Vybz Kartel’s extremely anticipated return to the stage at Freedom Street is shaping as much as be one of the crucial talked-about occasions of the 12 months.
On the official launch occasion held in Kingston final Wednesday, Josef Bogdanovich, CEO of Downsound Leisure, dubbed the upcoming celebration as “the daybreak of one thing actually legendary.”
“On December 31, we’re making historical past,” Bogdanovich declared. “It’s not simply in regards to the comeback; it’s in regards to the ardour, power, and unstoppable spirit Kartel brings. This will probably be a New 12 months’s celebration like no different, exhibiting Jamaica and the world that with Kartel and Downsound Leisure, every little thing is feasible.”
On the press convention, stakeholders gave followers a sneak peek of what to anticipate, together with celebrity visitor appearances and a large “Gaza” reunion.
Vybz Kartel already revealed an all-star line-up for the occasion, together with Spice, Skillibeng, and his sons Likkle Vybz and Likkle Addi. He additionally took to social media to substantiate that a few of the largest names from his former Portmore Empire crew, comparable to Popcaan, Tommy Lee Sparta, Shawn Storm, Sheba, Lisa Hyper, and Gaza Indu, will probably be a part of the present.
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The famend camp additionally as soon as featured artists like Gaza Slim, Gaza Kim, Blak Ryno, and Jahvinchi, although it’s nonetheless unclear whether or not they are going to be performing on the live performance.
Portmore Empire was a groundbreaking dancehall collective by Vybz Kartel, identified for launching the careers of a number of prime Jamaican dancehall artists. The group, marred by controversy and inside feuds, was disbanded in 2012.
“It’s gonna be pure epic-ness. Gaza Nation, you realize the extent! Anticipate one of the best and baddest within the sport to symbolize. And I don’t wanna leap the gun, however we obtained some world-renowned rappers able to cross by means of,” Kartel teased. “It’s the reunion dancehall fanatics have been ready for, and we’re bringing it.”
In a shocking twist, Vybz Kartel and Bogdanovich introduced an unique 50% ticket low cost for the Bleachers part on the Nationwide Stadium venue, out there on Black Friday weekend, November 29 to December 1. This beneficiant provide is a part of Kartel’s effort to provide again to his loyal Gaza Nation fanbase.
“Mi followers a mi coronary heart. Gaza Nation stand by me, so mi a stand by dem,” Kartel shared in an announcement, emphasizing simply how a lot his followers imply to him. “This 50% off is my manner fi seh respect to each Gaza supporter who a mek dis occasion attainable. Mi prepared fi rejoice wid each single one a unnu come New 12 months’s Eve!”
Including much more warmth to the Freedom Road expertise, prime deejays like ZJ Chrome, Code Crimson, Ricky Platinum, Brush 1, Franco, and Fyah Man will probably be on the decks, making certain the vibes keep excessive all through the night time.
