get ready for
Evolution, with LL, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Buju 'The Driver'
Banton, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Da'Ville, Etana and
Christopher Martin.
The curtains come down on the reggae party of the year on
Saturday July 21st with Blige, Tanya Stephens, Tarrus Riley,
Cherine Anderson, Tessanne Chin and Bajan sensation, Alison
Hinds.
The media launch party is set for the S.O.B's nightclub, 204
Varick Street at West Houston in Manhattan from 7 p.m.
tonight and is being presented this year by VP Records.
Media practitioners will be able to mingle with Summerfest
officials and sponsors while toasting with ice cold Red
Stripe.
For travel packages and more information, log on to
www.reggaesumfest.com. |
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