SOUTH FLORIDA – Bounty Killer is scheduled to make his first look in Canada in 20 years on August twenty third, when he headlines the Oasis Music Pageant.
The occasion is a joint manufacturing between Chystar Promotions and BMW Promo. It takes place at Markham Fairgrounds with Cham, Dexta Daps and Mr. Killa as supporting acts.
Colin “Iley Dread” Levy, a veteran of Canada’s dancehall-reggae scene, is a part of the promotion group. He says Bounty Killer instructions numerous respect in Canada.
“It’s a significant deal for dancehall/reggae lovers for a number of causes. He has not been right here in over 20 years, whereas his songs have been topping the charts. Plus, he’s a well-respected mentor to numerous pupils, together with Vybz Kartel and Popcaan,” Iley Dread acknowledged.
Recognized for hits equivalent to Fed Up, Look and Sufferer, Bounty Killer’s United States visa was reinstated in March. It was revoked 15 years in the past for unspecified causes.
The 53 year-old artist made a triumphant return to the US stage in July at Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, New York with a sold-out present that additionally featured Dexta Daps, Richie Stephens, Elephant Man, Mavado and Junior Reid.
Toronto has hosted main dancehall acts within the final 10 months. In October, Buju Banton did a sold-out present on the Scotiabank Enviornment. Skillibeng and Masicka have additionally carried out lately within the metropolis which has a big West Indian neighborhood.
Iley Dread, who was promoter for Bounty Killer’s earlier present in Canada, expects a giant turnout for his comeback present.
“A present like it will assist the huge reggae and dancehall tradition that’s beloved all through your complete world. Toronto followers are hardworking folks and really supportive of high quality leisure,” he mentioned.
