Reggae artist Beenie Man performs on the Reggae Sumfest 2014 in Montego Bay, July 19, 2014.
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Dancehall deejay Beenie Man and soca sensation Patrice Roberts are the primary from a multi-genre lineup to kick off the five-borough summer time music cooler Rise Up NYC.
The pair is slated to headline a free live performance at Wingate Park on July 19. Followers of the Jamaican reggae stylist and Trinidad and Tobago soca sensation are already geared to exude Caribbean delight from 6 p.m. when the gates swing open to begin the Summerfest, which will characteristic reggae, gospel, hip-hop, Latin, dance, and rhythm and blues.
“Summer is formally right here, and it’s time for New York Metropolis to ‘Rise Up‘ with us as we come collectively to have a good time the tradition and music that make our metropolis so nice,” Mayor Eric Adams stated on the launch of the free summer time collection.
“We encourage all New Yorkers to affix us as we have a good time the colourful leisure of our metropolis by means of our love of music.”
Headlining the primary night time providing, the avowed King of Dancehall Music will choose hits from a repertoire marked by hits like “Sim Simmer,” “Who Am I,” and “Ghetto Gal.“ The deejay is anticipated to thrill followers with nostalgia for the heydays when he carried out usually earlier than being banned from coming into the USA.
Restored from visa restriction, Beenie Man appears enthused by the Brooklyn billing.
Roberts, acclaimed for infectious songs like “Thoughts My Enterprise“ and “Into You,” will add soca taste to the combo. Additionally currying the menu are reggae-renowned Bobby Ponders and Jabba of Huge B.
Patrons are urged to deliver flags.
The park is situated between Winthrop Road and Rutland Street
Following the opening date, R&B has a second for hybrid hip hop and R&B with Fabolous, Lloyd, Honey BXBY, Funk Flex, Jon B, and Jennaske on July 20.
The Boro of Kings provides one other day of reward with gospel to carry the spirits helmed by soulful choices from Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, John P. Kee, and Erica Campbell on July 21.
They are anticipated to proceed the season’s outside providing on the storied live performance venue.
Later within the month, Lisa Lisa, Brenda Ok. Starr, and Cece Penniston promise dance music on July 26. Collectively, they plan revelry on Staten Island with Grandmaster Melle Mel, Laura Enea, Sammy Zone, Canine, Joe Zangie, and DJ Scribble.
Midland Seaside car parking zone 8 at Father Capodanna Blvd. and Hunter Ave. is the venue.
Massive Daddy Kane and Johnny Gill will mild up the plaza in Harlem on Aug. 2 when the legends carry out at one hundred and twenty fifth St. between Adam Clayton Powell and Frederick Douglass Blvds.
Stevie B and Candy Sensation are booked within the Bronx at Orchard Seaside Street on that date.
Becoming a member of the stellar acts are Rob Base, Frankie Cutlass, Fascination, C-Financial institution, Good and Wild, and France Joli.
Latin provides tropical salsa to the combo on Aug. 6 with Luis Varga, El Blanchy, George Lamond, and Jose Alberto aka El Canario, a salsa sensation booked for the Bronx location.
The Bronx will get a triple deal with on Aug. 7 with EPMD, Rakim, and Funkmaster Flex. Once more, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is anticipated to reprise “Look Again At It“ on the Boogie Down boro.
Queens can’t be regarded because the forgotten borough when Luciano, Wayne Marvel, Bobby Ponders, and Rupee return a Caribbean mix to Roy Wilkins Park on Aug. 16.
The curtains fall on Aug. 17 when Nailah Blackman, Bobby V, and Mya shut out with R&B vibes on the fashionable Queens venue.
Whereas music is assured in any respect venues, an extended listing of don’ts prohibits entry to the festivities.
They embody: no skateboards, frisbees, umbrellas, drones, alcohol, chairs, laser lights, blankets, backpacks bigger than 16“ by 16“, musical devices, scooters, and weapons.
“Sister Nancy Story” screens outdoor “Bam Bam”
“What a bam bam“ will resound in music and dance on July 19 when the “Sister Nancy Story“ screens a documentary concerning the trailblazing Jamaican deejay who recorded the hit file.
The movie will comply with performances by Johnny Osborne, Smif and Wesson, Bush Infants, and spinmeisters Ayanna Heaven, Gabsoul, and DJ Gringo in Brower Park.
The Crown Heights fest begins at 4 p.m. with the movie screening slated after darkish.
Try one other Bric movie providing at Park Place between Brooklyn and Kingston Aves. on July 26, when a tribute to Quincy Jones spotlights “The Wiz.”
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